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Sep 2nd, 2021, 12:34 | #11 | |
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And I don't see how workmanship could cause a water pump, tensioner or other in 1/3 of the time.
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Sep 2nd, 2021, 14:12 | #13 | |
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Other people reading this need to know its not a must and is done regularly and works perfect. |
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Sep 2nd, 2021, 14:18 | #14 | |
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All untrue. Every water pump i changed on every car hasnt failed. Gates etc make the belts for most manufacturers. The manufacturers put their badge on it and charge 3 times as much. So I'm entitled to my opinion too and to let the public know this is wrong information your given out |
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Sep 2nd, 2021, 17:21 | #15 | |
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My point is, if it wasn’t a genuine kit, I wouldn’t take off a Volvo pump & replace it with some cheap aftermarket part. The aftermarket kit would have to be a decent/reputable brand & not some cheap part from an unknown brand. However, as the OP has purchased genuine parts & the water pump is included, then it makes sense to change it. However, if the pump wasn’t included in the kit & the genuine one isn’t leaking & spins freely, then it could be left well alone. Water pump failure isn’t common on D5’s (not ones fitted with genuine/quality parts anyway)… its almost unheard of.
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Sep 2nd, 2021, 18:40 | #16 | |
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A search of this very forum shows the said - and expensive - reality of using aftermarket aux belts on this model. There are certain items you can safely substitute if you get the correct spec, such as fluids, filters, bulbs, etc, but beyond that why take a chance? If you can't afford to maintain it properly then you'd be better off in a Fiesta. The OP seems a wise sort and came her for sensible advice. If he was going to Fred in a Shed to buy a fistful of budget parts then I doubt he would have come here asking our advice in the first instance. Spend cheap, spend twice. Or worse if that aux belt breaks...
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Sep 2nd, 2021, 22:58 | #17 |
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Gates water pump started leaking on my old P3 V70 after just 18 months (was fitted when I bought the car) never have I had a genuine Volvo water pump begin to show signs of leaking on any of my other Volvos.
Funny really as actually the prices of genuine parts is not drastically different to non genuine in many cases I’ve just bought a brand new Volvo battery for my XC90 for £115 inc VAT, no where else could get near it |
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In your very humble opinion....
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Sep 4th, 2021, 22:30 | #20 |
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I will add that I have had a genuine pump fail on a D5.
The mileage at that point was 250k and had 2 cam dots fitted in that time. It must be said it went from a very minor weep, as in it was as slight damp around the pump to running out in just 12 miles. I will say I fitted a Gates pump that I got very cheap as I just need the car to last a few more months at which point it was scrapped anyway. |
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