S40: - Engine

MYT4Volvo · Nov 8th, 2008, 11:08

Hi Guys, I am new to Volvo Club and the whole atmosphere is amazing.

A technical question and wonder if somone could shed light

I bought 2 weeks ago Volvo S40 T4 1998. Lovely car with amazing power and handling.

Two problems:

1) When I lift clutch and press accelerator in first gear or second, a noise comes from the off side(drivers) front like a hammering, I dont know what it is? A single noise as if something is loose.

2) What temperature the car should run at, in on board computer, the engine temperature goes to 90 degrees, I hav notice at this point fan does not cut off but no warning lights nor engine cuts off. What temp the fan is suppose to cut off?

I will be gratefull if someone could respond.

By the way had race with VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI, man I ****ed on him....what a joy!!!

scottishvolvo · Nov 8th, 2008, 12:39

Welcome to the world of Volvo.
1, Top engine mount will be the likely culprit for the banging, it sits between the engine and inner wing, you cant miss it.
2, On my 2.0T the cooling fan comes on at 102 and brings the temp down to about 92/95 if I remember, normal driving temp is around 88/90 degrees I think, depending on thermostat fitted.

MYT4Volvo · Nov 8th, 2008, 12:58

Bud is the top engine mount fix a big financial hit?

MYT4Volvo · Nov 8th, 2008, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Welcome to the world of Volvo.
1, Top engine mount will be the likely culprit for the banging, it sits between the engine and inner wing, you cant miss it.
2, On my 2.0T the cooling fan comes on at 102 and brings the temp down to about 92/95 if I remember, normal driving temp is around 88/90 degrees I think, depending on thermostat fitted.

Is the top engine mount fix a big financial hit?
And I was scared to take the engine temp over 100 so I switch on heater with full blow to cool it. I will test the water next time I am in car.

scottishvolvo · Nov 8th, 2008, 14:18

Parts For Volvo do the top engine mount for my model for £75 odds, Don't know if it is the same for you, If you are handy with a spanner or 2 it is a couple of hours, remember to support the engine before you remove the original.
Try dropping Rufe a PM to see how much an original part is.

shiznit76 · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYT4Volvo

Hi Guys, I am new to Volvo Club and the whole atmosphere is amazing.

1) When I lift clutch and press accelerator in first gear or second, a noise comes from the off side(drivers) front like a hammering, I dont know what it is? A single noise as if something is loose.

By the way had race with VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI, man I ****ed on him....what a joy!!!

Is the noise intermitent?

Dandle · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:47

The engine mount is an easy job as long as you have a trolley jack to support the engine. I did mine in 20 minutes. The original Volvo part was only £3 more than the OEM spec German and Swedish supplied part(that was crap quality BTW). http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=engine+mount.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46530.

scottishvolvo · Nov 10th, 2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dandle

The engine mount is an easy job as long as you have a trolley jack to support the engine. I did mine in 20 minutes. The original Volvo part was only £3 more than the OEM spec German and Swedish supplied part(that was crap quality BTW). http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=engine+mount.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46530.

20 minutes!!!! I spent ages trying to get mine to line up but with a little gentle persuasion using a large metal bar it went fine!

Nov 8th, 2008, 11:08	#1
MYT4Volvo New Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2008 15:06 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	Engine Hi Guys, I am new to Volvo Club and the whole atmosphere is amazing. A technical question and wonder if somone could shed light I bought 2 weeks ago Volvo S40 T4 1998. Lovely car with amazing power and handling. Two problems: 1) When I lift clutch and press accelerator in first gear or second, a noise comes from the off side(drivers) front like a hammering, I dont know what it is? A single noise as if something is loose. 2) What temperature the car should run at, in on board computer, the engine temperature goes to 90 degrees, I hav notice at this point fan does not cut off but no warning lights nor engine cuts off. What temp the fan is suppose to cut off? I will be gratefull if someone could respond. By the way had race with VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI, man I ****ed on him....what a joy!!!

Nov 8th, 2008, 12:39	#2
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Welcome to the world of Volvo. 1, Top engine mount will be the likely culprit for the banging, it sits between the engine and inner wing, you cant miss it. 2, On my 2.0T the cooling fan comes on at 102 and brings the temp down to about 92/95 if I remember, normal driving temp is around 88/90 degrees I think, depending on thermostat fitted. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Nov 8th, 2008, 12:58	#3
MYT4Volvo New Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2008 15:06 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	Thanks Bud is the top engine mount fix a big financial hit?

Nov 8th, 2008, 14:18	#5
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Parts For Volvo do the top engine mount for my model for £75 odds, Don't know if it is the same for you, If you are handy with a spanner or 2 it is a couple of hours, remember to support the engine before you remove the original. Try dropping Rufe a PM to see how much an original part is. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Nov 10th, 2008, 10:47	#7
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	The engine mount is an easy job as long as you have a trolley jack to support the engine. I did mine in 20 minutes. The original Volvo part was only £3 more than the OEM spec German and Swedish supplied part(that was crap quality BTW). http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=engine+mount. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46530.

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