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Volvo VVT Hub Repair

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  • 09-10-2006 12:01pm
    #1
    holly_johnson
    Registered Users Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a 2003 Volvo S40 Automatic (32K on clock). Making a funny drrrr sound. I brought it to the garage I purchased it from and they told me it was the Variable valve timing hub and would cost €700 to repair!
    Needless to say I'm not happy paying out that much when I'm also told it needs a huge service costing €500!
    I have rung around other Volvo dealers and the price is pretty much the same except for one who is half price.
    I'm a bit wary of the cheap one as I'm afraid they have mis-quoted me not having seen the car.

    Is it normal for this large a differential?
    Another question, should I bother going to a main dealer or should I get it repaired in any garage?


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    #2
    gyppo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    Been there, worn the T-Shirt.

    Thankfully it was done under warranty by the dealer I had bought the car off - he had to send it to a main dealer to get the job done.

    A few months later the MAF sensor went - estimated 400E from Volvo.

    I traded the car in for a Mondeo at the earliest oppertunity and called it a day with the S40.


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