Crazy to think 169 days have passed since my last update. Progress has been made however the problem has not yet been fixed.
Over the last few months other mechanics have opened up again and we've been able to start working on the car slowly. What has been done:
- A new DPF filter
- New DPF filter accompanying sensors
- A new EGR valve
- And I think 2 other parts that I'm forgetting about
After the new parts were installed that were outlined as not working by the volvo dealership we were hoping that the car would run again like it should but no luck. Our mechanis said we should look for a diesel specialist who can induvidually check injectors. Found one not far and after some delays they got to inspect the car.
At first the diagnosis was electrical, however after more testing each injector was in perfect working condition, yet cylinder 4 still has no change in how it runs if injectors are swapped around or even if turned off, and when turned off the huge amount of smoke stops.
They wanted to do a compression check but they didn't have the sizes to fit my engine. I've found another mechanic that does and hopefully do it there.
The current hope is that some valves are to be blamed but still can't be sure. Otherwise will mean a complete dissasembly of the engine block right down to the cylinders. Will hopefully learn more next week.
So yea, pretty much a small update into the journey of fixing my car that has taken more than a year. Is it fooling to keep throwing money at a car that refuses to be fixed? Maybe, but I at least hope you get to enjoy reading this adventure
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