This Bolt .

Willow place · Mar 19th, 2018, 13:55

Does anyone have a clue where this bolt should be, I noticed it in the bottom cover just below the starter motor,fished it out with a magnet (V70, 2003, diesel) 650 mm long

Georgeandkira · Mar 19th, 2018, 16:07

I don't know.
.... but it looks long enough to be of the type which holds alternators and A/C compressors in place.
The shank is left thread free and the threads go into the block or large adaptor.

Appears unused. Go through your old repair receipts and look for $7 bolt in the parts list. I bet the assembler dropped it and just reached for another.

Willow place · Mar 19th, 2018, 18:06

Thanks for the reply G&K , but the bottom shield has been off a few times for fluid change ,etc. Can't get into the pit at this time ( outside ) as we have 105 kph wind and rain !!

Thassos · Mar 19th, 2018, 18:23

Hi Willow,

Did you mean 65mm long?, was originally thinking one of the bolts that go thru the subframe into the front wishbone bush but they are longer and dont have the oversize shank near the head, does the head show signs of spannering ? it could be someone dropped a bolt onto the undertray before it was refitted, but i guess he who refitted it is the only one who might know... what size head is it ? might give a better clue ? nice pics, always helpful to see what your talking about !

oragex · Mar 19th, 2018, 20:15

It has about the same size as the side alternator bolt indeed, but the grooves near the head and the grade stamped on the head makes me think it's goes somewhere else, maybe an engine mount bolt?

In the end, may not even be from Volvo, first time I see those special grooves near the head

Dancake · Mar 19th, 2018, 20:59

Looks like a stud with a bolt head screwed onto it

Willow place · Mar 20th, 2018, 15:19

Thanks for the feedback, A bit over the top with my measurement!!! amazing what a nought can do !! This bolt may have been jammed in somewhere and only now appeared, the under tray was only off about 1 month ago. I have just magnified the bolt 60 x and it doesn't show any marks as from a socket or spanner, when the weather improves I will have a look around the car and maybe the Mystery will be solved !!

GreenBrick · Mar 21st, 2018, 12:26

My Dad's brand new 340 came with a few extra nuts and bolts, I have found "extras" under carpets in other cars. It takes longer to find a lost bolt than it does to get another one.

Mar 19th, 2018, 13:55	#1
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	This Bolt . Does anyone have a clue where this bolt should be, I noticed it in the bottom cover just below the starter motor,fished it out with a magnet (V70, 2003, diesel) 650 mm long

Mar 19th, 2018, 16:07	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Answer A: I don't know. .... but it looks long enough to be of the type which holds alternators and A/C compressors in place. The shank is left thread free and the threads go into the block or large adaptor. Appears unused. Go through your old repair receipts and look for $7 bolt in the parts list. I bet the assembler dropped it and just reached for another.

Mar 19th, 2018, 18:23	#4
Thassos GoldMember Last Online: Yesterday 22:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent, UK	very long bolt Hi Willow, Did you mean 65mm long?, was originally thinking one of the bolts that go thru the subframe into the front wishbone bush but they are longer and dont have the oversize shank near the head, does the head show signs of spannering ? it could be someone dropped a bolt onto the undertray before it was refitted, but i guess he who refitted it is the only one who might know... what size head is it ? might give a better clue ? nice pics, always helpful to see what your talking about !

Mar 19th, 2018, 20:15	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	It has about the same size as the side alternator bolt indeed, but the grooves near the head and the grade stamped on the head makes me think it's goes somewhere else, maybe an engine mount bolt? In the end, may not even be from Volvo, first time I see those special grooves near the head __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 19th, 2018, 20:59	#6
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:00 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Looks like a stud with a bolt head screwed onto it __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 19th, 2018, 18:06	#3
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Thanks for the reply G&K , but the bottom shield has been off a few times for fluid change ,etc. Can't get into the pit at this time ( outside ) as we have 105 kph wind and rain !!

Mar 20th, 2018, 15:19	#7
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Thanks for the feedback, A bit over the top with my measurement!!! amazing what a nought can do !! This bolt may have been jammed in somewhere and only now appeared, the under tray was only off about 1 month ago. I have just magnified the bolt 60 x and it doesn't show any marks as from a socket or spanner, when the weather improves I will have a look around the car and maybe the Mystery will be solved !!

Mar 21st, 2018, 12:26	#8
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	My Dad's brand new 340 came with a few extra nuts and bolts, I have found "extras" under carpets in other cars. It takes longer to find a lost bolt than it does to get another one. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

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