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by SJLucky
25 May 2016, 03:46
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

Could a mod change the title to include SOLVED so it can hopefully help someone in the same situation
by SJLucky
25 May 2016, 03:43
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

Tracking checked, came out ok, it looks like it was wrong and someone had it sorted but not before it had taken the outside edge off of each tyre

The most amazing thing though after driving to work this morning is I noticed my vibration has now gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It must have been caused by the ...
by SJLucky
25 May 2016, 03:42
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

Old tyres look worse than I thought they were once they’re off the rims!
by SJLucky
25 May 2016, 03:40
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

It looks pretty good considering it’s 15 years old, only problems found were a torn bush in the front OS wishbone and a worn drag link at the back.
by SJLucky
25 May 2016, 03:40
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

Yesterday I took the Volvo to the garage, to get new tyres fitted. I’m trying Goodride SA-37 Sport tyres from https://www.tyreleader.co.uk they’re the first Chinese tyres to get a decent review:

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by SJLucky
19 May 2016, 00:50
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

I've still got an oil leak at the top of the engine and a small intermittent coolant leak that occasionally drips in the LH foot well. I think the oil leak is due to a partially blocked PCV system, even though it checks out fine doing the idle tests. I've ordered a UV leak detection kit for the ...
by SJLucky
19 May 2016, 00:46
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

I changed the mount and the vibration is still there :(

This weekend I'm going have a look inside the inner CV joint boots, try and check for wear and repack them with grease.

The new mount is the square type
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by SJLucky
03 May 2016, 09:36
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change
Replies: 14
Views: 4003

Re: Vibration when accelerating following cambelt change

It looks like my top mount is knackered, so I will try a new one and report back.