Volvo SI6 3.0T 3.2 Part#3 Valve cover removal

[@nikitafilippov7707]

Thank you! One of the best videos!

[@garethcairncross3269]

Nice level of detail in your descriptions. I have this motor in my Freelander 2, which is suddenly pushing oil in to the water (but not vice versa). White smoke out the exhaust, water level drops quickly. After replacing oil cooler assembly, I now have to assume the problem lies with the head gasket. Can the head be removed with the engine still in the car? Are there any specials tools required? Can the timing be reset if I don't have access to the LR tools to retain the timing?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You can remove the head with engine in the car no problem. You will need the tools to set up the timing no way around it.

[@bryanhumphreys940]

So I've tried to find which way the cylinders are numbered on this engine. Convention would say it's from the right where the timing cover is, but you numbered them from the left? I'm trying to chase down a cylinder 3 misfire and swapped coils on what I though was #3 but would be #4 if you count from left to right. It would make sense since the older engines had the timing covers on the left. Never mind, got further into the video. thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes because this engine design they did not have enough room so the belt and the timing chain was moved to the driver side but cylinder number 1 stayed on the passenger side.

[@jdfd4906]

do the valve cover ever leak on the 3.0t / 3.2 engines? seems like the the valve cover is not sealed or RTV to the engine.

[@joshuamullins5923]

What exactly does the vvt do, or how does it work exactly by allowing more oil to flow past it? I've got a S80 that is making noise like valves rattling which sounds like it's coming from the oil trap or the exhaust cam but it's intermittent so I'm trying to determine what's making it do it. I don't understand how it can sound terrible today then in the morning sound perfectly fine. I'm guessing it's something to do with the variable valve timing. And I'm sorry to be asking questions here but I can't really find much information that's been helpful anywhere else. This is a terribly designed engine I must say lol! And thanks for any help!

[@EricMiles-y5h]

2012 xc60 3.2L engine with burnt valve. Recommendation on how to fix? Replace valve, replace head with full reman head, or replace full engine. Engine has 215k miles so this is a project that I don’t want to spend $4k that the dealership is talking about. Advice?

[@joshuadavis2045]

I have a 2008 Land Rover lr2 hse N I'm replacing the head gasket nits my first time doing so n ur video was very helpful was wondering if you could help me out n guide me through it

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Thank you. Yes, I can check out my patreon.com/thevolvoguy, and we can chat there my friend.

[@joshuadavis2045]

@@TheVolvoGuy cool

[@rich75233]

Great videos and very informative. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the fuel rail and what kind of connector the fuel line has. Any insight would be much appreciated.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

There is nothing holds the fuel line to the rail other then the 3 bolts that hold the rail once you get them out the rail comes out and the fuel line comes out of the rail.

[@rich75233]

@@TheVolvoGuy haha got brave and started prying gently thinking if i could at least get the injectors out then i could rotate the rail and see how the fuel line disconnected. The whole thing popped off like you said. The only bad thing is the injectors left 4 of the 6 o rings in the head haha. Thank you for your quick response i really appreciate it.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@rich75233 make sure to get the plastic caps out also. Look at the injectors that did not get stuck and make sure you have all the Pieces

[@rich75233]

Will do, thanks for the heads up.

[@kefentsetlhapi8287]

@TheVolvoGuy hi bro messed up my tappet sequence could you please help with the sequence and numbering

[@omdcarsandairplanes]

Excellent video! Thank you. Could you tell me the size tool I need to get the cylinder head bolts out? Looks to me it's a triple square. Oh and their torque specs too. Thanks

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes it is triple square I honestly do not remember the size but get hold of me on patreon.com I can email you the info you need.

[@carcamanoloco]

Great video! I have a small question. Where can I find the oil pressure sensor to this engine?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

It does not have one.

[@steliandragomir6815]

Hi. Off topic question, sorry, but I couldn’t find this anywhere. I saw you removed the oil trap, or PCV valve. What I would like to know is if you can replace only the diaphragm and gasket or you have to replace the entire oil trap box. And if so, how does the diaphragm cap come off? Thanks.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

As far as I know Volvo only offers the entire box as one part.

[@antonkaloyanchev4033]

Hi there Thanks for those videos, can we remove the valve cover without removing timing covers, also I have 2012 xc70 t6 with 208k miles and just lost compression in cyl 6. Dry test wet test no compression. I am thinking valves or worn Camshaft. Can you suggest what to do next? Thanks a lot

[@EARTHKEENING]

Nice video , I have question , are elring after Market headgasket good brand or I have to go with genuine volvo headgasket ? 2004 volvo xc90 2.9l T6 .

