Phixion Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I have a spare upper hose, Febi brand (which is the OEM hose). You wouldn't need to spend an arm and a leg for it. The problem with any brand of that hose unless it's full silicon, is that the plastic elbow tends to crack and SPLIT open due to heat over time. That's what happened to mine which lead to the motor overheating and then causing the head gasket to blow. Which I think eventually attributed to the piston ring going bad... That occurred on the piston of the cylinder that the head gasket was leaking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Images! No Leak noticed in 3 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Nothing on the paper in garage.....have not checked the level in tank though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEEKAY Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 That creamy peanut butter is discouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phixion Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 That's good no residue on paper so far!! Get the expansion tank topped off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 That creamy peanut butter is discouraging I put peanut butter on everything man. Why the sad face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 "expansion tank topped off though." Fully topped with water I believe...photo does not show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi all, So the mechanic put a SWAG aftermarket top hose on to replace the original that maybe the leak issue.Cost $105 including taxThey stated that the OEM cost $280AU! Also they broke a clip(wornout) that holds the black hose(beside the Volv"O" written ontop of the motor) that runs underneath the Silver Turbo air pipe. Do I need to get the clip replaced asap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 So these are the pics of issue with original hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 If they break it then why dont' they fix the clamp with another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 So I took it back and cannot prove they broke it or just worn out.They suggested a cable tie to hold the Fuel line in place.I rang Volvo parts after I found the part number which I believe is: http://www.myswedishparts.com/volvo/s40/982370/2003-year/base-trim/1-9l-l4-gas-engine/fuel-system-cat/fuel-system-components-scat/?part_name=filler-pipe-clampThey could not find the number on their system?They said not one in Australia and never been asked for one. Took back to mechanic and they said it would cost at least $6Au to import from Sweden but may not be the same clip\clamp!Will the cable tie interfere with the fuel line flow....is there a metal pipe inside the outer foam? Volvo told me the upper hose costs $216.85 at cost price.....I note myswedishparts sale and free shipping could get it hear for about $130AU! Will post some pics of broken clip clamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1clean00 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Sounds a bit dramatic. That clip isn't supporting much. I would simply try to glue or epoxy the clip back together. Or, you can place a piece or rubber hose on the metal hard line to isolate it from the power steering line and loosely place a ziptie around them. All that clip does is hold the power steering line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 So here is the clip location on the Fuel line. The second is what the clip should look like. The third is the new Swag Hose What is this Green clip and is it an issue in current place?Where should it be?What is this Green clip and is it an issue in current place?Where should it be?Bugger how do I edit above post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEEKAY Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 1) I've broken those clips all over the place, you could probably steal one from the ones on the coolant reservoir tank hose if you wanted.2) No comment on the aftermarket hose3) My fuel rail connector has that green piece dangling also, no big deal.4) Can't edit posts at the moment unless you're a cool kid mod (I feel your pain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 1) Did you replace your clips that were broken?2) No comment? Is it good, bad or ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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