V70 Cold start issue

eggleif · Aug 9th, 2013, 17:54

Hi,
I'm looking for a little advice.
I've recently had the camshaft oil seals replaced on my '04 V70, it's the 2.4 petrol, auto version. Since this job was completed the car is an absolute nightmare to start from cold. I may have to wait up to 30 seconds cranking it before it catches. Once running, it's fine and once warmed up will start on the button. Drives fine and runs sweetly.
Obviously in replacing the oil seals, the cambelt etc were replaced but could this have anything to do with cold starting?
Any suggestions/help greatly appreciated.

ShadeTek · Aug 9th, 2013, 21:19

Was the job carreid out at a main dealer? It sounds like the cam timing is out.

Georgeandkira · Aug 9th, 2013, 23:05

Hello, +1 on diagnosis above. Before and after vacuum readings are good to have when doing a cam belt change. Any C.E.L. (Check Engine Light)? Kira

ShadeTek · Aug 10th, 2013, 00:56

...also, do you know if you have VVT on your cam shaft(s) ?

ShadeTek · Aug 10th, 2013, 11:33

I would take it back to where you got the seals replaced and tell them of your problems. If they have had the cam sprockets off, which I imagine they will have had, it will need proper re-timing.

Georgeandkira · Aug 10th, 2013, 13:47

Hello, In a non-turbo, which I suspect eggleif's is, the exhaust cam is the one with VVT. On a turbo-charged car the intake cam is VVT'd. That is the way it goes, right?
Kira

Mooosey · Aug 10th, 2013, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Hello, In a non-turbo, which I suspect eggleif's is, the exhaust cam is the one with VVT. On a turbo-charged car the intake cam is VVT'd. That is the way it goes, right?
Kira

On my V70 T5 the VVT solenoid is on exhaust side of engine so I would assume that cam has the VVT.

Aug 9th, 2013, 17:54	#1
eggleif New Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2015 19:26 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reading	V70 Cold start issue Hi, I'm looking for a little advice. I've recently had the camshaft oil seals replaced on my '04 V70, it's the 2.4 petrol, auto version. Since this job was completed the car is an absolute nightmare to start from cold. I may have to wait up to 30 seconds cranking it before it catches. Once running, it's fine and once warmed up will start on the button. Drives fine and runs sweetly. Obviously in replacing the oil seals, the cambelt etc were replaced but could this have anything to do with cold starting? Any suggestions/help greatly appreciated.

Aug 9th, 2013, 21:19	#2
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Was the job carreid out at a main dealer? It sounds like the cam timing is out. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Aug 10th, 2013, 00:56	#4
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	...also, do you know if you have VVT on your cam shaft(s) ? __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Aug 10th, 2013, 11:33	#5
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I would take it back to where you got the seals replaced and tell them of your problems. If they have had the cam sprockets off, which I imagine they will have had, it will need proper re-timing. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Aug 10th, 2013, 13:47	#6
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Is this right? Hello, In a non-turbo, which I suspect eggleif's is, the exhaust cam is the one with VVT. On a turbo-charged car the intake cam is VVT'd. That is the way it goes, right? Kira

Aug 9th, 2013, 23:05	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Hello, +1 on diagnosis above. Before and after vacuum readings are good to have when doing a cam belt change. Any C.E.L. (Check Engine Light)? Kira

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