http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/ OzHotVolvos Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:01:31 GMT Anthony Hyde http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10928 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10928 ... A 'cutting edge' head gasket are available in Sweden for 4 cylinder volvos, suits turbo and non turbo, these are very good they say - perhaps available for Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:48:55 GMT volvodriverman http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10927 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10927 Cheers will pass it on. Will find out if he can sample something. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:12:54 GMT ovlov@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10926 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10926 wouldnt he want one made from a copper sheet if he has a blower on it? castlemaine rod shot or someone like that might be the go. I know someone in sydney who Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:12:29 GMT ovlov@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10925 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10925 here is uk link that talks about the concepts etc. And could probably do the job even though i expect it would be spendy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:59:01 GMT volvodriverman http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10924 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10924 Theres a fellow somewhere in Qld that is chasing a headgasket or two for his supercharged 164. Any ideas? He says he can't get them in Aus. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:03:37 GMT Anthony Hyde http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10923 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10923 Ralph, glad you found the website very useful. I'm impressed you had a cross shaft machined, so much work. Ultimate life might be in the hardness and tempering Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:54:31 GMT ovlov@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10922 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10922 PCV on a 240 should be underneath the inlet manifold. http://www.swedishbricks.net/faq/flametrap.html http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900FAQ/cranckase1.gif Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:54:07 GMT Peter http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10921 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10921 I ordered a new PCV valve, i had drilled it out once before. does the flame trap come off, it's a bit hard to see in their. Where are the other breathers? I Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:57:58 GMT ozhotvolvo164 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10920 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10920 Green books are avail on the web for download.... Naughty people doing it... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:11 GMT ovlov@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10919 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10919 I bought two URO brand el-cheapo strut top bearings for the v70 and found the same, one was fine and the other was slightly notchy. Not too notchy, but enough Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:37:53 GMT Anthony Hyde http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10918 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10918 Since most of this discussion is about Scantech, I have bought one of their products - B230 Harmonic balancer and I think it is equal to the original and I Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:02:33 GMT ovlov@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10917 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10917 If its under $100 and i need it now i tend to just grab what i can where i can. being mobile is important. I do draw the line at the $100 mark tho. convenience Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:29:14 GMT old fart http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10916 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10916 Hi, I am in need of an engine wiring diagrams for a'79 GT and an'80 740 Turbo. Scanned copies would be fine or where I can source them. Thanks in advance. Les Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:32 GMT stevejabb http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10915 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10915 OEM pales into insignificance against Repco's prices for Volvo gear. F'rinstance B28F distibutor cap and rotor (Bosch): Groton - $25 & $12, Repco - $90 & $70. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:32:12 GMT Andrew http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10914 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzHotVolvos/message/10914 Check your sump breathers and flame trap isnt blocked. If it is, you might find cleaning it stems the flow of oil out of the rear main seal. flex plate and