Fixing Everything Wrong with my Volvo V70R's 5 Cylinder Engine! (Manual Swap Ep.2)

In this video I'm completely resealing my cheap Volvo V70R's engine and fixing all of its issues!
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[@alfred-um9nr]

this series makes me feel like I belong, like I'm part of the process

[@kevinkevinski8410]

True tho

[@stephencooper5040]

You do belong. Find your community brother… and if you can’t find one, make one.

[@RetroJay1974]

This is what is missing from the car shows that have an hour long episode and then cram everything in, which feels rushed and the most interesting parts are left out! So this is why I visit youtube and watch channels like this one, way way better :)

[@Nazy101]

Yessss you get it

[@midnight_land]

Came here for the Volvo (there's not enough Volvo enthusiasts out there) stayed for the great video ( well shot, edited and narrated/explained).

[@alexandredionisio9280]

Saabs too... I think I'm the only only in my country (Portugal) actively fixing and improving.

[@thomaslomanno8427]

IMO the reason there’s so few remaining Volvo enthusiasts is a general feeling of abandonment… after the ford acquisition in ~99 it began to spiral😔

[@macandcheese4789]

I'm one I own a beautiful white Volvo xc 70 it's a fast car ppla don't expect it when I go flying by lmao love mine I muffler deleted it and omg thang sounds like a baby v10

[@princesssolace4337]

u need to learn multiple language actually to know the Volvo community

[@marlonbaird6070]

Especially for the p2

[@lens3641]

Wake up babe new willem verbeeck engine overhaul video dropped

[@lewisbagnall1960]

🏃🛌

[@blackinblue11]

Do not install the cam cover with impact gun, use the "T" tools that you used for removing it. The threads are easy to strip and then you cry with new oil leaks:) Same goes for timing tensioner, aluminum is not grateful for impacting. Great channel, keep it up!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Even the plastic trim covers get a 1/4" torque wrench on my white block, and all fasteners are tightened by hand. But that's because I'm going to daily my late dad's '02 V70 for the rest of my life, so avoiding thread damage to the aluminum castings is of particular concern.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I also clean any aluminum threads with a plastic bore brush every time a bolt is removed

[@schrodingerscat8621]

I agree. As a guy who worked on Volvos and Saabs for more than a decade, I was feeling good about things until I saw the impact pulling down the cam cover without the tools in the spark plug threads. Those bolts need to be torqued down, because overtightening them can influence the tolerance of the cams. I’m a bit stressed out right now.

[@cptbeeeeee]

Came to comments to say this. Impact is okay ish for taking things off but really shouldn't be used for reassembly.

[@jonnygti]

Yep a garage in the uk damage my aluminium sump on a BMW E46 I had 6 years ago. They cross threaded the sump plug (They paid for a new one)

[@TerrybleGamer]

When I was sick in bed, I discovered your channel and I would like to say that despite the current 35.200 subscribers, this really feels like a 300k or 500k channel. The quality of the video is very good, not too much fuss, calm music and someone who doesn't act like a know-it-all. My sincere compliments! Doing something wrong is of course incredibly sh*tty, but completely natural. As my uncle always says; those are study costs. Keep it up man, as many of your viewers would say.

[@leenkestens45]

❤

[@theoeilertsen7516]

He does have 400k subs on his main channel for a good reason:) Both a great photographer, content creator and mechanic👍🏼

[@TerrybleGamer]

@@theoeilertsen7516 What is his main channel if I may ask?

[@aarontimm]

​@@TerrybleGamerWillem Verbeeck, his main channel is centered around photography :)

[@TerrybleGamer]

@@aarontimm Thank you, never knew he had another channel!

[@ro63rto]

Power tools are for taking OFF the hardware. Hand tools and torque wrench are for putting ON hardware. 23:00 use the old seals placed on top of the new to hammer them home if you haven't got any huge sockets to use. Less chance of damaging the new ones.

[@DanDan_and_the_boys]

He done a great job , I’m sure he’s definitely took in account on what he’s doin more so than you or probably 95% of others here commenting.

[@sebastianye5531]

@@DanDan_and_the_boys torque specs are key for volvos if you want reliability. The valve cover must be torqued to spec, same with vvt hubs, crank bolts and tensioners.

[@SevenFortyMotorsports]

Yes

[@N911GT2]

@@DanDan_and_the_boys Powertools are not for building engines. Period.

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

@@N911GT2 No offence, but if Gale Banks uses power tools, I'm using power tools too. Rhetoric be damned!