[@jvrod58]

Very helpful thank you for the video i have a 2015 xc60 guess is pretty similar can you help me out with torque specs

[@Lindylohan501]

Before I go any further on this Land Rover I’m working on I hope you can answer this question for me. Is there any place coolant can mix with oil on these motors other than headgasket? My LR2 is mixing coolant and oil but not showing any other signs of a headgasket. Pulled the plugs and the pistons aren’t cleaned off truck doesn’t overheat and there’s no smoke. So before I pull this head I’d like to confirm there’s no where else coolant could milkshake. I’m not familiar with the 3.2s as I am with the jaguar motors that are in most rovers.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes there is a place where it can mix I have fixed many of them.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Under the intake in the oil filter housing it's an engine oil cooler. In the cooler there is coolant and engine oil chambers and they not supposed to mix. A hole in the cooler would leak coolant in the engine oil or the other way around.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

What I have done before is removed both coolant rubber hoses that connect to the cooler and put a loop so the coolant would just run in the loop run the engine watch for oil coming out from the pipes where the coolant hoses would be connected. It might time some time with the engine running before you see oil.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

If you have any more questions we can talk on the phone. Let me know I hope that helps.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Any luck?

[@alecquinton6102]

Hello wonder if you can help i need to replace bearing on auxilary housing on 3.2 engine i can see crank pulley is threaded on shaft do you know were i could buy the tool im in uk so volvo say i have to replace housing at 1400£ just for 2 bearings

[@TheVolvoGuy]

There is a lot of tools needed to press some of the parts off and back on and to replace the bearing, technically speaking you can not replace the entire unit since the housing is married to the block.

[@steliandragomir6815]

Hi, Another off topic, sorry. I have an oil leak from underneath the engine mount, on the passengers’s side, the one that goes above cylinder 1. Volvo said it’s the rubber camshaft plugs which need replacement. Is it a straight forward job to replace them or I need any special tools or I have to remove the camshaft cover?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

What engine do you have 6 or 5 or 4?

[@steliandragomir6815]

@@TheVolvoGuy Sorry, 6 cyl, T6.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@steliandragomir6815 if it is a 6 then that should be a 20 minute job its simple to replace the camshaft plugs.

[@steliandragomir6815]

@@TheVolvoGuy So no special tools then. Just support the engine from below, remove the torque rod and replace the plugs, right?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@steliandragomir6815 correct you might have to remove the motor mount

[@minino698]

Hello, love your video. Could you please tell me the direction to tighten the headbolts, the pattern and the torque?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I would no problem but add me on patreon and I can email you all the info you need.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I don't like to put emails in the comments.

[@samsea9075]

Hello Volvo guy , does i need to remove the oil trap cover and the timing chain cover to remove the valve cover ? For only take a look on the camshafts

[@ThangNguyen-cf8zi]

hi, I found your videos are very detail and informative. However I can not find the next video after part #3, can you give me the lead to get to it? Thank you very much.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes go to my channel and all the video listed there

[@charlesmarchesano4812]

Hi I'm currently going to be diging into a 2007 3.2 xc90. I have coolant loss at slow rate and misfire on cyl 5. Going to be removing head. Your videos are a big help. But do you have the torque specs for the motor, and what happened to the motor your working on in video it looks clean in side did the one blow a head gasket as well? Thank you for any help on torque specs

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I will send you the torque specs for any thing you need once am back to work. This engine ran low on oil and damaged the bearings.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Do you still need the torque specs? If you have an email address I can send you all the information.

[@Bigtime_mcalpine]

I’m just about to put the head back on my 3.2 head…just looking up the head bolt torque instructions in VIDA and it says 45nm stage 1 and 45nm stage two followed by some angle torque…45nm x 2….is they a typo???

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No not at all, once you do the first 45nm the bolt you torque fist it will get little lose and you will notice that when you do it. So they have you do it 2 times to make sure it's all even and then you do the 90 degrees and then the 180 so total of 4 stages 1st 45nm 2nd 45nm 3rd 90 degrees 4th 180 degrees

[@joshhicks1781]

Very good and I'm informative video🤗🤗 and I have a 2007 XC90 3.2l i6 seems to have no vacuum at oil cap I noticed vacuum pump was leaking rebuilt still had no vacuum at oil cab checked the oil catch separator and diaphragm it was fine do you think it's a stuck valve or broken valve???

