V8 voltage regulator

doingitsideways · Jan 19th, 2017, 11:33

As some will know, my XC90 found itself on a flatbed just after Christmas with a suspected duff voltage regulator.

Since then I've had it plugged in and from the looks of things on Vida, this seems to be the case.

I had planned on getting this done by a trusted indy, but as it is now, I can't drive it more than a few miles before everything starts shutting down, so it looks like I'm going to have to wave the spanners at it myself.

So...
Could anyone point me in the right direction to buy the part, that isn't a Volvo dealer?
(I'm northern and tight)

Car's a '57 plate V8 Exec. So 2008 I think.

Cheers,
Steve

Mikew22 · Jan 19th, 2017, 12:14

Volvo part no is 30667453 according to parts catalogue, that number is cross referenced in this ebay listing

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALTERNATOR...sAAOSwzLlXhUey

cheshired5 · Jan 19th, 2017, 12:56

Genuine Bosch available for £33 from here.

doingitsideways · Apr 9th, 2017, 19:22

Alternator wrestling...

Been at it all day.
Alternator physically unbolted, but I'm fecked if I can figure out how it comes out of the gap.
Two metal fuel lines in the way and I'd had enough of swearing and launching things across the drive.
Thought it best to throw in the towel for the day before I really lost my rag and did some proper damage.

Tannaton · Apr 9th, 2017, 22:35

Blowtorch???

Simon Jones · Apr 9th, 2017, 22:44

Does the whole alternator need to be removed or can the regulator be replaced while still (loosely) in the vehicle? What does VIDA say on the matter?

cheshired5 · Apr 9th, 2017, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Does the whole alternator need to be removed or can the regulator be replaced while still (loosely) in the vehicle? What does VIDA say on the matter?

Droplink removal
Driveshaft removal
Removal of various bits of trim
Bending pipes out of the way
Alternator removal

doingitsideways · Apr 10th, 2017, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

Blowtorch???

Heat to get the driveshaft out of the hub.
Was stuck so hard, I mushroomed a 1/2" socket extension I hit it so hard. The socket on the end of said bar used as a drift is now there for good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Does the whole alternator need to be removed or can the regulator be replaced while still (loosely) in the vehicle? What does VIDA say on the matter?

No chance.
Massive pain to do on the V8 with zero access.
It's located underneath a bank of cylinders against the bulkhead. Only access is from underneath.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Droplink removal
Driveshaft removal
Removal of various bits of trim
Bending pipes out of the way
Alternator removal

What he said.

Plus lots of swearing.

doingitsideways · Apr 10th, 2017, 01:03

Vida vs reality...

Vida:

Reality:

Vida:

Reality:

SwissXC90 · Apr 10th, 2017, 19:06

Isn't it a simple 3-step process?
1. Remove engine
2. Replace alternator
3. Reassemble in reverse order

(gotta love concise instructions...

)

Jan 19th, 2017, 11:33	#1
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	V8 voltage regulator As some will know, my XC90 found itself on a flatbed just after Christmas with a suspected duff voltage regulator. Since then I've had it plugged in and from the looks of things on Vida, this seems to be the case. I had planned on getting this done by a trusted indy, but as it is now, I can't drive it more than a few miles before everything starts shutting down, so it looks like I'm going to have to wave the spanners at it myself. So... Could anyone point me in the right direction to buy the part, that isn't a Volvo dealer? (I'm northern and tight) Car's a '57 plate V8 Exec. So 2008 I think. Cheers, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jan 19th, 2017, 12:56	#3
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Genuine Bosch available for £33 from here. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Apr 9th, 2017, 19:22	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Alternator wrestling... Been at it all day. Alternator physically unbolted, but I'm fecked if I can figure out how it comes out of the gap. Two metal fuel lines in the way and I'd had enough of swearing and launching things across the drive. Thought it best to throw in the towel for the day before I really lost my rag and did some proper damage. __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Apr 9th, 2017, 22:35	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Blowtorch??? __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 10th, 2017, 01:03	#9
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Vida vs reality... Vida: Reality: Vida: Reality: __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jan 19th, 2017, 12:14	#2
Mikew22 New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2018 06:00 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hinckley	Volvo part no is 30667453 according to parts catalogue, that number is cross referenced in this ebay listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALTERNATOR...sAAOSwzLlXhUey

Apr 9th, 2017, 22:44	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Does the whole alternator need to be removed or can the regulator be replaced while still (loosely) in the vehicle? What does VIDA say on the matter?

Apr 10th, 2017, 19:06	#10
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Isn't it a simple 3-step process? 1. Remove engine 2. Replace alternator 3. Reassemble in reverse order (gotta love concise instructions... ) __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

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