djimbob Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 It sounds like a pulley is on it's way out on your serpentine belt, we have that problem with Our lass' Magentis, and we suspect it's the aircon pump (which is a bastard as the whole thing needs changing)! You may want to try putting the non-aircon belt on, as that would at least prove it was your aircon pulley if the sound went away? Also you prevent further damage if it is the case until you can get a replacement (on the magentis you have to have the aircon drained by a pro to dispose of the gases properly so it's a faff). Best of luck anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks chap.I'll get another belt, then halfway through the change I'll start the engine and see what happens. djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Anybody fancy this for 400 quids? I've not done anything to it, and it still runs and drives very well.The whiny noise is still there, but intermittant. Leaving work this morning, there was no noise at all.There are no warning lights on the dash, save for the service light, which goes out after about 90 seconds.I reckon a new serpentine belt will see this ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 I may get a chance to actually do something to this during the week.My heavy goods licence expires tonight at midnight, and the DVLA haven't processed my new one yet, so I can't go to work. By the way, no noise again this morning, still running and driving as a V70 should. Anyone got a Saab or Volvo convertible auto they fancy swapping?I also like the Volvo C70 coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 My heavy goods licence expires tonight at midnight, and the DVLA haven't processed my new one yet, so I can't go to work.I take it you don't qualify for Section 88 RTA exemption then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You're probably not including Saab 95 2.3 Aero Hot as "smaller" are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 You're probably not including Saab 95 2.3 Aero Hot as "smaller" are you? Yep.I'll elaborate on this.I've had V70's and Volvos in general for a good few years now, and as much as I think they are great cars, I now fancy a change.I've always rather fancied a Saab convertible. A work colleague has a Linear 1.8t for sale. It's an 05 plate, scruffy, but pretty good mechanically, but it's a manual. It's up for what I think is a very reasonable price. A manual is no good to me, or rather Mrs Tet if she has to use my car in an emergency. She is licensed to drive a manual, but can't.I'd still have a C70 convertible or coupe though, just as a change from estates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I take it you don't qualify for Section 88 RTA exemption then? I posted my application late, for reasons I won't go into here.Going to try for the 88 today and tomorrow. On Sunday and Monday rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 One last bump for this.It made the noise yesterday for less than ten seconds.Me and Mrs Tet went all over the place in it. So, one last chance to grab a quiet, powerful and ultra reliable Volvo estate.I'm not dropping the price anymore, and I won't be doing a raffle.I'll just hang on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 I was really worried about this noise. Started again t'other day. I just really got fed up with hearing it, so gave the throttle a bloody good hard blip - and it stopped.That tells me it's the belt. Not been able to replace it yet, but will do as soon as I can.Had to tighten my own personal belt. I was forced to have a week off without pay last week due to my HGV licence expiring. Got it back now, so things may be looking a tad brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Does it have droopy headlining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Ken, the headlining is as tight as a duck's arse, and that's watertight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Oh no, not a proper Volvo then!!! Get it bought someone, a Volvo with a tight headlining is a rare thing indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just been out and about again. Parked up for a while at Tescos, came out - started up - noise - throttle blip - noise gone. To be honest Ken, I'm not that bothered if this sells or not. It's such a lovely old beast to drive. I know I'll be a bit gutted if I see it driving off into the sunset with someone else. cpjitservices and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'd love this...only 2 things stopping meA - it's too bloody low (bad back/hip/knees)and B - hate to imagine what the MPG and insurance are like!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That noise is probably just a dry roller or something....I wouldn’t give it a second thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 That noise is probably just a dry roller or something....I wouldn’t give it a second thought Absolutely. If it changed the way the car starts and drives, or put up eml's, I'd be worried, but the old beast just carries on as usual.I have had a totally poxy couple of months. It got to the stage where I couldn't book my HGV medical until the 1st of June, and my licence expired on the 10th. I actually had my medical on the 7th, so three days before the expiry date. I thought as long as I'd posted the relevant stuff, I'd still be ok to drive. Not so. Had to have a week off without pay last week. Got my entitlement back now, so back to work tonight.Sorry to go off on a tangent, but I'm just trying to explain why I haven't done anything to the old girl. Couldn't afford a belt. Better times are just around the corner though. purplebargeken and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Don’t need to apologise mate. These things are sent to test us! Replacing the belt may not necessarily sort the sound if it is a dry roller - only saying as wouldnt want you to spend out on a new belt and labour to fit the belt and it make no difference! Good luck with selling it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I can fit a new serp belt myself, absolutely no problem. One of our fitters at work made me a 'special' tool for releasing the tensioner, works a treat. The problem is buying the bloody belt in the first place. Gradually turning it around now, but I've never been so totally skint as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well, I got my driving entitlement back, so I printed it off of the Gov. view licence website and tootled off to work last night. They still wouldn't let me work, despite the DVLA saying I don't need a section 88, so I thought 'bollocks', and came home again. Difference is, this week and next week I'm being paid. So, this morning, I've given the beast a wash, and for your delight and delectation, may I present one Volvo v70 2.5 turbo auto petrol: I haven't taken any of the interior yet, as it needs a broom out and a dust over. Please notice the bonus shot of the non retracting retractable load cover. It used to work brilliantly, until I put our suitcases in the back when we were bound for Stansted airport last October. It gave a crack and refused to retract. I just hook it on now. It's a bit droopy, but it does the job of covering up your possessions. Partridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Lovely, those were good fun when new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Lovely, those were good fun when new. I think it still surprises a lot of other motorists the way it picks up its skirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well, I got my driving entitlement back, so I printed it off of the Gov. view licence website and tootled off to work last night. They still wouldn't let me work, despite the DVLA saying I don't need a section 88, so I thought 'bollocks', and came home again. Difference is, this week and next week I'm being paid. Reminds me of the time they buggered up my digi card...I had a lovely two week "holiday". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Reminds me of the time they buggered up my digi card...I had a lovely two week "holiday". Hey Sam, has the green goddess gone yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 I currently have a new engine top mount (poly), and a serpentine belt winging their way towards me as we speak. I read something very interesting on the Volvo forum yesterday. A couple of the members on there have had this noise, which goes away as the car warms up.In both cases it's turned out to be the oil filter of all things!! It would explain why the noise stops as the temp climbs.I may just replace mine and give that a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 That would be an ace fix for something simple yet really odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 That would be an ace fix for something simple yet really odd I'm pretty sure that, if not that, it's something as simple as that. djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 The Volvo sold this morning.Looks like it's gone to a caring new owner though.He is a new member to the forum, so maybe he'll make himself known. Nice bloke. I was quite sad to see it go, but hey-ho, onwards and upwards. Floatylight, djimbob, loserone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I had a pm from the new owner of the Volvo.He found the source of the whiny noise. It was the oil filter.A new Volvo filter has cured it. One for V70 owners to remember.He's absolutely loving the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djimbob Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I had a pm from the new owner of the Volvo.He found the source of the whiny noise. It was the oil filter.A new Volvo filter has cured it. One for V70 owners to remember.He's absolutely loving the car. That is incredibly bizarre, never would have thought of it in a million years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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