Can anyone here recondition a T5 Engine?

jasonc46 · Jul 14th, 2021, 22:57

I have just got a Volvo v70 2007 t5 and was wondering if it is worth getting the engine refurbished its done 200k and seems to run okay but I am wondering if it might be a good idea to renew it? Is there perhaps a volvo home mechanic/ specialist here who might take this on? And what sort of price would I be looking at?

Wagon Sailor · Jul 14th, 2021, 23:23

Does it have any service history?
200k should be OK if it's been looked after and still runs nicely.
What's the rest of the car like?

jasonc46 · Jul 14th, 2021, 23:38

The body work looks very good actually and the engine sounds okay interms of a laymans sound inspection, pulls well. Nothing worries me tbh I just wondered because of its miles if I might be best placed renewing the engine now rather then running it into the ground. I know these are supposed very reliable engines. So you think its best to leave it?

jasonc46 · Jul 14th, 2021, 23:41

Ex police car I only have a few receipts for new clutch which was fitted one year ago costing £2000 and various other bits,, No service history as such but the MOT history seemed to suggest it was well maintained without constant worrying problems arising. At the moment there is a fuel leak a hose to the petrol tank is leaking but at this stage that is not a great worry. Hopefully it wont be to labour intensive to repair.

Whyman · Jul 15th, 2021, 02:31

Try contacting the police force, they all have a fleet management department, which is normally staffed by non police officers. They may be willing to supply the service history.

JohnM 855 T5R · Jul 15th, 2021, 09:12

If its running well, leave well alone. 200K miles is nothing if its been very well maintained (and it will have been if ex-police). The 5 cyl engines regularly go 300, 400 or even 500K miles if looked after (my c70 2.3 T5 had 415K on it and still ran sweetly).

Regards
John

jasonc46 · Jul 16th, 2021, 21:59

Thanks for the advice guys

Simmy · Jul 16th, 2021, 23:53

no need for a refurb just make sure pcv is clear and not blocked as this can cause problems with oil seals

jasonc46 · Jul 16th, 2021, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmy

no need for a refurb just make sure pcv is clear and not blocked as this can cause problems with oil seals

What is a PCV and where is it please

Simmy · Jul 17th, 2021, 18:30

positive crank case ventilation system .loads of how to vids on youtube a short film is worth a hundred word its fairly easy to do just a lot of parts to remove for access.

Jul 14th, 2021, 22:57	#1
jasonc46 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2022 22:40 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: LONDON	Can anyone here recondition a T5 Engine? I have just got a Volvo v70 2007 t5 and was wondering if it is worth getting the engine refurbished its done 200k and seems to run okay but I am wondering if it might be a good idea to renew it? Is there perhaps a volvo home mechanic/ specialist here who might take this on? And what sort of price would I be looking at?

Jul 14th, 2021, 23:23	#2
Wagon Sailor Junior Senior Last Online: Today 15:33 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hampshire	Does it have any service history? 200k should be OK if it's been looked after and still runs nicely. What's the rest of the car like? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Comfy and roomy but a bit boring. I've had two.

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Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	Try contacting the police force, they all have a fleet management department, which is normally staffed by non police officers. They may be willing to supply the service history. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic Last edited by Whyman; Jul 15th, 2021 at 02:33.

Jul 15th, 2021, 09:12	#6
JohnM 855 T5R VOC Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2023 10:58 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tittensor	If its running well, leave well alone. 200K miles is nothing if its been very well maintained (and it will have been if ex-police). The 5 cyl engines regularly go 300, 400 or even 500K miles if looked after (my c70 2.3 T5 had 415K on it and still ran sweetly). Regards John __________________ Past : 96 855 T5 CD ruby red, 98 C70GT T5 coupe Saffron, 04 C70GT T5 convertible Navy Present : 95 855 T5R Gul Yellow 08 C30SE Lux T5 Polestar 11 C70 Solstice T5 Polestar 19 XC40 T5 R-Design Polestar

Jul 14th, 2021, 23:38	#3
jasonc46 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2022 22:40 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: LONDON	The body work looks very good actually and the engine sounds okay interms of a laymans sound inspection, pulls well. Nothing worries me tbh I just wondered because of its miles if I might be best placed renewing the engine now rather then running it into the ground. I know these are supposed very reliable engines. So you think its best to leave it?

Jul 14th, 2021, 23:41	#4
jasonc46 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2022 22:40 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: LONDON	Ex police car I only have a few receipts for new clutch which was fitted one year ago costing £2000 and various other bits,, No service history as such but the MOT history seemed to suggest it was well maintained without constant worrying problems arising. At the moment there is a fuel leak a hose to the petrol tank is leaking but at this stage that is not a great worry. Hopefully it wont be to labour intensive to repair.

Jul 16th, 2021, 21:59	#7
jasonc46 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2022 22:40 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: LONDON	Thanks for the advice guys

Jul 16th, 2021, 23:53	#8
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	no need for a refurb just make sure pcv is clear and not blocked as this can cause problems with oil seals

Jul 17th, 2021, 18:30	#10
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	positive crank case ventilation system .loads of how to vids on youtube a short film is worth a hundred word its fairly easy to do just a lot of parts to remove for access.

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