[@TheVolvoGuy]

The vacuum at the oil cap is not very noticeable if you have a lot of vacuum that means you have a problem. The best way to check it is to remove the dipstick while the engine is running and put a vacuum gauge on it and see how much it pulls it should be around -1.7 kpa.

[@joshhicks1781]

Thank you I really appreciate you getting back to me I will check that this afternoon I was under the impression you should be getting some vacuum at the oil cap but I really appreciate the knowledge

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@joshhicks1781 you should have some vacuum but not a lot very little.

[@stevejones7783]

I need to know what position #3 &#4 piston is in when the crankshaft is locked in place..my generic tool will go on 2 ways

[@ronalddelapaz8696]

@@TheVolvoGuy If I remove my oil cap, the engine idles bad it's like the engine will stall. What could be the problem?

[@robertberkstresser4339]

Why does Volvo use an extra cooling port on the oil cooler and Land Rover does not on the 3.2 SI6?Have pics,oil in the coolant tank and cooler 6 mo. Old

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I would have to see some pictures on the LR and compare it to the Volvo

[@robertberkstresser4339]

You have messenger, I'll send pics.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@robertberkstresser4339 add me on Instagram

[@robertberkstresser4339]

@@TheVolvoGuy I don't have Instagram, and the head gasket let go on cylinder 4.I now have an expensive fog machine

[@delhamtayer364]

Great video! do i need to remove the valve cover if i just want to replace the timing chain ?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No you not have to remove the valve cover to replace the timing chain.

[@delhamtayer364]

@@TheVolvoGuy Thanks for your reply. I have removed the timing chain and the inner timing cover without the special tools, and now I think i have changed the position of the cam shafts while working on it. Just to make sure, i don't have to remove the valve cover in order to setting the engine timing, right? That for sure will be done by the special tools.

[@jamesbelisario8452]

I’m working on a 2012 s60. Just completed water pump, cam seals, tensioner and belt. Car idled great for 15 mins then I turned ac on and now idles terrible. Looking for a good video on t5 motor.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Sorry, I didn't see this in time.

[@adkhanjappa4633]

Very good video specially for me beacuse I have Land Rover freelander 2 I6 engine but its engine performance is very poor and missing but unfortunately no body now about its engine and fault

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Thank you.

[@rayp-w5930]

the special tools i guess only available fr volvo?

[@samgrieg]

does this engine use hydraulic lifters?

[@shanejames7182]

Great videos! Thank you! Does the removal of the cam/valve cover on the 2.4/2.5 work the same?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No 2.4 and 2.5 are a lot less work. You are welcome.

[@trentsolomon1851]

Is it possible to take the valve cover off without removing the rest of the “front end”/accessory drive?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No it has to be removed

[@ernestomendez-oi1yx]

Good job my friend god bless you

[@patriciagalasso7725]

Great video. I'm interested in a 2017 s60 inscription built 9/16. will this be a concern for the rings and pistons?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No the 17 will have a the updated 4 cylinder engine which have not seen the oil consumption problem after 2016.

[@patriciagalasso7725]

@@TheVolvoGuy Thank you

[@oldschoolgamer5932]

Hello Great Volvo guy, One of the locking teeth of my oil filler cap broke and slid through the louvers of the filler, How bad of a situation it is? must I remove the valve cover? I'm way too worried about applying the seal again

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Its very hard to predict where and how it moves as long as it stays away from the tapits and camshaft.

[@oldschoolgamer5932]

@@TheVolvoGuy I watched you video a few times to see where it could fall, seeing the tapits calmed me a bit, since I see it cannot get to the valves, if it got there, I'm pretty sure the cam will throw it away, just not sure of the way from the top to the sum and if it can block something on the way, sadly I had to start the car since I got twin babies and only this car, driving for a week and no signs of problems yet, T6 2010 XC60, Thanks a lot for replying, it really means a lot to me

[@andreasthorning181]

Hi Great video I’m working on a 3,0t and replacing the head gasket. What torque is the cylinder head bolts

[@TheVolvoGuy]

1st 45nm 2nd 45nm 3rd 90 digress 4th 180 digress

[@andreasthorning181]

Thanks 👌🏻

[@andreasthorning181]

Is it correct with 1st and 2nd 45nm?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@andreasthorning181 yes

[@excidium2856]

@@andreasthorning181 1st 45nm, 2nd another 45nm so 90nm?

[@theawsomekicker]

Could the tapet length be changed to have longer duration?

[@meca13b]

What year and model Volvo is this ? Good job btw

[@TheVolvoGuy]

That was a 2010 xc70 and thank you.

