2.4 170 bhp v t6 se - Page 2

slender · Oct 6th, 2003, 10:12

Ian

I do not know what the interval change on a 2.9 engine is. However, if you are serious about the car, and this is the only issue that is preventing you from proceeding with purchasing it, I would ensure that the garage are under no illusions about this. In other words, make them an offer for the car subject to the agreed price including a cambelt change prior to you collecting it. If they say no, time to say farewell and keep on looking for just what you want.

Oct 6th, 2003, 19:30

My parents' S80 2.4 170bhp SE is the best car I have had the pleasure of being a passenger in. Absolutely the best back seats ever.

The car seems to go, handle and stop well enough - and it looks beautiful with the T6 wheels as well. Lovely in Venetian Red.

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 6th, 2003, 21:40

Don't know hat happens to my posts here - second attempt.

The timing belt renewal interval is 110,000 miles (or 10 years) for petrol engines, 80,000 for diesal. As suggested, make it a condition of purchase for one to be fitted?

Oct 12th, 2003, 19:05

I saw a post regarding the Gearboxes.

It idicated they go at around 80k.. slight wrong.. they last till around 100k (I have a contact who replaces them for the police)

Mine went at 110k and cost 2.5k.

Got an intresting fault now on the T5 where the powersteering fluid hoses have melted the fuel line (METAL FUEL LINE!)

Volvo blame where and tear. I blame design.. The sections thats gone is the only section not seperate by a clip (No indications that there was one there either)..

But anyway back to the Post..

Get a T6.. Fast.. Conforable and stlish. I recently drove mine to Geneva and they sit happily at 140mph doing just over 4,000 RPM.

Cheers

ianneal · Oct 12th, 2003, 21:26

bought a t6 from dealer whilst driving it home warning message appeared transmission fluid overheat and smoke coming from engine compartment i left it to cool and it started again hope i have not done to much damage when i got home and read the manual it said you can overfill with oil i hope this is just the case i checked the dipstick the next morning and the fluid was well over hot level with engine cold anyway it is going into volvo garage asap to get sorted under warranty just my luck to find the car that i want and it breaks down just hope it is a human error and not a mechanical one any suggestions thanks in advance ian

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 12th, 2003, 23:46

Ian - sorry to hear about your problem. And just when driving it home! I'd make a fair old fuss at the dealer. I'm very cynical about how much 'servicing' or 'checks' they really perform, but Volvo make a lot about the selected used cars things. If it is overfilling, then thats a mistake you and I may make, but not too be expected from a dealer. Keep us infomred as to how things pan out.

Paul
VOC S80 Register Keeper

ianneal · Oct 18th, 2003, 20:30

paul got car back thursday night from volvo garage said all it was that oil had spilled down pipe and caused the smoking. they had it on test all night and said there was no oil leak. whilst driving it home it still did not feel right they said it was the adaptive gearbox and that it would have to learn my driving habits that night while out the dashboard flashed up transmission service urgent and it just stopped with no drive at 2000revs got car towed to garage they said cant look at car till mon 20/10 this as really put me off the brand.hope i can get my money back on trade of goods act and look at a different make of car thanks for your help and advice ian

slender · Oct 19th, 2003, 15:01

Ian

If this is a Volvo Assured car you have something like 30 days and 1000 miles to reject it and select another.

ianneal · Oct 19th, 2003, 15:07

slender thanks for the advice but ihave only driven the car 1 day in seven and i think i will just cut my losses and demand a refund this problem as just putr me off the brand and the dealers thanks again ian

ianneal · Oct 22nd, 2003, 19:40

slender the car went back today with a full refund of my money sad in one way but glad in another the service manager said he has had a lot of t6 gearbox failings i think this is a sorry state of affairs for a car that had only done 60000 i thought volvos went on forever as long as they are serviced annually. lost all faith in the brand first and last one i will own one thanks for all help and advice ian

Oct 6th, 2003, 10:12	#11
slender Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2008 17:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se Ian I do not know what the interval change on a 2.9 engine is. However, if you are serious about the car, and this is the only issue that is preventing you from proceeding with purchasing it, I would ensure that the garage are under no illusions about this. In other words, make them an offer for the car subject to the agreed price including a cambelt change prior to you collecting it. If they say no, time to say farewell and keep on looking for just what you want.

