Hi All,
I just purchased a '99 S70 T5 and unfortunately just burned a valve in cylinder #1. The engine has 232k miles on it so I figure it probably makes more sense to replace the engine rather than getting a valve job. My question is can I use any 2.3l HPT B5234T3 motor from 1999-2004 as a direct replacement? I see there are few on eBay from newer S60s and C70s, but their "fitment guide" says they only work for other models of the same year.
Thanks,
Mike
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sjmcarz
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 04:42 PM
The simple answer is yes, you can use those model year engines. Around 2002 there was an upgrade to stronger internals.
2001 V70 XC, 44,000 miles, Black/Beige, Wifes wheels
2000 S70 ASR N/A, 184,000 miles, Silver/Graphite, Daughters wheels, Xemodex, Rear spoiler,
2000 V70R, 110,000 miles, Emerald(Olive) Green/Graphite, Sons wheels, Father and son project car. 2002 2.4LPT, 19T, Greens. Delco BCS, VDO boost gauge
My wheels: Changes almost daily but usually a Volvo of some sort
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 03:12 AM
Your only concern may be the motor mounts, which changed somewhat over the years for various body styles.
2005 S60 T5 Manual 147K miles;2001 S60 T5 Manual Totalled 9/6/12 at 235K miles
1997 854 T5 212K - son; 1995 854 NA Auto 240K - daughter
Previously:1959 544, 1969 122, 1971 P1800E & 142E
1974 145, 1982 244 Turbo/intercooler, 1996 854 GLT NA totalled
race cars: 1974 142E, 1962 544, 1966 122
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 07:40 PM
I know where there's a 99 V70R motor with only 40K some odd miles.
However, they know what they have and they want a lot for it!
However, they know what they have and they want a lot for it!
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sjmcarz
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 01:05 AM
Your only concern may be the motor mounts, which changed somewhat over the years for various body styles.
He should be able to swap over his existing mounts, shouldn't he? Aren't the hard mounting points the same for newer engines? The possible exception being the S40/V50 engines, those are too different to mess with.
Edited by sjmcarz, 26 June 2012 - 01:06 AM.
2001 V70 XC, 44,000 miles, Black/Beige, Wifes wheels
2000 S70 ASR N/A, 184,000 miles, Silver/Graphite, Daughters wheels, Xemodex, Rear spoiler,
2000 V70R, 110,000 miles, Emerald(Olive) Green/Graphite, Sons wheels, Father and son project car. 2002 2.4LPT, 19T, Greens. Delco BCS, VDO boost gauge
My wheels: Changes almost daily but usually a Volvo of some sort
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wizzard_al
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Posted 30 June 2012 - 02:43 AM
Far as I know, yes, just change the mounts. My comment was that if he buys an engine, check which mounts work before trying to drop the engine in.
2005 S60 T5 Manual 147K miles;2001 S60 T5 Manual Totalled 9/6/12 at 235K miles
1997 854 T5 212K - son; 1995 854 NA Auto 240K - daughter
Previously:1959 544, 1969 122, 1971 P1800E & 142E
1974 145, 1982 244 Turbo/intercooler, 1996 854 GLT NA totalled
race cars: 1974 142E, 1962 544, 1966 122
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sjmcarz
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Posted 30 June 2012 - 02:53 AM
Far as I know, yes, just change the mounts. My comment was that if he buys an engine, check which mounts work before trying to drop the engine in.
Always a good idea.
2001 V70 XC, 44,000 miles, Black/Beige, Wifes wheels
2000 S70 ASR N/A, 184,000 miles, Silver/Graphite, Daughters wheels, Xemodex, Rear spoiler,
2000 V70R, 110,000 miles, Emerald(Olive) Green/Graphite, Sons wheels, Father and son project car. 2002 2.4LPT, 19T, Greens. Delco BCS, VDO boost gauge
My wheels: Changes almost daily but usually a Volvo of some sort
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Posted 30 June 2012 - 03:55 AM
Thanks for the replies. I'm still trying to figure out what to do. If anyone knows of a decent shop or shade tree mechanic in the San Francisco area that can tackle this job at a reasonable price please let me know.
There is a '99 V70R motor available at a salvage yard 120 miles North of me, but isn't it a different motor/turbo? My friend found it for me and they want $1500 for the motor and $1100 to install it. I don't know how many miles are on it though. Assuming the miles are low enough would it swap over easily? Would I just need to get a custom tune for my ECU?
I know where there's a 99 V70R motor with only 40K some odd miles.
However, they know what they have and they want a lot for it!
There is a '99 V70R motor available at a salvage yard 120 miles North of me, but isn't it a different motor/turbo? My friend found it for me and they want $1500 for the motor and $1100 to install it. I don't know how many miles are on it though. Assuming the miles are low enough would it swap over easily? Would I just need to get a custom tune for my ECU?
1999 S70 T5 ex-CHP Vehicle
