Grenaded Volvo...Grenades COMPLETELY? (Part 3 - Next-Day COMEBACK??)

You have to be KIDDING ME...
Customer drove his repaired Volvo for ONE DAY...everything was going great, and then BOOM it lost power and started shaking worse than before!! CRAP!!!
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[@blueribb99]

I know the feeling of a recall (comeback). I was in the electronic service industry for 40 years. You eventually feel "married" to those repairs and when the phone rings, you hope it's not a recall. Most customers don't understand that they didn't pay for a warranty for the entire car, just the repair you did.

[@calholli]

You just have to get good at communicating all those things before you start. If you set up all the right expectations, then everything that comes at you is already accounted for and the customer knows that it could happen. Communication is a huge part of it.

[@adotintheshark4848]

Myself too, instrument clusters, entertainment and HVAC controls for cars. A comeback isn't like being married but more like an ex that keeps showing her face.

[@calholli]

@@adotintheshark4848 Yeah.. except you can't fix your ex

[@chromezone4371]

Great work as usual Ivan. I carried out a repair on one of my main customers cars last week and got the call at 7pm that the engine light was back on. I asked him to please bring it back in the morning for another check over. He decided that it must be faulty workmanship, so withheld $500 of payment without bringing the car back. This caused me a lot of stress over the weekend as I need the money to pay my suppliers. I politely called the guy and said I was upset that he would assume he knows more than my 41 years experience has given me. He agreed and paid straight away, for which I felt lucky, but I shouldn't have to go through that crap. No more credit for that customer.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Why did the check engine light come on after the repairs?

[@2nickles647]

I got shafted when customers didn't pay for the part. Twice Twice bitten..that's when I said. Nope I'm not buying parts. Then I got shafted on my labour rate. The customer started complaining about not having enough money to pay for my service. I knew her father very well. So I told him. They paid their tab finally. I told the father. I will not work on their vehicles at all.

[@chromezone4371]

I'm unsure as he hasn't been back yet. He stated that the light went out the next day and stayed out. Originally it came in on a tow truck with flat battery and the alternator had failed due to excessive oil leaking from a valve cover gasket. So I quoted on the phone, got the go-ahead & repaired all that, charge rate 14.4v, 3 mile test run - all good. I explained that the charging system had to be efficient before I could expect to gain any accurate data regarding any other potential issues the vehicle may have. It's the withholding payment part that upset me. I'm not as good as you at electronic diagnosis, but I'm very fair and polite. It's nice to get treated the same way, which the vast majority of people do. Surely you get the bad ones too...

[@kerrylewis2581]

I think the Volvo enjoys hanging out with Ivan. It enjoys its spa days at Pine Hollow, and the owner also seems like a nice guy.

[@howelljackson5583]

I've had good luck using a smoke tester into the spark plug hole for 'leak down' check. Even at only about 3 psi, I can give it a couple of minutes then check throttle plate, tail pipe and dipstick for visual conformation. Just easier for me than 'listening'.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

As a fiftysomething guy with hearing loss, I like this idea.

[@davidparker9676]

I like that idea, I will try it on one of my cars with a lower pressure cylinder.

[@hightttech]

Even easier visual for tech and customer is keep a box of 1 gallon sandwich bags that use wire ties, NOT Ziplock. Take rubber bands and place 1 on tailpipe (or 2 for dual pipes, etc.), 1 on engine dipstick tube or oil filler tube, and 1 on throttle body inlet. Now connect shop air to suspicious cylinder and see which bag fills up first 😁👍.

[@djb4069]

Ivan many thanks for helping this young man out with his car, as you said in the first video he hasn't got much money and have to pay you so much a month. Well done for your kindness. Kind regards from the UK

[@reneneron2971]

In hindsight, should have at least lapped the intake valves on the bad cylinder, if not replaced the valves. You also could have verified valve sealing with liquid from the cylinder wall side with the head off. What is the actual compression of each cylinder now?

[@thesffog1814]

I've seen youtubers put the head with valves facing up and fill the combustion chamber with gasoline to check valve sealing.

