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Agreed. However, I do have one big reservation: What is the exact torquing sequence for the camshaft bearing cap nuts? I do have a brand new torque wrench (with a fresh calibration) so that won't be an issue. But I am concerned about tightening them in the incorrect order, to the right torque, and the correct torquing sequence (for example, 30 in-lbs for all of them, then start over and go another 20 in-lbs (this could be the case if the intention was to avoid crosstalk between the caps and along the shaft)).
Or are you supposed to use a torque angle gauge? I do have one of those too.
I know this is all mentioned in the faq, but if possible, if someone has the actual factory repair manual I would love to see a scanned copy of that page. I'd really love to have the book but I don't know where to get one besides that volvo technical info webpage, and I don't understand what exactly you are getting for each of those listings on there.
Finally, those rubber valve stem seal things (or hushers as someone called them), do you just take them off and put new ones on or do you have to compress the valve springs and fiddle with the keepers to replace them? Taking apart that one today I found that all of them inside there were crunchy and came out by simply picking them up with your fingers. And if I go to the dealer to get new ones, what should I ask for? I"m sure he'll look at me funny if I say I need hushers.
I hsould mention too that before taking my car apart, when I drove it there was a distinct ticking sound, noted by both a mechanic acquaintance and the previous owner. He thought it was valve lifters, but there aren't really lifters on this thing, at least not what I would consider lifters as compared to a pushrod engine. It must be excessive valve lash in one or two of the valves. It would be extremely satisfying to alleviate that noise all by myself.
It's too late for this right now and I can't think straight because of all the turkey... (it's Thanksgiving in Canada this weekend)
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