Wrknrvr Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I will share some of my experience that I encountered this spring on our truck. The first thing I want Volvo owners to check. Does your hood seal, seal. If it does fine. But if it does not, it may leave water (rain or wash water) to run over your starter and ECM. It is fairly simple to test. If you set a ladder beside the hood at the windshield area, then climb up and see if you can feel a gap between the hood and the seal in the middle of the hood area. If it feels snug, maybe try to push a thin piece of cardboard in the space. Water can cause un wanted problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Wrknrvr said: I will share some of my experience that I encountered this spring on our truck. The first thing I want Volvo owners to check. Does your hood seal, seal. If it does fine. But if it does not, it may leave water (rain or wash water) to run over your starter and ECM. It is fairly simple to test. If you set a ladder beside the hood at the windshield area, then climb up and see if you can feel a gap between the hood and the seal in the middle of the hood area. If it feels snug, maybe try to push a thin piece of cardboard in the space. Water can cause un wanted problems. I agree that water is not a friend of vehicles, but they are exposed to many forms and manners in which the moisture can be thrown, collected and poured. Vern, can you post photos of what your concern is regarding the starter? Thanks, Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wrknrvr Posted July 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 About midway across the windshield, feel if the hood is sealed to the body. There is a rubber seal there. Mine does not seal. It needs to be sealed. Will get material in a few days to accomplish this task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I would think as long as the tray under the wipers drains properly, little water would make it over the lip in front. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted July 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 So let’s say you have pine needles and such that have fallen on that tray. With a heavy rain, wind and a long down poor. Drains get plugged. Also facing downhill can cause faster flow of the water. While washing your truck and windshield with a hose you can get a good flow of water headed towards the engine. The one drain on the driver-side of the center of the windshield drains just about on the starter and ecm wiring on a Cummins n14. It will drain even in a light rain. Unless diverted. I did attach a hose to that drain hole to divert the water away from the engine. I will take photo and post tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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