V70: Engine - Swirl Arm Link

robgoodall · Oct 3rd, 2017, 18:03

Hi,

I picked up a new Swirl Arm link today (its the type with a socket at each end). 2008 - 2.4d

When I fit it does it need any grease/oil/WD40 putting on the socket or on the ball? or am I ok just giving the ball a wipe down and then fitting/clipping the link straight on?

I've seen that these seem to fail, but thought the first step is a new arm and see how it gets on.

Do I need to remove the air ducting prior to installation to enable access?

Thanks in advance.

Rob

V7T · Oct 4th, 2017, 11:59

Mine is secure at the motor end, but kept coming off at the swirl flap end. I removed the intake piping from the top of the engine (only two hose clamps) to get at the arm. I then drilled through the ball joint on the swirl flap, maybe 2/3 towards the outside edge. Must have been a 1.5mm-ish drill bit in the cordless drill. Next, took a file and made the swirl flap end of the arm about half its orignal thickness. Re-attached the arm and fitted a tiny split pin through the newly drilled hole in the ball. Still working like new after a few thousand miles. Or at least it was when I last checked! Very pleased.

Waynedance · Oct 4th, 2017, 22:24

I put the finger (small end piece) from a disposable nitrile glove over the ball and popped the arm back on, still there after 2k miles.

Oct 3rd, 2017, 18:03	#1
robgoodall New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2017 14:01 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North West	Swirl Arm Link Hi, I picked up a new Swirl Arm link today (its the type with a socket at each end). 2008 - 2.4d When I fit it does it need any grease/oil/WD40 putting on the socket or on the ball? or am I ok just giving the ball a wipe down and then fitting/clipping the link straight on? I've seen that these seem to fail, but thought the first step is a new arm and see how it gets on. Do I need to remove the air ducting prior to installation to enable access? Thanks in advance. Rob

Oct 4th, 2017, 22:24	#3
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	I put the finger (small end piece) from a disposable nitrile glove over the ball and popped the arm back on, still there after 2k miles. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto Last edited by Waynedance; Oct 4th, 2017 at 22:28.

Oct 4th, 2017, 11:59	#2
V7T New Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2019 12:58 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wessex	Mine is secure at the motor end, but kept coming off at the swirl flap end. I removed the intake piping from the top of the engine (only two hose clamps) to get at the arm. I then drilled through the ball joint on the swirl flap, maybe 2/3 towards the outside edge. Must have been a 1.5mm-ish drill bit in the cordless drill. Next, took a file and made the swirl flap end of the arm about half its orignal thickness. Re-attached the arm and fitted a tiny split pin through the newly drilled hole in the ball. Still working like new after a few thousand miles. Or at least it was when I last checked! Very pleased.

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