V70 XC Question

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Peter Albert, Oct 7, 2003.

  1. Peter Albert

    Peter Albert Guest

    Hi,

    I have a 99 V70 XC with 125K on it. Besides a power steering rack
    problem and drive shaft replacement coming up, the local dealer tells
    me it needs a throttle body (the thing surges when at idle.) Does
    anybody have a line as to the chance of there being a rebuild
    available of this part?
    This car is killing me!! Not like the 87 760 and 88 740 I've owned in
    the past.
    I've vented to Volvo, they're useless of course.

    Thanks
    Pete Albert
     
    Peter Albert, Oct 7, 2003
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  2. Peter Albert

    G Klein Guest

    www.bba-reman.com the problem lies that even if this
    price is a lot cheaper then the dealer you still have
    to have the dealer program the electronic throttle
    module I know that the whole job @ the dealer runs
    about $600.00 - $700.00 shop around you have nothing to
    lose
    Glenn
     
    G Klein, Oct 8, 2003
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  3. Peter Albert

    theFowle Guest

    I've got an 84 240DL wagon. 194k, c'mon gal! My baby. *hug*.
    Throttle body desperately needs a cleaning, didnt replace the timing
    belt before it snapped 4000 miles ago, about 800 overdue for an oil
    change, couple fairly minor dents and paint scuffs, front break pads are
    well into being on their way out, but its mine and i love her.

    I know this is kind of laughable, but how unrealistic would it be to
    convert it to a turbo? Just run up to Crazy Ray's junk yard with a box
    of tools and start pulling apart a 740 turbo or two? Read a couple
    small mod projects of the sort. Doesnt seem all that unreasonable.

    To my defense, i'd keep a low boost? :-] But more seriously, not that
    I need to in any respect (bought at 160k for $800), but i would like to
    keep this car until its a classic. I'm relying on the fact that volvo's
    are built like bricks to keep her running on boost... hell, i figure
    anything that'll put up with me and my driving for 34k probably isnt
    going anywhere for a long long long time.

    There's no bolt in 5 speed i can replace either, is there? At least my
    overdrive is working again...

    I love my brick.
    Matt
     
    theFowle, Oct 8, 2003
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  4. Peter Albert

    Patrik Guest

    Patrik, Oct 20, 2003
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  5. Peter Albert

    G Klein Guest

    If you have ever looked @ where the ETM is you will see
    why on the V70XC this is not a easy repair even if the
    cleaning works there is no time frame on the life of
    the ETM it may go another 125K Miles or it may not go
    at all this is a chance you take I have done this
    cleaning on many Volvos the success rate is out of
    every 10 cars 7 will usually run without surging but
    for the other 3 the ETM has to be replaced since he has
    high mileage a cleaning may work or not as I stated he
    has nothing to loose by checking the dealer price vs.
    the web site I listed
    Glenn
     
    G Klein, Oct 20, 2003
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  6. Peter Albert

    Patrik Guest

    From what I've heard about this, the new ETM units that gets fitted
    are just as prone to fail. So maybe it's better to try cleaning first
    and wait til Volvo has a working permanent solution to this, than to
    fork up and risk getting a unit that fails again!?
    /Patrik
     
    Patrik, Oct 21, 2003
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  7. Peter Albert

    G Klein Guest

    That's why Volvo in 03 changed to a new design to
    resolve this problem but for those who own 1999-2002
    will have to do either task cleaning or as you say risk
    it either way you will get results as for Volvo coming
    out with a fix you read what they want us to do I
    checked the intranet @ work there is no new information
    on this subject
    Glenn
     
    G Klein, Oct 21, 2003
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