Intake/ head removal
I was planning on take the intake off to inspect and clean the PCV system. Before getting much unbolted, somebody said that my problem could in fact be a blown head gasket. How much more work is that? This is my first Volvo and I am not used to
all the extra systems and hoses compared to my previous cars. My Volvo is a 1998 V70 with a turbo. I have already replaced the rear exhaust cam seal. Had an oil leak, which from what I have read, sounded like a PCV problem. I do not have the money to take it to a shop to do the work, and I like to work on things myself, but fear that this may be too big of a job for me. I bought a Haynes manual to help but it sounds very complicated from what it sounds like. Need some suggestions. Thanks! |
Servicing the PCV isnt that bad for one who is mechanically inclined. All the pcv stuff is right under the intake, which is not hard to take off but I recommend making sure you have a 1/4" universal joints laying around for reach the bolts, esp the one near the thermostat. The bottom bolts on the intake do not need to come all the way out.
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Originally Posted by fish4trout
(Post 465619)
somebody said that my problem could in fact be a blown head gasket. How much more work is that?
. I do not have the money , but fear that this may be too big of a job for me. What are your car problems, and why does someone think it could be a head gasket? Head gaskets usually only fail after a overheating event - which on a car that old has likely happened (radiator, heater core, hoses, etc have failed by now) |
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