V50 General : - Possible Engine Swap

Clunk · Jan 25th, 2017, 15:37

Hello. I have a 2005 V50 1.8 petrol. There is no compression in two of the cylinders and my mechanic has advised me that the best option is to find a replacement engine. Salvaged Volvo 1.8 units are quite rare and quite expensive, and I was wondering if a 1.8 unit out of a Ford Mondeo or Focus would do (as long as it's not the Vetec). I expect the Volvo sump, rocker cover, DMF and clutch etc. to be swapped over anyway, but will the Ford unit fit on the Volvo mounts and will pipes and cables plug in without too much surgery?

Finally, if anyone has a low-ish mileage 1.8 lump for sale (or Ford equivalent, if it will work) then I have cash and can travel. I will consider a whole car.
Anyone other than Volvo aficionados would consider it bonkers, but I do like my old car and would prefer to keep it running if at all possible. Thanks, Clunk.

Rooster · Jan 25th, 2017, 22:59

The 1.8 in S40/V50's were also fitted into focus's as they are basically the same platform and it is actually a ford duratec engine

padder1956 · Jan 26th, 2017, 07:35

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StatusRed · Jan 26th, 2017, 13:44

Same engine in the Mazda MX-5 (Mazda MZR engine) too I believe, must be loads of them about.

Having a read at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_...DE.2C_L8-VE.29 it looks like there are some small differences in the power output though.

Clunk · Feb 2nd, 2017, 08:23

Thanks to members for their helpful suggestions. The cheapest engine I could find was a 84,000 mile unit for £495 plus £60 delivery. By a stroke of uncommon good luck I found a Mazda 6 for sale 14 miles away. I paid £175 for the car which needs welding for an MOT, but the 1.8 engine runs very sweetly and has only done 75,000 miles. Same block and head, so the swap should be straightforward.

crockey1 · Feb 2nd, 2017, 21:08

Does the Mazda not have variable valve timing ?

ian1485 · Oct 21st, 2017, 18:51

Hi all

So, I've found a 1.8 duratec from a 2007 Mondeo with low miles. Would that be a straight swap for the oil burning engine in a 2006 V50 1.8? I'd swap the ancilliaries, but other than that they seem to be identical...

Thanks for any ideas

Jan 25th, 2017, 15:37	#1
Clunk New Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2017 23:19 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Lochgilphead	Possible Engine Swap Hello. I have a 2005 V50 1.8 petrol. There is no compression in two of the cylinders and my mechanic has advised me that the best option is to find a replacement engine. Salvaged Volvo 1.8 units are quite rare and quite expensive, and I was wondering if a 1.8 unit out of a Ford Mondeo or Focus would do (as long as it's not the Vetec). I expect the Volvo sump, rocker cover, DMF and clutch etc. to be swapped over anyway, but will the Ford unit fit on the Volvo mounts and will pipes and cables plug in without too much surgery? Finally, if anyone has a low-ish mileage 1.8 lump for sale (or Ford equivalent, if it will work) then I have cash and can travel. I will consider a whole car. Anyone other than Volvo aficionados would consider it bonkers, but I do like my old car and would prefer to keep it running if at all possible. Thanks, Clunk.

Jan 25th, 2017, 22:59	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	The 1.8 in S40/V50's were also fitted into focus's as they are basically the same platform and it is actually a ford duratec engine __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jan 26th, 2017, 13:44	#4
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Same engine in the Mazda MX-5 (Mazda MZR engine) too I believe, must be loads of them about. Having a read at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_...DE.2C_L8-VE.29 it looks like there are some small differences in the power output though. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Feb 2nd, 2017, 08:23	#5
Clunk New Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2017 23:19 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Lochgilphead	Result Thanks to members for their helpful suggestions. The cheapest engine I could find was a 84,000 mile unit for £495 plus £60 delivery. By a stroke of uncommon good luck I found a Mazda 6 for sale 14 miles away. I paid £175 for the car which needs welding for an MOT, but the 1.8 engine runs very sweetly and has only done 75,000 miles. Same block and head, so the swap should be straightforward.

Oct 21st, 2017, 18:51	#7
ian1485 New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2017 18:51 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Leeds	Replacing a 1.8 duratec Hi all So, I've found a 1.8 duratec from a 2007 Mondeo with low miles. Would that be a straight swap for the oil burning engine in a 2006 V50 1.8? I'd swap the ancilliaries, but other than that they seem to be identical... Thanks for any ideas

Jan 26th, 2017, 07:35	#3
padder1956 senior member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: durham	eBay item number:112277377796

Feb 2nd, 2017, 21:08	#6
crockey1 Junior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 20:29 Join Date: May 2016 Location: London	Does the Mazda not have variable valve timing ?

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