2004 XC70 Engine removal (swap) - Top or Bottom removal advice

[AKAMick]

Should listen to your Dad always, "He always said "Start with the simple things first." " , Good advice. even for your "wobbly wheel"

[none77]

Yes, I had all tires balanced. Improved situation. It's now reduced to a shudder at 60mph. Smooths out at higher speeds. I'm guessing its inner cv joint.

I ordered a cheap replacement from Rock Auto, but I'm on the hunt for lower mileage Volvo from Salvage yard.

[none77]

I did verify both spark at coil, fuel injector operation and fuel before jumping to conclusions. I then drove the car to local indy shop who suggested burnt valve independent of any suggestions from me. I paid for 1 hour of diagnostic fees, and would have to pay more for leak down/compression testing.

I had lent my compression tester/ leak down tool to a friend at work. I was waiting for him to return it. I sincerely apologize if I offended Astro14 with my question.

I came here because I was curious about the difficulty of removing the engine. I wanted somebody to share their experience of removing the engine, and pro/con of pulling it from top or bottom. I was also curious about pulling engine separate from transmission. I was just gathering info.

I have R&R Engines and Transmissions both ways, but I don't have a lift and prefer the top method.

Thanks for help.

[Astro14]

I wasn't offended.

Just surprised and very concerned that you were barking up the wrong tree...an expensive tree at that...

[none77]

Wobbily wheel problem described by my wife was Passenger side inner CV joint. Replaced with Cheap Cardone Axle, but on the hunt for good Volvo axles at salvage yard.

[FORCEDSUCCESS]

Curious, since original thread was about swapping engines, let me ask this. I have 11 XC90 3.2 and I have the same question, which is best method to pull engine. I have presumed burnt valve as compression is only 40 lbs. on cylinder 5, so I was debating buying a low mileage head verse low mileage engine from '13. I have 189K and engine I found has only 37K, so I have a few questions some might know on this thread. Can I remove engine from top leaving transmission, or must both come out together. Searched for head, best I found was $400. plus $70. shipping with 109K on it. Would still have to buy cam locking tool set, head gasket set, etc., so the price of doing head alone goes up quickly. I can buy engine for $750. delivered, so I am looking for advice, anyone pull an engine on XC90 from top or bottom, with trans. or without from top.

Thanks