Drivetrain slack on V50 D2
Discussion
Hi to everyone on this section from a first time Volvo owner.
I bought a really nice V50 D2 R design a month or so ago, and am generally well pleased with it. I have noticed a metallic clunk when depressing and releasing the clutch, and when the drivetrain picks up the slack when changing gear also, and its the same noise in both cases. The car is a 2010 manual with 48k on the clock, backed up with history, invoices and MOT's and has been well looked after.
I have searched online, and the general consensus is either; Driveshafts need to be 'pushed in' with new bolts, or a torque/engine mount. I have found a really good specialist (Fishers Volvo in Gloucester) and they said it could also be control arms as when they checked the car over, they were showing signs of wear.
In the threads I have read the control arms have not been mentioned as a fix, what seems to be a fairly common issue. In other cars I have had, problems with control arms have not resulted in clunking, more-so wayward and woolly handling.
If possible I would like to avoid another large motoring bill.
Any opinions from owners?
I bought a really nice V50 D2 R design a month or so ago, and am generally well pleased with it. I have noticed a metallic clunk when depressing and releasing the clutch, and when the drivetrain picks up the slack when changing gear also, and its the same noise in both cases. The car is a 2010 manual with 48k on the clock, backed up with history, invoices and MOT's and has been well looked after.
I have searched online, and the general consensus is either; Driveshafts need to be 'pushed in' with new bolts, or a torque/engine mount. I have found a really good specialist (Fishers Volvo in Gloucester) and they said it could also be control arms as when they checked the car over, they were showing signs of wear.
In the threads I have read the control arms have not been mentioned as a fix, what seems to be a fairly common issue. In other cars I have had, problems with control arms have not resulted in clunking, more-so wayward and woolly handling.
If possible I would like to avoid another large motoring bill.
Any opinions from owners?
Update for anyone else who has this issue.
Although I still have a barely audible noise, most of it has now gone for the grand total repair cost of £3.36 on two new axle bolts and 20mins of time (included putting tools away!)
Replace the axle bolts and torqued to 35nm + 90 degrees, and it’s good enough for me.
Although I still have a barely audible noise, most of it has now gone for the grand total repair cost of £3.36 on two new axle bolts and 20mins of time (included putting tools away!)
Replace the axle bolts and torqued to 35nm + 90 degrees, and it’s good enough for me.
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