[@chrism5433]

Allways like that . Fix a problem and yeah another one. Life as mechanic. Smile ,fix it and move on 🍺🍻

[@paulsz6194]

I agree, when you take the head off, you want to make all necessary checks. I would have sea foamed the inside of that head, cleaned up all the valves and checked the valves, for proper sealing.

[@knocksensor3203]

Remember! The owner was “Bankrupt “…

[@benjamindoyle668]

Absolutely love that you & the owner are keeping this car on the road. Most people would have thrown in the towel when it first "grenaded" but a Volvo is worth more than that!! I root for this car every time I see it on your channel. Nice work, Ivan!

[@brianw8963]

I , obviously, didn’t have a nickel into this, but was starting to sweat a couple times even so. Turned out just fine , great! Nice job Ivan.👍👍🇺🇸

[@TheFrenchPug]

I was doing the same. We've all been there with no money and a car in desperate need of repair. I've just never has a guy like Ivan to go see.

[@r.weaver3769]

Nice job, Ivan. Nothing worse than that sinking feeling of a comeback. You are correct about the cross part numbers on Rock Auto, great resource. I tend to use a super thin layer of Permatex Anaerobic sealer when reusing old gaskets that look good, but I want to keep from clogging things like RTV does. Seems replacing all the coils with some age has become a maintenance item anymore. Seems there are always an instance of shoulda coulda wouldas, but if you'd done that it would have been something else. I think you did right, doing the least possible to help out a good customer and keeping costs down and keeping him on the road.

[@hibeck]

Oh man getting all the flashbacks! After I did head on my mom's volvo and put it back together, it had a misfire that turned out to be a bad coil too! Only diff is I didn't have to wait for the problem to manifest itself. I was definitely stressing about it until I determined it was the coil.. what a relief!

[@pootthatbak2578]

I know exactly why i love this channel. 1. i like automotive repair 2. You follow through an entire repair, and show damage, the repair, the test drive, and comeback issues. I never tore apart anything and got it right the first time. 3 this is real life wrenching..from crappy hyundias to maseratis..i love it!!!❤

[@user-sq8rs2lc9c]

DEAR SIR, YOU ARE A GREAT HUMAN BEING, HELPING THE CUSTOMER IN SUCH A GREAT WAY. I HOPE,"HE IS DECENT AND TRUSTWORTHY AND PAY YOU AND COMMIT TO YOUR GREATEST EFFORT IN REPAIRING HIS VEHICLE IN SUCH A GREAT WAY". YOU BROUGHT HIS CAR FROM DEATH. I AM 76 YEARS OLD WITH 54 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD. YOUR HELP TO THE CUSTOMER ARE ONE OF A KINDEST ACT ON EARTH. YOU WILL ALSO REWARD BY YOUR CREATOR. I HOPE THE CUSTOMER WILL UNDERSTAND, " YOU ARE AN EXAMPLE TO DECENCY." THANK YOU, IVAN.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thank you for the kind words Sam :)

[@paulsullivan6392]

The Volvo...a gift which just keeps on giving. Good on you sir for keeping the beast running.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Ivan, I'm hoping this one stays together for you and your customers sake. I originally thought this car would be up and rinning for a long time. Now I'm thinking its starting to show some age. Sounds like at least your customer is bringing it back for regular maintenance which should be very beneficial. Thanks for Sharing!

[@smh988]

Often times, in the world of doing diagnostics and repair, a single issue can lead to other existential problems. You now have another satisfied customer, and, interesting experience to add to your knowledge database.

[@richardmitchell7836]

Comebacks, Definitely a gut bomb! I know that feeling all too well, I'm glad it was just a coil, unrelated makes you sleep better lol, be well my guy.

[@user-uj1xq5bt2m]

The repair is epic, this has not happened for a long time ... Thanks Ivan!

[@XFolf]

Owner's smile says plenty about how well that engine is running now!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Scary coincidence getting misfires again! No point repeating what others already said. Great that the new coil put it back on the road, running smooth. Should run for long, unless another coil gives up. Customer is happy and that's the main goal.

