The Volvo 31401556 rebuild kit has gone up to $129.83 CAD!!

31401556 - Repair Kit. Vacuum Pump. Brake, System - Genuine Volvo Part

Genuine Volvo Part # 31401556 - Repair Kit. Vacuum Pump. Brake, System. Fits S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90

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I'll be trying my luck with this SKP kit for $39.05 CAD:

More Information for SKP SK904815

The SKP cover seal seems to have the same upgraded design too as the Volvo kit...

 

Yeah, I supplied the seals when I had some work done at close to the 250k km mark but I don't remember them being so expensive. Parts must have really gone up in the last couple of years. Ours had been leaking for a while though and I remember them complaining about how much cleaning they had to do. It was probably leaking up to about half a litre between oil changes.

 

That's good to know it can be that much oil accumulating.
Yes, you're totally right on the parts prices.
It's crazy how much certain parts have gone up while others are unchanged.

 

I've also learned that this same cam-driven vacuum pump design is used on many VW and Audi models. They also leak on the same seal.

Interestingly, there's a recall for some of them:

VW Camshaft Safety Recall 23R1

Learn more about the Camshaft Safety Recall 23R1 and whether your vehicle is affected. Schedule repairs online at Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta.

www.nalleyvw.com

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I installed this kit today: More Information for SKP SK904815

It worked great except the new screws don't work and the black plastic part doesn't fit.
It included an o-ring to replace the original black plastic part's o-ring.

The old seals were leaking like a sieve.