V70 D5 163 '03 Tappets - Pls Help!

Hollowave101 · Mar 8th, 2018, 15:09

Dear all

Just serviced my D5, noisy idle, tappets sound like they need doing.

Rang the local garage who asked if its hydraulic or manual tappets. They wont touch it if its hydraulic. Can anyone tell me? V70 D5 163 from '03 on 128k miles and no history of injector problems etc.

Thanks,

Charlie

Dancake · Mar 8th, 2018, 15:50

They are hydraulic tappets. What oil are you using?

Hollowave101 · Mar 8th, 2018, 17:09

Castrol Edge 0W-30 A5/B5 as recommended.

Need something thicker? 10W?

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND :-)

Dancake · Mar 8th, 2018, 18:08

Use something a bit more viscous. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 A3/B4 is a great oil to use in these engines.

colinbos · Mar 8th, 2018, 20:32

Agreed. i use 5/30 in winter. A5B5.

Im going to run A3B4 5/40 this summer, Shell Helix.

Also, try some AMETCH RESTORE oil. put a nice coating in the cylinder and lifters and followers.

Hollowave101 · Mar 8th, 2018, 22:20

Will do not my next oil change!

At current mileage thats only 4 months away!

Thank you!

myfirstv70 · Mar 9th, 2018, 07:21

Are you sure it's not the injectors ticking away? They can be quite noisy and a bit metal-on-metal sounding. You might want to try getting a long screwdriver or solid bar putting it to your ear and the other end on the injectors and various parts of the rocker covers.....you might be able to isolate the source of the noise.....just be careful if you have long hair! I would say my injectors are as noisy as my engine more or less.....
HTH,
Nobby

colinbos · Mar 9th, 2018, 10:13

If you use some Amtech Restore oil, I will eat my hat if you don't notice a difference after 500 miles.

Ive used it in different cars, from an old Alfa Romeo Spider with a rough idle which it smoothed out lovely, to this XC90 I have, again, its made the engine quieter and smoother. Expensive, but in my opinion, very good.

DieselDoNicely · Mar 9th, 2018, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollowave101

Castrol Edge 0W-30 A5/B5 as recommended.

Need something thicker? 10W?

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND :-)

That should be ok, Ive used in on the D5 Euro 3.

DDN

Hollowave101 · Mar 10th, 2018, 10:10

Current oil is recommended by Volvo for the engine apparently (successor to Castrol Formula SLX 0w30).

Will move to a heavier oil based on this advice.

Opinions on AMTECH seem divided, but i appreciate your input on the discussion.

Mechanic thinks it a particular tappet not injectors.

Thanks all!

Mar 8th, 2018, 15:09	#1
Hollowave101 Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2019 23:03 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Taunton	V70 D5 163 '03 Tappets - Pls Help! Dear all Just serviced my D5, noisy idle, tappets sound like they need doing. Rang the local garage who asked if its hydraulic or manual tappets. They wont touch it if its hydraulic. Can anyone tell me? V70 D5 163 from '03 on 128k miles and no history of injector problems etc. Thanks, Charlie __________________ 1999 V70 tdi manual estate 1997 850 t5 manual estate

Mar 8th, 2018, 15:50	#2
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	They are hydraulic tappets. What oil are you using? __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 8th, 2018, 17:09	#3
Hollowave101 Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2019 23:03 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Taunton	Castrol Edge 0W-30 A5/B5 as recommended. Need something thicker? 10W? THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND :-) __________________ 1999 V70 tdi manual estate 1997 850 t5 manual estate

Mar 8th, 2018, 18:08	#4
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Use something a bit more viscous. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 A3/B4 is a great oil to use in these engines. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 8th, 2018, 22:20	#6
Hollowave101 Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2019 23:03 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Taunton	Will do not my next oil change! At current mileage thats only 4 months away! Thank you! __________________ 1999 V70 tdi manual estate 1997 850 t5 manual estate

Mar 8th, 2018, 20:32	#5
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	Agreed. i use 5/30 in winter. A5B5. Im going to run A3B4 5/40 this summer, Shell Helix. Also, try some AMETCH RESTORE oil. put a nice coating in the cylinder and lifters and followers.

Mar 9th, 2018, 07:21	#7
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	Daft question...... Are you sure it's not the injectors ticking away? They can be quite noisy and a bit metal-on-metal sounding. You might want to try getting a long screwdriver or solid bar putting it to your ear and the other end on the injectors and various parts of the rocker covers.....you might be able to isolate the source of the noise.....just be careful if you have long hair! I would say my injectors are as noisy as my engine more or less..... HTH, Nobby

Mar 9th, 2018, 10:13	#8
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	If you use some Amtech Restore oil, I will eat my hat if you don't notice a difference after 500 miles. Ive used it in different cars, from an old Alfa Romeo Spider with a rough idle which it smoothed out lovely, to this XC90 I have, again, its made the engine quieter and smoother. Expensive, but in my opinion, very good. Last edited by colinbos; Mar 9th, 2018 at 11:36.

Mar 10th, 2018, 10:10	#10
Hollowave101 Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2019 23:03 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Taunton	Current oil is recommended by Volvo for the engine apparently (successor to Castrol Formula SLX 0w30). Will move to a heavier oil based on this advice. Opinions on AMTECH seem divided, but i appreciate your input on the discussion. Mechanic thinks it a particular tappet not injectors. Thanks all! __________________ 1999 V70 tdi manual estate 1997 850 t5 manual estate

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