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#10 of 15 Clunking Clunker by jmander Mar 13, 2008 (1:12 am)
99 Volvo S80 T6. Bought and shipped to Korea when a U.S. contractor there. I probably had the 3rd or 4th S80 ever shipped to Korea so was quite pleased to be driving what was a unique eye-catcher at the time and nothing on the road could keep up with the T6 power. HOWEVER, in 3 years had the front strut bushings replaced 4 times, a control arm replaced once, the water pump once, the injector throttle body cleaned 3 times and other stuff done that I lost track of. Since it was under warranty a some of this was at no cost to me, but it was painful to be in the Volvo shop about every 6-9 months. The Korean staff was Volvo trained and certified and the facility managed by a Swede (imported from Sweden of course). So they knew what they were doing and did a good job. The 3rd time I had it in for front strut bushings the Korean service manager told me the front end was actually a design from one of the other, earlier volvo models and it was not robust enough to handle the weight of the car and engine. Made sense to me then and still makes sense to me now. The front end can't handle the normal wear and tear that a bumpy road throws at it and it beats itself apart over time. I used to think the poorly maintained Korean roads was a prime culprit but I have had the car in the U.S. for over two years and just replaced a number of front suspension parts again. With the S80, beauty is only skin deep. As soon as I settle some other debts I am getting rid of it, hopefully before it drags me to the shop again.
#11 of 15 problem with the Volvo sedans by vickiengelmann May 03, 2008 (4:54 pm)
Hi all, I have a Volvo S80 T6 with 80k on it and have had numerous problems: engine cooling fan just went out for the 3rd time, also loosing coolant, again. Front suspention has made a bad noise since we bought it in 2001, with only 100 miles on it, and has gotten progessively worse. There have been 5 recalls on the vehicle. In your search engine, type in "recall Volvo S80" and it will display several sites, click on the autobuyguide.com and you will see the recalls on the vehicle (or any other for that matter). I've already tried getting my car fixed using the recalls, but Volvo Corp pretty much said "too bad for you". The recalls are expired, and the rep also said, "there is normal wear on a vehicle". I am disappointed with Volvo Corp as they have not been willing to stand behind their product (as I assume any car mfg is) so what does one buy to get a good quality vehicle from a company that will stand behind it's car. I have liked the kick this car has, but am tired of the problems, and refuse to put any more money into fixing it... going to sell it, or trade it in for something else. Vicki - Reseda, CA Replies to this message: kphipps (Jun 01, 2008 1:58 pm)
#12 of 15 Re: problem with the Volvo sedans [vickiengelmann] by kphipps Jun 01, 2008 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: vickiengelmann (May 03, 2008 4:54 pm) The clunking in the suspension is one of two things.   1) Check the rod ends that connect to the sway bar. The sway bar in front and rear have a rod end about 8" long on each end of the sway bar, 2 in the front and 2 in the rear, inexpensive and easily changed.   2) Check the body bushings. The car is a sub-frame unit and has body bushing tying the frame to the actual body. Not too expensive, somewhat difficult to change.   Loosing coolant on the T6?   Inspect the coolant overflow hose at the block connection. This is easily done by any reputable mechanic. All the air induction tubes to the turbo have to be removed, remove the shock tower stabilizer, then remove the timing belt inspection cover, upper first, then lower. The lower is difficult to remove, due to the connection of the hose to the plastic cover, you have to disconnect the hose from the resovior, then from the cover, it is a quick disconnect fitting (poor design).   Upon inspection, you will find a "Plastic" elbow the hose is connected to will be slip fitted in to the housing and will be cracked or broken and leaking. You can obtain another plastic fitting at any parts store, small overflow hose, and clamp. The plastic in the housing will have to be removed. I used a 6" carbide burr and a cordless drill to remove the material safely, then slip the hose on your new elbow and install in the housing, thread the hose through the lower timing cover and reconnect to the overflow resovior and re-assemble.   kp
#13 of 15 Re: suspension problems again and again [efriel] by jg585 Sep 22, 2008 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: efriel (Sep 17, 2007 6:00 am) i lived in pitttsburgh for 22 years. the roads are a mess. am considering an S80, but after reading these emails, i think i'll go back to toyota. i drive a buick lucerne. tremendous ride, but miserable seats. very serious back problems with it. i live in western ny
#14 of 15 Re: S 80 Suspension [cchase17] by jbdesigns Sep 23, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: cchase17 (Jun 12, 2007 11:26 am) i also have a 2000 s80 T6. it has developed a clunk on the passenger front. i have replaced tie rod bushings up front that were worn but that was not the cause of the noise. i had it to my mechanic today and his diagnosis is that the strut mounting bracket is broke and is allowing the front strut to move up and down making the noise. i have had him order the part from volvo and will have it installed in a few days. i believe this is the problem. maybe you too.   fyi, i had my coolant flushed today as well. so far no coolant leaks for me 98k miles.   john
#15 of 15 2004 S80 T6 Rear brake & Struts / Shock replace by yapple Oct 22, 2009 (8:29 pm)
Is there a step by step procedure available 4 the above work, T.Y. , bob

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