D5 (D5244T to 2005) - How to distinguish D5's????

conde · Feb 20th, 2008, 19:56

Hi

I'm searching for my Volvo and my interest falls on the S60 D5.
I'm buying used and I need to find out how can I distinguish a D5 with 163bhp and the D5 185bhp...

Any help?

thanks

mjm295 · Feb 20th, 2008, 19:57

Different colour rocker covers I think its been discussed before....

When they started doing the 185, wasnt this badged the D5 and the 163 became a 2.4D?

and does it mention it on the log book?

RoyMacDonald · Feb 20th, 2008, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm295

Different colour rocker covers I think its been discussed before....

When they started doing the 185, wasnt this badged the D5 and the 163 became a 2.4D?

and does it mention it on the log book?

Not in mine.

The 163 bhp engine type no. is D5244T so it's always going to be a D5..... as Volvo wrote on the back of the car. They introduced the 183 bhp engine as a cleaner improved one to meet the latest euro 4 emission requirements in 2006. The didn't market the car with different D5 engines at the same time so no need for different lables, other than the year....2005 and late 2006 models had different engines. I think it coincided with the change to the square rear clear lights but I'm not a 100% sure. But that would make it easy to identify.

I've just realised that you guys may be talking about other cars than the XC90. I have no idea how they introduced the 183 bhp on the rest of the range. All D5 based cars would have to have been changed to 185 bhp engine though because of the necessity of meeting the euro 4 emissions legislation.

Just ask if it's a Euro 3 or Euro 4 engine.

Having just written the above, I've just read this....... "During 2009, we will offer a front-wheel driven 2.4-litre version powered by a Euro 5 diesel engine producing 163 horsepower and with a CO2 rating of around 170 g/km," reveals Fredrik Arp.

So next year I guess it could all change yet again.

Roy

Paul Clifton · Feb 22nd, 2008, 21:01

V70 163, V70 185 and V50 180.

Paul.

RoyMacDonald · Feb 22nd, 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Paul Clifton

V70 163, V70 185 and V50 180.

Paul.

Took me a few minuets to work out what was different about the engines, then I twigged, the cars don't have a snorkel like the XC's do.

Roy

T5R+ · Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:15

Sorry guys - anyone know how to differentiate post 2005 EU4 between 163 and 185 by a visual inspection - let's assume the car is debadged and I have no access to the Volvo database.

Nunchukhamster · Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:18

Engine covers are different colours. Grey with black edge should be 185bhp, if it's all black should be a 163bhp I believe.

T5R+ · Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:25

Thanks Nunchukhamster but you are going to love this - both 163 and 185 in EU4 are grey/silver. However, if someone can educate me otherwise, happy to listen.

PS the all black cover was 163bhp D5 upto 2005 I believe.

Nunchukhamster · Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:30

Don't you just love Volvo???? Let me guess, the engine code sticker on the cambelt cover is the same as well?

T5R+ · Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Nunchukhamster

Let me guess, the engine code sticker on the cambelt cover is the same as well?

Tried to find this on our site but it seems out of date. This seems the most logical excepting VIN identification?

We think alike

Feb 20th, 2008, 19:56	#1
conde New Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2008 20:06 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manchester	How to distinguish D5's???? Hi I'm searching for my Volvo and my interest falls on the S60 D5. I'm buying used and I need to find out how can I distinguish a D5 with 163bhp and the D5 185bhp... Any help? thanks

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Feb 22nd, 2008, 21:01	#4
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	D5 V70 163, V70 185 and V50 180. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience. Last edited by Paul Clifton; Dec 27th, 2008 at 14:26.

Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:18	#7
Nunchukhamster Gone. Last Online: Aug 4th, 2009 09:14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Zarg	Engine covers are different colours. Grey with black edge should be 185bhp, if it's all black should be a 163bhp I believe. __________________ Bored of the idiots, the "victims" and the spammers who have taken over this forum.

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Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:15	#6
T5R+ V70 Fan Last Online: Oct 27th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Where the heart is !	Sorry guys - anyone know how to differentiate post 2005 EU4 between 163 and 185 by a visual inspection - let's assume the car is debadged and I have no access to the Volvo database.

Sep 23rd, 2008, 20:25	#8
T5R+ V70 Fan Last Online: Oct 27th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Where the heart is !	Thanks Nunchukhamster but you are going to love this - both 163 and 185 in EU4 are grey/silver. However, if someone can educate me otherwise, happy to listen. PS the all black cover was 163bhp D5 upto 2005 I believe.

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