Good Volvo Independant, Northwest????

[Liddo]

Has anyone used a decent independant Volvo specialist in the Northwest???
Im desperate to my car back on the road. Need head work doing

[mraldonnelly]

Hi Liddo,

I've just discovered why NWT 2001 are saying they're parts only - they're closing down in a couple of weeks : ( .

Have you tried MerseySwede? What did they say?

The only other I can think of off the top of my head is Deeside Volvo in Connah's Quay. They're brilliant although not especially cheap.

http://www.volvo-service.co.uk/sales.htm

They know their stuff though.

WHat sort of prices have you been quoted? Would you be as well off getting a replacement engine fitted and then trying to sort this one out yourself so you can sell it and recoup some money?

Regards

Andy

[Liddo]

Hi Liddo,

I've just discovered why NWT 2001 are saying they're parts only - they're closing down in a couple of weeks : ( .

Have you tried MerseySwede? What did they say?

The only other I can think of off the top of my head is Deeside Volvo in Connah's Quay. They're brilliant although not especially cheap.

http://www.volvo-service.co.uk/sales.htm

They know their stuff though.

WHat sort of prices have you been quoted? Would you be as well off getting a replacement engine fitted and then trying to sort this one out yourself so you can sell it and recoup some money?

Regards

Andy

Merseyswede quoted around £450+ VAT for the Labour and gasket sets, then Id have to buy the head at £230, so £700 is a bit steap I thought!
I dunno how much a new engine would be, but mines only done 70k, so I'd of thought it'd be daft to replace the lot! Depends on how much the engine is!
I'll try Deeside Volvo aswell then ;)
Cant believe how much of a nightmare this is!!! I just want my car back, without it costing £1000,s :(

[Liddo]

Deeside Volvo want about £1200-1300 to replace both cams and all the lifters :jaw: To swap the head, they want £550 plus the costs of the gaskets to swap the head IF I order one from Salvo

FFS, the cars only worth £3500!!! Oh we'll, looks like Im gonna have to coff up quite a bit of dosh!

[The Flying Banana]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vOLVO-S70-T5_W0QQitemZ4603872660QQcategoryZ10432QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

Liddo , this is a couple of guys i know who break Volvos ( recently broke a yellow T5R ..link on forum ) but i see they have the above car in ....maybe worth trying them as they do carraige etc, might be a cheaper option...give them a shout.....Headswood Garage in Dennyloanhead , tel no is 01324 841636, Gordon or Sandy will help .

Scotty

[siamblue]

Liddo mate you definitely want a second opinion, ask the original place how they know the cam is gone did they take the cam cover off?
I suppose the car cannot be moved?

good luck anyway mate

Gary

[Mrsmopp]

Liddo how far are you willing to go to get a good honest opinion and the work done right for the right price?

x

[siamblue]

Liddo how far are you willing to go to get a good honest opinion and the work done right for the right price?

x

trailer it to Nottingham ;) it makes sense or take the cam cover off yourself.

[Mrsmopp]

trailer it to Nottingham ;) .

You read my mind LOL

x

[The Flying Banana]

You read my mind LOL

x

Whio is in Nottingham? Am i being slow?

[mraldonnelly]

Liddo,

If it's gonna cost this much, why not just get the parts and try giving it a go yourself first? If you get stuck, stick it on a trailer and take it to a garage to finish it off.

I'm more than willing to help. If you can get some more volunteers then it may be possible to combine skills / knowlege and get it done in a couple of days.

I could even put someone up in my house overnight if necessary.

It just seems such a shame to go selling all these bits like those fantastic wheels and the RICA remap.

Regards

Andy

[The Flying Banana]

Liddo,

If it's gonna cost this much, why not just get the parts and try giving it a go yourself first? If you get stuck, stick it on a trailer and take it to a garage to finish it off.

I'm more than willing to help. If you can get some more volunteers then it may be possible to combine skills / knowlege and get it done in a couple of days.

I could even put someone up in my house overnight if necessary.

It just seems such a shame to go selling all these bits like those fantastic wheels and the RICA remap.

Regards

Andy


I agree, Liddo , you obviously have some experience and if you do the hard work yourself then it will be cheaper, however i see your point of wanting it done quick hence the big bills but if it is a lifter and cam then not that hard a job, use the haynes bible as it will get you through and plenty questions posted will get the right answers too!!

[Mrsmopp]

Whio is in Nottingham? Am i being slow?

DPA a volvo specialist who has worked on all my T5's, J's T5's - both Steve and Siamblue used to travel from darn sarrff to use them thats how highly recommended they are. They are cheaper than most too (I think we get a disount with them ;))

x

[Wobbly Dave]

I also would volunteer my services - I have done head jobs (no puns please) before.

I also have a very nifty set of valve spring compressors.

