Is the Volvo Ved 12 engine any good?
The VED12 has a nifty exhaust brake that will help maintain engine temperatures at low idle, meaning you won’t have to fast idle the engine to maintain sufficient combustion chamber temperatures. You can take the driver out of the truck but you cant take the truck out of the driver.
What to do if your Volvo doesn’t start?
Even after you add fuel, your Volvo may not start. To get the car started, you may have to crank the engine quite a few times. Don’t crank the engine for more than 3 to 4 seconds at a time. Make sure to wait a couple of minutes between cranks. Volvo won’t start after an accident. Your Volvo may not start after an accident.
Why does my Volvo 5.0 GXi crank but not start?
Up until now the engine has started and run flawlessly. The boat received its 150 hour service at the dealer last fall when it was winterized and when launched for the first time this year a week ago started and ran just fine the first time out ( ran about 30 minuntes).Now after sitting in the water behind my dock , it cranks but will not start.
Why does my Volvo Cem not turn on?
If you have been having intermittent electrical issues such as wipers randomly turning on, for example, CEM could be the problem. If your Volvo doesn’t start in extremely cold or hot weather, the CEM module could also be the culprit. This guide explains common Volvo CEM electrical problems.
Are there any problems with the Volvo D12 motor?
EGR problems are common as well as injectors. Its got 6000k on it. Its not brand new, even if it was brand new its still a Volvo. They have a reputation for fuel economy, they also have a reputation for being unreliable.
What are the specifications of a Ved 12 engine?
What are the Specifications of a VED 12 Engine? Volvo Trucks North America engineered the 465 horsepower VE D12 engine. A heavy-duty diesel engine, the VE D12, delivers between 800 and 900 foot-lbs. of torque at 465 horsepower.
What’s the warranty on a Ved 12 engine?
The VE D12 engine’s basic warranty is valid for the first 24 months, 250,000 miles or 6,250 hours of use. Major engine components are covered for the first 60 months, 500,000 miles or 12,500 hours of use.
What kind of motor does a Volvo D12 have?
The parts and reliability issues are my problem. .10 is pretty standard for most of us, but with a Volvo .20 is probably a better estimate. They are in the shop a lot, no matter what motor. My dad drove a Cummins powered Volvo at SAIA the check engine light on 07448 was on for over a year for a miss fire.
Is the Check Engine light on on a Volvo D12?
My dad drove a Cummins powered Volvo at SAIA the check engine light on 07448 was on for over a year for a miss fire. After injectors twice, running the overhead and doing everything possible to fix the issue, still was on. We still think it dropped a sleeve but who knows. Neither here nor there Volvo has not been a favorite of O/O’s for years.
What causes a Volvo D12 to lose prime?
1 year later… The issue causing the loss of prime with my Volvo d12 looks to have been the lower fuel filter. While manually priming the truck I built enough pressure for fuel to spray out between the fuel filter and the housing.
What’s the warranty on a Volvo D12 engine?
Volvo Trucks North America truck warranties cover the cost of parts and labor to replace engine components. The VE D12 engine’s basic warranty is valid for the first 24 months, 250,000 miles or 6,250 hours of use. Major engine components are covered for the first 60 months, 500,000 miles or 12,500 hours of use.
Why does the Ved 12 engine have one camshaft?
According to Engineers Edge, timed camshaft rotation causes the engine valves’ opening and closing and fuel injector intervals to be timed in line as well. The fact that this engine operates with one camshaft is indicative of it being a larger V-type engine.