S40 V40 Cars: - Variable Valve Timing Pulley & Solenoid - Page 4

andyf117 · May 1st, 2013, 22:34

After explaining the problem, which he immediately acknowleged would be a timing issue, took the car back today - a couple of hours and a profuse apology later, picked it up and took a quick blast to find all's well again!

Total cost for the job - new VVT Pulley, cam belt, oil and filter, and installing new Volvo plugs (supplied by me, bought on eBay for £8.00) - £450 (small discount for cash)....

bigdaveh · Jun 30th, 2013, 23:30

is this still available

doooford · Jul 8th, 2013, 13:08

Really interested in getting this sorted at a nice mates rate ;-)

doooford · Jul 30th, 2013, 14:51

Finally got around to disconnecting the solenoid and it has silenced the rattle. I'm now part of the disconnected club until it makes economic sense to get it sorted!!

keithyboy · Aug 3rd, 2013, 18:36

I'd like to join the rattlers' club please. I tried disconnecting the solenoid and the noise went away, however it also put the check engine light on. The code given was P0010 camshaft position actuator, which makes sense. It drove perfectly with the light on and was still running in proper closed loop mode.

Paddywelshman · Sep 18th, 2013, 15:44

By running the car with solonoid pulled off, will it cause engine damage

Adrian Emberson · Dec 20th, 2013, 21:29

My 2002 S40 1.8 has a shocking rattle from start up when cold . I thought it was a tappet as the noise wears off as it heats up , but its getting worse and no longer sounds like a tappet, and a mate suggested it could be the VVT . How does one fix that ? is it expensive , or complicated ? I have no idea about a plug someone on here mentioned , where is the plug ? and what is it I am looking for . It seems to be Camshaft related . Thanks Adrian adrianlucky7@sky.com

gatos · Dec 20th, 2013, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Emberson

My 2002 S40 1.8 has a shocking rattle from start up when cold . I thought it was a tappet as the noise wears off as it heats up , but its getting worse and no longer sounds like a tappet, and a mate suggested it could be the VVT . How does one fix that ? is it expensive , or complicated ? I have no idea about a plug someone on here mentioned , where is the plug ? and what is it I am looking for . It seems to be Camshaft related . Thanks Adrian adrianlucky7@sky.com

See my guide here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=142040

Neil H · Dec 27th, 2013, 22:24

I'm going to need mine done and I'm not looking forward to the cost

Madmax43 · Feb 21st, 2014, 12:12

Thanks to advice from Rufe at FRF my sons 1.6 S40 VVT issue was resolved.

We bought the car and the seller had put black tape over the CEL. Nice move fella. I know where you live...

Anyway, we replaced the VVT pulley at the same time as replacing the timing and aux belts. Made sense to do that. Cost for us was GBP 445 all in.

We still had P0030 and VVT rattle

Took the top cover off the engine and we saw the fitter had not plugged the solenoid back in!!

MK2 son plugged in said connector, we cleared the DTC and now the car pulls in high gear at low speed again and P0030 is gone.

Just P0121 to fix now...

May 1st, 2013, 22:34	#31
andyf117 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Penarth Guest House, St Austell, Cornwall	After explaining the problem, which he immediately acknowleged would be a timing issue, took the car back today - a couple of hours and a profuse apology later, picked it up and took a quick blast to find all's well again! Total cost for the job - new VVT Pulley, cam belt, oil and filter, and installing new Volvo plugs (supplied by me, bought on eBay for £8.00) - £450 (small discount for cash).... __________________ Current: 2019 V40 R-Design T2 Pro in Ice White Previous: 2009 C70 T5 Sport in Polar White Prior: 2004 S40 2.0 Sport Lux in Black

Jul 8th, 2013, 13:08	#33
doooford Junior Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2014 09:52 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: frome	Anyone around Frome/Bath who can sort the VVT issue? Really interested in getting this sorted at a nice mates rate ;-)

Aug 3rd, 2013, 18:36	#35
keithyboy Master Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2015 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bolton	I'd like to join the rattlers' club please. I tried disconnecting the solenoid and the noise went away, however it also put the check engine light on. The code given was P0010 camshaft position actuator, which makes sense. It drove perfectly with the light on and was still running in proper closed loop mode. __________________ My blog ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOOK AT MY RUBBISH BLOG

Dec 27th, 2013, 22:24	#39
Neil H New V40 Owner Last Online: Sep 21st, 2022 22:03 Join Date: May 2013 Location: London	I'm going to need mine done and I'm not looking forward to the cost __________________ London, UK Current Car - 1999 T4 V40 Ph1 66k AKA "Heather" My Previous Car: V40 2.0T 2000 Volvo V40 2.0T (B4204T3)

Feb 21st, 2014, 12:12	#40
Madmax43 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Neyland	Thanks to advice from Rufe at FRF my sons 1.6 S40 VVT issue was resolved. We bought the car and the seller had put black tape over the CEL. Nice move fella. I know where you live... Anyway, we replaced the VVT pulley at the same time as replacing the timing and aux belts. Made sense to do that. Cost for us was GBP 445 all in. We still had P0030 and VVT rattle Took the top cover off the engine and we saw the fitter had not plugged the solenoid back in!! MK2 son plugged in said connector, we cleared the DTC and now the car pulls in high gear at low speed again and P0030 is gone. Just P0121 to fix now... __________________ '97 S70 T5 Auto - Mine '05 XC90 Auto - Mine '07 S40 2.0D - Mum's '67 P1800S Manual with o/d - MK2 son's

Jun 30th, 2013, 23:30	#32
bigdaveh New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2013 23:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: rhyl	is this still available

Jul 30th, 2013, 14:51	#34
doooford Junior Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2014 09:52 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: frome	Finally got around to disconnecting the solenoid and it has silenced the rattle. I'm now part of the disconnected club until it makes economic sense to get it sorted!!

Sep 18th, 2013, 15:44	#36
Paddywelshman New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2013 13:04 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nenagh	By running the car with solonoid pulled off, will it cause engine damage

Dec 20th, 2013, 21:29	#37
Adrian Emberson New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2014 19:24 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colchester	My 2002 S40 1.8 has a shocking rattle from start up when cold . I thought it was a tappet as the noise wears off as it heats up , but its getting worse and no longer sounds like a tappet, and a mate suggested it could be the VVT . How does one fix that ? is it expensive , or complicated ? I have no idea about a plug someone on here mentioned , where is the plug ? and what is it I am looking for . It seems to be Camshaft related . Thanks Adrian adrianlucky7@sky.com

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