V70 Tailpipe Loose

Aug 16th, 2004, 08:15

Hi all,

I wonder if you can help:

The clamp which supports the tailpipe section of the exhaust on my V70 appears to have broken and as a result it is moving around and can be heard inside the car.

Could this be something that a normal exhaust centre could deal with, or does the car need a visit to a main dealer to fix the problem?

I would suspect the clamp is a Volvo-only part?

All help appreciated.

Aug 16th, 2004, 10:52

Sorted now - local exhaust centre fashioned a clamp and welded.

Cost £10.

Chris139 · Aug 16th, 2004, 22:40

I have had the same problem. The 'stay' right at the back rusted off. I too have fashioned a replacement part and am getting it welded this week. I asked the main dealer for that part of the exhaust and the price was £238 all the way back to the box in the middle of the car. Needless to say I didn't purchase the exhaust.

In fact I'm also going to replace the one on my 850 which is going the same way and then treat both 'stays' with Hammerite.

How can they design it, so that when it fails, it is an ancillary support that busts when the rest of the exhaust is still serviceable !!?

Chris

cootuk · Aug 17th, 2004, 01:11

My 850 had the same problem....temp fix by wrapping thick wire around it and tying it up to stop it bouncing around, then £10 to get it welded up when I had time to get it sorted.

october37 · Aug 17th, 2004, 09:55

855s have the same problem
It is a common fault with both models.
My Volvo dealer charged me £28 to weld mine, so £10 is cheap.

Keith

96 855 2.3 T5
VOC Member

Aug 16th, 2004, 08:15	#1
KevinG Guest Location:	V70 Tailpipe Loose Hi all, I wonder if you can help: The clamp which supports the tailpipe section of the exhaust on my V70 appears to have broken and as a result it is moving around and can be heard inside the car. Could this be something that a normal exhaust centre could deal with, or does the car need a visit to a main dealer to fix the problem? I would suspect the clamp is a Volvo-only part? All help appreciated.

Aug 16th, 2004, 10:52	#2
KevinG Guest Location:	RE: V70 Tailpipe Loose Sorted now - local exhaust centre fashioned a clamp and welded. Cost £10.

Aug 16th, 2004, 22:40	#3
Chris139 Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2010 15:52 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stroud	RE: V70 Tailpipe Loose I have had the same problem. The 'stay' right at the back rusted off. I too have fashioned a replacement part and am getting it welded this week. I asked the main dealer for that part of the exhaust and the price was £238 all the way back to the box in the middle of the car. Needless to say I didn't purchase the exhaust. In fact I'm also going to replace the one on my 850 which is going the same way and then treat both 'stays' with Hammerite. How can they design it, so that when it fails, it is an ancillary support that busts when the rest of the exhaust is still serviceable !!? Chris __________________ Current:- 2004 S60 D5 S (163bhp) Geartronic 1994 855 2.0 20v GLT (140bhp) auto Previous:- 2000 S80 2.4 (170bhp) auto 1998 V70 2.5 (170bhp) auto

Aug 17th, 2004, 01:11	#4
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: V70 Tailpipe Loose My 850 had the same problem....temp fix by wrapping thick wire around it and tying it up to stop it bouncing around, then £10 to get it welded up when I had time to get it sorted.

Aug 17th, 2004, 09:55	#5
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	RE: V70 Tailpipe Loose 855s have the same problem It is a common fault with both models. My Volvo dealer charged me £28 to weld mine, so £10 is cheap. Keith 96 855 2.3 T5 VOC Member

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