Pollen Filter on a V70 T5

Paul_Martin · Jun 9th, 2004, 14:17

My wife has noticed a petrol/engine kind of smell when sitting in the passenger seat. I thought this might be the pollen filter and when I looked under the plastic cover there was just a square shaped horn leading into the cabin compartment. I noticed the post below after doing a search and the answer was to buy a pollen filter kit, I want to confirm that I need a holder and filter to cover the horn ?

Is there any reason why it should be removed ?

Could the smell could be coming from somewhere else ?

Thanks

Paul Martin
V70 T5 (97 R reg)

"tonight i had a look under the plastic cover where i thought the pollen filter lived. all i found was the sort of horn which leads to the tumbler fan, but no pollen filter. do volvo 850's with aircon circa 1994 not have them fitted? "

big h · Jun 9th, 2004, 16:01

Hi Paul,

I doubt very much that having a pollen filter will cure the smell of petrol.

Can't think of why the filter should be removed, you are looking under the plastic cover just to the right of the passenger wiper?

"Could the smell could be coming from somewhere else ?"

Check the fuel lines for leaks, throttle body housing and injectors if the smell is that strong I would have thought that the leak would be obvious.

Good luck

Al115 · Jun 9th, 2004, 17:51

If you do need one, try these people -

http://www.puravent.co.uk/

I've just bought from them, having read about them in the Sunday Times. Very happy with the product and price.

Alastair

Paul_Martin · Jun 10th, 2004, 09:27

After quizzing my wife a bit more it seems that she is getting traffic fumes, I noticed it this morning when a motorbike overtook me at speed and left a trail of exhaust fumes.

I have taken a picture of what I have under the plastic cover on the passenger side. (see attachment)

Do I just need a filter to place on top of this horn pipe or is there a housing for it as well ?

Thanks for the reply's

Jun 10th, 2004, 11:30

looks as though u only need the filter but take the car down to the dealer and buy the filter first and try it, if it don't fit get the housing too.

Dan F · Jun 10th, 2004, 12:25

Had my pollen filter replaced as part of my last service. It was approx £36 from the dealer.

Dan.

Jun 9th, 2004, 14:17	#1
Paul_Martin Junior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells View Photos By: Paul_Martin	Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 My wife has noticed a petrol/engine kind of smell when sitting in the passenger seat. I thought this might be the pollen filter and when I looked under the plastic cover there was just a square shaped horn leading into the cabin compartment. I noticed the post below after doing a search and the answer was to buy a pollen filter kit, I want to confirm that I need a holder and filter to cover the horn ? Is there any reason why it should be removed ? Could the smell could be coming from somewhere else ? Thanks Paul Martin V70 T5 (97 R reg) "tonight i had a look under the plastic cover where i thought the pollen filter lived. all i found was the sort of horn which leads to the tumbler fan, but no pollen filter. do volvo 850's with aircon circa 1994 not have them fitted? "

Jun 9th, 2004, 16:01	#2
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 Hi Paul, I doubt very much that having a pollen filter will cure the smell of petrol. Can't think of why the filter should be removed, you are looking under the plastic cover just to the right of the passenger wiper? "Could the smell could be coming from somewhere else ?" Check the fuel lines for leaks, throttle body housing and injectors if the smell is that strong I would have thought that the leak would be obvious. Good luck __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Jun 9th, 2004, 17:51	#3
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 If you do need one, try these people - http://www.puravent.co.uk/ I've just bought from them, having read about them in the Sunday Times. Very happy with the product and price. Alastair

Jun 10th, 2004, 09:27	#4
Paul_Martin Junior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells View Photos By: Paul_Martin	RE: Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 After quizzing my wife a bit more it seems that she is getting traffic fumes, I noticed it this morning when a motorbike overtook me at speed and left a trail of exhaust fumes. I have taken a picture of what I have under the plastic cover on the passenger side. (see attachment) Do I just need a filter to place on top of this horn pipe or is there a housing for it as well ? Thanks for the reply's

Jun 10th, 2004, 11:30	#5
k690bpp Guest Location:	RE: Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 looks as though u only need the filter but take the car down to the dealer and buy the filter first and try it, if it don't fit get the housing too.

Jun 10th, 2004, 12:25	#6
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Pollen Filter on a V70 T5 Had my pollen filter replaced as part of my last service. It was approx £36 from the dealer. Dan.

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