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May 10th, 2021, 18:58 | #1 |
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Advice on using a mechanic.
Hi, basically I need to replace the swirl flaps on my xc70 d5 2007 auto. It's leaking oil and is something I am not able to do myself.
My regularly mechanic has gone a AWOL so I will have to find someone to do it with little knowledge about them. My local Volvo garage is a little expensive, I can save a few hundred quid if I go to a vilvo specialist but he is over a hours drive away. The third option is to find a local mechanic. Is this a job a local mechanic can do relatively easy or is it a specialist job? What are peoples opinions on the three options? Thanks. |
May 10th, 2021, 20:40 | #2 |
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just did this myself straight forward job if your used to fixing yourself
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May 11th, 2021, 15:04 | #3 |
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I'm pretty handy, never used to have to take my old fords to the garage, did it all myself. But, Volvo seems a lot more complex and it's something I wouldn't want to mess up. The quotes I've had so far are Volvo themselves £700 and a Volvo specialist is £500. So there a bit harsh.
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May 11th, 2021, 15:13 | #4 |
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nothing I've done yet has been any more difficult than any other car I've worked on. easier actually because all my previous cars had rust-welded bolts and this one's been really well looked after
the only annoying thing is this volvo fascination with bloody torx bolts, what is that about.. but I bought a set of sockets now I always watch a few youtube vids first so there's no surprises is this the one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir_xPsS_PsQ Last edited by stuart bowes; May 11th, 2021 at 15:18. |
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I wont do anything where the subframe needs to be taken off or lowered, just because safety and agro. on a lift in the garage they can do it easier and safer
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May 13th, 2021, 12:42 | #7 |
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I can do the majority of things, brake pads are brake pads on any car, but, I’ve always had petrol so a Diesel engine is over my head at the moment. I suspect getting the injectors out will be a nightmare. If everything would go fine I probably wouldn’t have a problem, but it never does and I’m riddled with arthritis which doesn’t help if things get stuck!
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May 13th, 2021, 12:43 | #8 |
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How did you get on with removing the injectors?
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you get what you pay for generally with Technician labour these days ..
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May 13th, 2021, 17:41 | #10 |
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