[@leefalvey9670]

Hey that was a Scotty grunt when you pulled the old coil out LOL

[@davewallace9048]

The five cylinder motor is the best motor Volvo ever made!!

[@benjamindoyle668]

That, and the 3.0 T6 which was developed in part by Porsche!

[@JayLo413]

Ive watched all your videos with nothing but enjoyment an tons of knowledge learned. An you can tell at the beginning of this video just by your facial expression an mannerisms that you were not enjoying this car returning.lol😂 so glad it just turned out to be a simple coil pack. "Im not taking this head off again!" Had me rolling.😂 we've all been there. Good job. Keep'em coming!

[@dougwilson8039]

I strive to have a temperament like yours, you set such a good example. Thanks

[@agostinodibella9939]

Nice effort Ivan! Keep up the good job 👏

[@marcelotosin931]

Extra problems are prone to occur after a main repair, I don’t know why. In my case a fuel pump died when I said : “Let’s go to a test drive”. That was annoying and also scary. By the way, those are very nice and instructive videos. Thanks!

[@jgeorges3061]

IVAN, great job brother always interesting to watch you tackling this kind of jobs as always thanks for sharing.

[@steveharvey1876]

Recent 170K LS 5.3 had warped intake valve low compression, leak down into intake. Valve and seat looked good. Valve wobbled in valve grinder. Misfire cylinder 4. Fun watching someone else with same issues. Cheers!

[@richardnilsen8950]

Ultimate tooling : vacutest 116 vacume tester great tool for testing valve seat Sealing. Great video👍👍

[@richardnilsen8950]

Video

[@lvsqcsl]

Ivan Temnykh, I don't know what to do with you! First, you tear apart the engine and replace valves. Then, you get the car running and discover piston ring blowby. Then the customer COMES BACK again and you have to perform "swaptronics" to find a bad ignition coil; and all problems associated with trying to find the right coil. Then you replace the coil with good results. Then the customer comes back 1 month later and you discover a variable timing solenoid leaking; and you replace that. On top of all of this you ARE NOT getting paid as you stated. In the past, you have said in some instances, "Please don't bring it back." You must really want to help this guy. He has an accent, I wonder if he's a fellow Russian? GREAT VIDEO!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Well done as usual Ivan !!!

[@Paramount531]

I had a coil fail on my XC70, it caused a very hard misfire. I was only a mile away from home at the time but it seemed like a long ride. When that engine was running at 100%, it had a great feel. I now have a T6 XC70 now, but at times I really miss that old 5 cylinder.

[@rockamiarodriguez346]

U still bad ass in a good way, I been watching since ur first video.God Blessed u and Family.

[@AP9311]

Wow, slightly leaking intake valves. Well they should have been replaced when you did the exhaust ones. But overall you did great job! Just a few annoying things leaks and bad coil etc. At least they were minor! Great fixes and jobs along the way Ivan! Excellent video!

[@dombelardo4909]

love watching your videos i have the same motor it went through alot of torcher in 18 years still going bottom line just drive it, they fix themselves

[@dombelardo4909]

after i left you this message i got scmmed for 138.00 ,thought it was you it had your logo, the story they told is i won a set of tires and a battery and stupid me sent them the shipping ,just to let u know Dom

[@soundman6241]

This is a classic example of doing a job you wouldn't normally do for a customer that you like and want to take care of. I have fell victim to this many times over the years and it usually doesn't bite you but when it dioes, you remember it.

[@DS-ss7vl]

He did the job because he got paid to do it.

[@soundman6241]

It was a promise to pay over time. That's even riskier than the repair itself.

[@junkyardw]

Ivan married this car

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@junkyardw Hey at least I didn't marry a BMW hahaha

[@junkyardw]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics BMW is more cute but more crazy

[@harry4323]

Another quality video, I honestly would have changed all valves on that cylinder as the extra cost would save having another teardown. Its great to see an honest review on how you tackle various problems keep them coming really good to watch and learn.

[@carsten4594]

Yes but remember that this was a budget job.