[@meca13b]

@@TheVolvoGuy Gotcha ! Sent ya an IG request 👍

[@carlosalbertovelazquezriva3772]

muy bien elaborado el video y muy funcional gracias y felicidades

[@AlessioOrlandi1]

Hello, I'm doing the head to my 3.2 B6324S. I changed machinery shop before completing the work, and the first one already disassembled the head. Now I have 2 different types of springs mixed: 12 are thinner and marked in yellow/orange, 12 are thicker and marked in red. I need to identify which are of the exhaust and which of the intake. The new shop says that usually the red and thicker ones are of the exhaust. The previous shop that disassembled the head remember the opposite (in their memory, the yellow and thinner springs were of the exhaust). I need an advice before reassembling.. do you have an hint? Thanks!

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I will find out for you once I get work I will let you know which goes where.

[@AlessioOrlandi1]

@@TheVolvoGuy Thank you! I can send a picture via mail if you give me an address

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@AlessioOrlandi1 no need thank you. But send me your email and I could email you.

[@AlessioOrlandi1]

@@TheVolvoGuy ale.ski.ale AT gmail.com

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@AlessioOrlandi1 so exactly what I thought the intake and exhaust valve springs are the same. If you have 2 different size springs they gave you back the wrong springs. Volvo showing the same part number for both intake and exhaust.

[@jaimepinon7994]

So you know that little metal flat piece that is on the bottom of the oil cap? Well that broke off and slipped into that vent on the filler neck... And per this video is sitting somewhere around the intake cam... Any suggestions?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

The only thing you can do is try a magnet

[@jaimepinon7994]

@@TheVolvoGuy may the fish bite.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@jaimepinon7994 other wise the only thing you would have to remove the Cam cover

[@jaimepinon7994]

@@TheVolvoGuy im trying to avoid that if i can. Looks like the timing chain cover would have to be removed, or at least those top 5-6 screws backed out, as well as that dog bone/engine mount combo on the passenger side... Im assuming the timing cover would need to be resealed when im reassembling?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@jaimepinon7994 that's true in have a videos on removing the valve cover it's a big job for sure. Try a magnet try any thing with a flex head and some grease to get it out of there.

[@zedith1702]

hey volvo guy great vid! and i had some questions. i have a 3.0 T6 and i need to change the spark plug o rings since one is leaking. do i need to remove the timing chain cover to access the valve cover? also is there a valve cover gasket? i seem to have a oil leak down the back of the motor.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes you have to remove the timing chain to get to the valve cove. I have a video and I talk about the seal that have to be used

[@craigerasmus4141]

Hey Volvo Guy. Could I also get the torque specs and torque order? Also, Where can I buy these specialist tools from?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Some of the tools you can find online and some are only available from the dealership. On the torque specs send me you email and I will email you the info.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You still need the info? If so send me your email and will get that to you.

[@craigerasmus4141]

@@TheVolvoGuy excellent. Found most of the tools. They werent too expensive either. My email address is [e-mail]. do you have a part number for the reverse lip seal? Your videos have been a tremendous help and im glad i havent tackled it yet without those tools

[@rodiulla9626]

Hi I have a 2008 LR2 with the same engine. I want to know if It’s possible to replace the valve Cover gasket’s whiteout putting the engine out?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes you can.

[@rodiulla9626]

@@TheVolvoGuy thank you for taking the time to respond to me I appreciate. Is how difficult that job can get i done valve comer before but this one is connect to the timing cover don’t know if i going to run to a difficulties if I unbolt those bolts on the timing area?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@rodiulla9626 you just have to make sure you have all the tools to set the timing.

[@tpasco1995]

I've got every bolt out of the valve cover, but the front cam bearing isn't letting off of the cover. Any advice?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Its very hard to get it to pops up but there is pliers you can use or lightly tap the cover with a rubber mallet

[@ciprianandrei5784]

Hi ! Can you tell me if you can remove the valve cover without taking the timing cover out because I removed all the bolts but something is holding on timing side

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No you cannot remove the valve cover without removing the timing chain and covers

[@leonelcastro3026]

Es un gusto ver sus videos esplica bien paso a paso

[@TheVolvoGuy]

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[@TheUfesa]

Good day everyone, i have v60 t6 with b6304t4 engine with an issue on cold start there is knocking noise like ticking (sound similar to broken hydraulic compensator) i can locate where it comes from from the inrake under the valve cover near 1 and 2 cylinder. Could tappet provoke such nois or it something else. Note: after like 1-2 minute after cold start, that ticking noise completely gone.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Do you have a Camshaft profile lift?

