General: 70: - Clutch trouble

stuart barr · Jan 16th, 2008, 19:47

Hi all , I have a s70 2.5 turbo. It is a super car , apart from the fact that when i floor it in second gear it is as though the clutch slips.I have tried turning off my traction control to no avail. Also when i raise the clutch to biting point it makes a funny sort of squealing noise. Does anyone know anything about this ,

Many thanks, Stu:

stusT5 · Jan 16th, 2008, 19:50

sounds to me like a new clutch is needed

BrianH · Jan 16th, 2008, 20:14

Its the clutch release bearing and they squeek for a very long time but they run on quality ball bearings. I have read on this site you can use a carefully aimed oil can through the side access to lubicate the bearing.
Mine have lasted 165k and 182k with noise but no slip.
BrianH

robbyc · Jan 17th, 2008, 01:35

Yer mine whines,especially when cold , but works fine, if its slipping then its knackered, lol

Warm Regards
Rob

stevo48 · Jan 17th, 2008, 01:43

Try this Stuart, with the car stationary, apply the handbrake, start the car and engage 3rd gear, leaving the handbrake on bring up the clutch until it engages then raise your revs and try to drive off, if the engine stalls with the clutch pedal about halfway up your clutch is probably ok, if you can take your foot off the clutch pedal with the engine still running your clutch is shot.
The squeal is just the thrust bearing and noting to worry about.

stuart barr · Jan 21st, 2008, 17:30

Nice one , Done what you said and it nearly stalled, so lets hope i get another 110,000 worth out of it

Jan 16th, 2008, 19:47	#1
stuart barr New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2008 17:33 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: strathaven	Clutch trouble Hi all , I have a s70 2.5 turbo. It is a super car , apart from the fact that when i floor it in second gear it is as though the clutch slips.I have tried turning off my traction control to no avail. Also when i raise the clutch to biting point it makes a funny sort of squealing noise. Does anyone know anything about this , Many thanks, Stu:

Jan 16th, 2008, 19:50	#2
stusT5 850 t5 and r owner Last Online: Aug 21st, 2014 07:28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: epsom View Photos By: stusT5	sounds to me like a new clutch is needed __________________ www.t5d5.org the no nonsense free speech performance volvo site

Jan 16th, 2008, 20:14	#3
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	BrianH Its the clutch release bearing and they squeek for a very long time but they run on quality ball bearings. I have read on this site you can use a carefully aimed oil can through the side access to lubicate the bearing. Mine have lasted 165k and 182k with noise but no slip. BrianH

Jan 17th, 2008, 01:35	#4
robbyc Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2012 12:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kenilworth	Yer mine whines,especially when cold , but works fine, if its slipping then its knackered, lol Warm Regards Rob __________________ Only 21, but fell in love with volvos when I bought my T4, now have bought an 850 aswell, cant get enough.

Jan 17th, 2008, 01:43	#5
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Try this Stuart, with the car stationary, apply the handbrake, start the car and engage 3rd gear, leaving the handbrake on bring up the clutch until it engages then raise your revs and try to drive off, if the engine stalls with the clutch pedal about halfway up your clutch is probably ok, if you can take your foot off the clutch pedal with the engine still running your clutch is shot. The squeal is just the thrust bearing and noting to worry about.

Jan 21st, 2008, 17:30	#6
stuart barr New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2008 17:33 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: strathaven	Nice one , Done what you said and it nearly stalled, so lets hope i get another 110,000 worth out of it

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