jschaefer7406 Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hello all, Noticed today that the actuator rod on my 15G rotates freely. Actuator is less than 1 year old, genuine Volvo 16T unit (newer 216/60). Was installed on the car, set initially, and left alone. Hasn't been touched since... My questions are, has anyone else run into this with no apparent cause? I could see if it were adjusted without counterholding the rod, but it hasn't been touched. Is it necessarily hurting anything? Seems to hold pressure and operate just fine. Will likely have it warrantied to be safe, just curious... Any info appreciated, thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACStar Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I was always under the impression that was a bad sign, I have a few and all the rods are tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaefer7406 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I was always under the impression that was a bad sign, I have a few and all the rods are tight. That was my feeling as well. All of my 15G actuators are tight, but I have two other spares that have a loose rod (original 13T unit from my 2000 and another 16T unit bought here). All hold pressure and move fine, just the issue of the spinning rod. Not sure if the newer actuators aren't built as well or what, but I'm disappointed to find this after less than a year (especially for what an actuator costs from Volvo )... Thanks for the reply, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850wagonT5 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 The brand new Garrett/Honeywell actuator I bought a couple weeks ago...you could turn the rod pretty easily by hand. Had to grab it firmly, but it certainly didn't require pliers or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIAMBLUE Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think you will find you shouldn't turn them at all otherwise you tear the inside of the actuator and it will not seal again. you only adjust the end of the rod. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaefer7406 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think you will find you shouldn't turn them at all otherwise you tear the inside of the actuator and it will not seal again. you only adjust the end of the rod. Agreed. But I never turned this one to "tear" it. It was only noticed when readjusting the pressure. I attempted to tighten the jam nut after adjusting (counterheld the rod with vise-grips when loosening the nut, as I always do) and noticed the rod spun with it. The nut and rod end were thoroughly anti-seized before installing last year, so it shouldn't have been stuck too bad. Anyway, I know not to turn the rod intentionally, but appreciate the reply ... Thanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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