Im going to cry!

bkf_uk · Mar 21st, 2008, 18:38

Well looks like the 440 turbo might be sent to the dealership in the sky.

had a nightmare changing the sparkplugs, nly for the nightmare to become a hell of alot worse.

No.3 plug has sheared off in the head!

So what do i do to fix this, im guessing the head is now written off so need to get a replacment or repair it, either way im going to have to do a full blowen top end rebuild.

will the head off a non turbo 1.7 fit ok? as i belive the compression is controlled by the pistons!

Makes the 10 fault code ABS seem a lil less of a problem now (oh and i cancelled the mot, no point taking it running on only 3!)

Thanks in advance
Bryan

Velorum · Mar 21st, 2008, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkf_uk

Well looks like the 440 turbo might be sent to the dealership in the sky.

had a nightmare changing the sparkplugs, nly for the nightmare to become a hell of alot worse.

No.3 plug has sheared off in the head!

So what do i do to fix this, im guessing the head is now written off so need to get a replacment or repair it, either way im going to have to do a full blowen top end rebuild.

will the head off a non turbo 1.7 fit ok? as i belive the compression is controlled by the pistons!

Makes the 10 fault code ABS seem a lil less of a problem now (oh and i cancelled the mot, no point taking it running on only 3!)

Thanks in advance
Bryan

Bad luck Bryan!

Is the plug cross threaded and stuck or has the threaded part of the plug snapped off and stuck in the hole? If the threads in the hole have been threaded then this can be fitted with a heliocoil - the head would need to come off though.

bkf_uk · Mar 21st, 2008, 18:56

Plug has sheared in the head leaving the threads in the head (the plugs are the original volvo ones from new! so are 14 years old and have done over 104k might explain the poor running!) not sure if it's worth reparing this car now, it's only worth £300, but then again it hasnt got any rust (only a small surface bubble thats easy to fix)

And been a turbo as well makes getting the spares a right bitch!

Velorum · Mar 21st, 2008, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkf_uk

Plug has sheared in the head leaving the threads in the head (the plugs are the original volvo ones from new! so are 14 years old and have done over 104k might explain the poor running!) not sure if it's worth reparing this car now, it's only worth £300, but then again it hasnt got any rust (only a small surface bubble thats easy to fix)

And been a turbo as well makes getting the spares a right bitch!

I guess that the remnants of the plug could be removed but I the head would probably still have to come off..................

jayeastanglia · Mar 21st, 2008, 19:54

try a big easyout and heat the plug end before trying to get it out u never know it will proberbly come out

bkf_uk · Mar 21st, 2008, 20:22

hmm, well i was planning on changing the timing belt, might as well order a topend gasket kit at the same time, ill try the easy out method but have NEVER had success with them, they usualy sheer off and them make the problem even worse.

Where's my yellow pages?

craig8661 · Mar 21st, 2008, 20:44

we did the easy out option on a fiesta with a cast head make sure there is plenty of heat around it and then try it you never kno and the plug went in the fiesta ok after no damige to the threds

stevo48 · Mar 21st, 2008, 23:47

what is an easy out? is it some kind of stud extracter?

Baffler · Mar 22nd, 2008, 01:30

The 440 turbo engine is the same unit as the 480 turbo. I'm not sure about the ES or S models though. Turbo engines normaly have harder valves etc. If you don't get the plugs out you could try your luck on FleaBay, someone might breaking a turbo or you could try the lads&gals over at http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...a21f1b04916e10 B18FT is the engine you're after.

Good luck...

craig8661 · Mar 22nd, 2008, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo48

what is an easy out? is it some kind of stud extracter?

best way to describe it you have drill bits then like star shafts you drill it then bang in the tight fitting piece then you put a coller over it and you put a spanner on that very handy to have

Mar 21st, 2008, 18:38	#1
bkf_uk 440 Turbo Newbie Last Online: Oct 18th, 2015 13:26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bristol	Im going to cry! Well looks like the 440 turbo might be sent to the dealership in the sky. had a nightmare changing the sparkplugs, nly for the nightmare to become a hell of alot worse. No.3 plug has sheared off in the head! So what do i do to fix this, im guessing the head is now written off so need to get a replacment or repair it, either way im going to have to do a full blowen top end rebuild. will the head off a non turbo 1.7 fit ok? as i belive the compression is controlled by the pistons! Makes the 10 fault code ABS seem a lil less of a problem now (oh and i cancelled the mot, no point taking it running on only 3!) Thanks in advance Bryan

Mar 21st, 2008, 20:44	#7
craig8661 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 11:16 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesterfield View Photos By: craig8661	we did the easy out option on a fiesta with a cast head make sure there is plenty of heat around it and then try it you never kno and the plug went in the fiesta ok after no damige to the threds __________________ i kno im a dirty beastie sadley no longer rest in peace in volvo heaven NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER any information i give is soley on my own findings and mess ups

Mar 22nd, 2008, 01:30	#9
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 23:56 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	The 440 turbo engine is the same unit as the 480 turbo. I'm not sure about the ES or S models though. Turbo engines normaly have harder valves etc. If you don't get the plugs out you could try your luck on FleaBay, someone might breaking a turbo or you could try the lads&gals over at http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...a21f1b04916e10 B18FT is the engine you're after. Good luck... __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Mar 21st, 2008, 18:56	#3
bkf_uk 440 Turbo Newbie Last Online: Oct 18th, 2015 13:26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bristol	Plug has sheared in the head leaving the threads in the head (the plugs are the original volvo ones from new! so are 14 years old and have done over 104k might explain the poor running!) not sure if it's worth reparing this car now, it's only worth £300, but then again it hasnt got any rust (only a small surface bubble thats easy to fix) And been a turbo as well makes getting the spares a right bitch!

Mar 21st, 2008, 19:54	#5
jayeastanglia Junior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2014 20:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: redditch	try a big easyout and heat the plug end before trying to get it out u never know it will proberbly come out

Mar 21st, 2008, 20:22	#6
bkf_uk 440 Turbo Newbie Last Online: Oct 18th, 2015 13:26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bristol	hmm, well i was planning on changing the timing belt, might as well order a topend gasket kit at the same time, ill try the easy out method but have NEVER had success with them, they usualy sheer off and them make the problem even worse. Where's my yellow pages?

Mar 21st, 2008, 23:47	#8
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	what is an easy out? is it some kind of stud extracter?

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