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    Change the power curve on the EW180C

    Guys, is it possible to change the power curve of the pump on the EW180C? It goes from almost not operable on 1320rpm to beast mode on 1450rpm. It 's one click on the rotary switch. The mha on the pump solenoid goes from 350 to 80. Any idea if the Volvo Vocom would let me adjust the curve?
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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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    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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    Volvo EW180C slew bearing bolts PN

    Hi guys, summer is gone, and since the work has settle a bit, I will perform a really good maintenance on my excavator. If you check my threads, you 'll see issues that I had with my main control valve and a bucket cylinder. Cylinder was repaired, no problem. It 's time for MCV and pump to...
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    High engine oil temp warning EW180C

    Hey guys, the last week the excavator has triggered twice a high temperature warning. The common thing between these 2 warnings is that it happened after a 10-15km journey course when the machine stand still on a traffic light and not while operating. What could probably be wrong? Radiators are...
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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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    Bucket cylinder internal damage, what to look after repair?

    Hey guys, my EW180C Volvo had a bucket issue, where it would open or close under it 's weight. Cylinder dissembled and carnage showed up. Tomorrow I m waiting the cylinder back from the machine shop. What I want to ask is what should I look for before I put the machine back to work? Debris and...
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    • bucket damage ew180c hydraulic cylinder main control vavle spool spool valve
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    Volvo EW180C boom arm camera replacement

    Hey guys, my Volvo arrived with a factory camera attached to the bottom side of the boom arm. It's really nice to use when you dig deep but close to you. However the sensor was dead. I disassembled the unit and it was filled with dirt. I ordered a few 12v camera sensors from AliExpress. Not...
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    Volvo EW180C issues with arm and bucket not having power

    Hey guys, i just bought an EW180C volvo from 2008. First thing i did was to send the machinery in Volvo dealer for a big service and a control pattern change kit, because i wanted the backhoe pattern as well. The dealer checked pressures and they were in spec. Today, first day of having the...
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