Noahkk19 Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 :pizza: OK, so after sitting in the shop for like 2 weeks, there's finally a report on the Volvo, something I already knew but with some back to it. The car was checked inch by inch by inch, and the only problem found on it was that the flywheel is hitting the bottom of the engine block...NOW, here's the thing. It will be BIG money to fix, mainly because the tranny has to be dropped from the car to reach the flywheel. Fixing the flywheel COULD fix my problem but it could NOT at the same time. Here's an idea a fellow member shot at me...Flywheel hits the engine block, causes knock sensors to trigger, causes detonation, causes VERY rich or VERY lean mixture (One or the other), which causes all my other problems (5mpg, Turbo glowing red hot, HEAVY bog) So it's either that or the flywheel is just hitting the car causing nothing to happen.So my question to you guys is, is it worth taking a chance on a car that could just be totally trashed or is there a very high chance that my flywheel is the route of all problems on the car? Suggestions/Thoughts are appreciated. :pizza: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 noah.. you capable (have a place/time/tools) to just pull the motor and toss on a new Flywheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahkk19 Posted January 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hell no!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550 Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hehe I bet that takes kevin like an hour Heh. Noah, when you say big money are we talking 1,000's? Maybe try and find a place to do it. Although you do live in georgia (IIRC) maybe jesse and a few others could help you, if you took a trip down there. Not sure but I think they may be able to help you out on it, maybe even have the engine hoist good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectT-5R Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I dont want to be grim, but let me know if you decide not to fix it, I may buy it from you if the price is right.did the lend any idea as to why the flywheel would be out of shape.Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahkk19 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I think a mechanic did a stuff job and just didn't put it back on right, or tight enough??...It's either that or the car got horribly slammed on something and it got jarred loose (Never heard of that, and I highly doubt it)Does that flywheel causing knock sensors etc. etc. theory make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jross Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 .. how the hell is your flywheel hitting your block? That doesn't sound right at all. It looked like it had a bit of space, so it sounds like there's another problem (or you're being BSed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahkk19 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 No, I've seen it myself and can hear it, when the car is on a lift you can clearly see it traveling and it is most pronounced in a garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyby Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 DUDE! I wouldn't think that there would be any way possible for a flyweel to hit the block unless the entire crank was off kilter?! Unless all the bolts flew out and it is rotating off axis with one bolt! Sounds REAL ODD to me, I say bag it. 10 bolts hold on the flywheel, just sounds impossible to me after doing nearly a similar repair myself.Take this into account though, you will not need extensive tools, just a socket set and a 17mm 12-point socket for the flywheel nuts (although it helps to have an impact wrench ). You WILL have to buy new flywheel nuts @$6 a pop ($60). You will want a new rear main seal ($20). And you will need a flywhell (I have one if you want it) And it WILL take you an extensive amount of time to complete. I would say no less that 3 weeks if you are working on the weekends.Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahkk19 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 And 3 places have all said the same thing about the flywheel hitting the block, just my luck Atleast this is the first thing that hasn't been discussed over and over and over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noahkk19 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 OK guys, well the only answer I got to my actual question was Flyby's response in which he thought it was impossible, I just really wanna know if you guys think "The Flywheel Theory" could be causing my horrible gas mileage, heavy bog, and what not. Getting the repair done is as simple as knowing or thinking that there is a high chance problems will decease as we're not trying to waste money and this is pretty much the determing factor on if the car gets sold off or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I hate making decisions like this... either way it's going to cost you, but if you make the wrong choice, it'll cost you a fukload more.Have you thought about shopping around for a used T5 motor? I've seen them go really cheap.. like $400 for the motor and trans wiith all accessories!I don't know that fixing the flywheel problem will fix all the others.. you just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Have you thought about shopping around for a used T5 motor? ←Shawns' still lookin for someone to buy his.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 yeah but he wants like 2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_whilst_* Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 OK, so after sitting in the shop for like 2 weeks, there's finally a report on the Volvo, something I already knew but with some back to it. The car was checked inch by inch by inch, and the only problem found on it was that the flywheel is hitting the bottom of the engine block...NOW, here's the thing. It will be BIG money to fix, mainly because the tranny has to be dropped from the car to reach the flywheel. Fixing the flywheel COULD fix my problem but it could NOT at the same time. Here's an idea a fellow member shot at me...Flywheel hits the engine block, causes knock sensors to trigger, causes detonation, causes VERY rich or VERY lean mixture (One or the other), which causes all my other problems (5mpg, Turbo glowing red hot, HEAVY bog) So it's either that or the flywheel is just hitting the car causing nothing to happen.So my question to you guys is, is it worth taking a chance on a car that could just be totally trashed or is there a very high chance that my flywheel is the route of all problems on the car? Suggestions/Thoughts are appreciated. ←>1) Knock sensor works to PREVENT detonation! 2) Flywheel can only "hit" block by broken crankshaft or aforementioned missing bolts 3) Other probs.>clogged Cat./exhaust,Low/No oil & coolant flow to turbo;binding brakes, air filter clogged?TAKE it to dealer/someone who knows what they're talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.