S80 D5 questions

Bartman · Feb 21st, 2019, 22:19

Hi all.

I have had a couple of petrol V70s, so am fully aware of the issues with those, but could be purchasing an 04 plate S80 D5 tomorrow.
Just wondering what issues I should be looking for that I wouldn't have seen with the petrol models.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance

reggit · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:04

Don’t know if the petrols are aflicted with the killer auxiliary belt on the engine?
Check there are no untoward noises from the belt area and that the belt tensioner isn’t flapping around. Diesels have a freewheel pulley on the alternator, if it seizes if causes the flapping.

Other than that, the car is a bit heavier so likely to wear bushes a bit quicker.

Feb 21st, 2019, 22:19	#1
Bartman VOC Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2019 21:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottish Borders	S80 D5 questions Hi all. I have had a couple of petrol V70s, so am fully aware of the issues with those, but could be purchasing an 04 plate S80 D5 tomorrow. Just wondering what issues I should be looking for that I wouldn't have seen with the petrol models. Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance __________________ Currently 2001 V70 2.4 (170) & 97 S70 2.5 20V Previous:98 V70XC Turbo,98 v70 2.5 10v, 87 744, 86 745, 94 945, 95 944, 96 850 T5, 95 945 se turbo, 95 965 3.0 24v, 97 v40 2.0i (and wishing i could have them all back...)

Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:04	#2
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Don’t know if the petrols are aflicted with the killer auxiliary belt on the engine? Check there are no untoward noises from the belt area and that the belt tensioner isn’t flapping around. Diesels have a freewheel pulley on the alternator, if it seizes if causes the flapping. Other than that, the car is a bit heavier so likely to wear bushes a bit quicker. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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