[@brandiz.]

As a swedish guy who works at a Volvo workshop, and own a P2 V70 myself, it's really entertaining watching you fearlessly tear apart these cars, and giving them all your love. I'm amazed how much you guys like these cars over there! Keep up the awesome work, I love watching your videos, they're very well edited and I love following your progress with these cars 😊 Love from sweden ❤

[@_.joak00.__.Xelk._]

dude, the quality you present on your channel is spotless, keep it up, ill be here to support it!!

[@SamuelElkinsPhoto]

My man is grinding

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

There's something really inspiring about watching you build; no super cars, no massive crew and all the flash, expensive tools. Just learning as you go and showing us your mistakes. Much respect mate. Yourself & 'M359 Restorations are my favourite youtube channels 😄

[@Google_Is_Evil]

You will have to redo your timing belt a third time for two reasons: 1. You forgot the rear cambelt cover and you need to pull the water pump and belt roller to get that on. 2. You "official seal installation tool" does not make certain than the VVT pulley seals are in the head the correct distance, like the 90 dollar factory tool does. If you put them in too far or too shallow, your VVT hubs will leak oil. You could take the gamble, but since you are going to pull it off anyway and the engine is out now, it is hardly any trouble to verify you are in the correct distance.

[@crvolvo]

I agree 100%

[@wheelemverb]

Did it exactly like this on my s60r and never had a problem

[@AztekScooters]

A lot of those special tools are designed to make the job foolproof. Don’t be a fool and you’ll be mostly okay

[@Davvisth]

@17:39, just a tip. In the future, get one of those small sponge rollers and dab the sealant over the cover (and not the head). Then roll all over the flat surface of the cover so it creates a thin layer. You don't want to much either, I can't really tell but the amount you put on looks WAY to much. Hope it helps for the future :) Good work!

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

Yes he put on WAY too much, enough to risk clogging the oil pump.

[@jompemc]

​@@ASDASD34RDFS No, it's anaerobic sealant which is not the same as RTV that has silicone in it. Anaerobic sealer hardens in absence of oxygen and the rest mixes with the oil and comes out in the next oil change.

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

@@jompemc So he applied basically red loctice. I am sure this will be fun to remove in the future.

[@GustaTurbo]

He put it way too much and where there's gonna be oil passing so a disaster is coming soon. Hopefully a fully build forged engine

[@chrisyboy219]

​No, it looks like he applied the correct Volvo sealant, which has nowhere near the locking power of loctite, and remains a tiny bit flexible. Also the actual amount he applied might be a little much, but it doesn't matter, the excess gets churned into the oil: it's not RTV. ​@@ASDASD34RDFS

[@Meatlooaf]

I like how "at home" i feel with your content. No fancy garage setup or tools. Just good old creativity and thinking twice before doing. The warmest of greetings from Sweden and thank you for bringing this beautiful car back to life.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Again, fair play to you buddy. Stumbled upon you a while back. Don't possess nor desire a Volvo. What you've done so far is extremely admirable. This isn't give a go DIY. It's balls deep. People wonder why.. it's the smile you get heading down the road in your mode of transportation you made possible. Respect 💪

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Full girth depth

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

@@reallyhappenings5597 balls and all mate 🤬 ..

[@overwhamming]

Dude if you're a "beginner" I don't know what I am. Great work as always and much respect for your ambition and patience. Love this car and always happy to see a young person appreciating and saving these cars - they're well worth the effort.

[@001JONNYTAI100]

V70R 6 speed is my daily, absolutely NO ONE is doing videos like yours, this is the exact stuff I’m looking for to learn more about my car before diving in, keep it up.

[@Jeroen74]

If I'm not mistaken you're supposed to use a foam paint roller to evenly distribute that anaerobic sealant.

[@wbsnow93]

And then there's minimal squeeze out and perfect coverage

[@kennethlippo1397]

I think you're going to have to redo the timing again, unfortunately - you didn't put the inner timing cover on before the pullies and belt. Pretty sure I did the exact same thing when I refreshed the engine on my S60 a couple years back. I also remember that crank "locking" tool being a joke lol, it's not your fault it moved. Anyway, I've been really enjoying the videos, I've been wanting to manual swap my S60 since before it ran lmao. It's nice to see someone else around my age interested in these cars. Keep up the good work 👍

[@wheelemverb]

Open belt it is. The cover cracked completely.

