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[Jackorain]

My 127K V70XC intermittently turns into a smoke bomb. I understand this may be a clogged PCV system has documented how thi is done. If so can you link me to it. I did a search but is difficult because one can not search PCV (3 letters)
Also i understand that i can clean the TB/ETM to eliminate my lumpy idel, is this right?
Thanks
Jack

[garbergtsi]

you have to pull the throttle body off, the p/s pump out then remove the banjo bolt and clean it. i would just take off the throttle and clean out the small vacuum hose and the banjo bolt with a pick myself...


but on the other hand your volvo dealer is obligated to do it for free if you are experiencing ETM problems

[MasterT]

Ake for recall 155 qnd never have to worry about cleaning the throttle again.

[dmelviØØ7]

Ake for recall 155 qnd never have to worry about cleaning the throttle again.

Yeah but 155 doesn't cover the PCV cleaning.

[rodrigo]

Ake for recall 155 qnd never have to worry about cleaning the throttle again.

...not a good thought i dont think...

[dos_vovo]

...not a good thought i dont think...

indeed - there is plenty of info on what 155 does. I didn't gather that ceasation of PVC - vac line - ect. maint. was one of the benifits.

dos_volvo

roho s70 '99 147k
blanco s60 '02 48k

[garbergtsi]

yes, the extended warranty covers PCV cleaning, where do you guys get your info?!?

[dos_vovo]

yes, the extended warranty covers PCV cleaning, where do you guys get your info?!?

granted - While under the boundries of this extended warrenty cleaning is covered.
interprepted - once warrenty ends - you still gotta clean the affected parts - thus - ceasation of pvc cleaning is not a benifit - yes!?

dos_vovo

roho s70 '99 147k
blanco s60 '02 48k

[garbergtsi]

200k/10 years is a long time...

[dmelviØØ7]

yes, the extended warranty covers PCV cleaning, where do you guys get your info?!?

I guess I never read te entire TNN, but my boss told me it was not covered. Oh well.

[Pauloil]

i took my V70xc in for the upgrade and wanted to pay to have the PCV cleaned after 30K.
AS part of the upgrade, they first checked my PCV for free, finding it OK. I think the PCV has to be ok for the upgrade.
first time at around 60K, the mechanic cleaned it using long hoses and pliers and some spray. $37.50.....

[dmelviØØ7]

i took my V70xc in for the upgrade and wanted to pay to have the PCV cleaned after 30K.
AS part of the upgrade, they first checked my PCV for free, finding it OK. I think the PCV has to be ok for the upgrade.
first time at around 60K, the mechanic cleaned it using long hoses and pliers and some spray. $37.50.....

I'd like to see that trick. I remove the intake manifold. I guess some guys remove the PS pump and now that I think about it, that makes a lot of sense.

[dos_vovo]

200k/10 years is a long time...

It's all relative.
At the time I bought roho - he had 63k - that was 3 years ago.
Today he is pushing 147k. In the last 18 months the usage frequency changed dramatically.
I drive 1200 to 1500 miles a week.

Averaged: 1350 miles a week x 52 weeks = 70200 miles
70200 + 147000 = 217200

I have experienced some of the issues asscociated with 155. But I have not had the upgrade applied as of yet.
[As a matter of fact, I just recently did belts, tensioners, plugs, flushes, and PVC cleaning- prior to this I had been geting ETS indicators and CEL with regularity - after the maintenace - I disconnected the battery for an hour. That was a week ago - and now 700 miles into the 1350 mile week - no CEL, no ETS.]

As I was saying, it's all relative - a long time? From my perspective it's another year. It I get it done at all.

dos_vovo

roho s70 '99 147k
blanco s60 '02 48k

[garbergtsi]

Dmelvi--
i just take off the ETM...dont remove the banjo bolt. just remove the little vacuum hose going to it. take a paperclip and clean out the nipple going to the vacuum hose(right by the banjo bolt) then take a straight pick and clean out the hose.

ive done this many times and has fixed every one, using a manometer to check crankcase pressure.

oh yeah, and PCV cleaning is part of the ETM warranty. they say before replacing the ETM you need to check crankcase pressure/vacuum. there should be a slight vacuum to the crankcase and if there is not you are supposed to clean it and they pay you (pretty good) under warranty

[dmelviØØ7]

Dmelvi--
i just take off the ETM...dont remove the banjo bolt. just remove the little vacuum hose going to it. take a paperclip and clean out the nipple going to the vacuum hose(right by the banjo bolt) then take a straight pick and clean out the hose.

ive done this many times and has fixed every one, using a manometer to check crankcase pressure.

oh yeah, and PCV cleaning is part of the ETM warranty. they say before replacing the ETM you need to check crankcase pressure/vacuum. there should be a slight vacuum to the crankcase and if there is not you are supposed to clean it and they pay you (pretty good) under warranty

Yeah that is pretty much what I do. I don't actually take the manifold off I just get it loose so I have a little more room to work. I think you get 3.something to do one, I've always cashed on it.