injectors for D5 needing work after 50k miles

languageservicesco · Jan 24th, 2009, 20:39

Hi all,

Just had an oil leak fixed on the rocker cover and while it was off they checked the injectors. The result was that one was barely working while the others were also not as good as they should be. As getting at the injectors requires removing the rocker cover, I had it done. My question, is it reasonable to expect to have this work done at 50000 miles? Don't know exactly what they did, but it involved replacing something on each injector costing about 40 quid each.

Cheers,
Kevin

GSMGuy · Jan 24th, 2009, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by languageservicesco

Hi all,

Just had an oil leak fixed on the rocker cover and while it was off they checked the injectors. The result was that one was barely working while the others were also not as good as they should be. As getting at the injectors requires removing the rocker cover, I had it done. My question, is it reasonable to expect to have this work done at 50000 miles? Don't know exactly what they did, but it involved replacing something on each injector costing about 40 quid each.

Cheers,
Kevin

Hmm, do we know what they actually replaced?

Mike

Clan · Jan 25th, 2009, 08:21

you cant change parts on an injector they are complete units the only check a garage can do is a leakage check and if an injector fails that it will need a new injector .
If they removed the top cover then they will need new injector pipes perhaps this was the part?
And you dont need to take the cover off to get the injectors out ,,,,
No it is not reasonable to have this done at 50000 miles what ever they did , it sounds fishy ....

GSMGuy · Jan 25th, 2009, 17:27

As Clan said, and I forgot to post, the injectors come out without removing the cam cover - Not sure if there are seals in the leak off pipes that have to be replaced if disturbed?

Mike

Clan · Jan 25th, 2009, 17:46

there are leak off unions and pipes , they seal to the injector with little rubber O rings , makbe they broke some of the plastic unions ...

languageservicesco · Jan 25th, 2009, 21:25

The local dealer, Kings Volvo, had previously commented on the engine running rough and it probably being an injector. I hadn't mentioned this to South Hants Volvo, so it is quite a coincidence if they decided to invent that fault. All I know is that they said one injector was barely working and the others were not working as well as they should. The invoice says "injector overhaul" at 38.50 per injector. Any ideas? I will be perfectly willing to phone them up and get a detailed explanation.

Kevin

GSMGuy · Jan 26th, 2009, 01:40

I'd definately want more info, as "if" the injectors can be reconned, that will help other members, at the very leadt - and you'll also have a bit more info as to what work has been carried out on your car...

Mike

musicman · Feb 15th, 2009, 06:56

Last september I had an oil leak in my XC90 D5 MY07, combined with an oil level above the MAX mark (1-2cm). They made some kind of re-sealing to the engine to fix the oil leak. However, they didn't give me any explanation about the oil excess.

Since then, I have had to take it into the dealer 7 times because the oil level being above the MAX, which turned up to be an oil-diesel dilution problem. They changed 5 times the oil engine. Every time they did it, the problem (oil above MAX) reproduced in a
brief period (2-3 weeks).

They have tryed several things: a forced particle regeneration, replacement of 5 inyectors (with only 45,000 Km), and some kind of reprogramming of the engine (this was done by a volvo engineer via Internet from Sweden (I live in Madrid), with a laptop conected to my car).

As the car is in guarantee, I haven't payed a single pennie. However, I am still waiting for a satisfactory solution after 5 months...

Can you tell me if your VIN code is close to mine 3665XX? Maybe it is a manufacturing deffect affecting several cars.

Excuse my English.

Clan · Feb 15th, 2009, 08:36

one place fuel can get into the oil is from a faulty fuel pump have they changed that? Have they analysed the oil to see if it is diesel contamination?

musicman · Feb 15th, 2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Clan

one place fuel can get into the oil is from a faulty fuel pump have they changed that? Have they analysed the oil to see if it is diesel contamination?

That was the opinnion of the dealer technician, but the volvo's enginner that connected the computer to my car did not pay attention to that. They just reprogrammed the engine remotely and told me to check the oil level for the next 1,000 Km.

Volvo asked the dealer to send them the oil for analysis.

Jan 24th, 2009, 20:39	#1
languageservicesco Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2021 21:12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southampton	injectors for D5 needing work after 50k miles Hi all, Just had an oil leak fixed on the rocker cover and while it was off they checked the injectors. The result was that one was barely working while the others were also not as good as they should be. As getting at the injectors requires removing the rocker cover, I had it done. My question, is it reasonable to expect to have this work done at 50000 miles? Don't know exactly what they did, but it involved replacing something on each injector costing about 40 quid each. Cheers, Kevin

Jan 25th, 2009, 08:21	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	you cant change parts on an injector they are complete units the only check a garage can do is a leakage check and if an injector fails that it will need a new injector . If they removed the top cover then they will need new injector pipes perhaps this was the part? And you dont need to take the cover off to get the injectors out ,,,, No it is not reasonable to have this done at 50000 miles what ever they did , it sounds fishy .... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 25th, 2009, 17:46	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	there are leak off unions and pipes , they seal to the injector with little rubber O rings , makbe they broke some of the plastic unions ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 25th, 2009, 21:25	#6
languageservicesco Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2021 21:12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southampton	work on injectors The local dealer, Kings Volvo, had previously commented on the engine running rough and it probably being an injector. I hadn't mentioned this to South Hants Volvo, so it is quite a coincidence if they decided to invent that fault. All I know is that they said one injector was barely working and the others were not working as well as they should. The invoice says "injector overhaul" at 38.50 per injector. Any ideas? I will be perfectly willing to phone them up and get a detailed explanation. Kevin

Feb 15th, 2009, 06:56	#8
musicman Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2012 09:47 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madrid	oil leak and 5 replacement in my Xc90 too Last september I had an oil leak in my XC90 D5 MY07, combined with an oil level above the MAX mark (1-2cm). They made some kind of re-sealing to the engine to fix the oil leak. However, they didn't give me any explanation about the oil excess. Since then, I have had to take it into the dealer 7 times because the oil level being above the MAX, which turned up to be an oil-diesel dilution problem. They changed 5 times the oil engine. Every time they did it, the problem (oil above MAX) reproduced in a brief period (2-3 weeks). They have tryed several things: a forced particle regeneration, replacement of 5 inyectors (with only 45,000 Km), and some kind of reprogramming of the engine (this was done by a volvo engineer via Internet from Sweden (I live in Madrid), with a laptop conected to my car). As the car is in guarantee, I haven't payed a single pennie. However, I am still waiting for a satisfactory solution after 5 months... Can you tell me if your VIN code is close to mine 3665XX? Maybe it is a manufacturing deffect affecting several cars. Excuse my English. Last edited by musicman; Feb 15th, 2009 at 07:42.

Jan 25th, 2009, 17:27	#4
GSMGuy Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 17:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Helens Merseyside View Photos By: GSMGuy	As Clan said, and I forgot to post, the injectors come out without removing the cam cover - Not sure if there are seals in the leak off pipes that have to be replaced if disturbed? Mike

Jan 26th, 2009, 01:40	#7
GSMGuy Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 17:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Helens Merseyside View Photos By: GSMGuy	I'd definately want more info, as "if" the injectors can be reconned, that will help other members, at the very leadt - and you'll also have a bit more info as to what work has been carried out on your car... Mike

Feb 15th, 2009, 08:36	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	one place fuel can get into the oil is from a faulty fuel pump have they changed that? Have they analysed the oil to see if it is diesel contamination? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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