Suspension recall???

lenny · Sep 24th, 2008, 19:43

Hi am new here and have bought a s40 t4 2000 which i love but have a knocking on drivers side around suspension area. Was told that volvo recalled for this problem, which the bloke before me should of done it before but hasn't and i dont know what needs replacing. Had some mecanhic look over it said its safe and ok but the noise states otherwise and can't see what it is.......any clue??????
was just going to replace the suspension cos i want to lower it anyway. Thanks

Clan · Sep 24th, 2008, 19:56

It is probably the main engine mounting on the drivers side near the top of the cam belt cover .. It may look ok but if it knocks when you take your foot off and on the accelerator at low speeds in low gears thats the answer ..

TonyM · Sep 25th, 2008, 09:38

My 1999 V40 had its 130,000 mile service at the dealer's recently.

I've got a knocking in the same place (its not the engine mounting - I replaced that earlier this year).

They examined the suspension for me at the service and said all is OK and the knocking is due to the strut which has become noisy with age. They said its not uncommon and its still working OK so not to worry about it.

Another possibility for a knocking is the anti-roll bar bushes which do tend to wear.

Dandle · Sep 26th, 2008, 06:21

Anti roll bar mounts/drop links, strut top housing/bearing and lower ball joint are all areas that wear on these cars and can cause knocking. The engine mounts do go but the knock is more connected to the engine than the suspension doing its bit then.

lenny · Sep 27th, 2008, 09:49

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Originally Posted by Clan

It is probably the main engine mounting on the drivers side near the top of the cam belt cover .. It may look ok but if it knocks when you take your foot off and on the accelerator at low speeds in low gears thats the answer ..

Yea i thought that but i had it serviced and they seemed as tho it wasn't the engine mount seems like something to do with the suspension when i change gear it knocks like you said but stops after the car warms up. Volvo did recall for this i've been told; but i dont actually know what part to change?

lenny · Sep 27th, 2008, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyM

My 1999 V40 had its 130,000 mile service at the dealer's recently.

I've got a knocking in the same place (its not the engine mounting - I replaced that earlier this year).

They examined the suspension for me at the service and said all is OK and the knocking is due to the strut which has become noisy with age. They said its not uncommon and its still working OK so not to worry about it.

Another possibility for a knocking is the anti-roll bar bushes which do tend to wear.

Shall i change the supension see if that works???? i do wanna lower it so thought i do this first but wasn't sure if it would stop knocking.......

Dandle · Sep 27th, 2008, 10:23

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Originally Posted by lenny

Yea i thought that but i had it serviced and they seemed as tho it wasn't the engine mount seems like something to do with the suspension when i change gear it knocks like you said but stops after the car warms up. Volvo did recall for this i've been told; but i dont actually know what part to change?

That is a good sign that its your r/h engine mount. When they start to go they knock when cold as they get more worn they knock all the time.

lenny · Sep 27th, 2008, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Dandle

That is a good sign that its your r/h engine mount. When they start to go they knock when cold as they get more worn they knock all the time.

Ah okay think i'll buy this and new suspension aswell, cheers

MARTYN748 · Sep 29th, 2008, 16:03

My 1998 t4 had the same prob, Looking back through the history Volvo looked for this knocking and couldn't work out what it was.
It has since dissapeared after hitting some speed humps to fast.
MOT on Wed so will find out if it is still ok

loopy · Sep 29th, 2008, 22:22

iv got it 2 on my 2000 year t4 it anying my mate used to work for volvo and cant find it he checked everything so if u do find out it be great my lowered 40 mm with a volvo strut brace 2

Sep 24th, 2008, 19:43	#1
lenny Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2014 17:40 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: surrey	Suspension recall??? Hi am new here and have bought a s40 t4 2000 which i love but have a knocking on drivers side around suspension area. Was told that volvo recalled for this problem, which the bloke before me should of done it before but hasn't and i dont know what needs replacing. Had some mecanhic look over it said its safe and ok but the noise states otherwise and can't see what it is.......any clue?????? was just going to replace the suspension cos i want to lower it anyway. Thanks

Sep 24th, 2008, 19:56	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 00:14 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It is probably the main engine mounting on the drivers side near the top of the cam belt cover .. It may look ok but if it knocks when you take your foot off and on the accelerator at low speeds in low gears thats the answer .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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loopy Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2012 19:45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: newport View Photos By: loopy	iv got it 2 on my 2000 year t4 it anying my mate used to work for volvo and cant find it he checked everything so if u do find out it be great my lowered 40 mm with a volvo strut brace 2 __________________ www.southwalesvolvos.com

Sep 25th, 2008, 09:38	#3
TonyM VOC Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos.	My 1999 V40 had its 130,000 mile service at the dealer's recently. I've got a knocking in the same place (its not the engine mounting - I replaced that earlier this year). They examined the suspension for me at the service and said all is OK and the knocking is due to the strut which has become noisy with age. They said its not uncommon and its still working OK so not to worry about it. Another possibility for a knocking is the anti-roll bar bushes which do tend to wear.

Sep 26th, 2008, 06:21	#4
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	Anti roll bar mounts/drop links, strut top housing/bearing and lower ball joint are all areas that wear on these cars and can cause knocking. The engine mounts do go but the knock is more connected to the engine than the suspension doing its bit then.

Sep 29th, 2008, 16:03	#9
MARTYN748 New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2009 12:31 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ipswich	My 1998 t4 had the same prob, Looking back through the history Volvo looked for this knocking and couldn't work out what it was. It has since dissapeared after hitting some speed humps to fast. MOT on Wed so will find out if it is still ok

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