[@invinoveritas8704]

I agree the cost to the customer was approximately 2,000 the cost of having the cylinder head rebuilt is less than 200 which I would have done if I was the tech along with a new water pump

[@harry4323]

@@carsten4594 Yes I really understand that but for the sake of a few extra dollars outweighs the amount of labour having to do it again, if it was easily accessible then by all means leave.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@invinoveritas8704 I would be extremely skeptical of any machine shop that would charge only $200 for a complete head "rebuild" 😅

[@mph5896]

@@invinoveritas8704 When was the last time you brought anything to a machine shop? I had 2 heads check for flat, degreased and checked for cracks. 2 exhaust manifolds ground flat, and all that was $300.

[@user-my7hv5ld7b]

i liked that simple test you showed when you blew compressed air in to the intake and exhaust port and soaping the valves i like blue dawn and water mix to a nice blue color

[@petepeabody8905]

Ivan, Yes your customer service is second to none

[@jws3925]

Sometimes you just have to "flush this toilet." This thing will haunt you if you don't just tell the owner you've done your best but you can't spend anymore time on this car..

[@inothome]

YES!!!! I also wonder if the bill would be paid in full if it took a shit? Good to be the hero, but not always worth it.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

I've worked on the old 240, 740 Turbo, and 940 models. Tanks.

[@henrydunbar397]

Im a little late to this show but wanted to say another great video and saving this Volvo from the crusher. One old school trick for checking valve sealing while the head is removed is to pour water or other liquid into the inverted combustion chamber and see if it leaks past the closed valves

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Awesome work! Great customer relations. You will have a customer for life, long after the Volvo goes to the Great-Racetrack-in-the-Sky. 👍😎👍

[@jamesward5721]

No good deed goes unpunished.. 🙂

[@billyhorton5779]

" Its too short" is not something you want to hear especially if its a female! Seriously, from personal experience, to check for valve seal after cylinder head is removed, is to lay head horizontally and pour solvent into intake/exhaust port and check amount of seepage from valve head. Experience will tell you what is excessive. When doing leak down check, from a lit cigarette, blow smoke into hose screwed into spark hole, before attaching air pressure, will help in finding air leak.

[@VolvoGonzo]

I just had a buddy of mine redo all the valves on my 1.9 turbo Volvo S40 2004, he said those a solid lifters and they have to be manually adjusted because when they get hot they'll grow and cause an exhaust leak might be something to look at as well

[@firstlast---]

The relief you must have felt when it was just a coil 😂😂

[@PlanetTwilow]

That was a solid lifter cam. you didn't mix up lifters so should be ok. but you can unscrew those hex ports above each valve position to check lash.

[@curtgomes]

Ivan is a class act and it extends far beyond these vehicle repairs. All the best from a fellow American and admirer...

[@davidgrisco1939]

Well done Ivan!...that "puppy" keeps searching for the "rainbow bridge" and you keep it on a leash.

[@mattbrown5511]

Good to see the comeback was an unrelated issue. Sometimes things like that happen. I had $1700 worth of work done to my old Kia, and a week later one of the fuel rail hoses decided to pop a leak. It was just an old hose and not part of the work done. Not the shop's fault by any means. Like the Volve it was a quick and easy fix.

[@stigonutube]

phew, good result in the end Ivan.

[@brainndamage]

Shortcuts are never a good idea, if the owner can't afford a full rebuild or engine swap which is what was needed in this case, with the damaged cylinder bore and piston. If the head is off at least do a full cleaning, inspection, lapping of all valves, replace all valve stem seals, if not you get into situations like this....

[@randy1ization]

yes a headjob is a good thing,,

[@dcomputers]

Yup

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Sucks. Often repairs to old high mileage engines can be risky . Turbo engines especially. Probably chunk of carbon under exhaust valve after repairs. I used oven cleaner in cylinder minutes put in plug hole crank then let sit 20 minutes then start run hard to blow it out. Did this a few times on old Engine s.

