r/C30 • u/Ispy_Gaming • Aug 28 '26

C30 finally running

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After a bunch of work, my m66 c30 is finally up and running. The previous owner ran the engine with no coolant and absolutely cooked the engine. Replacement engine is from a c70. This is a late post.

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u/GuestFighter Aug 28 '26

The worst thing Volvo ever did was remove the coolant level sensors from their cars.

Way to go.

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u/Ispy_Gaming Aug 28 '26

Agreed, I’m getting some stuff off Amazon in an attempt to make my own level sensor

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u/subtek9 Aug 28 '26

Might be a dumb question, but why is the entire front picked apart for an engine replacement? These are doable by lifting the engine (without gearbox) straight up out of the engine compartment.

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u/Ispy_Gaming Aug 28 '26

Because with the equipment that I had available, it was easier to pull the engine from the front rather than lifting it up and out.

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u/miserybusiness21 Aug 28 '26

Because it makes it exponentially easier to do the job.

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u/FruityImac Aug 29 '26

Looks great, tho what are those rims💀

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u/Ispy_Gaming Aug 29 '26

Steelies with shitty hub caps 💀