Do you regret buying a Volvo D12 motor?

Do you regret buying a Volvo D12 motor?

I have had numerous injector problems and/or EGR valve problems. I have had my truck repaired probably at least 8 – 10 times on just these problems. And to get an injector replaced will probably cost $1700 – 2000. It has cost me in work and hotel expenses. I wish I would have gotten a truck with either a Cummins or Detroit motor.

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.

Which is better a Cummins EGR or a Volvo EGR?

ALL trucks of that era have EGR problems, no matter the motor’s name. If you didn’t account for maintenance and breakdowns in your business plan, you were very unrealistic. The EGR valves and/or cooler should be considered an annual expense and factored into your cost per mile. Cummins EGR’s are more expensive than Volvo’s.

Is there a problem with the fuel injector on a Volvo?

KB3MMX Thanks this. Most of the fuel injector problems on Volvo engine is the wiring harness itself not the injector, Most dealers will change out the fuel injector first, You still have the problem, than the dearler will put in the new wiring harness.

What kind of truck is a Volvo D12?

I bought a Volvo 660 2003 (D12) ( traded with my Mack ) hopping to get better fuel mileage , but the strange thing is happening… I was doing the same MPG with my Mack and that truck was paid off , now i have monthly payments… Can anyone tell me what the hell might be causing this ?

How much does a Volvo D12 diesel save?

I figure i am saving between $1000 to 2000 dollars in diesel per month. I am also saving money on oil change since i am running gulf coast filter with shell synthetic oil 100000km oil change intervals getting oil check at every 30000 to 50000 km for the last 500000km, runs sweet.

What kind of engine does a Volvo D12 have?

) The volvo d12 is an rpm’r, meaning it doesn’t make power as well down low like the other engines on the market its up top. I had one in my volvo when i drove a company 670 for 3 months and everyone said there d12 sucked and always got out pulled by the ones with the cummins in it.

What is the fault code on my Volvo Penta?

We’re getting a ltft 1 spn 4237 fault code, have replaced 1 of the pre catalyst O2 probes and both of the post catalyst probes as they were in bad shape. … High idle after throttle is advanced and returned to neutral. On start up the engine idles correctly, but will not return to the proper idle after throttle …

Which is the best forum for Volvo engine problems?

This is the best Volvo Penta Forum on the internet, it’s yours! If you own a Volvo Penta engine. Are you looking for good advice about your Volvo Penta engine problems and issues.

What’s the average MPG of a Volvo D12?

My buddys , they all have Volvos ( 2001 – 660 ) and their average MPG is 6.9 – 7.0 It’s not the driver foot by the way , because i’m driving that thing. Anyone has any answer ?

Is there a 2005 Volvo D12 engine for sale?

(Used) 2005 VOLVO D12 ENGINE ASSEMBLY- Engine Family: TBD, Horsepower: N/A, Serial Number: 95100019, For more information about this item, give us a call. We ship Worldwide! (CRG HEAVY TRUCK PARTS…

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.

Where is the solenoid on a Volvo truck?

Leesburg, Fl. If its the early I-shift that Volvo used it could be several things. Since it shifts thru the first 5 gears. The most common problem would be the high/low range solenoid. This is mounted on the top of the trans right behind the shift control unit.

When did I buy my first Volvo truck?

Discussion in ‘ Volvo Forum ‘ started by perryj10, Sep 9, 2013 . I bought my Volvo truck a little more than three years ago. I really like my Volvo truck but unfortunately I have a Volvo motor – the D12.

What is fault number 4 on Volvo FH12?

Pump-nozzle cylinder number 4. The injector pump is faulty, the wiring between the engine control unit and the injector pump is damaged, and the motor has a mechanical fault. The engine does not work smoothly, it is possible to increase the opacity of the exhaust gases.

How much horsepower does a Volvo ved12 have?

2007 VOLVO VNL64 VED12 465 HORSEPOWER HIGH MILEAGE GOOD RUNNER. JAKES: YES MILES: 1149856 Mileage: 1149856 PartNumber: 81385853 (Used) 2006 VOLVO D12 ENGINE ASSEMBLY- Family Number: 6VTXH12.150S, Displacement: 12.1L, Horsepower: 395, ESN: 579111, E.C.S.: EC, For more information about this item, give us a call.

Where can I buy a Volvo power ve D12 465?

VOLVO POWER VE D12 465 VOLVO DRIVETRAIN RECOMMENDATIONS Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. P.O. Box 26115, Greensboro, NC 27402-6115 Volvo Trucks Canada, Inc. 5600A Cancross Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3E9 www.volvotrucks.us.com Information in this brochure is current at time of printing.

D12 Volvo Diesel Engine Specs. Arrangement D12 6 cylinder 4-stroke cycle engine turbocharged intercooled. Displacement 12.13 liter, 740 CID Bore 131 mm, 5.16 in Stroke 150 mm, 5.90 in Compression ratio: 17.3:1. Power VE D12 435 435 hp, 324 kW @ 1800 rpm Torque VE D12 435 1550 lb.ft, 2101 Nm @ 1200 rpm.

What do you need to service a Volvo D12 exhaust system?

Servicing the VE D12 intake and exhaust systems requires the following special tools. The tools are available from parts departments of Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. When requesting tools, provide the appropriate number, preceded by ”999”, for exam- ple, 9992610. W0000406 9992610Drift for overhauling exhaust pressure governor