V70 2.0 20v Breaking

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Black 2.0 20v 1998 on an R

Bought from my uncle to remove a few parts for our V70, has an unknown gearbox/clutch fault and knackered exhaust, interior is tatty but otherwise ok. Circa 206000 miles.

Any parts you're looking for let me know either in this thread, by pm or email at Richard.walters12@me.com and Ill get back to you ASAP with photos and details of condition.

Any other info feel free to ask.

Richard

[S70 B5254T]

Largely irrelevant for most of the parts people will want, but I don't believe the 2.0 20v engine was ever fitted to the S/V70 (Mores the pity, given that it was quicker and more economical than the 2.0 10v).

[OvlovS70]

Wasn't the 2.0 20v '70 series a T5 variant?
Not many of them about.
I'm happy with my 10v, no worries on either power or fuel economy, always gives me reasonable figures.

[S70 B5254T]

Originally Posted by OvlovS70

Wasn't the 2.0 20v '70 series a T5 variant?
Not many of them about.

With a turbo, yes, but if it's one of those, I'd expect the OP would name it as such, making it quite a desirable engine?

Originally Posted by OvlovS70

I'm happy with my 10v, no worries on either power or fuel economy, always gives me reasonable figures.

Please don't be offended, it wasn't a criticism of the 2.0 10v; but I have wondered exactly why Volvo picked it over it's 20v counterpart to continue in the x70 - perhaps because the 20v was too similar to the 2.4 10v (in power, not torque of course)?

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ok, i may be wrong! i assume it's a 20 valve as it has DOHC? dont know that much about 850/V70s really, mainly just te D5252T that we have.

can anyone help me?

Richard

[S70 B5254T]

Spark plug covers on the 10 valve engines (2.0 & 2.5) say "DOHC", on the 20 valve versions, they say "20 VALVE" (though it is possible that somebody may have replaced the cover during a vehicle's lifetime).
Check the engine code - the last number in the four numbers should be 2 (2 valves per cylinder = 10 valve), so the engine code on yours may read B5202S or B5202FS. If the engine code is different to that, report back here!
Hope that helps.

[OvlovS70]

No offence taken at-all, apologies if my reply sounded that way, was not the intended tone. Who knows what Volvo was thinking at the time, can only think it was pricing factor in the then current market.

Indeed DOHC cover suggests 10V variant. Good luck with the breaking.

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exactly, just after sending that reply i had a brainwave to check if the engine code would be on the cam cover like on the rwd cars, hence finding that it's indeed a B5202S.

i hope it goes well! turns out a lot of the parts i wanted off it arent so usefull :| i was hoping to save myself a load of money by getting a useable set of tyres but every one of them either has a bald inner edge or a cut on the sidewall :| oh well!

thanks for correcting me guys (and for the free bumps!)

Richard

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bump for any interest?

Richard