S70R autobox servicing

[macp]

Evening all can anybody recommend a trusted source to service the autobox on my S70R. I live in Cheshire so anyone in and around that area would be good.Another member recommended a member called pookie but have not heard from him yet.In fairness he is probably a pretty busy guy and I dont know if he is still taking on work.

Thanks for reading

[Liddo]

Ive used a place call "Barry Browns" in Orrell in Wigan, but they did charge me about £200-£250 iirc. The oil will set you back nearly a £100, PM Rufe and ask him for a price for the pucker Volvo stuff.

Are you sure it needs the oil changing?? Id try and contact the previous owner, or the one before the previous owner, he was a Volvo mechanic (according to Ebay last year ) He might have already done it, and it wasnt far off the mileage your on now iirc

[stephenevans99]

I've never personally used them, but the company Tameside Transmissions has been mentioned to me before. Take a look or give em a call.

http://www.gearsandclutches.co.uk/

[macp]

Ive used a place call "Barry Browns" in Orrell in Wigan, but they did charge me about £200-£250 iirc. The oil will set you back nearly a £100, PM Rufe and ask him for a price for the pucker Volvo stuff.

Are you sure it needs the oil changing?? Id try and contact the previous owner, or the one before the previous owner, he was a Volvo mechanic (according to Ebay last year ) He might have already done it, and it wasnt far off the mileage your on now iirc

So around £350 all in then. The gearbox is lovely and smooth and upon checking the oil it seems light brown with a Reddish tinge. I just want to keep the car in top condition as I have rather fallen in love with it to be honest.

Im intrigued now as I have spoken to two of the owners who are superb guys and cherished the car but I did not know about the Volvo mechanic.

[Liddo]

The gearbox is lovely and smooth and upon checking the oil it seems light brown with a Reddish tinge.

Im intrigued now as I have spoken to two of the owners who are superb guys and cherished the car but I did not know about the Volvo mechanic.

Your oil sounds fine (as id of expected ) I bet it was changed recently. If it was dark and smelt burnt, then you'd go for a change. Id spend your cash on a proper body protection valet

Deffo deffo had a Volvo mechanic owner, i rememeber the car well

PS, this type of thread needs to be in the 70s Series section (for future ref of course )

[macp]

Your oil sounds fine (as id of expected ) I bet it was changed recently. If it was dark and smelt burnt, then you'd go for a change. Id spend your cash on a proper body protection valet

Deffo deffo had a Volvo mechanic owner, i rememeber the car well

PS, this type of thread needs to be in the 70s Series section (for future ref of course )

Cheers liddo
Can you let me off as a newbie and I wont do it again

[Liddo]

Cheers liddo
Can you let me off as a newbie and I wont do it again

I will, but i wouldnt be too sure about the Mods on here

[Al115]

I'll move it over eh

[macp]

I'll move it over eh

Ta

[macp]

So would anybody be interested in earning some beer tokens. I dont have any experience or the confidence if im honest to do it myself. I also dont have the tools or an appropriate area to do this.

You have to feel sorry for me now

[Liddo]

LOL, you DONT need to doing, save ya cash

Your oil sounds fine, and the gearbox is nice and smooth, so id say leave well alone. If it aint broke, dont fix it

If you MUST change the oil, ring around a few gearbox specialists and see how much they charge for a flush, as IF your box plays up after a garage has done the work, you'll have some comeback

[pookie]

You have PM.

Pookie

[macp]

You have PM.

Pookie

Cheers pookie

You have PM.