[@TheUfesa]

Thank You for your reply, Unfortunately I didn't dissasamble the engine, yet. Currently, trying to figure out, what cause a problem. There are no repair shops, who can do such job in my area. I do have a record of that tapping noise in youtube shorts.

[@user-wc3zp5gk3r]

19h40pm Hi I need your help please on my volvo s60 t6 2012 valve cover torque specs and sequence

[@MrStanley241]

Hi, I need to adjust the valves, what should be the gap on intake/exhaust valves?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

What year model and engine code?

[@riderjig2731]

im really struggling to get the cover off currently trying to do the valve cover gasket. does the inner timing chain cover have to come off in order for this to come off ?any info would be greatly appreciated

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes, the outer and inner timing cover will have to be removed.

[@riderjig2731]

@@TheVolvoGuy absolutely insane job just to do what is usually a simple task

[@nasserbarakat1964]

Please can you tell me how to make adjustments for timing timing chain and all timing for engine timing thank you 4 engine Volvo x90

[@TheVolvoGuy]

My video shows how to set the timing the timing on the XC90 is the same as the engine in the video. Unless you have a 4cylinder engine. What year is your XC90?

[@jmp3980]

Can you do this without pulling the engine?

[@jmp3980]

And there isnt a valve cover gasket?

[@416truckrepair]

Hi I have a 2008 lr2 to do a headgasket do I have to remove the engine from the vehicle? Do I need to take off any body panels like the bumper or fender?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You should be able to do it without removing the engine.

[@416truckrepair]

@@TheVolvoGuy Do I need to remove the engine mounts or radiator?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@416truckrepair the right side engine mount. You do not need to remove the radiator

[@416truckrepair]

@@TheVolvoGuy sorry to bother you but when i started removed the right side engine mount the engine started lowering is there a need to put a jack under the enigne?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@416truckrepair yes you got to have something to hold the engine in place if you look at one of videos it shows the tool that you can use if you do not want to use a jack on the oil pan.

[@sparda7956]

Hey guys i hope you can help me with this question. The exhaust camshaft cover on my car is leaking and question is. Do i need to remove the valve cover in order to remove that plastic cover that goes on the end side of the camshaft ? Mine is 3.0 engine same as the one on the video.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No if you only removing the end plug all you need to do is put a hole in the middle of it and pop it out you will have to install a new one. That is the way you remove them.

[@chefcarlosorta2091]

I can’t remove the cover with the engine in the car ???

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes you can

[@JuanRodriguez-jn7zx]

Gracias por el vídeo.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

De nada

[@leonelcastro3026]

Le queria pedir si me puede como se pone a punto la cadena y los ejes de levas de un motor LR2 de land rover 3.2 2008

[@edil.9893]

Tienes q comprar un kit...yo apenas le cambie la cadena del tiempo. A un land rover lr2 2008

[@leonelcastro3026]

@@edil.9893 hola amigo es un gusto saludarle

[@leonelcastro3026]

@@edil.9893 comprendo si se necesita el kit de herramienta pero aca en mi pais n se encuentra

[@leonelcastro3026]

@@edil.9893 tiene video amigo atiempando un LR2

[@leonelcastro3026]

@@edil.9893 gracias por contestar eres muy amable

[@salamisulaimon4075]

Pls Volvo guy, I need a thorough explanation on how to set the timing chain from the cranck to the cam shaft and the positions of dem timing marks 🙇🙇

[@salamisulaimon4075]

Pls I need this as soon as possible, please 🙏

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You must use the timing tools

[@salamisulaimon4075]

@@TheVolvoGuy I have all necessary tools for setting the timing except the tool use for holding the cam shaft

[@salamisulaimon4075]

Just wanna know the positions of the innet and exhaust cam shaft (where the lags will faces), how it's placed before applying the timing chain

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@salamisulaimon4075 I show that in the video the tool gets attached to the camshaft on the back side of the motor and then the crank shaft tool locks the crank in place then you put the cam pullies on put the timing chain on get the tensioner tight the torque the cam gears bolts

[@cimfur]

You still doing Volvos? I’m a pickle can I message you or to you shop?

[@kelechiinmechaebin9499]

How to set the timing

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Check out my other videos,

[@blakslee720]

So if I have oil on the spark plugs, does that mean I need to replace those Spark Plug Tube seals? #30677907

[@TheVolvoGuy]

The o-ring under the valve cover.

[@pssstttchhh]

Appreciate you