S40 V40 Cars: - Variable Valve Timing Pulley & Solenoid

markbaker0827 · Oct 17th, 2008, 18:29

Hi, I was hoping to get my V40's variable valve timing pulley & solenoid repaired by a retired ex volvo mechanic who has now stopped tinkering! Volvo want an obscene amount of money to repair this. Does anyone know anyone in the Leicester/Leicestershire area that can stop this awful noise.Thanks Mark

Rufe · Oct 17th, 2008, 20:55

chances are its the puley not the solenoid that causing the noise.

what generally happens is the garage doing the work disconnects the solenoid, the noise stops and they misdiagnose the fault as being the solenoid. they change that, that noise is still there, the dealer wont accept the solenoid back as its been fitted then they change they vvt pulley and all is well. From the cases i have seen its almost allwasy been the VVT pulley thas been the problem, thoguh obviously to change this take a lot more than changing the solenoid, which if this cures it then you save a bigger job, which may be why some people change this first of all.

i can provide these parts with a discount, but its up to you to tell me what you wish to order. if you wish to also have a solenoid to be sure then its up to you, and could well be the fault as they can be the cause of the noise, but from my experience nearly every time its been the pulley thats the problem. if your timing belt hasnt been done for a while nows the time to do it too really.

VVT PULLEY:
P/n 6900015
Volvo Price: £122.79 inc vat
Our Price: £104.38 inc vat, plus postage
Postage: £4.20 Royal Mail Parcel force
Availability: Will be in stock and posted the same day if ordered by 1pm (weekdays)

as for the solenoid there are a couple of options depending on the engine type and year of the car

VVT SOLENOID & GASKET:
Pn: 9454789 & 30731212 (requires details to be sure of correct part)
Volvo Price: £112.39 inc vat
Our Price: £95.53 inc vat, plus postage
Postage: £2.80 Royal Mail 2nd Class recorded delivery
Availability: Will be in stock and posted the same day if ordered by 1pm (weekdays)

too many options for the timing belt with zero information on the car, so will need you to pm me the reg or vin of car if you require a price of that

Total postage for the solenoid, gasket and the vvt pulley (and a belt if required) would be £6.85 Royal Mail parcel force.

Hope this helps

Simon

modman · Oct 18th, 2008, 21:17

i have this rattle but when i disconect the plug it still makes the noise does this mean its just the solenoid?

skordys · Nov 4th, 2010, 15:59

Hi,

Have same problem with vvt pulley or valve. Bought volvo s40 1.6 2003 70k and previous owner had timing belt kit and vvt pulley done 10k milles ago ( proved recipt from garage) I went to same garage this morning and mechanic just unpluged valve and noise disaperded and no warning lights or faults on dash as well. I did ask him as he can replace pulley which still should be on guarantee and he said as guarantee was only for previous owner. That job been done on Jan this year. I've no idea he said true or not and also dont know where to find it. I was ask him to take that pulley out and replace with new one in volvo dealer where come from. he said volvo will not agree with that as car could run on low oil and couse troubles. If possible please advice and sorry for my language.

Cheers

T4Rick · Nov 4th, 2010, 18:55

Chelle belle has the vvt engine sat at his house doing nothing.Ask him to see if he will sell the bits you require of it.

myatt1972 · Nov 4th, 2010, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by modman

i have this rattle but when i disconect the plug it still makes the noise does this mean its just the solenoid?

Errr No.

CjMatthew · Apr 6th, 2011, 20:47

how is that build? i mean whats inside vvt pulley that broke up? i have same problem but mechanic said thats vvt selenoid fault, because when he unplugs wire noise dissapears. I dont want to pay for part i dont need to change.

CRH71 · Apr 7th, 2011, 21:45

If it's any help, we have a known good VVTI pulley and solenoid available for sale.

Sensible offers welcome via PM......

VOLVOMAN10 · Apr 13th, 2011, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRH71

If it's any help, we have a known good VVTI pulley and solenoid available for sale.

Sensible offers welcome via PM......

have u a contact number? looking for a vvt pulley

chico · Apr 14th, 2011, 17:05

Does anyone know of a Volvo mechanic in the Perthshire area who could do this for me.

