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Old 12-13-2021 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by merlinj79
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 .
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Old 12-21-2021 | 11:17 PM
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Hi All ,

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 .
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Old 12-22-2021 | 04:16 AM
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Why does your oil look like chocolate milk?
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 05:22 AM
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Why does your oil look like chocolate milk?
that is the main reason for the head gasket replacement .
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 06:18 AM
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that is the main reason for the head gasket replacement .

So you know why it failed? Overheat?

Might want replace the oil and tranny coolers while you're at it.
 

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Old 12-22-2021 | 08:09 AM
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that is the main reason for the head gasket replacement .
Then you will need to carefully flush the entire lubrication and cooling system.
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 08:12 AM
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So you know why it failed? Overheat?

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.
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 08:13 AM
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Then you will need to carefully flush the entire lubrication and cooling system.
that is the plan .
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 08:14 AM
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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...
 
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Old 12-22-2021 | 08:42 AM
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"...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
 


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