V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

Hi,

new here, just bought a v70 2.5 petrol 20valve on saturday and i thought the baffles were gone on the exhaust but on closer inspection the flexi piece on the manifold is blowing. Im a bit gutted, is this a common thing?

It has only just passed its MOT so the emissions are ok, it just got an advisory for noisy exhaust!

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

Does it have alot of miles and been over some rough terrain?

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

120,000 miles. Doubt its been over rough terrain. Doesnt have a towbar so its not been pulling anything.....
Im very unlucky wth cars! Im a mechanic so dont need hassle outside work!

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

I'm surprised it past inspection with an exhaustleak up front. In Mass. you'd get a big red 'R' for rejection on your front window. I have 203,000 mileson mine, mostly smooth highway. Original manifold.

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

You have to get your hand over the topof the flexito feel it. I think its worse when cold, when its hot i dont think you can feel it. But its still quite loud. I have to do a 250 mile round trip this weekend but i think it will be ok. As i said it passed the emissions so should be ok til i get a new one.
My first volvo and apart from this problem, its a superb car! Nice and quick too.

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

I feel the same about mine. Had it a long time with few problems. Yours is a costly one unless there is a aftermarket wrap with clamps on each end. I failed to find one, though my search wasn't extensive.

RE: V70 2.5 petrol exhaust manifold
 

I will just replace the manifold. Around £150 for a non-gen one.