S40 (New) Engine 2.4 : - T5 Engine replacement

wilsonbw · Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:30

I have a 2004 S40 T5 (2.5) which has a "banjaxed" engine, due to it being run with very low oil. It now sounds like a bag of bolts and wines.....

Getting hold of a second hand unit is turning out to be a problem, and I don't want to buy a brand new one from Volvo.

My question is, does anyone know if you can retro fit another engine from the S40 range (1.8 or 2.0ltr etc), without running into to many problems. It seems you can get a few good second hand or recon units of other power, but not the genuine T5 engine.

Can anyone offer any assistance.

Cheers

Bob W

Welton · Sep 3rd, 2010, 07:45

You may be able to look into a Focus ST engine?

Apart from it saying 'Ford' on the cam cover and probably the engine mounts it's the same unit. There's bound to be a few Focus ST's which have been written off with engines intact.

I'm surprised the T5 doesn't have a low oil warning. Even my crappy old peugeot had an oil level gauge on the dash!

Metblackrat · Sep 3rd, 2010, 08:43

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Originally Posted by Welton

You may be able to look into a Focus ST engine?

Apart from it saying 'Ford' on the cam cover and probably the engine mounts it's the same unit. There's bound to be a few Focus ST's which have been written off with engines intact.

I'm surprised the T5 doesn't have a low oil warning. Even my crappy old peugeot had an oil level gauge on the dash!

The ST engine is a slightly different unit and would require a modified ECU which would certainly cost you a fortune to configure.

don kalmar union · Sep 4th, 2010, 15:39

The ST engine is exactly the same as that fitted as a 'T5' in the Volvo car(s) in question.

There is indeed some difference in the wiring loom arround the engine, however,you would be fine to buy a used ST engine off ebay where there are allways several offered; you would just need to make sure that you fitted just the ST engine without its loom and connected up the Volvo wiring....job done.

I do have a spare ST engine which you a very welcome to check before you buy one for yourself....it is in Egham, Surrey.

Regards, Don.

Metblackrat · Sep 4th, 2010, 17:37

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Originally Posted by don kalmar union

The ST engine is exactly the same as that fitted as a 'T5' in the Volvo car(s) in question.

The ST lump does not have steel bore liners and uses solid shims as opposed to hydraulic ones on the Volvo.

The ST lump is also 25mm shorter.

It is therefore a slightly different lump.

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wilsonbw New Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2010 17:37 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ballyfin	T5 Engine replacement I have a 2004 S40 T5 (2.5) which has a "banjaxed" engine, due to it being run with very low oil. It now sounds like a bag of bolts and wines..... Getting hold of a second hand unit is turning out to be a problem, and I don't want to buy a brand new one from Volvo. My question is, does anyone know if you can retro fit another engine from the S40 range (1.8 or 2.0ltr etc), without running into to many problems. It seems you can get a few good second hand or recon units of other power, but not the genuine T5 engine. Can anyone offer any assistance. Cheers Bob W

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	You may be able to look into a Focus ST engine? Apart from it saying 'Ford' on the cam cover and probably the engine mounts it's the same unit. There's bound to be a few Focus ST's which have been written off with engines intact. I'm surprised the T5 doesn't have a low oil warning. Even my crappy old peugeot had an oil level gauge on the dash! __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Today 13:25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	ST engine. The ST engine is exactly the same as that fitted as a 'T5' in the Volvo car(s) in question. There is indeed some difference in the wiring loom arround the engine, however,you would be fine to buy a used ST engine off ebay where there are allways several offered; you would just need to make sure that you fitted just the ST engine without its loom and connected up the Volvo wiring....job done. I do have a spare ST engine which you a very welcome to check before you buy one for yourself....it is in Egham, Surrey. Regards, Don. __________________ Don.Norchi. MTE performance software , TME and Ferrita stainless exhausts, AP heavy duty clutch kits, KU single mass flywheels and LSDs. 01494 785508. email don@kalmar-union.com www.kalmar-union.com

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