Cost to replace turbo??

ewanc0 · Jan 6th, 2011, 16:22

Following on from Steve's thread does anyone know what garages generally charge for removing and replacing the turbo on a T5?
I know the figures will be fague dependant on location etc but i could do with a ballpark figure to help me decide whether to tackle it myself or not.

Thanks as always

Ewan

bobbych · Jan 6th, 2011, 16:24

no idea mate, but prob in labour, more than your car is worth. I would tackle it yourself.

radgethedog · Jan 6th, 2011, 16:28

when i removed mine to replace the oil return pipe seal (mine being AWD) I reckoned a garage would want something close on £500 to remove/refit.

spent many a year in such an environment so its an educated guess. but still a guess.

ewanc0 · Jan 6th, 2011, 16:53

Mmmmm, time to do some studying i think. How long do you reckon it will take?
Bear in mind it took me 11 hours to do the PCV

radgethedog · Jan 6th, 2011, 16:58

kinda covered this on the other thread!! if you're nervous, take pictures first to cover the various vacuum hoses n such.

also go to volvo dealer first n buy the respective gaskets n such and oil return pipe seal

Fair time to get it off?? 4 hours going steady

deathrider311271 · Jan 6th, 2011, 17:02

just rang my bloke and he quoted £120 +vat if turbo is supplied

so looks like 3 hours labour

cheers

simon

andy_d · Jan 6th, 2011, 17:11

so roughly 3 hours ish for someone who's well versed in chucking spanners,, 6 hours for a "not a pro spanner chucker" ?

give it a full day and you should be covered for DIY, with lots of photos to help, and reading before hand ?

ewanc0 · Jan 6th, 2011, 17:11

Quote:

just rang my bloke and he quoted £120 +vat if turbo is supplied

so looks like 3 hours labour

Thats quite a diference from the £500 radgethedog thought (albeit a guess).
The worry with my garage is that he's admitted he doesn't know how long it will take him and therefore can't give a price.

darren_eire · Jan 6th, 2011, 17:19

Usually when they say they dont know how much it is going to cost they fleece you, ring around a few places and get a price or even a rough price

deathrider311271 · Jan 6th, 2011, 17:25

im in the fortunate position that my mechanic is volvo trained and worked for them for 15 years, so i just ring him and ask how long/how much, he doesnt even look on the computer he just knows lol

Jan 6th, 2011, 16:22	#1
ewanc0 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: argyll	Cost to replace turbo?? Following on from Steve's thread does anyone know what garages generally charge for removing and replacing the turbo on a T5? I know the figures will be fague dependant on location etc but i could do with a ballpark figure to help me decide whether to tackle it myself or not. Thanks as always Ewan __________________ Previous 97 S70 2.5 Auto, 97 940 Torslanda, 99 S80 2.5D auto, 99 S70 2.5D auto and 94 855 Turbo, 05 S60 D5, 08 C30 2.0D, 98 V70R Saffy Current 04 XC70

Jan 6th, 2011, 16:24	#2
bobbych Premier Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2017 13:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuchars, St Andrews View Photos By: bobbych	no idea mate, but prob in labour, more than your car is worth. I would tackle it yourself. __________________ 1994 850 TURBO (2008 - 2011) Now Scrapped Sadly Metallic Grey Full Leather

Jan 6th, 2011, 16:53	#4
ewanc0 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: argyll	Mmmmm, time to do some studying i think. How long do you reckon it will take? Bear in mind it took me 11 hours to do the PCV __________________ Previous 97 S70 2.5 Auto, 97 940 Torslanda, 99 S80 2.5D auto, 99 S70 2.5D auto and 94 855 Turbo, 05 S60 D5, 08 C30 2.0D, 98 V70R Saffy Current 04 XC70

Jan 6th, 2011, 17:11	#7
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:18 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	so roughly 3 hours ish for someone who's well versed in chucking spanners,, 6 hours for a "not a pro spanner chucker" ? give it a full day and you should be covered for DIY, with lots of photos to help, and reading before hand ? __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 6th, 2011, 16:28	#3
radgethedog Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 13:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: harrogate	when i removed mine to replace the oil return pipe seal (mine being AWD) I reckoned a garage would want something close on £500 to remove/refit. spent many a year in such an environment so its an educated guess. but still a guess.

Jan 6th, 2011, 16:58	#5
radgethedog Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 13:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: harrogate	kinda covered this on the other thread!! if you're nervous, take pictures first to cover the various vacuum hoses n such. also go to volvo dealer first n buy the respective gaskets n such and oil return pipe seal Fair time to get it off?? 4 hours going steady

Jan 6th, 2011, 17:02	#6
deathrider311271 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 19:26 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grimsby	just rang my bloke and he quoted £120 +vat if turbo is supplied so looks like 3 hours labour cheers simon

Jan 6th, 2011, 17:19	#9
darren_eire Senior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 18:27 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: dublin	Usually when they say they dont know how much it is going to cost they fleece you, ring around a few places and get a price or even a rough price

Jan 6th, 2011, 17:25	#10
deathrider311271 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 19:26 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grimsby	im in the fortunate position that my mechanic is volvo trained and worked for them for 15 years, so i just ring him and ask how long/how much, he doesnt even look on the computer he just knows lol

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