G/box: 850 Manual: - Garage ruined gearbox - Page 2

MerseySwede · Apr 15th, 2010, 21:09

Hello Shadetek. I dropped it off while at work and collected it later so couldn't stay and watch.

MerseySwede · Apr 15th, 2010, 21:10

Andrew, front wheel drive only but thanks for replying

deathrider311271 · Apr 15th, 2010, 21:28

this might seem like a daft question, r u sure this is gearbox/clutch related?

the reason im asking is i have had to change my engine due to burnt out valves and the symptoms were the same, due to the valves burning out it made my fly wheel go out of balance. now i could of had the head done but my car has done 142k miles and i managed to find an engine with 41k miles including new clutch timing belt and tesioners done new aux belt and engine swapped £1400 hopefully will drive well again when i get it back tomorrow.

cheers

simon

grass hopper · Apr 15th, 2010, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathrider311271

this might seem like a daft question, r u sure this is gearbox/clutch related?

the reason im asking is i have had to change my engine due to burnt out valves and the symptoms were the same, due to the valves burning out it made my fly wheel go out of balance. now i could of had the head done but my car has done 142k miles and i managed to find an engine with 41k miles including new clutch timing belt and tesioners done new aux belt and engine swapped £1400 hopefully will drive well again when i get it back tomorrow.

cheers

simon

not arguing but burnt out valves can not physically make a flywheel go out of balance,if there is a noise on depressing the clutch then more than likely the clutch is at fault,the clutch will be under more strain pulling itself out of the brake rollers,but a clutch that is serviceable would have no problem,how has this grease monkey damaged your car ? what would he gain from physically damaging your car ? as he has not but the clutch has given up at this time.

MerseySwede · Apr 16th, 2010, 21:18

Grass Hopper. I don't think there was anything to gain except perhaps a joy ride. My car was OK when I dropped it off. When I collected it there was the noise on the clutch plus it is difficulot getting into gear. I have to change up at 1600 - 1700 revs. If I accelerate to, say, 2500 - 3000 revs and depress the clutch and change I have to wait until the revs drop again and apply extra force to get it into gear. Also there is a slight noise when the engine is on and in neutral but if I apply a small amount of pressure to the clutch pedal the noise goes.

As for the clutch giving out it is possible but I think I would have noticed some depreciation in its performance.

Thanks for your time

grass hopper · Apr 16th, 2010, 22:31

most garages/grease monkeys ! would not take a Volvo for a joy ride,how many miles were put on the car? and did you ask them why?

all the symptoms are a dragging/failing clutch.

Clan · Apr 17th, 2010, 09:25

Volvo advise a 5 mile road test in their service literature ....

grass hopper · Apr 17th, 2010, 09:32

think the OP car was in for MOT only,but a tester is permitted to road-test the vehicle on test.

MerseySwede · Apr 18th, 2010, 15:14

Dear all. I truly appreciate your time and knowledge when replying to my gripe. All I will say is please believe me...

My car did not have this problem when I dropped it off. When I collected it I discovered the problem as described. Knocking when fully depressing the clutch pedal and difficulty engaging all gears. There was a couple of miles on the clock only. The garage account that the problem existed before I will not accept because it is not true. Why they would joy ride it I cannot say if indeed they did but I do not trust them nor will I go there again.

It seems my description of the problem does not help you diagnose the problem therefore I will end this thread and thank you all again.

grass hopper · Apr 18th, 2010, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerseySwede

Dear all. I truly appreciate your time and knowledge when replying to my gripe. All I will say is please believe me...

My car did not have this problem when I dropped it off. When I collected it I discovered the problem as described. Knocking when fully depressing the clutch pedal and difficulty engaging all gears. There was a couple of miles on the clock only. The garage account that the problem existed before I will not accept because it is not true. Why they would joy ride it I cannot say if indeed they did but I do not trust them nor will I go there again.

It seems my description of the problem does not help you diagnose the problem therefore I will end this thread and thank you all again.

diagnosed it earlier for you.

Apr 16th, 2010, 22:31	#16
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	most garages/grease monkeys ! would not take a Volvo for a joy ride,how many miles were put on the car? and did you ask them why? all the symptoms are a dragging/failing clutch. __________________

Apr 17th, 2010, 09:25	#17
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Volvo advise a 5 mile road test in their service literature .... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 17th, 2010, 09:32	#18
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	think the OP car was in for MOT only,but a tester is permitted to road-test the vehicle on test. __________________

Apr 15th, 2010, 21:09	#11
MerseySwede S80 s 2.4 D5 Sven Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2014 19:12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Merseyside	Hello Shadetek. I dropped it off while at work and collected it later so couldn't stay and watch.

Apr 15th, 2010, 21:10	#12
MerseySwede S80 s 2.4 D5 Sven Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2014 19:12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Merseyside	Andrew, front wheel drive only but thanks for replying

Apr 15th, 2010, 21:28	#13
deathrider311271 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 19:26 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grimsby	this might seem like a daft question, r u sure this is gearbox/clutch related? the reason im asking is i have had to change my engine due to burnt out valves and the symptoms were the same, due to the valves burning out it made my fly wheel go out of balance. now i could of had the head done but my car has done 142k miles and i managed to find an engine with 41k miles including new clutch timing belt and tesioners done new aux belt and engine swapped £1400 hopefully will drive well again when i get it back tomorrow. cheers simon

Apr 16th, 2010, 21:18	#15
MerseySwede S80 s 2.4 D5 Sven Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2014 19:12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Merseyside	Grass Hopper. I don't think there was anything to gain except perhaps a joy ride. My car was OK when I dropped it off. When I collected it there was the noise on the clutch plus it is difficulot getting into gear. I have to change up at 1600 - 1700 revs. If I accelerate to, say, 2500 - 3000 revs and depress the clutch and change I have to wait until the revs drop again and apply extra force to get it into gear. Also there is a slight noise when the engine is on and in neutral but if I apply a small amount of pressure to the clutch pedal the noise goes. As for the clutch giving out it is possible but I think I would have noticed some depreciation in its performance. Thanks for your time

Apr 18th, 2010, 15:14	#19
MerseySwede S80 s 2.4 D5 Sven Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2014 19:12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Merseyside	Dear all. I truly appreciate your time and knowledge when replying to my gripe. All I will say is please believe me... My car did not have this problem when I dropped it off. When I collected it I discovered the problem as described. Knocking when fully depressing the clutch pedal and difficulty engaging all gears. There was a couple of miles on the clock only. The garage account that the problem existed before I will not accept because it is not true. Why they would joy ride it I cannot say if indeed they did but I do not trust them nor will I go there again. It seems my description of the problem does not help you diagnose the problem therefore I will end this thread and thank you all again.

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