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Old Dec 26th, 2002, 14:58   #1
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I have 264 with prv v6
have corrosion in water ways (now has blown head gasket..eaten away..)
can anyone tell me if i can stop this corrosion exept by fitting
the 4 cyl engine (the most common answer over here.)
???
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Old Dec 27th, 2002, 00:31   #2
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Apart from using Volvo approved antifreeze which has a corrosion inhibiter in it, or some other well known after market brand with similar corrosion inhibitor present and making sure that the head bolts are correctly torqued down when replacing head gaskets (and retorqued after 1,000 miles) there is not much else you can do. It is best to replace the antifreeze mixture every couple of years.

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Old Dec 29th, 2002, 00:42   #3
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I thought these engines were all aluminium, how can that rust? Corrode yes, but rust?

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Old Jan 6th, 2003, 12:15   #4
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Hi

I have had 2 260's with PRV's and 4 different engines! The latest because of the crack found in the left hand side of the block. Each replacement has been 2nd hand.

To prevent corrosion, Volvo say to keep at least 50% water/anti-freeze mixture in at all times. Also to change it every 2 years.

So, unless other problems, do that when you renew head gaskets.

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