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Don't know for sure but from the image it appears to be held in place by the two bolts, with an o-ring to seal it at the block. Should pull straight out.
Probably just needs some leverage, try to keep it as straight as possible coming out although a little wiggle might help. I'd guess the oring is what's sticking (should probably replace that too).
Yeah I expected the same , tried to pull it out but it seems stuck , I guess ill have to try again with more force , however I thought I might ask before breaking something .
Thank you very much
Not sure if anyone is following this but I thought I might share an update , so the head is almost out , it was a really difficult job took a long time and had to buy some special tools , however I can't see any major damage on the timing parts , chain , camshafts , timing or valve covers which is promising .
After all these manhours spent I'm not sure whether to install the original Volvo gaskets or the Victor Reinz ones , the budget will differ a lot depending on this .
There is a huge debate online and each team is recommending something according to their own experience .
Here are some photos attached .
Might want replace the oil and tranny coolers while you're at it.
actually I dont know coz its not my car its for my wife , she says it never overheated , anyway im gonna replace the water pump and the thermostat , the oil cooler was replaced b4 by a mechanic , he did not flush the cooling system afterwards and it was full if yuck , could be the cause , im also replacing the PCV since I confirmed faulty long back , ill pressure test the cooling system and keep a close eye on it.
actually I dont know coz its not my car its for my wife , she says it never overheated , anyway im gonna replace the water pump and the thermostat , the oil cooler was replaced b4 by a mechanic , he did not flush the cooling system afterwards and it was full if yuck , could be the cause , im also replacing the PCV since I confirmed faulty long back , ill pressure test the cooling system and keep a close eye on it.
"...actually I dont know coz its not my car its for my wife..." You and your wife don't get along, do you...
"...actually I dont know coz its not my car its for my wife..." You and your wife don't get along, do you...
hahaha , we used to be b4 she got me into this task 🤣
It's a messed engine man , never saw a car that needs the AC and water pump removed to replace a drive belt , a car that needs a special tool to get the AC compressor bracket adjusted , and that has 60 screws on the valve cover .
it was a nightmare
