S40 V40 Cars: - No compression - won't start

scoffers · Nov 20th, 2008, 20:45

I've got a v40, v reg, 1400. Tried to start it Tuesday, having not started it briefly since Sunday, it would not start. Tried to bump start, no good.
Got it to a local garage, that's not a Volvo specialist, they have said there is no compression in any cylinder, and there is no oil either.
I have not had any warning lights. This is a complete surprise.

Any thoughts as to what might cause there to be no compression in the cylinders?

Yours,
Mark...

BARNSTORMER · Nov 20th, 2008, 21:42

Hmm only thing i can think of is that theres been no oil in which has caused the engine to begin seizing, often the cams seize first which could snap the cam belt causing no compression. Doubt this though if you've had no warning lights on, keep us informed, strange!

VOLVO-swedish logic.

scoffers · Nov 20th, 2008, 21:52

Thanks. It has puzzled the garage. They are going to start to take the head off to check the valves and pistons eventually.

Clan · Nov 20th, 2008, 21:56

It could be lack of oil to the hydraulic cam followers if you have run low on oil .
What model year is yours? 2000 on dont use hydraulic cam followers so would only apply to pre 2000 model year . which engine? Certainly not a 1400 :-)
Fill with oil , crank it over for a while and it may well spring into action one cylinder after another ...
This may well puzzle a general garage but not a volvo dealer ...

scoffers · Nov 20th, 2008, 22:03

Sorry it's the 1588cc. V reg - 1999. I'll suggest they put some oil in and try it

scoffers · Nov 20th, 2008, 22:07

But why no oil warning ligths?

Nov 20th, 2008, 20:45	#1
scoffers New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2011 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pinner	No compression - won't start I've got a v40, v reg, 1400. Tried to start it Tuesday, having not started it briefly since Sunday, it would not start. Tried to bump start, no good. Got it to a local garage, that's not a Volvo specialist, they have said there is no compression in any cylinder, and there is no oil either. I have not had any warning lights. This is a complete surprise. Any thoughts as to what might cause there to be no compression in the cylinders? Yours, Mark...

Nov 20th, 2008, 21:56	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:59 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It could be lack of oil to the hydraulic cam followers if you have run low on oil . What model year is yours? 2000 on dont use hydraulic cam followers so would only apply to pre 2000 model year . which engine? Certainly not a 1400 :-) Fill with oil , crank it over for a while and it may well spring into action one cylinder after another ... This may well puzzle a general garage but not a volvo dealer ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 20th, 2008, 21:42	#2
BARNSTORMER New Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2008 14:04 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WHITBY	Hmm only thing i can think of is that theres been no oil in which has caused the engine to begin seizing, often the cams seize first which could snap the cam belt causing no compression. Doubt this though if you've had no warning lights on, keep us informed, strange! VOLVO-swedish logic.

Nov 20th, 2008, 21:52	#3
scoffers New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2011 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pinner	Thanks. It has puzzled the garage. They are going to start to take the head off to check the valves and pistons eventually.

Nov 20th, 2008, 22:03	#5
scoffers New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2011 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pinner	Sorry it's the 1588cc. V reg - 1999. I'll suggest they put some oil in and try it

Nov 20th, 2008, 22:07	#6
scoffers New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2011 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pinner	But why no oil warning ligths?

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