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I am 99% certain the PCV box is a problem V50

posted by urdrwho on Wed May 25 08:20 CST 2016
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I have a cascading set of events but the odd 2187 that I've been having has become much clearer.

The engine is making an odd noise some say it whines, I'd call it more of a bird chirping.

Remove oil filler cap and it stops.
Remove di[ stick and it stops.

I have excess pressure in there and it is probably the PCV box. I called Volvo USA and I am covered under the extended warranty #205.

Now the problem is to get the dealer to diagnose it, pay for it, etc. I am sure they are loathe to do the work because they probably don't get paid all that much to do the work. I already had the service guy tell me I am wrong.

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I am 99% certain the PCV box is a problem V50

posted by KlausC on Wed May 25 09:42 CST 2016
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Do mean the service 'advisor' at a desk/podium where you drive up? Wrong person, talk to the service supervisor and he can have a real mechanic take a look. The P2187 is better diagnosed with a Volvo scan tool.

I agree, you have a blocked PCV. The question then is where is the blockage? The oil separator box? Unlikely. The PTC, good possibility. A small diameter hose routed to the PTC, possible. A broken hose between the oil separator box and the cam cover, possible.
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I am 99% certain the PCV box is a problem V50

posted by TONY H on Mon Aug 15 13:13 CST 2016
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Asking for a friend. As you may remember, I am a RWD guy. His C70t absolutely has a Crank Pressure issue. Not sure what Codes he has, if any.

Did Volvo Extend the warranty on this PCV system or is the 'extended warranty ' I am reading just for those who bought one? Sounds like this system is the same as my 200 but much harder to get to.
Are there other codes that he may be getting that relate to a clogged oil seperater?

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I am 99% certain the PCV box is a problem V50

posted by urdrwho on Wed May 25 10:23 CST 2016
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From the link it appears that even a cracked hose is covered under the warranty.

http://www.theeshadow.com/files/S40M...rranty_205.pdf

I am just not thrilled with having a Volvo shop get in there to snoop about.

I've seen various posts on different sites such as this --

"Had this done on my `06 last month. Fully covered under the extended warranty. Make sure you talk to the Service Manager first before talking to the Service desk guys. The Service desk guy was not aware of it and tried to charge me for the work. "

I've even seen posts where the shop denied a no-charge warranty situation. Then the person had to send the invoice to Volvo USA.

Not sure what flat rate is to change out the box but it may be more than the 2 hour warranty payment. Not saying it is all shops but some shops may get away with saying it wasn't covered under #205, charging more than the #205 payment, when in reality it should have been covered.

From what I've read the situation was fixed mid year of 2008. "Looks like it was cured mid 08 production year. #30788494 is the updated part number for the oil filter housing"

Crap just give me the good old PCV valve to replace. Sigh :) :) :) I can change those in 5 minutes dressed in my Sunday best.

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