Suspension System problems

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2000 Volvo S40 1.9 liter Turbo L4



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white smoke + adding water with no leaks = blown head gasket

tHIS WILL TURN ON AND KEEP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOST OF THE ENGINE BLOCKS ARE THE SAME BUT ARE BUILT A LITTLE STRONGER TO WITHSTAND THE TURBO, IF HE CONNECTS THE TURBO AND YOU DONT BEAT ON THE MOTOR I THINH YOU WILL BE OKAY, HAVE HIM USE ALL THE OLD PARTS LIKE INTAKE INJECTORS OIL PAN EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND I THINK IT WILL BE FINE, HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL,

They could have been incorrectly fitted not to factory spec so they disintegrated this may be due to you went with cheapest place possible.

 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION: CHECK
• Maintains integrity of steering and suspension components, and
assures proper wear
 REAR SUSPENSION: CHECK FOR WEAR
• Maintains integrity of suspension components, and assures
proper wear
 DRIVESHAFT JOINTS: CHECK FOR WEAR/PLAY
 DRIVESHAFT: CHECK BOOTS
• Assures proper wear and that foreign matter does not contaminate
drive shaft joints
 PROPELLER SHAFT, PILOT BEARING AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS: CHECK WEAR
AWD models only
• Helps assure proper all wheel drive performance
 EXHAUST SYSTEM: CHECK FOR DAMAGE/LEAKS
• Maintains quiet operation and proper emission control
 SPARK PLUGS: REPLACE
Except engine VIN code 85
• New spark plugs are specially designed and calibrated to provide
optimum engine operation.
• Engine is tested on special Volvo equipment after spark plug installation

it seems like you have a a bent axle shaft if so its best to replace it here in the states it costs under 100 dollars.

check intercooler pipes for splits or holes dont think turbo is at fault you must check pipes carefully remove if you have to to check

Re: 2000 Volvo S40 L4 1.9 Liter L4 1.9 Liter Turbo FI

Are you consider yourself a handy person?

Swap the coil and see is the misfire going to follow to another bank of cylinder.

You has total of 3 coil in your engine.

Do a detail record map and switch the two coils.

A replacement aftermarket coil is oil $46 w/one year warranty and $55 will get you a life time warrent coil.

Do the swap and see what happen.

A leaky/failing injector can also cause the same problem.


Do a Chevron Techron fuel injector clean ran and highway ran.

Good luck

This is a common problem of Volvo S40. You can try this trick to turn off the flashing arrow light.

1) Turn off Engine
2) Turn key to "On" position (Not start the engine), you will see the panel light will on
3) Step on the break paddle
4) Shift the gear from "P" to "L" 10 times
5) Turn key to " Off" position
6) Now you can start the engine.
7) If doesn't work, you can repeat the procedure.

Hope this tick help
Good luck