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    Volvo L120E down on power

    Hi, as steve650 says check tranny oil level when running at idle,if overfilled this can cause low rim pull on m/c, 40 secs is way too long for stall test also and 2100rpm seems about right for stall speed.
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    Equipment keys?

    Hi, all volvo excavators use same key apart from new f model, all wheel loaders from d to e same key depending on colour as with adts green key fits all / black key individual, f and g loaders different keys to d and e and individual, trucks - c and d/e same but individual unless green fob, f...
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    Volvo L90E Shift solenoid

    the 6 solenoids are fwd and rev and 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th gear, each individual but you need to power up 2 at same time to get drive, ie 2nd and fwd. normally only one goes at a time but i have seen both rev and fwd sols packing in at same time, you need to put aps switch into manual (spanner) and...
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    VOLVO L90 Loader random intermittent stalls

    Hi, firstly is it an E or F model, ie tier 2 or 3, are there any error codes displayed, are there any visible leaks from low press belt driven pump and is there any way you can check fuel pressure?
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    Brands of precision measuring tools

    have some mitutoyo kit, had for years, still as good as new.
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    New Volvo L50F

    the new type exhaust is to allow room for regen sys on tier 4 engine.
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    2011 Volvo 150F

    what errors and probs are you having? a little info may go a long way.
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    Smoking l120e 2006

    Hi, when you remove the head it would be advisable to check liner heights as ive seen many issues with these dropping.
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    Smoking l120e 2006

    Hi, there is no copper sleeves as direct says, as for head gasket this is poss but i have seen the deutz engine with many a dropped liner, is the coolant coming from No1 cyl (nearest cab) ? as this is the usual suspect, as before is the waste gate linkage intact?
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    Smoking l120e 2006

    Hi, check the waste gate linkage is not broken, also check turbo shaft has not sheared in two.
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    Volvo EC700B LC startup & revving issues

    any sign of combustion gases in fuel? any error codes? what happens if you hand prime when trying to start? some more info may help find a solution, as uffex says it would be good to check fuel press but i belive you only need 3 bar at crank for unit to fire.
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    Volvo L150E Engine advice

    same engine d9a is fitted to a25 and a30d dump trucks horse power ratings etc would have to match.
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    shift solenoid error L120e

    when looking at shift solenoid valve block you will see a bank of 3 solenoids on each side, fwd solenoid is the top left (nearest rear of machine), if you dont have a solenoid to replace it with swop it with 4th gear solenoid which is situated at bottom left until you get one, swop complete unit...
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    shift solenoid error L120e

    mr cowboys reply is spot on, but there is an easy way to determine which solenoid is failing, when error occurs use aps switch to switch to manual ie spanner mode, gear shift can only be done with shift lever now, it is likley that the fwd sol is the one, when fault occurs and in man,shift lever...
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    volvo l220e no or poor start

    Any errors?, cam sensor fault could be why it cranks for a while before starting, 3 bar fuel press at crank is ok, is there any air /combustion gases in the bleed line from cyl head? does eng sound ok when running ? over use of ether can cause many problems.
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    Volvo EC210B Swing bearing interchangeable with Volvo ECR235C Zero Swing?

    hi, going by the 210 ser we dont have a match as only the later 210b ser 35001 and up have the same part number as the 235 - 14577178, this is not to say that it would not fit but i can only go on part numbers /serial, it would be a big risk to take.
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    Service light

    before we start you must follow these instructions carefully - battery isolator on, key in position 0, hazard light switch in off position, - turn on hazards - turn key to position 1 - turn off hazards - turn on hazards - turn key to position 0 - turn key to position 1 - turn off hazards - turn...
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    Volvo EC210B Swing bearing interchangeable with Volvo ECR235C Zero Swing?

    do you have serial numbers for both machines as there are various slew rings for each machine
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    Volvo EC250 excavator

    Done a bit of digging in prosis, ec240c is neg flow control as per regulator id, kr3-s-9-(n)-29, the n relates to negative flow control as in the b series id - kr3-g-2-n-24 this is uk spec for both machines. Ec340 not avail in uk but all m/cs above 240 still had neg control in c series. Had a...
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    what fluids for 98 L120C Volvo

    hyd- iso 46 or 32 dependent on ambient temp range trans-dextron 2 or 3 axle with inboard wet brake - wb101 or wb 102. some engine oils can be used but volvo additive 11998605 has to be used in conjunction.
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