no oil pressure at startup...possible synthetic oil?

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Originally Posted by jetfiremuck

Does the Volvo engine produce a marbles in a can sound when running?

A fool's game to try to diagnose sounds many times removed from the original source but I will try.

To someone accustomed to driving a Lexus, yes the D24T makes quite a racket.

Can be louder and more acute when cold.

Detrimental for your hearing to stick you head down into the engine compartment when it is running.

Much quieter overall than a Cummins.

Volvo factory installed good hood and firewall insulation and gaskets with sound deadening properties.

I have heard the "marbles in a can" description refer to too far advanced timing.