[@toshayonguard4253]

Couple of cans of Engine Restore threw a couple of oil change’s. 🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RussellBooth1977]

My 5.7 litre Chevrolet LS1 V8 engine uses a bit over a quart (1 litre) in 10,000 kilometres (6000 miles) & it has done almost 389,000 kilometres (almost 242,000 miles). If you remove the oil filler cap whilst the engine is running then stick an A4 sheet of paper over the opening & it doesn't push it off then it has no blowby,if it does,it has. Also,the new valves might take a while to seal off fully,I know that when my dad had an engine rebuilt as new it needed a valve lash adjustment about 1000 kilometres after it was rebuilt. It's a bit like when the piston rings seat into the cylinder walls in a rebuilt engine,the compression will be lower until the piston rings bed into the cylinder walls !

[@dustcommander100]

Only a few seconds in on this one, and I was thinking "we shoulda put cylinder 1 at BDC and inspected the cylinder wall while the head was off". But I didn't think of that! You still did an admirable job on this one, considering the economics and the level of difficulty working on it! And how on earth do you get a feeler gauge in there to check valve lash, when the cam covers hold the cams down???? Special tools to hold cams down with covers off?????

[@LesReeves]

My bet is the coil.I have found that when the boot comes off easily it is usually faulty. I bet you are glad to see the back of this OVLOV Cheers.

[@kimwinthernielsen9434]

We will from This moment never forget to make a fluid test with the head upside down. Just not sure if you Can see any difference from cyl 1 to the others. It is not a big leak. I also depended on visual inspection of the intake Valves.Thanks again Ivan for saving us learning money. 😊

[@hightttech]

Solvent test is ok, but a VACUUM test is better IMHO. If you do use solvent, spray a little dry lube in combustion chamber and slight solvent leak will be much more apparent.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Telling Ivan he should have checked the intake valves after he says he should have checked the intake valves is kind of redundant like they say hindsight is 20:20), also keeping in mind he was already dealing with a scored cylinder. Considering how well the car is now running, a really great job in my opinion. 👍

[@2aminitials]

A before and after repair leakdown test might be a good idea. Even though an exhaust valve had a hole in it you might have noticed poor sealing intake valves at the first test.

[@scientist100]

Unlikely since most of all pressure may have been lost at the exhaust. Should have tested it on the bench when the head was removed. Another 20 bucks and he would have had the intake valves as well.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@scientist100 Each valve costs like $80, but still cheaper than doing the job over again haha

[@jimyep9971]

Sweet video. being a mechanic sucks at times.

[@johnstancato8785]

When you do a job like that I know you want to do the least amount of work to get the car back on the road but when taking the head off it seems like a smart idea to go ahead and lap the old valves to that way you cover all your bases that way you'll know for sure if there's any other damage valves

[@2packs4sure]

My next door neighbor has a 2014 Yukon with almost 300000 miles on it and it WAS a hell of a machine but almost daily something's broken, it needs an ignition coil. it needs a fuel pump, it needs an oil pressure sending unit for the umpteenth time,, it needs it needs it needs,,, it never ever stops !! lol It's on its 3rd transmission and it's shifting weird right now so he never gets a moment's peace... The hood is always up,, he is always frustrated,,, reminds me of this Volvo !!

[@MTLeopold]

Glad you helped a guy out but be careful working on credit. I've seen many good people get shafted and have to close up shop. Big and small. Cheers.

[@adotintheshark4848]

That Volvo likes you, Ivan!

[@edwinlomonaco6754]

I'm sitting here thinking. I've got drawer full of spare coils. Lol. From when I used to work at a Volvo shop.

[@scientist100]

Sounds like a parts changer or just recommending all coils when one fails?

[@KevTech1]

​@@scientist100 When one coil fails at 100k, the correct repair is to recommend replacing ALL of the coils at once. A lot of companies sell them in packs of 4 5 or 6. I can replace one coil every 3 months until we replace them all. Or, do them now and be done.

[@scientist100]

@@KevTech1 why not replace the whole car? I mean, it is starting to fail which indicates it will need injectors, fuel pump, transmission, engine, tires, suspension, anything at that point is fair game I would say... technically.

[@happy543210]

As you were replacing the exhaust valves I just kept thinking --replace the intakes too.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Hindsight is 20/20 for sure!

