740 16v b234f engine wanted

Roinik

Head gaskets are easy to do. You might find that you have a couple of hydraulic tappets on the way out if you've done a bazillion km.

So the list to contemplate:

Top overhaul set: Skandix have the overhaul gasket set

Whatever hydraulic lifters have failed (i.e. they don't compress in your fingers): Skandix have the hydraulic tappets.

Timing belt change: Skandix have new timing belts.

Check the oil pump: The oil pump bolt grade needs to be 10.8 and get the part number on the oil pump gear to check that it has been upgraded.

Do the head in oven thing as above and get it checked for being straight (if not, get it skimmed). Get the valves lapped. Put it all back together, time it all up and enjoy. What year is it?

Especially in English hahaha...

Major Ledfoot

@euphiefernn I will give @jackafrica a phone call tomorrow and see if he can recommend somebody he knows is good in your area to have a look at it for you. I am really tied up for the next few weeks.

That coolant looks awful. Avoid driving the car if you can.

Sounds lovely! Thank you very much!

yeh I know... I have heaps things need to do, don't think I can without but I'll try as much as I can.

Roinik

@euphiefernn what @bgpzfm142 means is park it up and don't drive it. The only time to drive it is to the repair shop.

Is the oil the same colour?

no the engine oil more like clear brown.

I just found this item not sure if this helps for a while?

ramrod

https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/171553#Comment_171553

There is no magic $36.99 cure for the damage that has occured.

Get it fixed properly

Yes I will if I can... just thought before repairing properly it might be helps a little bit?

ramrod

https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/171574#Comment_171574

They say that, to make you go away. They don't want slow tedious work, they would rather do oil services and make more money.

But, they have been recommended by fellow volvo enthusiasts so I would give them a call

You are very kind and helpful, really appreciate that... It's been a bit hard time for me in these few days, I don't want to give up and you guys are just giving me very great positive vibes and hope x

Thank you a lot ?

This is one of our adventure.

She is wonderful isn't it x