Volvo KAD42

Margem

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Deos anyone know of any problems with this engine, there are rumors of disintigration at 800-1000 hrs. Volvo say sold thousands with no known problems.
Apprently unbelievable expense if it happens.
 
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Do a search to pull out all info I have replied about these engines times many,not going on about them but........ IMHO they are not too clever£££££££££££.

Paul js,
 

Piers

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In essence, no main problems. But some annoyances are,

Coolant spillage - needs the new large expansion bottle, and knowing that the min and max marks are for when the engine is hot, not cold.

Compressor screech - needs new model idler pulley and belt to stop the slippage.

Heat exchangers may at your hours need de-scaling and whilst about it, do the injector nozzles.

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www.dupre.co.uk<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by Piers on Wed Feb 13 06:31:50 2002 (server time).</FONT></P>
 

miket

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Never listen to rumours. Only facts.

If you listen to rumours all boats and all engines have problems. Paul is in the business, I would view his comments as facts.
 
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