[@bernie5970]

​@wheelemverb love your channel. My '02 V70 2.4T is currently at the dealer for cam seal, timing belt, water pump, etc replacement. $3,100 job after much negotiation. 😮😮😮

[@bernie5970]

Keep up the good work and keeping fingers crossed none of the valves got damaged.

[@josephtayloruk]

I think you missed putting back the plastic timing covers. Enjoying this series though :)

[@thomasletissier7267]

That’s what I thought the mistake was!! 😝

[@wheelemverb]

I did they completely cracked

[@NvmBobby]

6:28 “it smells like fart” well said brother

[@nolanh4104]

The crankshaft locking tool locks against the number 5 rod which means it only locks one way. If you spin the engine the other way the rod is free to move. The cam gears have little marks on them and it doesn’t exactly matter how they go back on but i also does. If you put the plastic cover back on, the little marks should line up with the marks on the cover which would ensure you aren’t for example half a tooth off on the belt which would leave the belt less tensioned on the drive side. Also definitely use the same tools to install the cam cover that you used to take it off. The cam seals should sit out a little further, almost flush with the head and valve cover. The timing belt tensioner should be set depending on how warm or cold it is outside. Room temp is in the middle. I would also definitely lube up all the o-rings before installing them. Glad to see someone making quality videos on these cars!

[@bobsykes]

Probably a nerdy question, but I'm kind of curious how you keep track of all the parts you remove, say, even all the hundres of bolts, and what process you follow to put them all back in place the same way again, and in the right order. It would be interesting if you'd share a bit of your methodology for doing that. What an over the top project! There's no way I can possibly tune out until we see this thing on the road again!

[@Midnight_Mechanic]

Personally, I use labeled ziploc bags and include sticky notes inside each bag with small diagrams/extra info if needed.

[@gsperanza07]

Great job for someone who's giving it a try , , as a volvo tech with 23 years of experience, When applying the sealant to the head , thin bead applied and NEVER , Never spread out ! The sealer will do its tracking fill via physics ! This will leak if spread out like finger painting, not now but in future , I resealed sooooooo many repairs if other garages , and trust me, the head or cam cover will definitely change on a micron level it's shape whilst it's bolted down , when thermal dynamics gets added !!!!

[@catalinasixty]

This channel has so much potential, the editing and video quality is just superb. Your calmness and sense of explanation is rare these days. Especially in the car community KZbin. I have owned 1 V70R Gen1 and 2 Gen2, still have my Flash Green V70R -04 with the orange interior, had it since -09! Stay original, greetings from Sweden 🤜💥🤛

[@javimartosgarcia]

you need to adjust better the VTT, see in internet the manual to do it. probably you have the light "check engine" for the bad adjustment. you make a very good series 👏 👌

[@kevinrose9285]

Rear timing cover before belt and pulleys 😢 also top cover should have been torqued in sequence. Ensuring even and correct pressure for cam journals. 👍👍

[@Jeroen74]

I always thought that you needed to apply pressure first with the special tool that he used in the beginning, then bolt everything down?

[@itznsdominator3521]

He has returned and it was good.

[@Itz_Joe_Here]

You should really shim the block it will prevent it from cracking and you won't cry yourself to sleep at night or if you really want to go all out send your block out to elevate for some custom sleeves which is not really necessary here in this application but if you are going to in the future build this car to make high numbers then for sure do so.

[@kurtabo208]

I ♥ this video series. Well done!

[@cardox6402]

These videos just are just so good i just find myself binge watching you working on this engine and losing track of time, keep it up!

Finally! I’ve been waiting for so long ❤

[@illusion6129]

Great video as usual! Keep up the good work!

[@lord_darkside]

Can’t wait to see this engine back in place, nice job man.

[@Alyx0.2]

Your videos are always a treat. Ever excited for the future of you channel.

[@alex778c7]

The fact that this guy only has 35k subs is mindblowing, this is really high quality videos. Keep up the good work 👌

[@cullen1978]

You’re doing an awesome job. I wait every week for your next video

[@marvinvisser5039]

Well done sir! Great editing and most certainly mechanic skills

[@epp9122]

Dude you work incredibly fast! Good job!

[@RenanSperendio]

This channel is amazing!! Best car content on KZbin right now

[@Midnight_Mechanic]

Cannot fricken wait for the next video. This channel is absolute gold

[@user-bd7zq8bd4q]

Wow. It was interesting. Waiting for a continue . Thanks dude

[@MercyOfDarkness]

Cant wait for the next video, per usual. I wish there were 2 of you to get even more stuff done each week!

