New 66 volvo 122
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New 66 volvo 122
Hi,
I just recently purchased a 1966 volvo 122s, it started over heating on the drive home from where i bought it. It was a drive of about 90 miles. When i got home i opened it up and looked at it and noticed a loose drive belt. i tightened it and still it was overheating, i took it to my local volvo shop, and we discovered there was no thermostat. The mechanic said it could be a blown head gasket, but the engine runs smooth and quiet. Could it be as simple as a new thermostat? Any help is appreciated.
Jim
I just recently purchased a 1966 volvo 122s, it started over heating on the drive home from where i bought it. It was a drive of about 90 miles. When i got home i opened it up and looked at it and noticed a loose drive belt. i tightened it and still it was overheating, i took it to my local volvo shop, and we discovered there was no thermostat. The mechanic said it could be a blown head gasket, but the engine runs smooth and quiet. Could it be as simple as a new thermostat? Any help is appreciated.
Jim
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Welcome Jim,
Yes, could just need a new thermostat. Your best bet is to do a compression test and a leak down test. That will tell you if the engine is healthy or not.
Also, check the coolant and engine oil for anything that should not be in there. If everything is clean and you past the tests, then you will be good to go.
Yes, could just need a new thermostat. Your best bet is to do a compression test and a leak down test. That will tell you if the engine is healthy or not.
Also, check the coolant and engine oil for anything that should not be in there. If everything is clean and you past the tests, then you will be good to go.
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