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minkymoo
Tuesday 29th June 2010, 19:38
Hi Guys and Gals,
Not been on for a while , but have a burning question.....does anyone have or know the service procedure for replacing an AW55/50 SN Geartronic valve block. Having this info may save me a hell of a lot of time (pmsl)

p.s has anyone sold an white R reg phase 1 V70 T5 recently as it is residing nose to nose with mine (my neighbour appears to have bought it!) the vpcu stickers kinda gave me that idea lol.
v70torslanda
Tuesday 29th June 2010, 22:46
Valve block replacement is caried out as follows:

Take car to Specialist/Independent. Ask for valve block replacement. Assume the position. Grab your ankles. Do NOT clench - it just hurts more!

Best of luck.

J
minkymoo
Wednesday 30th June 2010, 22:05
lol!!!! i have the part, changing it wont be an issue, i was really looking so i didn't go takin of bits i didn't need to, as it's a tad cramped in there!!! will haveto do the tcm adaption, do you need vadis to set this up or is there another way to innitiate it???
v70torslanda
Wednesday 30th June 2010, 22:35
AFAIK software has to be sourced from Volvo thru' the VIDA system.

Good independents also subscribe to Vida but they rely on dealers to authorise the download and initiate it. I don't think you can order it except via dealer or indie.

I remember from when there was a recall out for Geartronic boxes (04/5/6) that there was a technical bulletin giving procedures. Rufe may be able to get you a copy . . .
minkymoo
Monday 5th July 2010, 11:22
Cheers for that...Valve block replaced!!!!! 10 soddin hours of hard graft. My next problem is..... does anyone kno of any independants in the north west that could do the tcm softwear upgrade....I'm beginning to fall out wi my car now!!!!
v70torslanda
Monday 5th July 2010, 17:04
Cheers for that...Valve block replaced!!!!! 10 soddin hours of hard graft. My next problem is..... does anyone kno of any independants in the north west that could do the tcm softwear upgrade....I'm beginning to fall out wi my car now!!!!

Talk to Rob Kinsella @ Trevor Burgess in Hyde, Cheshire (Top of the M67).

Uses VIDA thru' Rybrook. Good. Recommended.

0161 368 9911. Tell him John sent you. . .