[@Sandmansa]

That sucks about the minor compression loss. And after getting to see what that "nugget" did inside, maybe should have taken a better look at those intake valves? I understand that this was a budget job and corners are being cut to save money. And sometimes these jobs end up haunting us. But anyway, that is very common for those coils to start burning out after around the ten year mark. I don't know if it's planned obsolescence or just the excessive heat baking them under that coil cover. But the dealer that I used to work for would keep dozens of those coils in stock. We would plow through that stock pretty fast sometimes. Overall, you did a great job Ivan. You granted that Volvo extended play time. LOL.

[@keltecshooter]

We have a customer with an older car that insists we use the Restore engine treatment. I've never been one to believe the promise in a bottle , but this old fella claims it helped his ring sealing issue years ago and just thinks it's the best. Tough to argue with the guy so maybe on the next oil change you might give it a try. Im very happy the car is still going😊

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've found in dented/dinged pistons they clamp down in the top compression ring and render it less effective.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

hah that's always a variable! This one was just slightly hammered by a small nugget :)

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics I love these budget repairs and your attitude towards them. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@sixtyfiveford I'm with you on that 100%! Some people in the comments don't share our views however 😂

[@bernardaflores1720]

The Volvo wants to remain in your care. Nice work.

[@MrCJF75]

Good job saving another from the jaws of death Ivan.

[@donhunter5.56]

Spend a good 10 minutes lapping intake and exhaust valves

[@focus82grothm.84]

Great work Ivan, that Volvo runs like a champ 😃👍

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

It is definitely much happier now 😁

[@focus82grothm.84]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Totally agree 😃👍

[@baldy95307]

Amazing how many have Monday morning quarterbacking skills and responded "I would have replaced all 4 valves". Yet they failed to hear you state at the beginning of the head work "This is a budget job. ..I don't care what the manual says." The owner is lucky the engine didn't disintegrate 50k miles ago. Now he stands a good chance of getting another 50k. Let's just hope he pays you that promised $100 per month. 🙂

[@KaldekBoch]

Oh man, bummer on those valves. Need one of those vacuum testers or the old pool of liquid in the combustion chamber for a few hours!

[@pootthatbak2578]

8:15 mark..they sell, especially at swimming pool stores, black rubber corks( or plugs) That have a threaded shraeder valve that can be inserted into a pipe and tightened using a wing nut to tighten the plug. I use them to blow water out of the swimming pool lines to prevent freeze damage over the winter. Stick one in the exhaust during leak down testinh, you could use a guage on the shraeder valve.

[@knnbevin5209]

Have seen intake gaskets on those leak causes a lean miss at idle.

[@5tr41ghtGuy]

Mustie1 is the guru of performing absolute minimal repairs to get an engine running acceptably. As for me, I would have sent that head to the local cylinder head rebuilder, and let them have at it.

[@bcad4066]

That would have been too expensive. The customer wants it done on the cheap and that's what he's getting.

[@KevTech1]

That is the only way I would have did this job. Two choices, my way (right way) or take car to someone else.

[@KevTech1]

I don't do "cheap"

[@neilmurphy845]

​@@bcad4066Ya as the saying goes you get what you pay for.

[@5tr41ghtGuy]

@@bcad4066 the cost of disassembly and reassembly is far more than the cost of a full head refurbish. If another valve burns in a few thousand miles, then the customer has to pay for the repair all over again, or junk the car. Of course, most customers would view this as a failed repair.

[@DrivenChoices]

perfect contender for the pellets

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Great videos as always Ivan. I say run from that car.

[@thejoneseys]

Really enjoyed this. As someone else commented I also would have lapped in the intakes on that bad cylinder whilst the head was off, would have only been a few more minutes work. Still we all know hindsight is a wonderful thing! Loved the top cover removal tool and russian spec valve compressor 😁💪

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Yeah should have replaced the intakes too...lapping won't help if they are slightly bent/damaged :)

[@wallebo]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics This is the best channel on KZbin in my opinion. Not only are the diagnostics off the chart, I especially like the way it is presented in a down to earth manner.

