Volvo V70 T5, no start, bent valves, head job, VVT issues.
#41
I received the new water pump today..fast shipping !!! I put it all back together and burped it as best I could. I took it for a drive and the temp gauge was rock steady at 1/2 scale even when I went up our steep hill accelerating hard, I also did a short run to red line with no issues. The new coil pack made it purr . It does have the CEL on but I'll check the code and clear it. It always says I have a bad stop light but both are working although I suspect 1 may be the wrong type since it's a bit dimmer. I may add some water wetter to see how it performs.
So initially I'm satisfied. It's been a long torturous path but it seems to work. I've learned a lot but I'm still not sure if I'll really like it. Time will tell. For those who have contributed to this, thank you for taking the time to help a lost soul. The shifttronic is kind of nice.
So initially I'm satisfied. It's been a long torturous path but it seems to work. I've learned a lot but I'm still not sure if I'll really like it. Time will tell. For those who have contributed to this, thank you for taking the time to help a lost soul. The shifttronic is kind of nice.
Last edited by rspi; 07-19-2013 at 10:06 PM.
#42
Final update
The CEL was P0705 . I cleared it and it hasn't come back !!! The stop light nag was fixed by using the proper brake bulb. Curently, no CEL codes & no DIM messages. I am getting to like it bit.It's very comfortably and fairly quiet. It does steer and brake properly. So far it hasn't lost any oil or coolant.
IF anyone else needs/wants to do the head be advised to buy a proper cam lock. You will need it to torque down the VVT.
IF anyone else needs/wants to do the head be advised to buy a proper cam lock. You will need it to torque down the VVT.
#43
#44
Well, I have the beast up for sale. I like it but things have changed here. My wife has always wanted a convertible I want to buy her a Mustang convertible. Several years ago she was diagnosed with untreatable , terminal cancer. Now it's getting near the end for her, sadly. I can fix cars and computers and lawnmowers but I can't fix her. So if a stupid convertible can give her some pleasure, why not?
I may return with another Volvo.I prefer an S60 and standard. This little T5 I have can stomp most cars on the road and it is a lot of fun! I still have my Benz which I won't sell.
Maybe a mod can lock this thread.
I may return with another Volvo.I prefer an S60 and standard. This little T5 I have can stomp most cars on the road and it is a lot of fun! I still have my Benz which I won't sell.
Maybe a mod can lock this thread.
#46
The car has been sold. It went to a fellow I know and I cut him a fair price. I made all my money back and a bit more for my labour. I'd
consider another Volvo but a different model...S60 T5?! We shall see.\
In the meantime I'm waiting for the moolah and still driving it. I must admit ;it's a rocket ! Withthe new coilpack it's rock solid and pulls like crazy !
consider another Volvo but a different model...S60 T5?! We shall see.\
In the meantime I'm waiting for the moolah and still driving it. I must admit ;it's a rocket ! Withthe new coilpack it's rock solid and pulls like crazy !
Last edited by MaxOrbit; 07-31-2013 at 12:40 AM.
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