2007 Volvo XC90 I6 - anything to ask about...help please

dw2001v70 · Post by **dw2001v70** » 18 Jul 2014, 11:44

I've had 2 V70's and looking at a 07 xc90 I6 now, is there anything I should be asking, it has around 90K on it, new vac. pump.

Thanks

Post by **cn90** » 18 Jul 2014, 12:07

FWD not much to worry about.
The 3.2 does NOT have timing belt.

I looked at both 2007 3.2 and a 2005 2.5T and ended up buying the 2.5T purely for price reason.

The 3.2 is a very good engine, rarely any issues.

I recommend:
1. PPI

2. Old service records

3. Carfax just to see if there was any accident

4. Learn how to fix things, I posted some DIYs recently for my 2005 XC90 2.5T with 83K, you might want to look at those DIYs (spark plugs, fuel filter, fluid changes etc.)...

Stravlr · Post by **Stravlr** » 18 Jul 2014, 12:07

take it to someone who has Vida/Dice and hove codes pulled - its the stuff you can't see that will tell the tail.

dw2001v70 · Post by **dw2001v70** » 18 Jul 2014, 12:14

Thanks, I feel I'm good on #4, i've done work on the 2 v70's Thanks!!

frankp71147 · Post by **frankp71147** » 19 Jul 2014, 17:01

Occasionally the bolt will come loose on the alternator drive gear. When it happens, you will hear a very loud whine and then the alternator will stop charging. It is not a difficult repair. Just remember to put locktite on the new bolt and torque it properly. I bought mine with 125000 miles on it. Now has 152000 and has been very good. Getting 19-20 mpg. Tires are lasting about 25000 miles. These are two of the major consumer complaints, but I can live with them.Here is a pretty decent video on Youtube on how to replace the alernator drive: