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Sep 5th, 2008, 23:54 | #11 | |
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The 2.5Tdi is a VW engine so VW/audi would be the best people to ask. If your doing the cambelt,It's always advisable to change the wp if it runs off the cam belt(it's common sense)as t's not much extra work and not much extra cost against it breaking-Don't know why they said not to do it-normally they try and get as much money out of you as possible. |
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Sep 6th, 2008, 09:18 | #12 | |
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In this economic climate if a garage recommends having a perfectly good ( at that time) water pump changed at a cost probably double that of the job the car was booked in for , the first thing the customer is going to think is that he's being " ripped off " .... the garage trade can never win what ever it does ..... And in my long experience Volvo water pumps never have a bearing failure , cant vouch for VW however , although they seem to carry on that tradition .
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Sep 8th, 2008, 19:51 | #13 |
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I hate to add to the issue- you have had a raw deal. But my V70 D SE auto classic -late model - went to a non franchised volvo specialist who strongly advised- almost insisted on a precautionary water pump change when the cam belt was done at 99K recently.
So it seems that the 'garage' that advised you, may have, how can I put it, a lack of synergy within the structure of their product knowledge data base..... ! I can understand why you grabbed a bird in the hand, but they really might owe you more.. |
Sep 8th, 2008, 20:21 | #14 | |
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I agree entirely and if you haven't signed anything to say that the 50 per cent refund is 'in full and final settlement', I would return to the garage with the internet pages I have linked to printed off and call their bluff, saying that if they are not prepared to refund the full amount then you will be taking them to the small claims court. I think you may get a result. In theory you should and will win, in reality it depends upon which judge you get and what mood he is in. At worst you may have thrown away about £70 but I would pursue if I were you, I think they may well pay up when they get their first serving and the option to settle with you, there is plenty of reference on the net to failed water pumps on this model so they advised you wrongly... |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 22:00 | #15 |
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Yes absolutely- you might as well go for it if they are a main dealer. They hate county court actions and adverse publicity in equal measure so dont forget to mention you have been discussing this on the owners club site and everyone on here wants to know the name of this dodgy dealer who gives bad advice and wont put their money where their mouths are...
I recently went to an independant garage to have the cam and diesel pump belts replaced on my '97 V70 and they were insistent the water pump must be changed as a matter of course - sugested I follow the Audi suggestion of 60k mile intervals rather than the Volvo 80 k one and said they would also check the tensioner or pulley too if these were showing signs of wobble. It took less than an extra hour to change the water pump and I sourced the part from GSF for a little over £ 25. It just makes sense to take that extra care when it's only the same cost as a curry and a couple of beers. |
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