1998 V70R    

 1998 V70R has a 2007 swap with a real 2.5liter R engine, Many don't like this engine cause its not robust
enough to get 500 horse power well in California we have to keep all smog equipment in place,
so this engine is an excellent stock replacement with stronger bottom end and larger valves .
Swap went well with a few items that were not covered by searching and reading on how to Volvo RN swap.
 One was finding a longer serpentine belt due to the larger diameter crank,
 making the original belt too tight to run with original 1998 accessories hooked up.
I did some measurements and end up ordering a longer 5 rib Goodyear/continental belt that worked.
when pulling the engine, the all-wheel drive inspection of the bevel gear coupler required replacement,
servicing the angle gear with new fluid and seals, I would say the cost of a new Volvo radiator
and all miscellaneous items, fluids, Volvo Genuine seals, Volvo Genuine timing belt kit and new Genuine PCV
and  hoses easily added $1000 to the swap. I have been collecting genuine Volvo
 dealer tools for awhile to set the seals and timing correctly. Advice is to find a local friend with correct setup
tools, It will make life easier. I will post a list of tools needed 

Video from ARD has some great basics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnxDIB28feE



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