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bearman68 · Jun 21st, 2018, 23:40

Hi everybody.
I'm here looking for a little help, and possibly to offer a little in return.
My background is automotive electronics / electrics, and while I don't specifically deal in Volvo, I might have some experience, especially around the 2.0d engine, which is based on the Ford PSA DV10 engine, which I've come across many times.

However my question lies with the D5 engine. It's fitted to my V50, and I very much like both the car,and the slightly off beat engine tone from the D5.

I changed the cam belt (and aux belt) last week, and while turning the engine over to test for compression / not hitting valves etc, I noticed that 1 compression stroke was considerably down on the others. Obviously this is not a cam belt issue, and is probably internal to the engine.
Since the DMF is making grumbling noises,I'm tempted to 'whip the engine out' change all the bits that need changing, and putting a used one back.
Mine is a 180 BHP, and the key question is........... Is the 163 horse engine the same unit, just with a different turbo / injector set up. I can get a 163 horse engine very cheaply, whereas the 180 horse variant is very expensive.

Many thanks for any advice you may wish to offer.

And be gentle with me - I am new, and I don't want to be hounded on my first outing.

Jun 21st, 2018, 23:40	#1
bearman68 New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2018 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Usk	New Member. V50 D5 engine woes.... Hi everybody. I'm here looking for a little help, and possibly to offer a little in return. My background is automotive electronics / electrics, and while I don't specifically deal in Volvo, I might have some experience, especially around the 2.0d engine, which is based on the Ford PSA DV10 engine, which I've come across many times. However my question lies with the D5 engine. It's fitted to my V50, and I very much like both the car,and the slightly off beat engine tone from the D5. I changed the cam belt (and aux belt) last week, and while turning the engine over to test for compression / not hitting valves etc, I noticed that 1 compression stroke was considerably down on the others. Obviously this is not a cam belt issue, and is probably internal to the engine. Since the DMF is making grumbling noises,I'm tempted to 'whip the engine out' change all the bits that need changing, and putting a used one back. Mine is a 180 BHP, and the key question is........... Is the 163 horse engine the same unit, just with a different turbo / injector set up. I can get a 163 horse engine very cheaply, whereas the 180 horse variant is very expensive. Many thanks for any advice you may wish to offer. And be gentle with me - I am new, and I don't want to be hounded on my first outing.