What's the worst that can happen?? LOL

[siamblue]

What's the worst that can happen?? LOL

Letting Wing Commander Wobbly test drive it :troutslap

[Wobbly Dave]

Letting Wing Commander Wobbly test drive it :troutslap
:haha:

[mraldonnelly]

Letting Wing Commander Wobbly test drive it :troutslap

:slap:

PMSL.

[Liddo]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vOLVO-S70-T5_W0QQitemZ4603872660QQcategoryZ10432QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

Liddo , this is a couple of guys i know who break Volvos

Scotty

Cheers Scotty, Ive mailed them ;)

[Liddo]

WOW guys n gals, thanks for all the replies and offers to help! The car is VERY driveable, but sounds like a tractor when stood still. I could drive to Nottingham no problem, but its just the time etc, and the thought of it going pop altogether!
I'll take it for a 2nd opinion to Engine Repair Specialists in Burscough to see if they can quote me happy.

Andy, the guy at Volvo said you need "special" tools to get the head off correctly, so that's put me off the DIY, and also the time factor too, as I dont get many free weekends :( Thanks VERY much for the offer though ;)

[Liddo]

Letting Wing Commander Wobbly test drive it :troutslap


PMSL, if Dave's fully comp on my car, he can take it show jumping ANY time he feels like ;)

[Liddo]

DPA a volvo specialist who has worked on all my T5's, J's T5's - both Steve and Siamblue used to travel from darn sarrff to use them thats how highly recommended they are. They are cheaper than most too (I think we get a disount with them ;))

x


Moppy, thanks for the heads-up, I'll ring these chaps tomorrow if I get ANOTHER crap quote ;)

x

[Mrsmopp]

Moppy, thanks for the heads-up, I'll ring these chaps tomorrow if I get ANOTHER crap quote ;)

x

Fingers crossed for you hun!

x

[mraldonnelly]

Special tools?

Surely only stuff like the crank locking tool (is that what it's called) which can be fabricated with a couple of strips of metal anyway I believe, valve spring compressors which Wobbly Dave has, torque wrench (I've got one and most others too probably) and an angle tightening guage (which again, I have).

See what the engine guy comes back with though. You never know, the damage (cost) may not be as bad as you thought.

I don't get too much free time either. A two, going on three, year old daughter and a new house project sees to that. However, a weekend working on a car would be a welcome break.

No worries mate. Anytime. I just hope you get your T5 back on the road soon enough. You mentioned it's driveable - I wouldn't drive it more than a few yards though, if at all.

Regards

Andy

[t5tart]

WOW guys n gals, thanks for all the replies and offers to help! The car is VERY driveable, but sounds like a tractor when stood still. I could drive to Nottingham no problem, but its just the time etc, and the thought of it going pop altogether!
I'll take it for a 2nd opinion to Engine Repair Specialists in Burscough to see if they can quote me happy.

Andy, the guy at Volvo said you need "special" tools to get the head off correctly, so that's put me off the DIY, and also the time factor too, as I dont get many free weekends :( Thanks VERY much for the offer though ;)

if its the same as the 850 the Haynes bible shows you how to bend the coat hanger lol

[t5tart]

well im up for it would love to learn this stuff..... even if its watching and opening the beers lol

i mean making the tea

[Wobbly Dave]

PMSL, if Dave's fully comp on my car, he can take it show jumping ANY time he feels like ;)
I get the feeling some days that my little flying lesson incident is never going to go away - LOL

[Liddo]

if its the same as the 850 the Haynes bible shows you how to bend the coat hanger lol


LOL, ya know, I've got a haynes manual in the garage, and I've never even thought to look at it! Will be digging it out tonight for a little glimpse ;)

Thanks again for all the replies and offers of help

Ovlov is still in the air :worship: :kiss: :worship:

[Liddo]

I get the feeling some days that my little flying lesson incident is never going to go away - LOL


NEVER! ;)

[Wobbly Dave]

I'd be happy to help. I dont have any kids - I hate DIY - all I'd ask is a bit of petrol money and copious amounts of coffee.

We can overhaul the head - reseat the valves at the same time? Might as well with the head off?

[Liddo]

I'd be happy to help. I dont have any kids - I hate DIY - all I'd ask is a bit of petrol money and copious amounts of coffee.

We can overhaul the head - reseat the valves at the same time? Might as well with the head off?


Dave, your a star mate, but let me see what these specialist people say 1st, then I might be calling on your expertise ;) I'd probably drive down to you, cos I wouldnt expect you to drive all the way up here in this weather!
Anyway, as I say, I'll let you know what they say tomorrow

Thanks again

Paul

[t5tart]

well like i said if you need s spare pair of hands im game

i need to get my hands diry more

and prefer learning through watching that diving in myself

[vt5]

PM'ed you Liddo :wink: