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Forum: Help! My car died! 08-22-2020, 09:13 AM
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Posted By RedArrow
That is very nice. I think in the USA it is...

That is very nice. I think in the USA it is probably 1 diesel out of 300 volvos junked. Maybe even rarer than that.
Forum: Help! My car died! 08-21-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
Sounds like your car needs a couple of weekends...

Sounds like your car needs a couple of weekends of attention, but all of the old volvos do. I wonder, you found a diesel in the wrecking yard?
Forum: Help! My car died! 08-10-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
It`s been six weeks :) I agree that he...

It`s been six weeks :)

I agree that he should get the engine cleaned, completely. Wash it until nothing is left on it, no dirt, no oil, nothing; get the entire engine compartment fully cleaned up....
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-28-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
Maybe you could contact the french member...

Maybe you could contact the french member Michaelovich here? He also has a YT channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXT-zo60Kp4&list=LL&index=5&t=0s
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-19-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
The metal sticks that hold down the valve cover,...

The metal sticks that hold down the valve cover, are made to be `bent`, this way they hold the cover better and more equally when the nuts get torqued down.

When you reinstall the metal strips,...
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-16-2020, 07:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
I think if your mechanic said `cork` then he was...

I think if your mechanic said `cork` then he was referring to a cork-type old-school low-quality valve cover gasket (which is shit BTW. even when brand new! do not ever use those, I would suggest to...
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-16-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
oil leak

I would never fail to check and check recheck then check and check oil levels for that long, especially after such a major repair (timing belt or a seal etc)

Well, still, 2.5liters (almost 3...
Forum: Help! My car died! 06-30-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
I have to say, and I`m sorry for saying it: that...

I have to say, and I`m sorry for saying it: that engine is absolutely not cleaned yet :))) and unfortunately it is very hard to guess anything from the pictures you are showing. Maybe you could take...
Forum: Help! My car died! 06-30-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
You were talking about losing 4 liters of motor...

You were talking about losing 4 liters of motor oil and I don't even think it's possible because of a leaky valve cover gasket. It's just a huge amount of oil!!!!

Dont drive the car until you...
Forum: Help! My car died! 06-28-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 98,899
Posted By RedArrow
Hi, Very good news that the timing belt job is...

Hi,
Very good news that the timing belt job is done now! Feels good, doesn`t it?

You`ll now have safe cruising for another 5-8 years or about 60000miles (100k km).

Though, the top speed is...
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