Smoking S60

meddyliol · Jun 18th, 2018, 09:18

My son has a 2004 S60 2.0D, about 130000mls. It has suddenly started to pump out loads of smoke when accelerating. Doesn't happen every time though. Any ideas as to what the problem could be?

Thanks

Brian

aland · Jun 18th, 2018, 10:09

Failed intercooler, or split boost pipe somewhere.
Get someone to rev it while you listen by front grille.
If you hear a 'whoosh' sound there is a leak.

meddyliol · Jun 18th, 2018, 10:53

Thanks for that, will let him know

reggit · Jun 18th, 2018, 10:59

Also have a look for oil on the radiator pack. That is also indicative of a failed intercooler.

meddyliol · Jun 20th, 2018, 10:03

He took it to a local garage and they said that the intercooler was split. Cost about £500 to fix. Could have been worse I suppose. Anyway, thanks for the advice given.

Brian

aland · Jun 20th, 2018, 11:22

Wow!
The intercooler is under £90, eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...ooler&_sacat=0
It's 2 hours to fit at the most!
Sounds like the garage milked him!

meddyliol · Jun 20th, 2018, 15:34

That's probably true but he does not have the expertise or the time (or the inclination), so will have to pay up.

Jun 18th, 2018, 09:18	#1
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Smoking S60 My son has a 2004 S60 2.0D, about 130000mls. It has suddenly started to pump out loads of smoke when accelerating. Doesn't happen every time though. Any ideas as to what the problem could be? Thanks Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Jun 18th, 2018, 10:09	#2
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	Failed intercooler, or split boost pipe somewhere. Get someone to rev it while you listen by front grille. If you hear a 'whoosh' sound there is a leak. __________________ 2004 V70R 2008 XC90 D5. 2011 C30 2.0 Past: V70 D5, 855 T5, 940, V40 T4, S40

Jun 18th, 2018, 10:53	#3
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Thanks for that, will let him know __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Jun 18th, 2018, 10:59	#4
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Also have a look for oil on the radiator pack. That is also indicative of a failed intercooler. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jun 20th, 2018, 10:03	#5
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	He took it to a local garage and they said that the intercooler was split. Cost about £500 to fix. Could have been worse I suppose. Anyway, thanks for the advice given. Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Jun 20th, 2018, 11:22	#6
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	How much??? Wow! The intercooler is under £90, eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...ooler&_sacat=0 It's 2 hours to fit at the most! Sounds like the garage milked him! __________________ 2004 V70R 2008 XC90 D5. 2011 C30 2.0 Past: V70 D5, 855 T5, 940, V40 T4, S40

Jun 20th, 2018, 15:34	#7
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	That's probably true but he does not have the expertise or the time (or the inclination), so will have to pay up. __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

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