Maintaining Volvo M.D. 2020

[goofeyfoot]

Maintaining Volvo M.D. 2020

I don’t know much about maintaining diesels. I do know, however that it’s very difficult for me to find anybody who either can, or is willing to work on my engine.

So for better or worse, I will try this myself.

I have coolant leaking from someplace. I suspect it’s probably a hose.

My question is this. Can I simply use some type of automotive hose to replace the hoses that handle the coolant? Or do I need some fancy hose that has to be obtained from Volvo?

I realize that this is kind of a basic question and this is my first foray, but probably not my last, and to engine maintenance.

Thanks.

Michael

 

[Mechone]

The hoses are formed so I would say stick with original .You dont want any kinks . Your engine is actually a Perkins M20 and Perkins parts are allot cheaper.

 

[BrianRobin]

Yup, I agree with the above and the cheapest place to get OEM parts for a Perkins is "Parts 4 Engines " in the UK

 

[Mechone]

I actually get parts from a Caterpillar dealer, they bought Perkins in 1998

 

[Rich Stidger]

Yup, I agree with the above and the cheapest place to get OEM parts for a Perkins is "Parts 4 Engines " in the UK

WOW! Thanks for the tip. Even with shipping from the UK these prices look great!

 

[Tally Ho]

Before buying anything (unless you KNOW that a hose is leaking), first tighten every hose clamp you can find on your engine.

I was chasing a coolant leak on my 2GM20F engine and finally just started tightening every hos e clamp I could find...and viola! The leak stopped and my coolant level stabilized.

Greg

 

[gdudik]

Coolant pressure tester. Rent from auto parts store. Attach to pressure cap. Pump it up and watch for pissing coolant.

 

[kloudie1]

Thread piracy alert:
I knew MD 2020 from early college days .. "Mad Dog 20-20" a fine additive for a "Jungle Juice" recipe
From the WIKI:
MD 20/20 (often called by its nickname Mad Dog) is an American fortified wine. MD 20/20 has an alcohol content that varies by flavor from 13% to 18% (with most of the 18% varieties discontinued, although Red Grape is reportedly available in 18% ABV). The MD actually stands for its producer: Mogen David. Originally, 20/20 stood for 20 oz @ 20% alcohol. Currently, MD 20/20 is not sold in 20 oz bottles nor at 20% alcohol by volume.

 

[Gene S]

I have read that the 2020 can get corrosion in the exhaust area of the heat exchanger. You may want to look in that area.

 

[goofeyfoot]

Thanks!

 

[gdudik]

Thread piracy alert:
I knew MD 2020 from early college days .. "Mad Dog 20-20" a fine additive for a "Jungle Juice" recipe
From the WIKI:
MD 20/20 (often called by its nickname Mad Dog) is an American fortified wine. MD 20/20 has an alcohol content that varies by flavor from 13% to 18% (with most of the 18% varieties discontinued, although Red Grape is reportedly available in 18% ABV). The MD actually stands for its producer: Mogen David. Originally, 20/20 stood for 20 oz @ 20% alcohol. Currently, MD 20/20 is not sold in 20 oz bottles nor at 20% alcohol by volume.

Oooh....I got a headache just thinking about that stuff. A favorite of the Portland State University sailing team. (Drinking team with a sailing problem.)