...new to volvos: first problem & first thread

chaznal · Apr 6th, 2009, 15:30

Hi there -

...delighted with the 'one owner from new, service stamps to date, 2002 2.5 D5 V70'. Took it out for a spin yesterday along the A50 & was impressed with acceleration, top speed (cough cough) and breaking.

However, less impressed when we heard what sounded like a grass-hopper in the engine! The noise is coming from one of the pulley wheels from the belt on the off-side of the engine.

There are 5 wheels in the pully system, 2 large, 3 small. The lower, smaller one, just infront of the driver's feet is the culprit. Its got a nice little wiggle on it. I'm presuming its requires a new bearing - might be something to do with my top speed - but is this a straight forward DIY job & where best to get non-Volvo-brand good quality spare parts from - based in Stafford.

Charlie

Chris_Rogers · Apr 6th, 2009, 17:41

"non-Volvo-brand good quality spare parts from "

In my view such a thing does not exist.

Have a search on here for tensioner failure, this will lead you in the right direction.

My advice is to replace with the genuine Volvo part, tensioner failure can and has wrecked engines.

Clan · Apr 6th, 2009, 19:28

the pulley is meant to wobble a touch as it self centres , but if its noisy thats a different matter ... get the genuine one , very reasonably priced ..

Andy · Apr 7th, 2009, 17:56

My grasshopper/cricket has been diagnosed as the alternator. I've had the sound since I picked the car up in July '06 done 60K miles since- its staying as it is until it fails.

hobbyhorse · Apr 7th, 2009, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

My grasshopper/cricket has been diagnosed as the alternator. I've had the sound since I picked the car up in July '06 done 60K miles since- its staying as it is until it fails.

Thats quite interesting Andy as a Grasshopper has recently arrived in ours ~ anybody know how much the part is ?

jiffy176 · Apr 7th, 2009, 19:46

Had mine done end of last year, genuine about 500-550, I had a bosch re-con as warranty company wouldn't pay for genuine, that worked out about 425-450 fitted inc vat. Apparently the bearing can be changed but it is 50/50 if it can be gotten off, the bearing is about 100 or so.

Hth

P.S the bearing can jam, snap the belt which has been known to do the cambelt so try not and run it too long with the bearing on it's way

jiffy176 · Apr 7th, 2009, 19:50

Forgot to mention that my local indy garage reckons that volvo supplied part may well be re-con, it came with a years warranty too

jajrst · Apr 8th, 2009, 01:50

I have the same, VADIS makes it look easy to replace, but then what doesn't it make look easy lol. I'm going to pop by to my local Bosch dealer tomorrow and see if they can get the pulley for me, I'll report back what they say

Apr 6th, 2009, 15:30	#1
chaznal New Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 10:35 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stafford	...new to volvos: first problem & first thread Hi there - ...delighted with the 'one owner from new, service stamps to date, 2002 2.5 D5 V70'. Took it out for a spin yesterday along the A50 & was impressed with acceleration, top speed (cough cough) and breaking. However, less impressed when we heard what sounded like a grass-hopper in the engine! The noise is coming from one of the pulley wheels from the belt on the off-side of the engine. There are 5 wheels in the pully system, 2 large, 3 small. The lower, smaller one, just infront of the driver's feet is the culprit. Its got a nice little wiggle on it. I'm presuming its requires a new bearing - might be something to do with my top speed - but is this a straight forward DIY job & where best to get non-Volvo-brand good quality spare parts from - based in Stafford. Charlie

Apr 6th, 2009, 19:28	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	the pulley is meant to wobble a touch as it self centres , but if its noisy thats a different matter ... get the genuine one , very reasonably priced .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 7th, 2009, 19:46	#6
jiffy176 Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 17:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Yateley	Had mine done end of last year, genuine about 500-550, I had a bosch re-con as warranty company wouldn't pay for genuine, that worked out about 425-450 fitted inc vat. Apparently the bearing can be changed but it is 50/50 if it can be gotten off, the bearing is about 100 or so. Hth P.S the bearing can jam, snap the belt which has been known to do the cambelt so try not and run it too long with the bearing on it's way __________________ 2002 (52) S60 D5

Apr 7th, 2009, 19:50	#7
jiffy176 Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 17:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Yateley	Forgot to mention that my local indy garage reckons that volvo supplied part may well be re-con, it came with a years warranty too __________________ 2002 (52) S60 D5

Apr 6th, 2009, 17:41	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	"non-Volvo-brand good quality spare parts from " In my view such a thing does not exist. Have a search on here for tensioner failure, this will lead you in the right direction. My advice is to replace with the genuine Volvo part, tensioner failure can and has wrecked engines.

Apr 7th, 2009, 17:56	#4
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	My grasshopper/cricket has been diagnosed as the alternator. I've had the sound since I picked the car up in July '06 done 60K miles since- its staying as it is until it fails.

Apr 8th, 2009, 01:50	#8
jajrst Volvo S80 SE Owner Last Online: Jul 24th, 2023 18:57 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westcliff on Sea	I have the same, VADIS makes it look easy to replace, but then what doesn't it make look easy lol. I'm going to pop by to my local Bosch dealer tomorrow and see if they can get the pulley for me, I'll report back what they say

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