Someone did work really well on this motor so im hoping it has no bad news about compression or other failures unknown for now.
Engine (old) oil had zero chunks and no crap in it..
Car has wahler 87 thermostat and it came with a new nissens radiator too and couple of hoses made by volvo. It did get the right stuff all over the engine. Im hoping for a nice recovery. Had `fresher looking`volvo mounts on both sides and in tranny.
BTW the timing belt says volvo on it. idk how that is possible.
No sludge under the valve cover either and the inj pump has a sticker with the rebuilding company`s name and address, a reputable diesel shop in harrisburg PA. Diesel injection specialists.
so that`s good news
Even the ps bracket is not cracked
Car had volvo original fuel filter and the same white volvo oil filter installed (not original from 85 but original by the manufacturer lol)
Engine wiring harness appears to be a real mess biodegradable wires by Volvo. I imagine some glowplug relay or 12V to inj pump wire issues.
Also took ac parts bc my other d24 needed it some piping and a compressor (prob frozen on this too, lol)
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I set up jars and a flushing sytem for the pump and also installed a low pressure fuel pump to assist bleeding and the first start which im very excited about...
it may never happen unless i figure out and proceed to find the cause of this slow-turning issue.
I keep reading about how to get rid of a hydrolock situ so advice is welcome.
I`ll not do carwash on my next d24t. It may have got some water thru the intake but i highly doubt. also it should have come out already bc i cranked a lot with plugs out. somethimes injs out only. then plugs only, then both all out then etc etc.
Something holds and wont let it turn as it should.
I went ahead outside and handcranked my daily driver d24t and it felt 2x easier (took less effort) to hand crank it ---of course by the 27mm crankshaft nut the famous f...ng 4-500ft/lb story nut.
BTW. The car paperwork mentions it as `Volvo 740 GLE TDA`
So yes, A for Automatic, i think. The other day this came up in another thread somewhere here, there was a conversation about what A means in the TDA.