S40 Bonnet seals ???

Bungo · Jun 14th, 2016, 17:10

Just opened bonnet for a tinker around found water on top of expansion tank and more worryingly fuse box. It's only then I noticed that there are no rubber seals on wings or bonnet edges. Now I'm a bit old school as in I'm sure all my previous cars had them as well as a channel on the wings for water to run away and that made sense. It seems as if there are no rubbers fitted to these models, or channels, which seems odd as clearly water can enter. Fair enough it's been a tiddling down but is this normal ? (car was parked up)

Deef1 · Jan 15th, 2018, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Bungo

Just opened bonnet for a tinker around found water on top of expansion tank and more worryingly fuse box. It's only then I noticed that there are no rubber seals on wings or bonnet edges. Now I'm a bit old school as in I'm sure all my previous cars had them as well as a channel on the wings for water to run away and that made sense. It seems as if there are no rubbers fitted to these models, or channels, which seems odd as clearly water can enter. Fair enough it's been a tiddling down but is this normal ? (car was parked up)

Bump...I thought the same the other day after a wash, started it up and the belt squeeled...opened the bonnet and there was water all over the place. Wasn't there a recall? can't seem to bloomin find it now

t4owner · Jan 16th, 2018, 07:38

You can get seals that go onto the wing tops and a bit on the bulkhead to stop belt squeak but it's a Volvo modification not standard fitment on these cars you should be able to get them from your Volvo dealer parts department

Bungo · Jan 16th, 2018, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Deef1

Wasn't there a recall? can't seem to bloomin find it now

Interesting !

t4owner. If this is a Volvo modification would it not be as said a possible recall ?

Welton · Jan 16th, 2018, 13:44

No seals on my S40 and I have seen water hanging around under the bonnet a few times, I just figured that was normal but also if it was a problem they would have incorporated seals into the design.

I have also seen water on the fuse box before but the lid is designed to shed water so I have no issue with it.

If you think further, if the bonnet was 'sealed' then it would get very hot in summer and degrade components.

t4owner · Jan 16th, 2018, 19:48

Of the top of my head it was to stop belt noise from water getting on it,not for any other purpose not a recall a modification

Jun 14th, 2016, 17:10	#1
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	S40 Bonnet seals ??? Just opened bonnet for a tinker around found water on top of expansion tank and more worryingly fuse box. It's only then I noticed that there are no rubber seals on wings or bonnet edges. Now I'm a bit old school as in I'm sure all my previous cars had them as well as a channel on the wings for water to run away and that made sense. It seems as if there are no rubbers fitted to these models, or channels, which seems odd as clearly water can enter. Fair enough it's been a tiddling down but is this normal ? (car was parked up) __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift Last edited by Bungo; Jun 14th, 2016 at 17:16.

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	No seals on my S40 and I have seen water hanging around under the bonnet a few times, I just figured that was normal but also if it was a problem they would have incorporated seals into the design. I have also seen water on the fuse box before but the lid is designed to shed water so I have no issue with it. If you think further, if the bonnet was 'sealed' then it would get very hot in summer and degrade components. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Jan 16th, 2018, 07:38	#3
t4owner Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2023 20:06 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: malton	You can get seals that go onto the wing tops and a bit on the bulkhead to stop belt squeak but it's a Volvo modification not standard fitment on these cars you should be able to get them from your Volvo dealer parts department

Jan 16th, 2018, 19:48	#6
t4owner Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2023 20:06 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: malton	Of the top of my head it was to stop belt noise from water getting on it,not for any other purpose not a recall a modification

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