Just removed the cylinder head (with pictures)

Biotoxic · Oct 22nd, 2011, 15:55

I just need to make sure that it was a bad cylinder head gasket, not too sure if it is or if it is not. Any advice?

S40 1.9 TD 116 HP

Clan · Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:26

That engine hasnt seen coolant for a long time , see all the rusty corrosion, that could have corroded the head gasket . Also the bolts tend to loosen sometimes .
So check the head for flatness , get a new volvo headgasket ( check its thickess there are a number of different thicknesses available ) and bolts and volvo coolant ( 3 litres) and re assemble ...

Biotoxic · Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:51

Clan could you find out the torque settings for those cylinder head bolts? And there is about 12 bolts that holds camshaft attached to the cylinder head, I need that torque settings for them as well.

I used water when I noticed that I am loosing the coolant, thats why its so rusty, I have coolant flush, I will do that when I put everything back together.

When I put that cylinder head on the first time, few months ago, I didnt had that torque wrench. I have original volvo gasket as well.

Clan · Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:55

ok , the VIN will help there are 3 different diesel engines in the S40 ..

Biotoxic · Oct 22nd, 2011, 20:23

Its too dark outside, but it is T3 Renault engine, there is just 3 bolts holding valve cover, there is no oil cap on it.

Clan · Oct 22nd, 2011, 21:31

I dont know how you tightened them before but there is quite a complex proceedure to go through , see attached instructions ...
There is just the one gasket on this engine 1.3 mm thick that is providing your pistons are not higher than they were before . you havent changed anything so it should be ok !

Biotoxic · Oct 23rd, 2011, 09:41

Could somebody get me a picture with something called TDC (top dead centre) I think that who ever had changed the timing belt might have messed up that tdc, I remember that 1st camshaft should be pointing straight up when you align tdc, mine is one the 9 o'clock not 12 ...

this is not that picture!

there was another picture , similar to the second attached thumbnail in Clan's post.

Clan · Oct 23rd, 2011, 10:10

No the cam lobes on Number one cyl on any engine should be at about 10 oclock and two o clock posions at TDC

Biotoxic · Oct 23rd, 2011, 11:58

Just stumble upon this..... with all the torque settings and everything...... this is pure gold

(for Renault F9Q engine)

http://www.lilevo.com/mirage/Manuals...20PWEE0001.pdf

migrator · Oct 23rd, 2011, 12:12

It may be a bit late in the day, but if you want to read through these links you may be able to get some extra info for current or future use.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=103670

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=106756

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=10737

Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:26	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:15 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	That engine hasnt seen coolant for a long time , see all the rusty corrosion, that could have corroded the head gasket . Also the bolts tend to loosen sometimes . So check the head for flatness , get a new volvo headgasket ( check its thickess there are a number of different thicknesses available ) and bolts and volvo coolant ( 3 litres) and re assemble ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:51	#3
Biotoxic Master Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2018 08:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Craigavon area	Clan could you find out the torque settings for those cylinder head bolts? And there is about 12 bolts that holds camshaft attached to the cylinder head, I need that torque settings for them as well. I used water when I noticed that I am loosing the coolant, thats why its so rusty, I have coolant flush, I will do that when I put everything back together. When I put that cylinder head on the first time, few months ago, I didnt had that torque wrench. I have original volvo gasket as well. __________________ Useful threads and information Guide: How to change/adjust timing belt Guide: Fitting LED's This is how S40 1.9 TD engine components looks like Information regarding EGR, problems and solutions A.K.A. Hesitation, sluggishness etc.

Oct 22nd, 2011, 16:55	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:15 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	ok , the VIN will help there are 3 different diesel engines in the S40 .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 22nd, 2011, 20:23	#5
Biotoxic Master Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2018 08:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Craigavon area	Its too dark outside, but it is T3 Renault engine, there is just 3 bolts holding valve cover, there is no oil cap on it. __________________ Useful threads and information Guide: How to change/adjust timing belt Guide: Fitting LED's This is how S40 1.9 TD engine components looks like Information regarding EGR, problems and solutions A.K.A. Hesitation, sluggishness etc.

Oct 23rd, 2011, 09:41	#7
Biotoxic Master Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2018 08:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Craigavon area	Could somebody get me a picture with something called TDC (top dead centre) I think that who ever had changed the timing belt might have messed up that tdc, I remember that 1st camshaft should be pointing straight up when you align tdc, mine is one the 9 o'clock not 12 ... this is not that picture! there was another picture , similar to the second attached thumbnail in Clan's post. __________________ Useful threads and information Guide: How to change/adjust timing belt Guide: Fitting LED's This is how S40 1.9 TD engine components looks like Information regarding EGR, problems and solutions A.K.A. Hesitation, sluggishness etc. Last edited by Biotoxic; Oct 23rd, 2011 at 09:50.

Oct 23rd, 2011, 10:10	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:15 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	No the cam lobes on Number one cyl on any engine should be at about 10 oclock and two o clock posions at TDC __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 23rd, 2011, 11:58	#9
Biotoxic Master Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2018 08:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Craigavon area	Just stumble upon this..... with all the torque settings and everything...... this is pure gold (for Renault F9Q engine) http://www.lilevo.com/mirage/Manuals...20PWEE0001.pdf __________________ Useful threads and information Guide: How to change/adjust timing belt Guide: Fitting LED's This is how S40 1.9 TD engine components looks like Information regarding EGR, problems and solutions A.K.A. Hesitation, sluggishness etc.

Oct 23rd, 2011, 12:12	#10
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	It may be a bit late in the day, but if you want to read through these links you may be able to get some extra info for current or future use. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=103670 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=106756 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=10737 __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

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