car repairs

Monty rudge · May 16th, 2022, 13:33

HI just a thought how many of us repair our cars these days. Not the yearly service but clutch replacement strut replacement etc would be nice to get your thoughts.

volvo again · May 16th, 2022, 13:38

I do everything on mine...

ITSv40 · May 16th, 2022, 15:50

I have always done my own repairs and maintenance since my first car ownership, including last nut and bolt restorations. I like 'nuts and bolts' , not so good on the electronic wizardry, so get my son to assist with that.

XC90Mk1 · May 16th, 2022, 16:07

I do everything on mine. I bought it 5 years ago when it was only 5 years old and have done everything other than 1 thing.

The 1 thing was the seals on the connection pipe running from the front to back of the engine. 1 had extruded and the local garage wanted 1 hour Labour (on a ramp) whereas I would have to really really jack the car in the air. At £40.00 it was a no brainier.

I would do all on mine to include engine swap and auto box.

I find it a good car to work on.

Pidgeonpost · May 16th, 2022, 16:14

As a youngster in the 60's I and a few friends relied on one another to help keep mostly clapped out cars and bikes on the road. In general we were too skint to use garage services. We kept this up for many years, but now I'm in my 70's I simply have to rely on the pros for much of the servicing work. The tech complexity of modern cars doesn't help, but there's also a degree of pressure from 'er indoors when it comes to maintenance. Even stuff like discs and pads can be hard graft when it's a hands and knees job on a concrete garage floor.

GreenBrick · May 16th, 2022, 17:30

Yep, pretty much the lot...

Built custom bodywork, resprayed, rebuilt engines, replaced complete drive trains, swapped engines, and the odd cambelt or 12!

The one I am not looking forward to is rebuilding an autobox. That could be the limit.

CosmicBike · May 16th, 2022, 20:24

Do all of it on both Volvo's, love the mechanical side of things even though I'm actually an electrical engineer.
Bodywork, well I'm re-learning my welding skills after a 25 year break to keep my Capri on the road, that's kinda fun.
Since the motorhome is under a 5 year warranty I can't touch that yet, but will do when it expires.

May 16th, 2022, 13:33	#1
Monty rudge Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:29 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cupar	car repairs HI just a thought how many of us repair our cars these days. Not the yearly service but clutch replacement strut replacement etc would be nice to get your thoughts.

May 16th, 2022, 13:38	#2
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	I do everything on mine... __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

May 16th, 2022, 15:50	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 17:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I have always done my own repairs and maintenance since my first car ownership, including last nut and bolt restorations. I like 'nuts and bolts' , not so good on the electronic wizardry, so get my son to assist with that. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

May 16th, 2022, 17:30	#6
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Yesterday 22:18 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	Yep, pretty much the lot... Built custom bodywork, resprayed, rebuilt engines, replaced complete drive trains, swapped engines, and the odd cambelt or 12! The one I am not looking forward to is rebuilding an autobox. That could be the limit. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

May 16th, 2022, 20:24	#7
CosmicBike Senior Member Last Online: Today 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Surrey	Do all of it on both Volvo's, love the mechanical side of things even though I'm actually an electrical engineer. Bodywork, well I'm re-learning my welding skills after a 25 year break to keep my Capri on the road, that's kinda fun. Since the motorhome is under a 5 year warranty I can't touch that yet, but will do when it expires. __________________ 1993 240 Torslanda (Sold) 1998 V70 R (daily) 1986 Ford Capri (on-going roadworthy project) 2007 Ford Galaxy (dog lugger) Previous XC90 x 2, V70 x 2

May 16th, 2022, 16:07	#4
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	I do everything on mine. I bought it 5 years ago when it was only 5 years old and have done everything other than 1 thing. The 1 thing was the seals on the connection pipe running from the front to back of the engine. 1 had extruded and the local garage wanted 1 hour Labour (on a ramp) whereas I would have to really really jack the car in the air. At £40.00 it was a no brainier. I would do all on mine to include engine swap and auto box. I find it a good car to work on.

May 16th, 2022, 16:14	#5
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	As a youngster in the 60's I and a few friends relied on one another to help keep mostly clapped out cars and bikes on the road. In general we were too skint to use garage services. We kept this up for many years, but now I'm in my 70's I simply have to rely on the pros for much of the servicing work. The tech complexity of modern cars doesn't help, but there's also a degree of pressure from 'er indoors when it comes to maintenance. Even stuff like discs and pads can be hard graft when it's a hands and knees job on a concrete garage floor.

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