Swirl flap D5 (yes another one)

Gazdkw · Dec 8th, 2017, 18:38

Im making a list of things to sort on my D5 so I know things have been done and I can settle a little.

One thing I noticed upon buying it was there was oil around the left hand side of the engine. Upon investigation I noticed it was the swirl flap. I’m aware this seems to be a common problem so I apologise for bringing the subject up again however, I can’t seem to find concise information on how to remedy/fix the problem.

The situation is, firstly the arm is left hanging and the other part of the linkage I accidentally pushed in and it kind of clicked and now I can’t get it back. I’m sure with some long nose pliers I could get it back down again. I’m assuming the arm attaches to this bit and then regulates the amount of open/close position?

So, if I can’t get the arm to attach back, what’s the options?

Secondly the oil is around this area. Most prominent on the other bit of the mechanism that I pushed back into towards the engine. Is this a separate issue or all related to the swirl flap workings?

Thanks everyone

JRL · Dec 8th, 2017, 19:17

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=275783

You can reattach the arm using a hot nail to make a hole through the bit that the arm connects to and then something like a small nut and bolt to hold it in. Or you can try and replace it all with new.

Mine has been broken for two of the four years I have had the car. Makes no difference as far as I can tell so I have never tried to fix it.

Gazdkw · Dec 8th, 2017, 19:30

That guides suggests it’s a little more involved than I thought. Looks like my arm is still attached to the mechanism but not attached engine side.

I’ll have a deeper look tomorrow with some light

The Landshark · Dec 8th, 2017, 22:28

I replaced mine about two years ago, changed the whole swirl throttle shaft complete.
Volvo recommend new injector lines and new injector clamp plates but I didn't change them.
I did fit a new rocker cover gasket and new injector sealing washers, the injector clamps I bent a couple of mill and reinstalled and the injector lines I just reused as is.
That was two years ago and I have had no problems with it, apart from, (and i'm being very picky here) a microscopic bit of diesel on the very top of No. 2 injector.
With it working fine I have noticed the induction noise is a little quieter and it goes about twice as far between dpf regens.

Gazdkw · Dec 9th, 2017, 08:25

So do all the p2 v70’s have dpf’s?

I think I’m going to tackle this job in the summer. Will gather a list of parts etc

Dec 8th, 2017, 18:38	#1
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 20:31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	Swirl flap D5 (yes another one) Im making a list of things to sort on my D5 so I know things have been done and I can settle a little. One thing I noticed upon buying it was there was oil around the left hand side of the engine. Upon investigation I noticed it was the swirl flap. I’m aware this seems to be a common problem so I apologise for bringing the subject up again however, I can’t seem to find concise information on how to remedy/fix the problem. The situation is, firstly the arm is left hanging and the other part of the linkage I accidentally pushed in and it kind of clicked and now I can’t get it back. I’m sure with some long nose pliers I could get it back down again. I’m assuming the arm attaches to this bit and then regulates the amount of open/close position? So, if I can’t get the arm to attach back, what’s the options? Secondly the oil is around this area. Most prominent on the other bit of the mechanism that I pushed back into towards the engine. Is this a separate issue or all related to the swirl flap workings? Thanks everyone

Dec 8th, 2017, 19:17	#2
JRL Master Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2022 16:37 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=275783 You can reattach the arm using a hot nail to make a hole through the bit that the arm connects to and then something like a small nut and bolt to hold it in. Or you can try and replace it all with new. Mine has been broken for two of the four years I have had the car. Makes no difference as far as I can tell so I have never tried to fix it. __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

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Dec 8th, 2017, 19:30	#3
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 20:31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	That guides suggests it’s a little more involved than I thought. Looks like my arm is still attached to the mechanism but not attached engine side. I’ll have a deeper look tomorrow with some light

Dec 8th, 2017, 22:28	#4
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	I replaced mine about two years ago, changed the whole swirl throttle shaft complete. Volvo recommend new injector lines and new injector clamp plates but I didn't change them. I did fit a new rocker cover gasket and new injector sealing washers, the injector clamps I bent a couple of mill and reinstalled and the injector lines I just reused as is. That was two years ago and I have had no problems with it, apart from, (and i'm being very picky here) a microscopic bit of diesel on the very top of No. 2 injector. With it working fine I have noticed the induction noise is a little quieter and it goes about twice as far between dpf regens.

Dec 9th, 2017, 08:25	#5
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 20:31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	So do all the p2 v70’s have dpf’s? I think I’m going to tackle this job in the summer. Will gather a list of parts etc

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