V70 D5 Just cleaned out my EGR mixer pipe - jesus!! - Page 17

Joe Harding · Sep 8th, 2014, 12:43

I really would do it yourself. It's a 30 minute job, and might save you a bob or two.

m30rmf · Dec 6th, 2014, 19:56

Have done this this morning on my 2003 v70, currently on 160k and not been cleaned out in the 3 1/2 years I have owned it.Had a lovely oily coating of soot throughout the mixer pipe, all cleaned and dried out, onboard mpg gone from 40mpg to 50mpg around town.....30 minutes well spent and highly recommended as soooooo easy to do, and feels a little smoother on tickover too.......

swedishandgerman · Jan 11th, 2015, 16:58

I cleaned the gum'n'soot out of my EGR mixer plenum and throttle body of my 185bhp D5 the other week and have noticed much smoother running. One thing; I've noticed the inside of my tailpipe is completely free of soot now and really clean.

Is that a coincidence?!

atco · Jan 17th, 2015, 17:10

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Originally Posted by swedishandgerman

I cleaned the gum'n'soot out of my EGR mixer plenum and throttle body of my 185bhp D5 the other week and have noticed much smoother running. One thing; I've noticed the inside of my tailpipe is completely free of soot now and really clean.

Is that a coincidence?!

can eny body tel me if they have taken the inlet manifold of and cleaned it also a photo of would be nice

TimFromNorway · Jan 18th, 2015, 02:02

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Originally Posted by atco

can eny body tel me if they have taken the inlet manifold of and cleaned it also a photo of would be nice

I second this one. Is Volvo using a real gasket or the chemical crap on the inlet manifold?

foggyjames · Jan 18th, 2015, 02:22

Yes...I did it. It really wasn't bad at all in there. The seal is made with Volvo's special pink gunk. Mine currently hasn't sealed completely - I need to get around to having another crack at it!

Given the above, and that removal necessitates HP fuel line removal (which in itself carries risks...and needs non-standard tools), I would suggest you don't bother!

cheers

James

TimFromNorway · Jan 18th, 2015, 17:19

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Originally Posted by foggyjames

Yes...I did it. It really wasn't bad at all in there. The seal is made with Volvo's special pink gunk. Mine currently hasn't sealed completely - I need to get around to having another crack at it!

Given the above, and that removal necessitates HP fuel line removal (which in itself carries risks...and needs non-standard tools), I would suggest you don't bother!

cheers

James

As far as I can see the only tools needed are a couple of Torx bits and a wrench or two for the fuel lines.
What kind of special tools do you mean ��

foggyjames · Jan 18th, 2015, 17:41

You'll need crows-foot sockets for the fuel lines. You might get them undone with a spanner (but quite possibly not - they're done up to "FT"), but they need torquing and angle tightening back down if they're not going to leak - or at least you're leaving that to luck.

cheers

James

TimFromNorway · Jan 18th, 2015, 17:53

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Originally Posted by foggyjames

You'll need crows-foot sockets for the fuel lines. You might get them undone with a spanner (but quite possibly not - they're done up to "FT"), but they need torquing and angle tightening back down if they're not going to leak - or at least you're leaving that to luck.

cheers

James

Okay, thanks for the heads up mate

foggyjames · Jan 18th, 2015, 17:56

Feel free to have a look, but it's a fair bit of work, and I was firmly disappointed by the lack of mess I found inside

cheers

James

Sep 8th, 2014, 12:43	#161
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:46 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	I really would do it yourself. It's a 30 minute job, and might save you a bob or two. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

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foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Yes...I did it. It really wasn't bad at all in there. The seal is made with Volvo's special pink gunk. Mine currently hasn't sealed completely - I need to get around to having another crack at it! Given the above, and that removal necessitates HP fuel line removal (which in itself carries risks...and needs non-standard tools), I would suggest you don't bother! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jan 18th, 2015, 17:41	#168
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	You'll need crows-foot sockets for the fuel lines. You might get them undone with a spanner (but quite possibly not - they're done up to "FT"), but they need torquing and angle tightening back down if they're not going to leak - or at least you're leaving that to luck. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jan 18th, 2015, 17:56	#170
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Feel free to have a look, but it's a fair bit of work, and I was firmly disappointed by the lack of mess I found inside cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Dec 6th, 2014, 19:56	#162
m30rmf Senior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2021 21:28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: leicestershire	Have done this this morning on my 2003 v70, currently on 160k and not been cleaned out in the 3 1/2 years I have owned it.Had a lovely oily coating of soot throughout the mixer pipe, all cleaned and dried out, onboard mpg gone from 40mpg to 50mpg around town.....30 minutes well spent and highly recommended as soooooo easy to do, and feels a little smoother on tickover too.......

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