What do you need to know about a Volvo D13?
The crank gear, the double idler gear, the flywheel housing, the air compressor gear, rod and main bearings, oil cooler, oil pump, along with all parts needed to reinstall removed components to gain access. Also have to flush block. Can bearings to be replaced with evidence of metal on top of the head. This is considered a major gear failure.
What causes a broken valve on a Volvo D13?
Breaking the valve and usually cracking the liner. Progressive damage can wipe out more cylinders as the metal travels thru the intake system. The other issue we see is the lower idler gear failure. The broken valve issue seems to be limited to late 2013 to mid 2014 builds.
How do you adjust timing gear on a Volvo truck?
Using light hand pressure, slowly rotate the camgear clockwise until the camshaft TDC mark is between the two hash marks. Note: Check to ensure that the feeler gauge is in place on the loaded side of the camshaft gear and the adjustable idler gear. Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.Date Group No. Page TSI10
How do you change the idler gear on a car?
Replace adjustable idler gear bolts (one at a time) with new bolts; tighten the new bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft-lb) + 120 . Visually inspect the camshaft and verify that the camshaft TDC mark is between the two hash marks.
Why does my Volvo have a gear ratio problem?
TCM-002A Incorrect gear ratio in third gear. Volvo transmission issues date back to the early 2000s Volvo models. Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software is to blame in many cases, but problems with the valve body, shift solenoid, worn clutches, transmission overdrive relay can also be the culprit.
What are the most common problems with Volvo transmissions?
Common Problems with Volvo Transmissions 1 B4 Servo. If your Volvo transmission hesitates to shift gears, it bangs into gear; the problem could be the B4 servo. 2 Valve Body. 3 Transmission Fluid. 4 Software Issues. 5 Transmission overdrive relay. 6 Valve body solenoids – Delayed shifting when hot.
Are there daycab cascadias in the Volvo D13?
We just bought 5 daycab cascadias with dd13 and they have been pretty good and they are very light, 15400 with fuel. We haul by the ton so it does matter to us.
What’s the weak link in a Volvo truck?
The current weak link is in the head. The #5 exhaust valves come in contact with the liner. Breaking the valve and usually cracking the liner. Progressive damage can wipe out more cylinders as the metal travels thru the intake system. The other issue we see is the lower idler gear failure.
Is there a Volvo Dealer up the road?
Looking at the 475/1650 version and the Volvo dealer is just up the road. Anyone know anything about these motors and these trucks, they will be daycabs and speccd as light as I can. Also curious about the Volvo I shift transmissikn Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.