Other S60 Problem: - CLONKING/KNOCKING when accelerating, or taking of - Page 10

Clan · Dec 18th, 2008, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEORGE72

oK JUST COME BACK FROM THE DEALER WHO WILL NOT FIT THE XC90 BOLTS AS THEY SAY THAT IS NOT THE FIX, INSTEAD THEY STATE THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED AND A NEW RUBBER/WASHER WITH A NEW S60 BOLT SHOULD BE THE FIX COSTING £120

WHAT TO DO?

Seems the garage is a bit behind the times and not reading their bulletins ...

Volvo have been trying for years to fix this one ,
Firstly they advised a ring of loctite on the splines which worked but would make removal difficult next time .
Then some brainy person at Volvo decided to put a plastic washer between the driveshaft face and wheel bearing to damp the movement , it was hopless , the plastic ring split causing a much louder clonk .
The final cure is the XC 90 drive shaft bolts with the rubber insert torqued to 50 nm ..

hwoods · Dec 18th, 2008, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEORGE72

oK JUST COME BACK FROM THE DEALER WHO WILL NOT FIT THE XC90 BOLTS AS THEY SAY THAT IS NOT THE FIX, INSTEAD THEY STATE THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED AND A NEW RUBBER/WASHER WITH A NEW S60 BOLT SHOULD BE THE FIX COSTING £120

WHAT TO DO?

Can you just order the parts ( the part number is on here somewhere ) off Rufe and get someone else to fit them?

GEORGE72 · Dec 18th, 2008, 18:28

Yes, i may after do that after all- i do wish there was a clear line on this, i may ring Volvo Uk about this as a matter of principle. what do you think? incidently i wonder how this problem is being fixed if your car is under warranty, comments appreciated

cheers

Clan · Dec 18th, 2008, 18:30

If it's under warranty take it to the dealer and tell them your drive shats are clonking ... they should know what do do by now :-)

itguy · Dec 18th, 2008, 18:35

Or as you're local to me I'm happy to pop 'em in for you and torque them up.

I live near Melton Mowbray and work at Leicester General Hosp

10 min job if you've got the new bolts...

itguy · Dec 20th, 2008, 18:00

Just wanted to add that I've done the XC90 bolt 'fix/upgrade' today and it's solved the noise on mine.

Just don't ask how much the new bolts cost

GEORGE72 · Dec 20th, 2008, 19:51

Please enlighten us with the cost itguy

itguy · Dec 21st, 2008, 18:02

Ready?

Sitting down?

...

Deep Breath...

£34 inc VAT for both

GEORGE72 · Dec 21st, 2008, 18:49

Thanks it guy

I think this is absoulte madness for a couple of bolts with a rubber bit on them! i need a drink!!!!

GEORGE72 · Jan 8th, 2009, 17:16

Just an update on things... During the break period i contacted Volvo about this problem as it was raised before my warranty had expired. Well i have just recieved a reply to say that they will fix the problem at no cost to me but will not do the XC90 fix, instead they will remove the driveshaft and install a washer to dampen the movement. What shall i do?

Dec 18th, 2008, 18:30	#94
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:05 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	If it's under warranty take it to the dealer and tell them your drive shats are clonking ... they should know what do do by now :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 18th, 2008, 18:28	#93
GEORGE72 Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2023 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LEICESTER	Yes, i may after do that after all- i do wish there was a clear line on this, i may ring Volvo Uk about this as a matter of principle. what do you think? incidently i wonder how this problem is being fixed if your car is under warranty, comments appreciated cheers

Dec 18th, 2008, 18:35	#95
itguy Senior Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2023 07:01 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melton Mowbray	Or as you're local to me I'm happy to pop 'em in for you and torque them up. I live near Melton Mowbray and work at Leicester General Hosp 10 min job if you've got the new bolts...

Dec 20th, 2008, 18:00	#96
itguy Senior Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2023 07:01 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melton Mowbray	Just wanted to add that I've done the XC90 bolt 'fix/upgrade' today and it's solved the noise on mine. Just don't ask how much the new bolts cost

Dec 20th, 2008, 19:51	#97
GEORGE72 Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2023 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LEICESTER	Please enlighten us with the cost itguy

Dec 21st, 2008, 18:02	#98
itguy Senior Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2023 07:01 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melton Mowbray	Ready? Sitting down? ... Deep Breath... £34 inc VAT for both

Dec 21st, 2008, 18:49	#99
GEORGE72 Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2023 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LEICESTER	Thanks it guy I think this is absoulte madness for a couple of bolts with a rubber bit on them! i need a drink!!!!

Jan 8th, 2009, 17:16	#100
GEORGE72 Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2023 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LEICESTER	Just an update on things... During the break period i contacted Volvo about this problem as it was raised before my warranty had expired. Well i have just recieved a reply to say that they will fix the problem at no cost to me but will not do the XC90 fix, instead they will remove the driveshaft and install a washer to dampen the movement. What shall i do?

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