Huffing and puffing T5!
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Hi folks,
Whilst changing the plugs on my 2005 T5, I removed the plastic induction pipe which is mounted diagonally across the top of the engine. This plastic moulding enters two rubber hoses at each end and is secured by jubilee clips. Volvo has thoughtfully included internal steel collar inserts at each end of the duct, to prevent the jubilee clips crushing the relatively flexible plastic pipe.
On inspection, both steel collars had detached allowing the duct to be crushed and leak at both ends. Even worse, one of the collars had twisted 90 degrees, thus partially blocking the duct!
With the duct in a vice, I used an electric heat gun to gently heat the ends till quite flexible. I heated the metal collars in the same way and eased them back into place with gentle tapping with a hammer in a circular pattern. I got the collars in slightly past the end of the duct which in the heat, 'moulded' round, permanently locking the collars in place.
This is an easy DIY fix, but take your time with the heat gun and remove all grease and oil before warming up! The car is transformed, accelerating much better and eradicating an annoying flat spot. This duct is used on many versions of Volvos, so I would suggest you check yours the next time it is off for a plug change.
Whilst changing the plugs on my 2005 T5, I removed the plastic induction pipe which is mounted diagonally across the top of the engine. This plastic moulding enters two rubber hoses at each end and is secured by jubilee clips. Volvo has thoughtfully included internal steel collar inserts at each end of the duct, to prevent the jubilee clips crushing the relatively flexible plastic pipe.
On inspection, both steel collars had detached allowing the duct to be crushed and leak at both ends. Even worse, one of the collars had twisted 90 degrees, thus partially blocking the duct!
With the duct in a vice, I used an electric heat gun to gently heat the ends till quite flexible. I heated the metal collars in the same way and eased them back into place with gentle tapping with a hammer in a circular pattern. I got the collars in slightly past the end of the duct which in the heat, 'moulded' round, permanently locking the collars in place.
This is an easy DIY fix, but take your time with the heat gun and remove all grease and oil before warming up! The car is transformed, accelerating much better and eradicating an annoying flat spot. This duct is used on many versions of Volvos, so I would suggest you check yours the next time it is off for a plug change.
Lord Candleford said:
Hi folks,
Whilst changing the plugs on my 2005 T5, I removed the plastic induction pipe which is mounted diagonally across the top of the engine. This plastic moulding enters two rubber hoses at each end and is secured by jubilee clips. Volvo has thoughtfully included internal steel collar inserts at each end of the duct, to prevent the jubilee clips crushing the relatively flexible plastic pipe.
On inspection, both steel collars had detached allowing the duct to be crushed and leak at both ends. Even worse, one of the collars had twisted 90 degrees, thus partially blocking the duct!
With the duct in a vice, I used an electric heat gun to gently heat the ends till quite flexible. I heated the metal collars in the same way and eased them back into place with gentle tapping with a hammer in a circular pattern. I got the collars in slightly past the end of the duct which in the heat, 'moulded' round, permanently locking the collars in place.
This is an easy DIY fix, but take your time with the heat gun and remove all grease and oil before warming up! The car is transformed, accelerating much better and eradicating an annoying flat spot. This duct is used on many versions of Volvos, so I would suggest you check yours the next time it is off for a plug change.
great tip Whilst changing the plugs on my 2005 T5, I removed the plastic induction pipe which is mounted diagonally across the top of the engine. This plastic moulding enters two rubber hoses at each end and is secured by jubilee clips. Volvo has thoughtfully included internal steel collar inserts at each end of the duct, to prevent the jubilee clips crushing the relatively flexible plastic pipe.
On inspection, both steel collars had detached allowing the duct to be crushed and leak at both ends. Even worse, one of the collars had twisted 90 degrees, thus partially blocking the duct!
With the duct in a vice, I used an electric heat gun to gently heat the ends till quite flexible. I heated the metal collars in the same way and eased them back into place with gentle tapping with a hammer in a circular pattern. I got the collars in slightly past the end of the duct which in the heat, 'moulded' round, permanently locking the collars in place.
This is an easy DIY fix, but take your time with the heat gun and remove all grease and oil before warming up! The car is transformed, accelerating much better and eradicating an annoying flat spot. This duct is used on many versions of Volvos, so I would suggest you check yours the next time it is off for a plug change.
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