Engine: D5: - How to tell the difference between the 163 and the 185?

cjard · Aug 30th, 2007, 18:29

Hi Guys

What can I look at, in the engine bay, attached to the engine, that will tell me whether I have a 163 or a 185? I dont want to look at engine codes, VIN numbers etc.. I want to e.g. look at a big ass turbo or a dump valve or orange instead of blue dipstick tube; whatever can concretely confirm whether my D5 is a 163 or a 185

Thanks in advance!

Viper_7 · Aug 30th, 2007, 18:33

Quick and simple - what colour is the Engine cover?

black - then 163 - silver then 185 BHP.

No big ass turbo I'm afraid!

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=36420

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=30959

Paul Clifton · Aug 30th, 2007, 21:27

Also if it is pre '05 its a 163.

Paul.

Tony g6hbq · Sep 1st, 2007, 21:27

Mine is a 2.4D (163)
2005 06MY
Grey engine cover with black round the side?
What's that then????????????????

111 · Sep 1st, 2007, 21:37

I believe the 185 is a 6 speed & the 163 a 5 speed, But I don't suppose that will help with an auto.

Tony g6hbq · Sep 1st, 2007, 21:38

No cause its 6 spd

cjard · Sep 3rd, 2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper_7

Quick and simple - what colour is the Engine cover?

black - then 163 - silver then 185 BHP.

No big ass turbo I'm afraid!

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=36420

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=30959

But is there anything that is attached to the engine, that is non-removable, that can be used to tell the difference? I dont really want to go off the colour of a plastic removable lid!

Viper_7 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 17:26

No, not really if you don't want to look at the VIN.

cjard · Sep 4th, 2007, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper_7

No, not really if you don't want to look at the VIN.

Again.. the engine could have been replaced (though it isnt present int he history, the history has some puzzling entries, like Fog Light Unit Replacement - the vehicle isnt fitted with fogs) so I was really hoping for some indisputable mechanical thing like a model number of turbo, or writing on the injector pump or something..

So 163/185/more is purely a software issue? Anyone know/recommend anywhere doing software upgrades in the north west? Maybe it's been mapped already, and thats why it feels livelier than the other one we have.. Or maybe the S is lighter than the SE.. I dont know..

Aug 30th, 2007, 18:29	#1
cjard Junior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2021 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancashire	How to tell the difference between the 163 and the 185? Hi Guys What can I look at, in the engine bay, attached to the engine, that will tell me whether I have a 163 or a 185? I dont want to look at engine codes, VIN numbers etc.. I want to e.g. look at a big ass turbo or a dump valve or orange instead of blue dipstick tube; whatever can concretely confirm whether my D5 is a 163 or a 185 Thanks in advance!

Aug 30th, 2007, 18:33	#2
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	Quick and simple - what colour is the Engine cover? black - then 163 - silver then 185 BHP. No big ass turbo I'm afraid! http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=36420 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=30959 __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction. Last edited by Viper_7; Aug 30th, 2007 at 18:37. Reason: links

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Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Also if it is pre '05 its a 163. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

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Tony g6hbq VOC Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke on Trent View Photos By: Tony g6hbq	Confused Mine is a 2.4D (163) 2005 06MY Grey engine cover with black round the side? What's that then???????????????? __________________ Volvo XC60 T8 R Design Pro White with grey leather. And lots of toys👍

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Tony g6hbq VOC Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke on Trent View Photos By: Tony g6hbq	No cause its 6 spd __________________ Volvo XC60 T8 R Design Pro White with grey leather. And lots of toys👍

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111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	I believe the 185 is a 6 speed & the 163 a 5 speed, But I don't suppose that will help with an auto.

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Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	No, not really if you don't want to look at the VIN. __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

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