Head Removal, Volvo 850, Head Gaeket - Video

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Nov 14, 2013 | 10:31 PM

rspi

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Head Removal, Volvo 850, Head Gaeket - Video

This video shows how I removed a head gasket for a Volvo 850. Should be the same for the S70, V70 and may work for the 960, S90, and V90 cars as well.

Nov 15, 2013 | 08:51 PM

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Almost makes me want to build an engine for my wagon

Nov 15, 2013 | 11:05 PM

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Cleaning the head, block and preparing for the installation.

LOL, resist, resist...

Here is the cleaning process:

Nov 15, 2013 | 11:08 PM

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Detailed timing information and cam cover notes.

Nov 15, 2013 | 11:09 PM

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Head, valve and cams information and speculation.

Nov 16, 2013 | 12:03 AM

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Wow brother! Ain't it sweet you can go to a junkyard, play around and experiment with other people's cars!

I love these videos, everytime I get a YouTube notification then your name pops up, I get an uncontrollable grin!

Nov 16, 2013 | 06:06 PM

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LOL, thanks man. I hope you are leaning things. Yes it is nice to go to the junk yard and practice or do a video for someone and not have to tear my car apart.