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Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

I just changed it and here is what I can tell you. Overall it's very straight forward. Read the instructions at volvospeed/bay13 to get started.

When you take out the battery tray there are 4 screws but only three of them hold the tray in. The one on the front left holds the (cruise control???) pump and wiring block to the bottom of the battery tray. It's okay if you take that one off but it's a little tricky trying to figure out how the piece attaches back to the tray.

Rich at bay13 warns about the two bolts that hold the SAS valve in place. He mentions that if you have a turbo it is significantly more difficult to get these removed. I have a "light" turbo (which is considered "no turbo") and it was quite difficult. You need to get the smallest 10mm wrench you can find. Maybe one of those curved ones might work well. The standard Craftsman is too big. The bolt facing the back can be removed without too much difficulty. I had a stubby socket wrench which worked well from the drivers side going under all of the other stuff that it's in the way. For the other bolt I thought that I was screwed but here's what I did that worked. Remove the 6" metal stablizer piece that bolts into the engine and goes over this other piece of what I think is aluminum. With that out of the way grab the SAS valve and push it towards the firewall. Yes it is rigid piping under and around it but all you need is to move it just ever so slightly to get a seat on it with the wrench. You have to work the wrench a little at a time (because the wrench will hit the firewall) but eventually it be loose enough to work loose with your hands. Putting it back is the same thing - grab and push the unit to move it ever so slightly. I was very careful not to overtighten.

(The above was on a 98 V70, the picture at bay13 looks different. The SAS valve appears to have more room around it. I'm guessing that was an 850 maybe.)

I replaced all of the hose clamps with the screw type ones. This way it will be easier when it breaks again. I did not replace the 1/4" hose clamp because I could not find any at the store. I might use a wire tie or just leave it, at least for now.

I spoke with a few people here and at volvospeed about drilling holes in the pump. I agree that it is a good idea although I would not bet the farm that it will prevent 100% from moisture ruining the pump. I drilled two 1/8" holes at the bottom of the pump. Follow the nipple for the hose (small hose) that goes to the SAS valve. This piece wraps around the pump. At the bottom of the pump drill the hole. Then on the other side of the snap brackets drill another one. I should note that my broken unit (yes it was broken I tested it and it is dead) did not have that much water in it. I read about people finding the pump completely full, mine had 1 ounce at most. I took off the back piece that exposes the power wires. In there was some white crystals from the water.

I read that there was some concern about damaging the unit by drilling. I mounted it in a vice and put the drill on very slow. The bit will pull the plastic out. Keep going slow and eventually you will break through. I tested the pump with a 12VDC supply and it worked fine after drilling. I would think that any small particle would just be blown out (if it can fit through the SAS valve opening.) BTW: I practiced drilling on my dead unit first.

That's all. Thanks to everyone who offered some help in the past few weeks. Hopefully this can help you. At least I know I am ready to do the next one when this pump breaks. :')








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    Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

    I have a 98 V70 nonturbo (NA) with 108,000 miles and have questions about the air pump, SAS valve , and egr valve. First, going by what you have said, my air pump is located under the battery and powered by 12 vdc rather than the accessory belt.

    What is an SAS valve? Is it located near the throttle body, under the plastic cover over the throttle cable?

    Also, do I have an EGR valve? If so, where is it located? Bay 13 must be showing an 850, because I just cleaned the throttle body and found no sign of an EGR or the 22mm nut they mentioned.

    Thanks for any input. I just inherited the V70 from my wife (she has a new Odyssey minivan), and I'm trying to get the V70 back in good running condition. 'Took a couple of days just to get the cookie crumbs and gum wrappers cleaned out from 7 years of abuse by 3 kids! It's still a nice drive though.

    thanks again,
    kcarl








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      Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

      Yes the air pump is powered by 12V and not a belt and it is under the battery or at least you need to remove the battery and tray to get to it.

      The SAS valve is a one way check valve (just like on aquariums) It is silver and located near the firewall in the center. You can easily see it with just the hood open.

      I don't know about the EGR valve but I would assume that there is one being that every other car I've had has had one.








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    My Air Pump seems OK but V70-XC70 1998

    do i need to do anything now to prevent it from going bad?

    What is the reason for drilling the hole?

    cn
    1998 V70 55 K miles








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      My Air Pump seems OK but V70-XC70 1998

      To (hopefully) let the moisture out. The pump is lower than the check valve. "When" the check valve fails to close 100%, the moisture that gets in the line will find it's way to the blower motor and destroy it.

      See the numerous posts on this message board relating to air pumps. At your mileage you should be prepared for new one. Most people's first failure is at about 75k. Mine went at 45K and then at 88K.








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    Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

    Ray,

    What is the cost of a new pump?

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    Geo








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      Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

      I bought it through Topping Volvo in WA. I was referred to them by people on this board. They are on the web but their site is terrible and "Dan" does not reply to email. You have to call them they are good though. I bought through them a few times.

      Air Pump - $272.37
      SAS Valve - $78.32
      SAS Gasket - $1.77
      Shipping - $13.95

      Some people have said they purchased the pump through FPCGroton or something like that. I think it was close to the same price. BTW, IPD wants $500 for the entire kit (includes hose clamps.) They are usually pretty reasonable I'm surprised at that price.








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        Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

        The IPD kit also includes the clamps and the relay, which explains some of the price difference.








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          Air Pump Replacement - What I've Learned V70-XC70 1998

          How much is the relay??? The clamps are $5.

          I like IPD but sometimes they have a significant markup. Like there OBDII scanner which is seriously marked up.







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