Vvt not fitted?

Mad mong · Oct 11th, 2023, 15:42

Hi all. Buying a 53 plate 1.8 bi-fuel and the seller says the vvt is rattling. As it's done nearly 100k I'm not surprised so rang the dealership to see about a new vvt pulley. They said that it was discontinued but that was no issue as mine doesn't have a vvt pulley, just two normal pulleys. It has the solenoid apparently so is this a glitch on their side, or does it really not have a vvt? I'll be looking at it on Saturday but pricing up parts and this will make a difference in the asking price.

Cold Fusion · Oct 11th, 2023, 19:16

Some 1.8's didn't have vvt, you need the engine code really to be sure..

Joseph Martin · Oct 21st, 2023, 01:14

Being a 53 plate makes your example a phase 2, which has VVT. The dealer will be correct in as much as the parts are likely discontinued from Volvo directly, however is incorrect to state the car doesn't have VVT.

Oct 11th, 2023, 15:42	#1
Mad mong New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Rugby	Vvt not fitted? Hi all. Buying a 53 plate 1.8 bi-fuel and the seller says the vvt is rattling. As it's done nearly 100k I'm not surprised so rang the dealership to see about a new vvt pulley. They said that it was discontinued but that was no issue as mine doesn't have a vvt pulley, just two normal pulleys. It has the solenoid apparently so is this a glitch on their side, or does it really not have a vvt? I'll be looking at it on Saturday but pricing up parts and this will make a difference in the asking price.

Oct 21st, 2023, 01:14	#3
Joseph Martin Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:56 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute	Being a 53 plate makes your example a phase 2, which has VVT. The dealer will be correct in as much as the parts are likely discontinued from Volvo directly, however is incorrect to state the car doesn't have VVT. __________________ CURRENT 340, 360 GLE, 440 GLT, 440 TD, 460 CD (x2), 850 T-5 (x3), 850 TDI, V40 Sport Lux, V40 1.8 S, C70 GT 2.0T PREVIOUS S40 1.6 (x2); 440 1.6i

Oct 11th, 2023, 19:16	#2
Cold Fusion Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 22:33 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bolton	Some 1.8's didn't have vvt, you need the engine code really to be sure..

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