olfac87 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 It looks like I need to replace the A/C compressor (bummer). It seems to be a somewhat common V70 problem. I am looking at the usual suspects for the part and see a few brands and price variations. The aftermarkets are about half the Volvo OEM. Anyone have experiences they can share? Nissens is the cheapest with Valeo being a bit more. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfac87 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 To hijack my own topic, I would also take advice on the "bread clip" or "zip tie" fix to the compressor. I appear to have all the classic symptoms of an A/C clutch gap too large which can be fixed this way. If anyone has done the fix or has advice one way or the other, that would be great. I am all for not having to buy a new compressor to install. I have found a number of other articles but would really like the advice of folks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Can you describe your symptoms? Unless you're an A/C tech - replacing parts is an expensive way to solve A/C issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfac87 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Sure. After driving for 15-30 minutes with the A/C on it begins to blow warmer air. We turn down the thermostat knobs for cooler air but that doesn't last long. Eventually both thermostat knobs (driver/passenger) are all the way to 60 and the cabin still isn't cooling off. Turning off the A/C for 20-30 minutes and/or stopping the car for a little while seems to "reset" the system. But it isn't for long when the symptoms happen again. Searching the other Volvo forums turned up almost exactly the same issue and for the daring, it seems to be solved with the bread clip/zip tie/copper plating "ghetto" fix. I was looking at this thread here as something to try. Sadly, no I am not an A/C mechanic and novice to moderate on some repairs to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yes, that's the one.If your refrigerant levels are OK then it's probably the air gap issue. a. Removing the clutch assembly and adjusting the clearance is the right way to do it.b. But the ghetto fix works as well. a. requires some moderate mechanical skillBut b. is quick and easy as per the interwebs. Up to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfac87 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 It certainly seems like the clutch is the way to go. I didn't know it could be adjusted. I see people buying new clutch kits which aren't that less expensive than a whole new compressor. Your advice is well taken. I am not sure what is involved in a clutch adjustment (haven't looked that up yet). I might try the quick fix until I can see what's involved with the actual clutch work. Thank you again for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Have a read of deluxeokc's post (#15) in that thread.Essentially it's the same for our cars (S60/V70) as the S40/V50 - although the A/C compressor bolt details may be different. Steps 7, 8 & 9 are what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfac87 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Tzantushka - thanks, I took a look at the post. I would like to do it the right way but for now I need a quicker fix. Sadly, I tried today and had no luck. I did manage to pull the wheel and bend back the inner fender liner. I still could barely reach the compressor. And it looks different than any picture I have seen so far. I think I measured the gap correctly at around 0.8mm. But I could not figure out at all where I would put the copper sheet metal makeshift spacers. And I didn't see how to reach all the way around the compressor, although it appears to turn. I certainly didn't see how one would put a puller or anything on the face plate to pull it if I were to actually service the clutch/shims. It was really, really tight in there. Looks like I am heading to the mechanic for the full costly repair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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