XC70: Engine - XC70 D5 running a little rough after clutch change

Robcruiser · May 24th, 2018, 17:24

Hello guys.

I'm kind of new to this forum but here goes; my XC70, 2010, manual, went in for a clutch change with all Volvo parts. It also had a timing belt fitted, this has been rechecked and is OK. When I got it back I had some issues:

The steering doesn't snap back when I apply a little left hand down, it's fine on right hand down. Tracking has been done twice. Mechanic now suggesting the FRHS shocker top is sticking. It has the silly 4C system so I'm hoping to avoid shockers!

Second and more worrying is that the engine is now a bit rough, growly, vibrating more than before. The shake can be felt, but not always, though the clutch pedal and also seen on the rev counter which has developed a kind of stammer. Strangely it seems a little bit quicker! It starts without problems.

Suggestions have been made about injectors, timing, fuel delivery, flywheel and crank position sensor.

I'm supposed to be driving it to France in a couple of days, it is currently having a new crank sensor fitted.

Any suggestions would be great, thanks in anticipation of wisdom.

Cheers
Rob

kenny · May 24th, 2018, 20:02

Did you fit a new flywheel with the clutch?

Model flyer · May 25th, 2018, 09:13

As Kenny says anew DMF is a must when changing the clutch

Robcruiser · May 25th, 2018, 10:37

Hello and yes, proper Volvo DMF fitted by the local 'specialist' clutch an gearbox lot.

Is the magnet built into the flywheel or elsewhere please?

GrahamBrown1 · May 26th, 2018, 16:23

The garage have obviously ballsed it up, it was obviously fine before it went in? So why would injectors and sensors now be at fault. To me it sounds like it hasn’t been put back together correctly. There is an awful lot to remove on the xc70 to change the clutch. I would hand it straight back to them. They need to get it back on the ramp and re check all the pipe work, make sure the prop bolted up properly and so on.

Robcruiser · May 26th, 2018, 21:08

Yes, other than skipping a little when booted in 3rd it was a dream to drive.

Good news, though partial and not complete; the running has been very much improved by replacing the crankshaft position sensor. The old one had slight signs of being hit, the guess is when the flywheel went in they weren’t gentle. The engine still (I’m officially paranoid now) feels a bit more coarse but the other symptoms are gone including the stammering rev counter.

So, I spent all day fettling and cleaning up mechanic muck off my cream leather!

The steering will be looked at after a quick trip to Brittany.

Thanks for your responses.

Rob

Model flyer · May 30th, 2018, 09:48

Name and shame the garage. Shoddy work and leaving grease on upholstery is inexcusable ! Name and shame to protect others.

Robcruiser · May 30th, 2018, 10:40

Morning guys.

Well, after making it to Brittany it still runs ‘growly’. Should the EMS be reset to learn that there is a new crank sensor?

The steering is not the same as it was either, vague is not an adequate term.

Might require a little more than naming, maybe trade body or trading standards to enforce the warranty.

I’m coming to accept less from many ‘professionals’.

Cheers

May 24th, 2018, 17:24	#1
Robcruiser New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 22:01 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Halifax	XC70 D5 running a little rough after clutch change Hello guys. I'm kind of new to this forum but here goes; my XC70, 2010, manual, went in for a clutch change with all Volvo parts. It also had a timing belt fitted, this has been rechecked and is OK. When I got it back I had some issues: The steering doesn't snap back when I apply a little left hand down, it's fine on right hand down. Tracking has been done twice. Mechanic now suggesting the FRHS shocker top is sticking. It has the silly 4C system so I'm hoping to avoid shockers! Second and more worrying is that the engine is now a bit rough, growly, vibrating more than before. The shake can be felt, but not always, though the clutch pedal and also seen on the rev counter which has developed a kind of stammer. Strangely it seems a little bit quicker! It starts without problems. Suggestions have been made about injectors, timing, fuel delivery, flywheel and crank position sensor. I'm supposed to be driving it to France in a couple of days, it is currently having a new crank sensor fitted. Any suggestions would be great, thanks in anticipation of wisdom. Cheers Rob

May 25th, 2018, 09:13	#3
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	As Kenny says anew DMF is a must when changing the clutch __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

May 26th, 2018, 16:23	#5
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	The garage have obviously ballsed it up, it was obviously fine before it went in? So why would injectors and sensors now be at fault. To me it sounds like it hasn’t been put back together correctly. There is an awful lot to remove on the xc70 to change the clutch. I would hand it straight back to them. They need to get it back on the ramp and re check all the pipe work, make sure the prop bolted up properly and so on. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5 SE, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 VEA Oil Burner Current- 05 XC90 D5 Executive, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

May 26th, 2018, 21:08	#6
Robcruiser New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 22:01 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Halifax	Yes, other than skipping a little when booted in 3rd it was a dream to drive. Good news, though partial and not complete; the running has been very much improved by replacing the crankshaft position sensor. The old one had slight signs of being hit, the guess is when the flywheel went in they weren’t gentle. The engine still (I’m officially paranoid now) feels a bit more coarse but the other symptoms are gone including the stammering rev counter. So, I spent all day fettling and cleaning up mechanic muck off my cream leather! The steering will be looked at after a quick trip to Brittany. Thanks for your responses. Rob __________________ Current: XC70, 2.4 D5, M66, Polestar, 4C, bending Xenons. Previous: Very shiney 960 estate, 3.0 petrol. 940 Wentworth Estate.

May 30th, 2018, 09:48	#7
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Name and shame the garage. Shoddy work and leaving grease on upholstery is inexcusable ! Name and shame to protect others. __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

May 24th, 2018, 20:02	#2
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	Did you fit a new flywheel with the clutch?

May 25th, 2018, 10:37	#4
Robcruiser New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 22:01 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Halifax	Hello and yes, proper Volvo DMF fitted by the local 'specialist' clutch an gearbox lot. Is the magnet built into the flywheel or elsewhere please?

May 30th, 2018, 10:40	#8
Robcruiser New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 22:01 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Halifax	Morning guys. Well, after making it to Brittany it still runs ‘growly’. Should the EMS be reset to learn that there is a new crank sensor? The steering is not the same as it was either, vague is not an adequate term. Might require a little more than naming, maybe trade body or trading standards to enforce the warranty. I’m coming to accept less from many ‘professionals’. Cheers __________________ Current: XC70, 2.4 D5, M66, Polestar, 4C, bending Xenons. Previous: Very shiney 960 estate, 3.0 petrol. 940 Wentworth Estate.

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