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ddmgti
Thursday 5th November 2009, 14:35
Looks like my weekend jobs list is growing ,doing some researching on net, this Boost Control Solenoid, (Turbo control valve),it has a few names, comes up as a possible for my inconsistent Boost and Lurching problems, this is next to airbox with 3 pipes and electrical connection, appears it can get gummed after a while. My car has 190k on so very possible,it appears to be a simple piston device which regulates flow of air to wastegate,
1) Is it easy enough to try and clean with Carb cleaner or similar?,
2) Any other cars with same part, scrappy near me has no Volvo Turbos,
3) Seem to recall a part from a Saab can be used, any ideas what model ?

Buying a new part is a last resort as due to shorter work hours i,m on a limited and i mean Limited budget!!, as ever any help gratefully received.

Alan M
Friday 6th November 2009, 13:55
If you want a new solenoid get one from Rufe for £39 IIRC from a 2001 V70 t5 as they work very well but are a different shape slightly.

p fandango
Friday 6th November 2009, 13:57
or actually safe yourself some money & gain some bhp by fitting a MBC :hilarious