Posts tagged 2007 Volvo V50

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February 11, 2023 • 2007 Volvo V50

I did an oil flush hoping to fix my variable valve timing issues

Since my last post I tried cleaning the oil passageways to the variable valve timing valve with line trimmer cord, and I also checked the wiring from the...

February 16, 2022 • 2007 Volvo V50

Continuing variable valve timing faults with the Volvo V50

In my last update I had ordered a cheap inlet valve timing valve from China. Unfortunately this never arrived and the seller on Aliexpress ended up providing...

December 18, 2021 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update on the project Volvo V50

It's been a long time since I posted about the V50 and it is because I haven't done much to it. It still has the check engine light on due to a variable valve...

January 4, 2021 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update on the project Volvo V50

I've lost count of how many times I have had to remove the intake manifold from this car but today I did it yet again so that I could get access to the VVT...

December 24, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

The end to two problem-free months with my Volvo V50

A couple of months has passed since I fixed my Volvo's idle and stalling problem and I have been using and enjoying the car for daily driving duties. But the...

October 18, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #10 on the project Volvo V50 - problem wasn't solved after all but maybe it is now

In my last post 3 weeks ago I posted that the idle and stalling issue had been solved - one of the greatest days of my life. But 24 hours later the car...

September 26, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #9 on the project Volvo V50 - one problem solved (10 to go)

Some amazing news... The idle/stalling issue has been resolved! I had a new theory about what was causing the problem and was now suspecting the fuel...

September 22, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #8 on the project Volvo V50

The new coolant hose arrived and was fitted relatively easy. The cooling system now seems to be leak-free. A set of Bosch spark plugs also arrived so I fitted...

September 11, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Two month update on the project Volvo V50

It has now been over two months since I bought this car. In this time I've fixed a few issues but been unable to fix what I considered the major problem which...

July 27, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #6 on the project Volvo V50

After more research and answers on forums the PTC resistor on the PCV/oil filter housing was introduced as a new suspect. Plan was to disconnect that once the...

July 25, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #5 on project Volvo V50

I tried heating up the electronic throttle module and a few other components and then starting the car from cold to see if the problem happened straight away....

July 24, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #4 on the project Volvo V50

Not much has been happening with the V50 because I have been waiting for parts to arrive. Some new wipers came in which I have fitted. I am impressed with the...

July 16, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #3 on the project Volvo V50

I am waiting on a new fuel pressure sensor but in the meantime, I tried a few things. First was to try heating some of the suspected components with a...

July 15, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update on the project Volvo V50 - not the news I was hoping for

I was hopeful that the new PCV hose would solve my idle/stalling issue but unfortunately it did not. It was fine for the first short test drive, but on a...

July 14, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Not much progress with the project Volvo V50

I'm waiting on the new rubber PCV hose to come in to see if it fixes my idle/stalling issue, although the more I think about it, I don't think it will solve...

July 8, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

First update for my project Volvo V50

My first efforts on the new Volvo were mostly cleaning of the interior to try and make it more presentable and to start getting rid of the cigarette smell. I...

July 7, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50, Volvo P1

My new project Volvo V50

I have been looking for a phase 1 or 2 Volvo V40 for a long time, but at the same time keeping my eye out for other options including V50s. Manual Volvos are...

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