Oct 17th, 2008, 18:29	#1
markbaker0827 New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2008 10:18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leicester	Variable Valve Timing Pulley & Solenoid Hi, I was hoping to get my V40's variable valve timing pulley & solenoid repaired by a retired ex volvo mechanic who has now stopped tinkering! Volvo want an obscene amount of money to repair this. Does anyone know anyone in the Leicester/Leicestershire area that can stop this awful noise.Thanks Mark

Oct 17th, 2008, 20:55	#2
Rufe TRADER Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 14:55 Join Date: May 2006 Location: FRF Volvo, Swansea (Volvo Main Dealer)	chances are its the puley not the solenoid that causing the noise. what generally happens is the garage doing the work disconnects the solenoid, the noise stops and they misdiagnose the fault as being the solenoid. they change that, that noise is still there, the dealer wont accept the solenoid back as its been fitted then they change they vvt pulley and all is well. From the cases i have seen its almost allwasy been the VVT pulley thas been the problem, thoguh obviously to change this take a lot more than changing the solenoid, which if this cures it then you save a bigger job, which may be why some people change this first of all. i can provide these parts with a discount, but its up to you to tell me what you wish to order. if you wish to also have a solenoid to be sure then its up to you, and could well be the fault as they can be the cause of the noise, but from my experience nearly every time its been the pulley thats the problem. if your timing belt hasnt been done for a while nows the time to do it too really. VVT PULLEY: P/n 6900015 Volvo Price: £122.79 inc vat Our Price: £104.38 inc vat, plus postage Postage: £4.20 Royal Mail Parcel force Availability: Will be in stock and posted the same day if ordered by 1pm (weekdays) as for the solenoid there are a couple of options depending on the engine type and year of the car VVT SOLENOID & GASKET: Pn: 9454789 & 30731212 (requires details to be sure of correct part) Volvo Price: £112.39 inc vat Our Price: £95.53 inc vat, plus postage Postage: £2.80 Royal Mail 2nd Class recorded delivery Availability: Will be in stock and posted the same day if ordered by 1pm (weekdays) too many options for the timing belt with zero information on the car, so will need you to pm me the reg or vin of car if you require a price of that Total postage for the solenoid, gasket and the vvt pulley (and a belt if required) would be £6.85 Royal Mail parcel force. Hope this helps Simon __________________ Please Click HERE to read our Feedback... // OR, Click HERE to read our FAQ's... <<< FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PHONE: 01792 790066 / 01792 784272 >>> * YOU MUST QUOTE 'C3' WHEN CALLING FOR OUR BEST PRICES! (weekdays 9am to 5pm) *

Oct 18th, 2008, 21:17	#3
modman Senior Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2010 07:19 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: derby	i have this rattle but when i disconect the plug it still makes the noise does this mean its just the solenoid?

Nov 4th, 2010, 15:59	#4
skordys New Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2010 08:28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Drumaness	Hi, Have same problem with vvt pulley or valve. Bought volvo s40 1.6 2003 70k and previous owner had timing belt kit and vvt pulley done 10k milles ago ( proved recipt from garage) I went to same garage this morning and mechanic just unpluged valve and noise disaperded and no warning lights or faults on dash as well. I did ask him as he can replace pulley which still should be on guarantee and he said as guarantee was only for previous owner. That job been done on Jan this year. I've no idea he said true or not and also dont know where to find it. I was ask him to take that pulley out and replace with new one in volvo dealer where come from. he said volvo will not agree with that as car could run on low oil and couse troubles. If possible please advice and sorry for my language. Cheers

Nov 4th, 2010, 18:55	#5
T4Rick Premier Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2012 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manchester	Chelle belle has the vvt engine sat at his house doing nothing.Ask him to see if he will sell the bits you require of it.

Apr 6th, 2011, 20:47	#7
CjMatthew New Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2019 22:59 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Warrington	how is that build? i mean whats inside vvt pulley that broke up? i have same problem but mechanic said thats vvt selenoid fault, because when he unplugs wire noise dissapears. I dont want to pay for part i dont need to change.

Apr 7th, 2011, 21:45	#8
CRH71 Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2017 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kent	If it's any help, we have a known good VVTI pulley and solenoid available for sale. Sensible offers welcome via PM......

Apr 14th, 2011, 17:05	#10
chico New Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2013 12:14 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crieff	Does anyone know of a Volvo mechanic in the Perthshire area who could do this for me.

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