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    VOLVO EW180C issues after pumps and MCV service and rebuild

    Hey guys, finally after a year we bought the machine and since the first moment we realized issues with MCV bucket spool we sent pumps and MCV for repair. Main Pump was in good condition and bearings were replaced. MCV got the bucket spool repaired and chroming and the body was slightly honed...
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    Volvo EW160B (2001) – Electrical / Electronic issue when cold

    Hello everyone, I have an issue with a Volvo EW160B, year 2001. When the machine is cold, I turn the key and: the display keeps blinking I can hear clicking sounds (relays) this lasts for about 5 minutes after that, the machine starts normally Once it has started, it runs and starts normally for...
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    EW180C Slew bearing replacement

    Hey folks, it 's time to move on and replace the slew bearing on the EW180C. Apart from securing properly and elevating the upper body of the excavator, is there something specific I need to look regards to the hydraulic lines that have to be removed? I m looking for a workshop manual that...
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    Thoughts on a failed bucket cylinder

    Hey guys I 'm posting a couple of photos of a bucket cylinder that was repaired about 3 months ago from a machine shop. Rod was ok and only the tube was replaced and welded on the old ends. Yesterday the weld broke in half. I 'd like your opinions on this failure. Is it a bad repair or something...
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