How to install a cylinder head on a Volvo D13?
Install one of the cylinder head’s bolts. Place (###) ###-####Puller plate on the cylinder liner with a gap of 90 mm (3.54 in). Press down the cylinder liner with a pry bar. Install two (###) ###-####Press tool to lock the cylinder liner in the cylinder block. Repeat the procedure for the rest of the cylinder liners.
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 kind of sealant do I need for a Volvo cylinder head?
If the cylinder liner is installed without shims, apply sealant 11713514, approx. Ø 0.8 mm (0.031 in) to the underside of the cylinder liner’s collar. Ensure an average of 1-2 mm (0.039-0.079 in) for the bead.
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.
Is there a problem with my Volvo cooling system?
Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems. If you don’t keep the system topped off to the “min” mark on the reservoir, it may cause scaling and rust precipitation. The last Glysantin alternative is new in the US, although well-known in Europe,…
Can a defective radiator cap cause engine to overheat?
A defective radiator cap will cause engine overheating in a number of ways. Three of the ways a radiator cap can cause overheating are, 1) Not holding in pressure and allowing the coolant to vent out or escape the cooling system. 2) No providing the proper pressure and not raising the boiling point.
How often should I change the coolant in my Volvo?
[Ywan Mason] Dex-Cool, according to a GM service bulletin only gives the extended life when it was used as the first and only coolant in the car. Residual amounts of conventional coolants left in the system even after careful draining require that the Dex-Cool be changed at the same interval as any other coolant, every two years.