C303 engine removal/rebuild

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C303 engine removal/rebuild

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I am currently removing the engine from Greg's C303.
I finally got the EFI dialed in only for the bottom end to start knocking and losing oil pressure at idle when warm.
I suspect to find a few badly worn cam lobes when I get it out as well as worn rod bearings.
Right now , the trans and transfer case are out and I am working on pulling the head off as the engine comes out the bottom :(
I will post some pictures soon....................... :mrgreen:
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Sounds like it's breaking faster than you can fix it! :wink: Bound to be a strong runner when you're done.
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We can only pray

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Greg,at least you have your avatar to look at in case you forget how it looks! :lol: :lol:
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Mark,
That is cold. I still have my Haflingers to keep me busy. I also have a 4Runner Trail Edition that is quite capable offroad and serves as my daily driver.

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Didn't mean to be mean! Just a little jealous as your truck will be a very strong runner when its done!
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Mark,
Your positivity is encouraging. Hopefully Dave won't rain on my parade :roll: .

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I hate it when you fix something and another part lets go . Hope you get it fixed and running soon. I suspect yours will be up and running again before mine :)
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The engine is out :shock: , and according to Jim, the cam and 4 lifters failed :evil: . Cyls # 1,2,3, and 6 intake lobes/lifters failed due to metal fatigue :cry: .
Everything looks rebuildable :D .

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Here is what an empty engine bay looks like.
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And here is a couple of the bad lifters.
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And a shot of the trans/transfer case.
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What would cause that to happen??
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Vince,
That's an easy one. Obviously Gremlins!!! :mrgreen:

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According to my Volvo parts expert, cam and lifter failure is very common with this engine type. I would suspect high milage/overheat (had bad water pump for a long time) had a hand in the failure.
I'll put some cam pics up later.
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more pics.
All 4 of the really bad lifters.
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flat lobes
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Front of engine with timing gears exposed.
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Re: C303 engine removal/rebuild

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I guess in the past someone just kept on adjusting until the noise went away! :( :idea: Are there any performance cams available?
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