S40 1.8i GDI

Oct 4th, 2002, 15:37

Hi there,
I have the above volvo with the gdi engine. However I seem to have a problem occasionally with what seems like noisy tappets. It sounds like a tractor on occasions - not much help from the dealers. Only 25000 miles on the engine when the problem was noticed.I feel it may be an oil/ oil filter problem. It only happens occasionally on starting , may last 5 / 10 minutes - there is no apparent pattern to the problem.
Dealer suggested skimming the head as a solution - I have my doubts.
What would happen in another 25000miles.Its out of warranty and this could cost £2000 !!!!! My First Volvo - not impressed.
Aongus

Nov 26th, 2002, 11:22

>Hi there,
>I must say Volvo have come up trumps are are carrying out the fix as we speak - new / modified lash adjusters - hope this solves it.

Nov 27th, 2002, 07:45

So did it do any good?

Stu

Jan 3rd, 2003, 11:52

I would change your dealer, as this is known problem with this engine and is in Volvo's database of problems.

I requires that a head decoke is carried out and is expected to re occur every 30,000 or so. So be warned.

Dan F · Jan 31st, 2003, 10:25

Yeah how did the 'fix' go?

Dan.

Oct 4th, 2002, 15:37	#1
aongus Guest Location:	S40 1.8i GDI Hi there, I have the above volvo with the gdi engine. However I seem to have a problem occasionally with what seems like noisy tappets. It sounds like a tractor on occasions - not much help from the dealers. Only 25000 miles on the engine when the problem was noticed.I feel it may be an oil/ oil filter problem. It only happens occasionally on starting , may last 5 / 10 minutes - there is no apparent pattern to the problem. Dealer suggested skimming the head as a solution - I have my doubts. What would happen in another 25000miles.Its out of warranty and this could cost £2000 !!!!! My First Volvo - not impressed. Aongus

Nov 26th, 2002, 11:22	#2
aongus Guest Location:	RE: S40 1.8i GDI >Hi there, >I must say Volvo have come up trumps are are carrying out the fix as we speak - new / modified lash adjusters - hope this solves it.

Nov 27th, 2002, 07:45	#3
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: S40 1.8i GDI So did it do any good? Stu

Jan 3rd, 2003, 11:52	#4
agbosworth Guest Location:	RE: S40 1.8i GDI I would change your dealer, as this is known problem with this engine and is in Volvo's database of problems. I requires that a head decoke is carried out and is expected to re occur every 30,000 or so. So be warned.

Jan 31st, 2003, 10:25	#5
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: S40 1.8i GDI Yeah how did the 'fix' go? Dan.

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