v90 head gasget

atco · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:01

just picket up a nice v90 volvo with a suspected head gasgut gone.lots of little bubbles coming from the expanshion tank.looking to get it done as soon as possible in cardiff how much am i looking at to replace the gasget so i no what to expect.cherrs

Clan · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:22

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Originally Posted by atco

just picket up a nice v90 volvo with a suspected head gasgut gone.lots of little bubbles coming from the expanshion tank.looking to get it done as soon as possible in cardiff how much am i looking at to replace the gasget so i no what to expect.cherrs

whoever does it make sure they check the head face AND Block face for flatness , If the engine has overheated they could be warped and you will be wasting good money just changing a gasket .

360beast · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:28

Definitely agree with Clan, no point changing the gasket if the head/block is warped as it will happen again straight away.

atco · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:42

thats good advice thanks where to take it to have it done is the problam and cost.i dont want to give up the gost on this car so eny advice is good

Clan · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:44

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Originally Posted by atco

thats good advice thanks where to take it to have it done is the problam and cost.i dont want to give up the gost on this car so eny advice is good

It could be alloy corrosion around the head if it has not had volvo coolant for many years … Head gaskets don't usually fail with just the passage of time , something has caused it ..

classicswede · Jul 28th, 2018, 21:49

Make sure you check teh block is flat and re surface teh head.

Gaskets are not too bad but the are time consuming to change
https://www.classicswede.co.uk/B6304..._18541543.aspx

atco · Jul 30th, 2018, 19:37

just a thought.can it possibly be a thermostate that has closed up

monkeh · Jul 30th, 2018, 22:21

Get a sniff test done on the coolant. That'll tell you if it's exhaust bubbles.

stephend · Jul 31st, 2018, 09:21

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Originally Posted by atco

thats good advice thanks where to take it to have it done is the problam and cost.i dont want to give up the gost on this car so eny advice is good

There's a place in Cardiff that you could try. I haven't used them myself, but a colleague used them for an engine rebuild, and speaks highly of them.

http://www.svscardiff.co.uk/

monty400k · Aug 1st, 2018, 12:26

I have a spare head if you are interested, removed from my car 3 years ago as the valve stem oil seals needed done, I bought a second hand head and had it built up with new stems and gaskets etc so the car wasn't off the road for too long, being collecting dust ever since...

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Jul 28th, 2018, 21:01	#1
atco Senior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2023 19:49 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cardiff	v90 head gasget just picket up a nice v90 volvo with a suspected head gasgut gone.lots of little bubbles coming from the expanshion tank.looking to get it done as soon as possible in cardiff how much am i looking at to replace the gasget so i no what to expect.cherrs

Jul 28th, 2018, 21:42	#4
atco Senior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2023 19:49 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cardiff	v90 thats good advice thanks where to take it to have it done is the problam and cost.i dont want to give up the gost on this car so eny advice is good

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Make sure you check teh block is flat and re surface teh head. Gaskets are not too bad but the are time consuming to change https://www.classicswede.co.uk/B6304..._18541543.aspx __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 30th, 2018, 19:37	#7
atco Senior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2023 19:49 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cardiff	v90 head gasget just a thought.can it possibly be a thermostate that has closed up

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monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: May 20th, 2024 20:16 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Get a sniff test done on the coolant. That'll tell you if it's exhaust bubbles. __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Jul 28th, 2018, 21:28	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 07:13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Definitely agree with Clan, no point changing the gasket if the head/block is warped as it will happen again straight away.

Aug 1st, 2018, 12:26	#10
monty400k Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:58 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Glasgow	I have a spare head if you are interested, removed from my car 3 years ago as the valve stem oil seals needed done, I bought a second hand head and had it built up with new stems and gaskets etc so the car wasn't off the road for too long, being collecting dust ever since... *****

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