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Jul 3rd, 2016, 23:08 | #1 |
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volvo v70r wondering
hi all, i have just bought a volvo v70r very happy with the car its just that it seems to wonder when i go over bumpy roads,its the same if i change the settings from comfort to advanced its the same. the brakes true doesnt wonder to one side even when hard braking tu st when the car goes over bumpy or not smooth roads,any help or ideas guys thanks.
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Jul 4th, 2016, 15:38 | #2 |
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What year is it?
Do you feel the suspension stiffen when in advanced? Any anti-skid messages? Brian Had my R for 3 years. Post some pics. Think its wander rather wonder. |
Jul 7th, 2016, 13:28 | #3 |
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Jul 7th, 2016, 19:47 | #4 |
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My S60R 2005 year did the side hop, the first time it happened i did stop the car to get out and see what had gone wrong, Was worse on A/B roads fast sweeping bends which have a bump or manhole cover halfway through the bend.
The thing that did really reduced sensation was getting the rear toe set to 0,Degrees. But my V70R has never felt like it , the best mod you can do to is fit the iPd sway bars i did this last year and the difference is night & day . Good to hear your love you R.
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Jul 9th, 2016, 23:04 | #5 |
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When I bought my V70R I had two suspension problems.
1. Front Monroe strut. 2. Suspension control unit. (sits on rear axle) Once fixed I have never experienced the so called side hop. Maybe I'm just lucky. Brian |
Jul 11th, 2016, 14:31 | #6 |
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the year of mine is 53 plate, i got in touch with my garage man he told me the front shocks have gone so he told me to try this place he knows and they said it was £170 each, i thought its a bargain lol, but on more investigating he couldnt get hold of them lmao, he told me it will be about 4 to 5 weeks from today 11/07/2016. even the breakers yard near me dont have any, so for now i am having the timing belt and water pump replaced as i have just got the car just to be on the safe side,and for now i will have to put up with the extra bounce on the fron end ha ha
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Jul 11th, 2016, 19:47 | #7 |
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The front struts are Monroe.
They are about £230 each. A Volvo dealer will charge twice that. Have the suspension control unit checked first. If faulty it is a £1K bill for an exchange unit. My suggestion is to go to a Volvo dealer and have car checked out. Will cost a few quid but may save money in long run. If it needs too much money, sell it. Sorry to post bad news. |
Jul 11th, 2016, 20:09 | #8 |
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Jul 11th, 2016, 21:15 | #9 |
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yes thanks i got two front struts from mr auto
today,so if that doesbt sort it out i may sell it and that would be a shame as i like it thanks marlbrough, also the car has got service history up to 90,000 and its on 120,000 now Last edited by yorkshireguy; Jul 11th, 2016 at 21:17. |
Jul 16th, 2016, 13:38 | #10 |
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error message water coolent
on a different matter lol, i just got my car back yesterday from the garage it had a new timing kit put on it,and a error message come up low coolent? so i topped this up but still the message is there, i thought it might be a air lock but still the message is there. in the kit was a water pump as well thanks. it is shut today and sunday the garage
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