Oct 6th, 2003, 19:30	#12
Ben H Guest Location:	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se My parents' S80 2.4 170bhp SE is the best car I have had the pleasure of being a passenger in. Absolutely the best back seats ever. The car seems to go, handle and stop well enough - and it looks beautiful with the T6 wheels as well. Lovely in Venetian Red.

Oct 6th, 2003, 21:40	#13
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:34 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se Don't know hat happens to my posts here - second attempt. The timing belt renewal interval is 110,000 miles (or 10 years) for petrol engines, 80,000 for diesal. As suggested, make it a condition of purchase for one to be fitted?

Oct 12th, 2003, 19:05	#14
gareth Guest Location:	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se I saw a post regarding the Gearboxes. It idicated they go at around 80k.. slight wrong.. they last till around 100k (I have a contact who replaces them for the police) Mine went at 110k and cost 2.5k. Got an intresting fault now on the T5 where the powersteering fluid hoses have melted the fuel line (METAL FUEL LINE!) Volvo blame where and tear. I blame design.. The sections thats gone is the only section not seperate by a clip (No indications that there was one there either).. But anyway back to the Post.. Get a T6.. Fast.. Conforable and stlish. I recently drove mine to Geneva and they sit happily at 140mph doing just over 4,000 RPM. Cheers

Oct 12th, 2003, 21:26	#15
ianneal ian Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hull	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se bought a t6 from dealer whilst driving it home warning message appeared transmission fluid overheat and smoke coming from engine compartment i left it to cool and it started again hope i have not done to much damage when i got home and read the manual it said you can overfill with oil i hope this is just the case i checked the dipstick the next morning and the fluid was well over hot level with engine cold anyway it is going into volvo garage asap to get sorted under warranty just my luck to find the car that i want and it breaks down just hope it is a human error and not a mechanical one any suggestions thanks in advance ian

Oct 12th, 2003, 23:46	#16
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:34 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se Ian - sorry to hear about your problem. And just when driving it home! I'd make a fair old fuss at the dealer. I'm very cynical about how much 'servicing' or 'checks' they really perform, but Volvo make a lot about the selected used cars things. If it is overfilling, then thats a mistake you and I may make, but not too be expected from a dealer. Keep us infomred as to how things pan out. Paul VOC S80 Register Keeper

Oct 18th, 2003, 20:30	#17
ianneal ian Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hull	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se paul got car back thursday night from volvo garage said all it was that oil had spilled down pipe and caused the smoking. they had it on test all night and said there was no oil leak. whilst driving it home it still did not feel right they said it was the adaptive gearbox and that it would have to learn my driving habits that night while out the dashboard flashed up transmission service urgent and it just stopped with no drive at 2000revs got car towed to garage they said cant look at car till mon 20/10 this as really put me off the brand.hope i can get my money back on trade of goods act and look at a different make of car thanks for your help and advice ian

Oct 19th, 2003, 15:01	#18
slender Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2008 17:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se Ian If this is a Volvo Assured car you have something like 30 days and 1000 miles to reject it and select another.

Oct 19th, 2003, 15:07	#19
ianneal ian Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hull	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se slender thanks for the advice but ihave only driven the car 1 day in seven and i think i will just cut my losses and demand a refund this problem as just putr me off the brand and the dealers thanks again ian

Oct 22nd, 2003, 19:40	#20
ianneal ian Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hull	RE: 2.4 170 bhp v t6 se slender the car went back today with a full refund of my money sad in one way but glad in another the service manager said he has had a lot of t6 gearbox failings i think this is a sorry state of affairs for a car that had only done 60000 i thought volvos went on forever as long as they are serviced annually. lost all faith in the brand first and last one i will own one thanks for all help and advice ian

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