1998 S70 GLT HEAD GASKET LEAK

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Ray Fehrenbacher, Jan 7, 2007.

  1. Ray Fehrenbacher

    Ray Fehrenbacher Guest

    Sons car (160,xxx m.) has developed a head gasket leak. Special tools ? Good mechanic or Volvo specialist ? Cost ? Thanks.
     
    Ray Fehrenbacher, Jan 7, 2007
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  2. Ray Fehrenbacher

    Mike F Guest

    This is a tricky job - there is a special tool that is needed to lift
    the upper half of the head off. If it's not lifted straight up, then
    the shoulder at one end will crack off. This same tool is used to push
    the upper half of the head back down, but at least this is possible with
    careful tightening of the bolts. Also, there is no gasket between the
    upper and lower halves, so a special sealant is applied with a roller,
    similar to a paint roller. If you put too much on, oil passages are
    blocked. If you use too little, then you get oil leaks.

    This job is best left to someone who's experienced.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Jan 9, 2007
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