[@virtualburton]

Great video and progress🎉

[@jbleibtrey]

I am enjoying this build more than anything else I am watching. Keep them coming.

[@antoinecote1054]

I feel like a kid again. Waiting for your next video and super exciting when it is online ! Thanks and keep it up !

[@mrjockey87]

Fantastic content, really enjoy your videos dude.

[@user-tu4bl6xl4s]

I have been waiting all week , finally 😅😅

[@sanchojulianimallach9155]

Such high quality content. Worth a million subs

[@Kemosauve]

Stumbled across your channel randomly and can solidly say I'm all the happier for it! The editing, voicing and detail are absolutely perfect. Keep up the great work 💯👌🙌

[@user-yx5qb1kk6c]

Excellent videos, man. Enjoy it every time, thx

[@HIDprojectors]

We are proud to be a part of this awesome build! Keep up the great work!

[@wheelemverb]

🫶🫶🫶

[@artvandelayimports]

Always a good day when I get a notification from this channel. Love your videos man, love the relaxed/chill vibe

[@robbymarcu5415]

Finally something good to see on yt. GJ man!

[@trustinthemachine]

Such a fantastic channel. I can't be happier that you're doing this to one of my favorite Volvos of ALL time.

[@gtgoody7202]

Long form videos are goated!!!

[@BrbsmokePUBG]

very nice, cant wait to see the manual box in action

[@GspotPredator]

Man, now like I feel you should have got the head re-lapped, replaced the bearings, etc. you’re in so deep already…. lol. It’s like a can of worms, when you get in… everything becomes “whilst you’re there” job. Love this series, love Volvos

[@Antti_Iltanen]

Just here to like and comment, saving the video for Saturday morning when I have time to sit down with a cup of coffee and cast this on the TV. Can't wait!! 🎉🔥🔥🔥

[@amadafaka]

The oil inside the transmission bell housing maybe coning from the transmission seal under the throw out bearing.

[@derbyjohn972]

Oh wow bro.What fantastic one 👍🏻. Balls of steel to do what you are doing. Great work again looking amazing

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

By far the best episode yet. Can’t wait for the first drive.

[@thomaskirkland8391]

This channel is on point 👌 amazing choice of project car, down to earth guy and we're all learning stuff along with you. Keep doing you bro 🙌🔥

[@DavidKatz]

Amazing teardown ! Your skills and knowledge is really impressive. This is my favorite channel on KZbin now !

[@VikingWarriorswe]

I love this series because it reminds me of when I used to work on my S60 T5.

[@BubsMakingBeats]

A sick wagon and some good old fashioned work ethic, I’m hooked. Keep going bro 💯🫡

[@alexandersjostrand92]

Big love from Sweden! just amazing content! keep it up!

[@heliumigge8523]

im from sweden and i can really say that this is the most in depth videos on replacing parts and it is a really fun series to watch

[@loutho2808]

Thank you for such a long video and that for free. I love your videos. So relaxing. Greetings from Germany.

[@SashaZvyagin]

Good job man! And hey, stuff happens, that's mechanic life for ya. Good on you for being honest about it. Love the series, keep them vids coming. 👍

[@VytautasViduto]

Even at 40 minutes these videos seem to short. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon your channel.

[@renansantosmister]

Great content, this is the kind of videos i'm looking for. M539 and now you. Keep going bro.

[@nzs60r13]

Good Stuff! Not only are you learning yourself, your documenting it which Helps other P2 enthusiasts. I know I'll revisit this video one day to do my timing and seals. You deserve every bit of success with this channel, respect.

[@KVenturi]

I love this series.

[@nicklauswolfram100]

thank you for including us in your experience! I too own a 5cyl volvo, but cant bring myself to mod it so this is a great replacement!

[@lifelong5425]

Alrighty....fits....like a glove. Been here since day 1.....keep it going...This is going to be an awesome end result.

