Replacing head gasket
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Replacing head gasket
We have confirmed that I have a blown headgasket in my 2000 S80 2.9L. Rather than paying the $3000 that the local shop wants, I am purchasing my own parts and doing some of it myself. I have also arranged to have one of these mobile mechanic guys (retired master mechanic) help me with the actual head removal and install. However, I need to supply any special Volvo tools that are absolutely required to get the job done.
Looking over the tool list from AllData, I can see quite a few special tools with some of them costing more that $350 to get. What special tools will I actually need to buy?
Any tips for getting the job done using general tools that will not require a thousand dollars in tools for a one time job?
Thanks!
Looking over the tool list from AllData, I can see quite a few special tools with some of them costing more that $350 to get. What special tools will I actually need to buy?
Any tips for getting the job done using general tools that will not require a thousand dollars in tools for a one time job?
Thanks!
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The tool is pretty expensive. Might be easier to make one.
Once the cams are locked mark the timing mark on the cam cover as it is. Then remove the belt and turn the pulley all the way to the right and mark the cam cover off of the timing mark. Then turn it all the way to the left and mark again.
This way when you go back together you can make sure all the marks line up correctly.
Once the cams are locked mark the timing mark on the cam cover as it is. Then remove the belt and turn the pulley all the way to the right and mark the cam cover off of the timing mark. Then turn it all the way to the left and mark again.
This way when you go back together you can make sure all the marks line up correctly.
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