Rusty wheel nuts - 6 mths old

lordlichfield · Jan 16th, 2011, 14:47

I'll get these done under warranty but it's surprising that after only 6 months all four wheels are showing signs of rust on the nuts. Anyone else have this problem on a new-ish 90? Could it be down to the snow/salt we've had recently? Or could it be the liquid that the eastern European car washers use as a pre-soak on the wheels prior to cleaning them? I'll put pics up later.

ex Triumph Man · Jan 16th, 2011, 16:09

Yes I had one nut changed on OSR wheel last week. Car 1st regd 8 Oct 2010- mileage 2450. Dealer changed without quibble at point of free insp service.

XCF · Jan 16th, 2011, 16:49

I had the same issue and my Dealer fixed it under warranty at the 3 mth service but I then had the same issue come back by 12 mths. Dealer says they swapped the full 16 (excluding locking) at 3 months and claim they did the same again at 12 months though this time I think they just swapped the rusty ones with some old nuts as whilst the rusty ones have gone none look new.

npw · Jan 17th, 2011, 07:28

I am amazed that this is still an ongoing problem. My 04 XC90 which I bought new had to have the nuts replaced and my 09 Exec. Its been a known problem for years, why don't they get a different supplier/spec? its not difficult.

Sportwag · Jan 17th, 2011, 09:21

This can be caused by using an acidic or alkali alloy wheel cleaner - if you do use a wheel cleaner, avoid spraying the wheel nuts.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 17th, 2011, 12:26

I've never used a specialist wheel cleaner and my nuts are the originals (03) and have no rust.

Rainedon · Jan 17th, 2011, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

my nuts are the originals (03) and have no rust.

Shouldn't that read 1953 Roy? :-))))

RoyMacDonald · Jan 17th, 2011, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainedon

Shouldn't that read 1953 Roy? :-))))

Sorry to be so slow, I don't understand?

lordlichfield · Jan 17th, 2011, 14:29

Here's what they look like. It's interesting that it is another known problem. If the quality is this bad I'll just have to keep putting warranty claims in.

Very poor show from a company who must be very experienced in snow/salt conditions.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/...6918f0f6_m.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/...41b59033_m.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/...1178da07_m.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/...d699dab6_m.jpg

XCF · Jan 17th, 2011, 14:39

Mine looked similar - though I had no rusting on the locking wheel nut.

When I was in the dealers last week I did read something about a new design of wheel nut that Volvo were now using. Can't recall what leaflet / model this might have been for - but from what I recall there was some improvement to avoid the wheel nut getting damaged when used and there was also some change to the locking wheel nut as well.

Jan 16th, 2011, 14:47	#1
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	Rusty wheel nuts - 6 mths old I'll get these done under warranty but it's surprising that after only 6 months all four wheels are showing signs of rust on the nuts. Anyone else have this problem on a new-ish 90? Could it be down to the snow/salt we've had recently? Or could it be the liquid that the eastern European car washers use as a pre-soak on the wheels prior to cleaning them? I'll put pics up later.

Jan 17th, 2011, 12:26	#6
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	I've never used a specialist wheel cleaner and my nuts are the originals (03) and have no rust. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Jan 16th, 2011, 16:09	#2
ex Triumph Man Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 19:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kirkcudbright	Yes I had one nut changed on OSR wheel last week. Car 1st regd 8 Oct 2010- mileage 2450. Dealer changed without quibble at point of free insp service.

Jan 16th, 2011, 16:49	#3
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	I had the same issue and my Dealer fixed it under warranty at the 3 mth service but I then had the same issue come back by 12 mths. Dealer says they swapped the full 16 (excluding locking) at 3 months and claim they did the same again at 12 months though this time I think they just swapped the rusty ones with some old nuts as whilst the rusty ones have gone none look new.

Jan 17th, 2011, 07:28	#4
npw Junior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2011 07:57 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hereford	I am amazed that this is still an ongoing problem. My 04 XC90 which I bought new had to have the nuts replaced and my 09 Exec. Its been a known problem for years, why don't they get a different supplier/spec? its not difficult.

Jan 17th, 2011, 09:21	#5
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	This can be caused by using an acidic or alkali alloy wheel cleaner - if you do use a wheel cleaner, avoid spraying the wheel nuts.

Jan 17th, 2011, 14:29	#9
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	Here's what they look like. It's interesting that it is another known problem. If the quality is this bad I'll just have to keep putting warranty claims in. Very poor show from a company who must be very experienced in snow/salt conditions. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/...6918f0f6_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/...41b59033_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/...1178da07_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/...d699dab6_m.jpg

Jan 17th, 2011, 14:39	#10
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Mine looked similar - though I had no rusting on the locking wheel nut. When I was in the dealers last week I did read something about a new design of wheel nut that Volvo were now using. Can't recall what leaflet / model this might have been for - but from what I recall there was some improvement to avoid the wheel nut getting damaged when used and there was also some change to the locking wheel nut as well.

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