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Tom Sawyer · Oct 3rd, 2017, 22:00

Hey Pierre - which car - your V40 ?

V40T4R · Oct 3rd, 2017, 23:56

Damn vvt...glad my engine doesn't have that stuff!

pierremcalpine · Oct 4th, 2017, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Hey Pierre - which car - your V40 ?

Petrol T4 (1.9L turbo)

Tom Sawyer · Oct 25th, 2017, 04:31

Hey Pierre -

Wonder why they call it "Ministry" - I thought a ministry was supposed to be helpful ! Apologies if I am being a Yank and not respecting the folks at the ministry.

Did you clean out the VVT Solenoid ? <pic> , I cleaned mine 2-3 times. I also use Red Line injector cleaner in my gas tank several times a year. It will really makes the engine run smoother, but if you have old spark plugs or other fouled stuff - the smooth run only lasts a month or so.

pierremcalpine · Jul 10th, 2018, 15:02

Update: I was chasing down an oil leak in between the oil plan and the transmission so I popped off the oil pan and re-sealed it.

The bad news is that it didn't fix the leak (I think it is the RMS).

The good news is that 3 days later the CEL turned off and hasn't come back on. Go figure. I don't really believe in coincidences when it comes to car work. I'm wondering if maybe the two seals on the oil pan were going and replacing those addressed a minor oil pressure issue? Who knows. If it stays off though, it was definitely the oil pan work that did it.

pierremcalpine · Jul 10th, 2018, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Hey Pierre -

Wonder why they call it "Ministry" - I thought a ministry was supposed to be helpful ! Apologies if I am being a Yank and not respecting the folks at the ministry.

Did you clean out the VVT Solenoid ? <pic> , I cleaned mine 2-3 times. I also use Red Line injector cleaner in my gas tank several times a year. It will really makes the engine run smoother, but if you have old spark plugs or other fouled stuff - the smooth run only lasts a month or so.

Thank you for this, Tom. My solenoid was brand new. So you have had good luck with Red Line - that's good to hear. I tried using the Lucas product a while back and I could have sworn things were smoother too.

As for "ministry" yeah, never thought about it but it is an odd term to use.

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Tom Sawyer Junior Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2024 00:41 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Centerville	Hey Pierre - which car - your V40 ? __________________ Forums make life so much easier Many Thanks to all - Tom

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V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Damn vvt...glad my engine doesn't have that stuff! __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

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pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Update: I was chasing down an oil leak in between the oil plan and the transmission so I popped off the oil pan and re-sealed it. The bad news is that it didn't fix the leak (I think it is the RMS). The good news is that 3 days later the CEL turned off and hasn't come back on. Go figure. I don't really believe in coincidences when it comes to car work. I'm wondering if maybe the two seals on the oil pan were going and replacing those addressed a minor oil pressure issue? Who knows. If it stays off though, it was definitely the oil pan work that did it. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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