Having been the proud owner of too many Volvo diesels to count, I would just like to say that Volvo diesels should have their own heading here. Just because they're slow, loud, and smokey, doesn't mean they shouldn't be appreciated

 

I thought most of them were VW engines? No?

 

Yes i didnt know there was a difference ? Is there ?

 

Volvo makes many diesel motors - most of which are inline small blocks in the 2.4L range. Only available in EU though.

 

I have several volvo tractors, gas and diesel. yes in mississippi

 

i've seen a few volvo sedans and wagons that are diesel but i never looked under the hood and looked for the vee dub emblem......

 

i have worked on several boats with volvo diesels.
60 series
71 series

the ferry to the island i work on has a 4 cyl volvo in a 26 foot general marine. goes nice too!

 

OK Ill add it

 

Volvo used the VW motor in their early '80s US diesels. I think it was the same engine that was in the Rabbit/Jetta.

My hubby had the greatest 1980 Volvo 265 station wagon, and that thing was a TANK!!

 

The Diesels in the 80's Volvos were from VW's Light truck engine series. There were the D20 5 cylinder and the D24 I6 in the 200 series (both were non-turbo). The 700 series got the turbo engines designated the D24T and the D24TIC (intercooled).