D24 Tic Essential service items and tools

[ukvolvo]

Hello Everyone,

Now we have a d24 to look after i wanted to find out exactly what i need to keep it going to the best standard possible.

I have a few questions, i suppose this could be a useful sticky for some people too.

1. Basic service items needed? Oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, oil, what oil and ....?

2. Advanced servicing whats needed? Belts , pulleys, tensioners,water pump any special items?

3. Tools needed? What specialist tools are needed to service a d24? I know a diesel pump adjustment tool is needed but what else? Timing pins etc?

ThankYou in advance

The sooner I have my head around all this the sooner I can get the motor exactly how she should be

Mick

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by ukvolvo

Hello Everyone,

Now we have a d24 to look after i wanted to find out exactly what i need to keep it going to the best standard possible.

I have a few questions, i suppose this could be a useful sticky for some people too.

1. Basic service items needed? Oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, oil, what oil and ....?

2. Advanced servicing whats needed? Belts , pulleys, tensioners,water pump any special items?

3. Tools needed? What specialist tools are needed to service a d24? I know a diesel pump adjustment tool is needed but what else? Timing pins etc?

ThankYou in advance

The sooner I have my head around all this the sooner I can get the motor exactly how she should be

Mick

Oil needs to be a good quality 10W40, timing belts are fairly critical on change intervals, if it's the earlier engine it should have the Bosch VE injection pump which is relatively easy to set up, preferably with a Dial Test Indicator although i've managed a couple of times with a digital vernier on the VE pump on different engines. The later one i'm not so sure on.
Don't forget to fill the new fuel filter with fresh diesel before fitting it and i'd suggest renewing the spill pipes (small bore hose suitable for diesel, 4mm if memory serves) as well.

Others who know the finer points of the D24 will likley be long soon to add more useful information.

[jpliddy]

i have this car for 21 years now been very good overall . at 280000 miles
first thing do not let cam belt change go more than 60000 miles . the latest place ive found for all major service parts is Brickwerks,hudderfield, they are good for VW parts as your engine what is year of manufacture volvo changed service parts after 1993 this is critical as belts .water pump.tensioner .are different from then on . the American forum. D24.COM is excellent for advice too ONLY MY PERSONAL VEIWS what part of north are you in theres a guy from chesterfield will van gemren ,knows these engines inside out if he's near you ,im only a enthusiastic carpenter ,

[AllHailKingVolvo]

Originally Posted by jpliddy

i have this car for 21 years now been very good overall . at 280000 miles
first thing do not let cam belt change go more than 60000 miles . the latest place ive found for all major service parts is Brickwerks,hudderfield, they are good for VW parts as your engine what is year of manufacture volvo changed service parts after 1993 this is critical as belts .water pump.tensioner .are different from then on . the American forum. D24.COM is excellent for advice too ONLY MY PERSONAL VEIWS what part of north are you in theres a guy from chesterfield will van gemren ,knows these engines inside out if he's near you ,im only a enthusiastic carpenter ,

On the cam belt topic, mine is going in a week on Monday to be done, but I'm curious about the interval-is it strictly mileage or is there an age consideration? Mine is 44,000 miles old but was done seven years ago. I presumed that age is a critical factor so will get it done regardless, but would be good to know the official line on it for future maintenance.

[jpliddy]

i have data here from volvo says belt change 80000 miles from what ive heard and read get it done no more than 60000 miles . volvo belts no longer available CONITECK are German so will be good ,while your at it water pump .tensioner ,idler ,and injection pump belt .
check that yours has the tensioner first .pre 1993 differ set up '
get the all steel INA brand idler off ebay about £28 half price of volvo blue box and exactly the same .dont use the one with the nylon sleeve they are prone to split as i found out many years ago!
water pump ,HEPU are German HEARD THEY ARE GOOD . volvo genuine are best but very rare now. always use volvo genuine coolant 50/50. please note
these comments are my own personal views ,
regards jim

[jor]

Just a few thoughts;
Many of your queries will have discussions in the 700/900 section, perhaps use of the search facility at the top of the page will help you using 'd24Tic' or 'volvo turbodiesel' etc.
The very useful d24 list at tufts.edu is no more (d24 was taken over by the dentists who will graduate that year(!)) but continues in some form as volvo-diesel in google groups.
As mentioned d24.com is still going, volvoturbodieselblogspot is also a good introductory read. Tom Bryant also has his own site, which incidentally I see has a piece on speedometer repair.
You cannot go wrong if you decide to use the best oil available and a non return filter such as Mann or Volvo.
Blogspot covers the tools needed for the cambelt, as would the engine manual (someone had a copy of the engine manual on pdf but that was a while ago).
As mentioned a clean of the fuel system would not do any harm and while thinking about the cambelt you could change the gearbox and final drive oils as this has probably never been done. Other considerations would be brake fluid and coolant. An expensive option would be waterless, probably not needed if you plan to renew the hoses.
Tinkering measures for a few hp would include; air filter, exhaust, EGR and fan.
After that would come; resetting pump, increasing compression (head gasket), etc but these are solely for those with either a personal garage and extensive experience or alternatively, deep pockets.

[jpliddy]

very good JOR just to let you know i have had a diesel leak on pump at throttle shaft fixed now but my M.P.G. is poor now still trying to get it sorted out as garage not really interested in playing with the set up the pump timing was not touched so its a bit of a mystery as the smoke screw has to go back in original position due to the crimped washer on the screw if you understand me . sorry to crash in on some one thread
regards jim

[jor]

Oh dear! That's a pain after shelling out for presumably, the shaft seal.
I don't know if removal / replacement could affect timing, but it seems a reasonable thing to check if mpg is bad. If you have been fiddling with the brakes recently it's always worth ensuring the wheels are free...

jor

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by jor

Oh dear! That's a pain after shelling out for presumably, the shaft seal.
I don't know if removal / replacement could affect timing, but it seems a reasonable thing to check if mpg is bad. If you have been fiddling with the brakes recently it's always worth ensuring the wheels are free...

jor

Removal/replacement will alter the timing but from what i understand of Jims problem, they fixed one leak and another developed soon after - that's the main cause of the poor mpg i think.
In another thread, i have suggested to Jim that he should find a reconditioned pump as trying to fix leaks on a high mileage one is likely to be a "chase-your-tail" game.

[tofufi]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Removal/replacement will alter the timing but from what i understand of Jims problem, they fixed one leak and another developed soon after - that's the main cause of the poor mpg i think.
In another thread, i have suggested to Jim that he should find a reconditioned pump as trying to fix leaks on a high mileage one is likely to be a "chase-your-tail" game.

Probably a good call. There's a place local to me which reconditions them (they did my parent's '98 Passat after 200k miles), but not cheap. Any diesel injection specialists should be able to help as it's a standard Bosch VE pump as used on a multitude of engines.