Fitting a 2.4 engine to a S60R.

[graemewelch]

id also do a compression test if was you.

[stribo]

id also do a compression test if was you.

To what end?

[M-R-P]

Just because the sniffer came up negative and there's no loss of water, doesn't necessarily mean there isn't a cracked liner and for the effort involved in a compression test, wouldn't it be worth it to gauge the health of the engine?

[Dream3r]

Or get a scope down it and look for the tell tale carbon build up at the top of the cylinder...

That's how most garages confirm.

[stribo]

It's going into a different Volvo specialist in Basingstoke this afternoon, for some investigative work, and hopefully a new water pump, and 3rd cambelt in 18 months.

[V70 Graham]

It's going into a different Volvo specialist in Basingstoke this afternoon, for some investigative work, and hopefully a new water pump, and 3rd cambelt in 18 months.

Keep us informed mate, I've got my fingers crossed its just the pump.

[stribo]

Heard back from the garage today, engine checks out O.K, but the plastic impeller on the water pump has broken up, so a new water pump is being fitted tomorrow, and the car will be back to full health.

[merc85]

Heard back from the garage today, engine checks out O.K, but the plastic impeller on the water pump has broken up, so a new water pump is being fitted tomorrow, and the car will be back to full health.

Congrats on the good news mate

[V70 Graham]

Like I said earlier mate, I'm really pleased that you've gotten away with a water pump and timing belt.....two cars at TRAX now !

[p fandango]

i thought you could get a water pump with a metal blade?

[merc85]

i thought you could get a water pump with a metal blade?

Id had thought you could

[stribo]

I made a bit of an error with this water pump, an bought a cheap one off eBay, just after we'd bought the car. Lesson learnt the hard way. lol

[stribo]

Like I said earlier mate, I'm really pleased that you've gotten away with a water pump and timing belt.....two cars at TRAX now !

Yep, see you at Cherwell, in just over a week.

[p fandango]

Id had thought you could

I made a bit of an error with this water pump, an bought a cheap one off eBay, just after we'd bought the car. Lesson learnt the hard way. lol

this one looks metal, so hopefully it was just the ebay one that was plastic & the Volvo one will be stronger

[V70 Graham]

Yep, see you at Cherwell, in just over a week.

That reminds me.....I'd better be leaving soon lol

[oblark]

Heard back from the garage today, engine checks out O.K, but the plastic impeller on the water pump has broken up, so a new water pump is being fitted tomorrow, and the car will be back to full health.

Didnt I say the pump impeller could have come off !!!

[stribo]

Didnt I say the pump impeller could have come off !!!

Technically it didn't come off, it broke up. But yes it was what you said that made me think about the water pump, and get the sniff test done. Cheers Rob.

[graemewelch]

glad its turned out to be a cheap fix for you.

[iancho]

What a relief Steve I'm really pleased for you and I did admire how you handled the whole situation from start to finish, I would of been close to tears!

Will be great to see both your cars at TRAX and to catch up again (and share secrets)

[M-R-P]

Technically it didn't come off, it broke up. But yes it was what you said that made me think about the water pump, and get the sniff test done. Cheers Rob.

So if the pump broke up, where's the bits gone? Hopefully, they'll all come out when the coolant is flushed and not get stuck in the thermostat or heater matrix.