General - Visual ID of Which Diesel Unit

T5R+ · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:01

Sorry, could not find an answer in search facility .....

Is there an easy way to identify the 2.4D/D5 units in the later cars, (think it is post 2005MY).

My understanding is:
D5 upto 2004/5 have dark grey cover = 163bhp
D5 post 2004/5 have light grey cover = 185bhp

However, is the light grey cover specific to 185bhp or specific to E4.

I see dealers advertise (>2005) cars as 163bhp with pictures of light grey engine cover and had always assumed that this colour signified a 185bhp unit ?

Thus, if both post 2005 variants, 163 (2.4D) and 185 (D5) have the same colour engine cover - how do you visually tell them apart.

You may have guessed, looking for a quick test in the engine bay as do not always have access to tracing VIN and vehicle badge deletion exists, etc

Additionally, anyone know if the 6-speed manual is specific to D5 or is it also used in the 2.4D.

Advice appreciated

D5 Monkey · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:04

My understanding is that the light grey engine cover and 6 speed box is specific to the 185bhp engine.

oilburner · Feb 14th, 2008, 13:39

The six speed box is used in both the 2.4D and D5 boxes on the revised 2.4 diesel engine.

As to whether the light grey cover is unique to the 185, I don't know.

See:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/vo...lprod_spec.pdf

To be certain, you can always phone Volvo and ask them which engine a particular car is fitted with.

Paul Clifton · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:31

163 has a black engine cover, 185 are predominantly silver/light gray.

Will try to find some pics.

Paul.

Pic 163 in a V70 will try to find one for 185.

Dave Brown · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:46

Just to confirm, The lighter grey cover is a 185 engine, but the six speed gearbox is available on 185 and euro 4 163 engines

Clan · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:55

It is complicated , the light grey cover is usualy the 185 BUT the 163 after 2005 also has a light grey cover . The designation D5244T ( 163 bhp) is printed on the timing cover of a D5244T4 (185 bhp) version too to make it more confusing ! the only sure way is get the dealer to look up the specification on their internal volvo system which lists the engine correctly as a D5244T (163) or a D5244T4 ( 185 ).
Having said that it is fairly obvious which one you have when you drive it ..

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:01	#1
T5R+ V70 Fan Last Online: Oct 27th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Where the heart is !	Visual ID of Which Diesel Unit Sorry, could not find an answer in search facility ..... Is there an easy way to identify the 2.4D/D5 units in the later cars, (think it is post 2005MY). My understanding is: D5 upto 2004/5 have dark grey cover = 163bhp D5 post 2004/5 have light grey cover = 185bhp However, is the light grey cover specific to 185bhp or specific to E4. I see dealers advertise (>2005) cars as 163bhp with pictures of light grey engine cover and had always assumed that this colour signified a 185bhp unit ? Thus, if both post 2005 variants, 163 (2.4D) and 185 (D5) have the same colour engine cover - how do you visually tell them apart. You may have guessed, looking for a quick test in the engine bay as do not always have access to tracing VIN and vehicle badge deletion exists, etc Additionally, anyone know if the 6-speed manual is specific to D5 or is it also used in the 2.4D. Advice appreciated

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:04	#2
D5 Monkey Gone and forgotten Last Online: May 29th, 2018 11:58 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The great north View Photos By: D5 Monkey	My understanding is that the light grey engine cover and 6 speed box is specific to the 185bhp engine. __________________ _____________________________________________ My Photos on Flickr

Feb 14th, 2008, 13:39	#3
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	The six speed box is used in both the 2.4D and D5 boxes on the revised 2.4 diesel engine. As to whether the light grey cover is unique to the 185, I don't know. See: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/vo...lprod_spec.pdf To be certain, you can always phone Volvo and ask them which engine a particular car is fitted with. __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:31	#4
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	163/185 163 has a black engine cover, 185 are predominantly silver/light gray. Will try to find some pics. Paul. Pic 163 in a V70 will try to find one for 185. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience. Last edited by Paul Clifton; Dec 27th, 2008 at 14:26.

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:55	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It is complicated , the light grey cover is usualy the 185 BUT the 163 after 2005 also has a light grey cover . The designation D5244T ( 163 bhp) is printed on the timing cover of a D5244T4 (185 bhp) version too to make it more confusing ! the only sure way is get the dealer to look up the specification on their internal volvo system which lists the engine correctly as a D5244T (163) or a D5244T4 ( 185 ). Having said that it is fairly obvious which one you have when you drive it .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:46	#5
Dave Brown Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2011 21:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Wales	Just to confirm, The lighter grey cover is a 185 engine, but the six speed gearbox is available on 185 and euro 4 163 engines

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