Quick repair to powerpulse hose

brough · Sep 24th, 2020, 19:59

Just back from service and heard the gunshot from under the car, Powerpulse pipe blown at the joint in the middle. Cut the aluminium crimping off with a multitool, or junior hacksaw will do, cut the pipe with scissors, yep it's that soft, and two jubilee clips. £2.00and 1/2 hour.

BWT · Sep 24th, 2020, 21:26

Hi Brough
Did this bring on any warning lights just interested as mine burst and the dealer could not understand why i had no warning lights.

Regards
BeeTee

brough · Sep 24th, 2020, 21:33

Hi, No lights and it drove ok, a little slower from a rapid standing start.If wasn't for the bang I probably wouldn't have noticed.

scw · Sep 25th, 2020, 08:25

A blown PP hose won't light up the money light, but it will usually generate a trouble code and shutdown the PP compressor until cleared. So even though your hose is repaired, PP is likely nonfunctional.

I can hear the PP compressor in mine running for 10-15 seconds on start up after the car's been sat for a day or two. You might try listening out for yours. Otherwise it's still a trip to the stealer to clear the code.

Steve

brough · Sep 25th, 2020, 09:16

I did wonder about that, otherwise the compressor would be running endlessly. As I said, didn't really notice any difference after it blew so it can wait for the next visit to the dealer. Thanks.

Haldex · Sep 25th, 2020, 11:17

It's highly unlikely this will hold up to 12 Bars of pressure.. But nice try

nu11eaf · Sep 25th, 2020, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Haldex

It's highly unlikely this will hold up to 12 Bars of pressure.. But nice try

Just like the original fixing then.

Haldex · Sep 25th, 2020, 13:52

Hahahah

C'mon.. my factory-fitted PP is still running strong

I'm sure there's a few more of us out there

V8XCV · Sep 25th, 2020, 15:02

Why on earth is there a join in the middle of that pipe anyway? Good shout on repair.

nu11eaf · Sep 25th, 2020, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Haldex

Hahahah

C'mon.. my factory-fitted PP is still running strong

I'm sure there's a few more of us out there

My factory fit hoses did not part on my car and lasted over 3 years with no problem then I had a recall to replace them and the new hose burst after 6 months.

Sep 24th, 2020, 21:26	#2
BWT Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2022 10:41 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Wishaw Lanarkshire	Hi Brough Did this bring on any warning lights just interested as mine burst and the dealer could not understand why i had no warning lights. Regards BeeTee __________________ Volvo V90 R Design Pro D5 in Grey

Sep 25th, 2020, 08:25	#4
scw Senior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2022 08:07 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melton Mowbray	A blown PP hose won't light up the money light, but it will usually generate a trouble code and shutdown the PP compressor until cleared. So even though your hose is repaired, PP is likely nonfunctional. I can hear the PP compressor in mine running for 10-15 seconds on start up after the car's been sat for a day or two. You might try listening out for yours. Otherwise it's still a trip to the stealer to clear the code. Steve __________________ No longer a Volvo owner, after >20 years. Too much Google in the post-2021 cars, plus lack-lustre/expensive dealers.

Sep 25th, 2020, 11:17	#6
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	It's highly unlikely this will hold up to 12 Bars of pressure.. But nice try __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Sep 25th, 2020, 13:52	#8
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Hahahah C'mon.. my factory-fitted PP is still running strong I'm sure there's a few more of us out there __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Sep 25th, 2020, 15:02	#9
V8XCV Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland	Why on earth is there a join in the middle of that pipe anyway? Good shout on repair. __________________ Current V70III 2.4D (163) SE Sport 4C (2008) V70 T5 (1996) V70 P2 D5 EUIII (2002) XC90 V8 4.4 (2007)

Sep 24th, 2020, 21:33	#3
brough Junior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2023 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: lowestoft	Hi, No lights and it drove ok, a little slower from a rapid standing start.If wasn't for the bang I probably wouldn't have noticed.

Sep 25th, 2020, 09:16	#5
brough Junior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2023 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: lowestoft	I did wonder about that, otherwise the compressor would be running endlessly. As I said, didn't really notice any difference after it blew so it can wait for the next visit to the dealer. Thanks.

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