[@Beta117]

Dude I love your videos so so much. Such a cozy vibe, I wish they could go on forever! Your choice of soundtrack is also chef's kiss

[@quantumlab9130]

This channel is so good cause it's jsut the honest truth of what happens when you wrench on your car. Keep up the great work and you'll love the Xclutch clutch, installed one on my C30 about 3000 miles ago and it's great

[@basicdetail4512]

Great series brother ! Those valve cover are a nightmare

[@Choopuhcabra]

In love with this channel man! The vibe is so chill and laidback, music is perf and the editing is great too. Feels like hanging out with a mate while he builds a beautiful swedish beast. Got me craving my own R big time. Keep it up 🫡

[@Handle423]

I'm not sure if you've mentioned or heard it But don't forget that your adaptive suspension works together with the brake and gas pedal It's not just how harsh your ride is, it also changes throttle response, etc. There's no solution to the OEM struts, there's no aftermarket struts that have the electronics and there's no "adapter plugs" to fool your BCM to think that you still have the OEM shocks

[@danielsun331]

Amazing series, thank you for the Volvo Content :-) Greetings from Germany

[@NyZayac]

Bro, ricently i got my first Volvo and everything you do in your videos is helping me with this car. I faced with a problem of oil liking too and decided to complitley reacemble the engene. I watched all of you videos, bc they are better than any other content in this niche. 👍👍👍

[@greenmonstah8753]

I admire your dedication, organization, and attention to detail. This volvo motor is sneaky stout. 👍

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

The nice thing about anaerobic sealant is that is is oil soluble. It cures in the absence of air (the mating surfaces) but any excess inside the engine will dissolve in the oil and not clog anything up. Unlike RTV which can cause all kinds of problems. Porsche used to make extensive use of Loctite 574 which is basically the same stuff to seal up 911 case halves and 944 engines. But your use of it on the water pump won't actually work. It only cures I on metal to metal contact. However I don't think it will hurt anything. Hylomar would have been a better choice. :)

[@epp9122]

Anaerobic sealant is soo good and a must on a volvo 5 cyl or redblock 16v, rtv can and will fuck up the engine! Thanks for the info on the fact that it only works metal to metal, didnt know that!

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

@@epp9122 It's great stuff, as long as you know its limitations. It can't really fill bigger imperfections (there is a spec that I can't recall for the most common sealants) but for machined metal to metal flanges it's really good.

[@epp9122]

@@JVR_Funwithdesign ive always used the volvo brand thats pink and never knew the actual name anaerobic sealant, always called it pink volvo goo haha

[@KingParzival]

this channel is dope dude, please keep it up, I'm amazed at your work as a "beginner" 😂

[@velro399]

ive been watching this man since he had like 3k subs , i knew u could go big ,

[@hannauczak5084]

Nice job! Well done!

[@arthurborba2994]

Watching from Brazil and loving the chanel. Keep the faith and the amazing job.

[@tomppeli.]

It's always a life's highlight when WheelemVerb uploads another video

[@a_void]

I'm not a Volvo guy but I love watching these videos. They're so well made and relaxing

[@andrejplesko568]

Underrated channel for sure! I can't believe this has only 36.000 subscribers. Keep up the good work!

[@OwsDaGamer12]

Such a well shot, and edited series. Incluing the mistakes is HUGE. shows your normal and it's not edited out. Cool little tidbits abuot the OEM parts too. Bloody love this series.

[@bernie5970]

Agreed

[@PaneInTheGlass]

I absolutely love this series. I got my Volvo in June and have been doing everything I can to keep her going strong (I'm also a car noob). just over the weekend I did the timing job and damn it looks so much easier with the engine out of the car 😂. even with skinny arms I had barely just enough room. It has been cool to see other people want to restore their Volvo! 🔥🔥

[@gtgoody7202]

Favorite KZbinr, no joke. And helping me work on my v70r. The goat!

[@rayanaltuwaijri1277]

Bro your so good at it and the cameras angle such a perfect sides keep moving on your career ❤

[@7Fields16llc]

You did an amazing job. Great content. Lovely car.

[@JandroGG]

Watching this in the background while I wrench on my Baja bug, life is good 😌.

[@dankingsbury9971]

Back in the '70's, my Fiat 124 Sport Coupe needed valve seals, so I decided to do a valve job. It's an interference engine, and I got the timing belt a few teeth off (it jumped when I released the tensioner, and I didn't notice). Got it all back together, didn't try a gentle crank, bent the valves. Tore it apart again, did it right and took it for a test drive: clouds of oil smoke and got a warning from the state patrol. Third time's the charm, replaced the rings and it ran fine. Note that this engine used shims to adjust the valves, so extra fun. A great learning experience.

[@xzp]

i find it incredible that bro finds motivation to follow through with these projects, that's something i could never do. huge respect to you bro, keep it up!

[@bernie5970]

Agreed

[@johnd830]

Thanks for sharing the highs and lows with us. Your honesty and genuine nature are what really draw me in to this channel. You are among some of the best creators for automotive content going right now. Keep it up!

[@bernie5970]

Agreed