5.0 GXi-E runs rough after sittting in neutral

Tigerslice

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I have a 2005 Volvo 5.0. If I let it sit in neutral for maybe 10 to 15 minutes, the engine starts to make a squealing sound and begins to run rough. It will also rev. Then it will run fine. Anybody have an idea or similar experience. All gauges read normal.
 

Tigerslice

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No, i don’t think it’s the belt. The sequel will start real quiet and then get louder. Then the engine will rev, it will run rough and then it will run fine. I just worry it might be something more serious.
 

ripjmk

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I think it may be the high pressure pump squealing. Check the cooling water flow through the fuel cell, if it is restricted the fuel in the cell heats up and the high pressure pump vapor locks and it will squeal. At idle the engine uses very little fuel but the pumps put out enough for full throttle, the excess is recirculated back to the fuel cell. At idle the raw water pump puts out low volume, any restriction in the fuel cell cooling jacket will result in insufficient cooling and gradual heating of the continually recirculating fuel. The situation is resolved when you throttle up by drawing cool fuel into the cell. Note: fuel cell cooling requirement is highest at idle and lowest at WOT.
 
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