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Apr 1st, 2017, 15:17 | #31 | |
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Apr 1st, 2017, 15:40 | #32 | |
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The d5 163 engine is far superior to the older engine in terms of reliabilty (and in most other areas to) And id suggest the reason the OP sees more post regarding them is simply they exist in far greater numbers in volvo land rather than they are problematic. As stated the methodology does not stand up to scrutiny |
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Apr 1st, 2017, 15:43 | #33 | |
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ETA, your post, which mine seems to have prompted, is the first to state that the D5 is superior in terms of reliability to the older engine, which was the original Q/discussion point. Last edited by Bonefishblues; Apr 1st, 2017 at 15:46. |
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Apr 1st, 2017, 16:03 | #34 |
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I disagree , By stating for example its no where near as reliable as the older engine (which wasn't a paragon of reliabilty) and there are page after page of problems id suggest he /she is implying its a unreliable unit per se
This is simply not true, as said its a superb engine which if its maintained IAW volvos service requirements will give long and very reliable service Ive no doubt my old d5 would if id kept it notched up 300k without any serious issues . |
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I disagree that we're disagreeing. You seem determined to disagree, which is fine. I'll bow out for fear of being seen as disagreeable, so I award you the winner's prize of the internet
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No problems with mine again...
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Apr 16th, 2017, 13:51 | #39 | |
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The car now has 185000 miles on the clock, original turbo, cam belt changed at around 117,000 and thats been the only major expense (cost around £110), the engine seems to have plenty of power and I am guestimating its probably good for another 50000 miles. In my new life as a poverty stricken diyer I fix everything myself, I have a few cars these days which I need to keep 'fixed' at no cost to the owners but the V70 is the most reliable cheap and easy to repair of the old bangers I look after. |
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Apr 26th, 2017, 11:36 | #40 |
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Totally agree.......2005 D5 220,000 miles and only routine service, still get 50miles to gall on a run, and clocking up 20k per year. No plans to replace!
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