[@noelcastle3986]

Wow just have a coil fail right after that big repair , murphys law they call that. Happens sometimes in my game and usually the customer tries to blame you and refuses to pay for the extra repair claiming some kind of warranty, luckily he was there watching you and saw you fix it with the coil. Glad it had a good ending hope he pays you properly over the time you agreed to hes lucky to get someone to except a pay later kind of deal. My boss has been burnt by customers and all repairs are pay in full on completion.

[@sweetwilliam49]

Good luck with that long life Volvo!

[@willefixit]

80 in a 40 im testing out lol . good job..

[@jutto64]

Well done, that Volvo was being very recalcitrant. A good fix for the customers circumstances!

[@candeffect]

I use Hylomar on old reused gaskets. Never had one leak. Take the old gasket off, clean all surfaces, apply a very thin coating on the gasket or metal surfaces.

[@scientist100]

Some coils are that way because there are versions of coils for the same engine, I was susprised when I found out about this.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Well at least the Customer is having fun that's all that really matters anyways, Nice work by the way 🇺🇸👍.

[@michaelslee4336]

Hi Ivan, would you mind putting links to your multi parters in the description? Some time in the future like a year or two some poor mongrel will stumble across one of your part vids and love your work but go bonkers trying the find the other parts back in the chronological order like I did. Cheers from Aus.

[@GarnConstructionInc]

What a pita. Nice job hanging in there for your customer.

[@dendkmac]

I stand by my statement, get the valve fixed and make it run to the point where it drives better. limited budget Ivan makes great call the customer will be pleased

[@badboytommy187]

Ivan . I know it feels good. You find the problem . but the customer is not going to feel good because he have to pay you the diagnostic fee. Well, at least you give the customer. A good answer. 😅 👍

[@theGADGETSplaylist]

no where else would that guy have gotten that repair done and on a payment plan no less!

[@du7ch384]

Cyl 1 looked quite rough and full of carbon compared to the others, the blowby on the rings could've been because the rings are gummed up with deposits, I might've been tempted to drop something in the bore at BDC and leave it to soak overnight then suck it out and change the oil, see it that freed the rings and brought the compression up or at least lessened the blowby. anyway the owner looks well happy and another great job Ivan.

[@Getfuqqedfedboy]

Absolutely my thinking as I would’ve at least ran the liquid, Molly engine flush oil add-on through the engine for a few cycles to try to break up those deposits in the rings. I had some success with it, and for $20 a can kinda worth a shot.

[@JayLo413]

A 16.00 dollar can of SeaFoam works wonders on carbon deposits.👍

[@shadow83blk]

Talk about high tech! In my day we would shoot a little oil in the cylinder and if the compression it indicated that it was the rings.

[@JB-mn2gu]

When you replaced the two I was yelling why not all 4, lol. DOE HOMER. Bet you’ll have Volvo nightmare’s. Customer calls Ivan says I have a Volvo, CLICK, HELLO? , LOL

[@windward2818]

I am very familiar with low cost repairs for no budget customers. I have had cars come back quickly after repairs with additional problems, usually after a couple of weeks, and then through troubleshooting found that the problem is not related to the previous repair. But, it could be a problem in the same system, like engine or evap. What is happening is the high mileage car is exhibiting problems related to mileage or age, and basically it is experiencing unrelated component failures, but they seem linked because they are in the same system. It's a little frustrating because overall you are trying to minimize the costs to the customer. However, for this high mileage car if one ignition coil fails, it is prudent to replace all of them. But, there is no money for this. So what do you do? There are not many options. Really just fix as you go. The vehicle gets whittled down kind of gradual like, until something major (meaning costly) breaks. Many times for parts you call up the auto bone yard to see if you can pull the needed part off of a scrapped vehicle, buy two cheap used coils in case the first one is bad. Test both when you fix the car and if both are okay then have the customer keep the additional coil in the trunk in case another one fails. This way if another coil fails you can do the repair your self or at a local shop.

[@MichaelJordan-jv6ic]

On that oil leak from the VVT solenoid if what you did doesn't hold maybe consider planing the surface?

[@glenharper3136]

Ivan fixed it again!