"From my previous post, you ma
"From my previous post, you may have read that I have very low compression, won't start, and based on good wet compression numbers, I need new rings on my AQ131. Well, in shopping around I have found a used B230 engine / block / head for only $300, so I'm just going to replace the engine instead of repairing the old corroded block. Since my #4 exhaust port on the head has some wear (from leaking exhaust manifold) I figure I will use the newer auto head and just swap the cams - as many posts here mention.
My question is about the procedure outlined in the Clymer manual. They say to remove the center bearing cap first, and install this Volvo tool #9995021 in its place. Then remove the rest of the bearing caps, and lastly remove the tool. Since I haven't seen any other posts on this board describing the tool, can I assume it's okay to just back off the bearing cap nuts slowly and evenly so that one end doesn't try to spring up?
BTW - I've had great luck following everyone's advice on removing the top end of my AQ275 OD, so once I find an engine hoist I'm ready to pull the retaining ring and see if she comes loose.
Thanks, Barry."
"From my previous post, you may have read that I have very low compression, won't start, and based on good wet compression numbers, I need new rings on my AQ131. Well, in shopping around I have found a used B230 engine / block / head for only $300, so I'm just going to replace the engine instead of repairing the old corroded block. Since my #4 exhaust port on the head has some wear (from leaking exhaust manifold) I figure I will use the newer auto head and just swap the cams - as many posts here mention.
My question is about the procedure outlined in the Clymer manual. They say to remove the center bearing cap first, and install this Volvo tool #9995021 in its place. Then remove the rest of the bearing caps, and lastly remove the tool. Since I haven't seen any other posts on this board describing the tool, can I assume it's okay to just back off the bearing cap nuts slowly and evenly so that one end doesn't try to spring up?
BTW - I've had great luck following everyone's advice on removing the top end of my AQ275 OD, so once I find an engine hoist I'm ready to pull the retaining ring and see if she comes loose.
Thanks, Barry."