Geartronic sucks my ass
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Geartronic sucks my ass
MODS - don't switch forums, this is just a rant on car costs.....
Well, the Volvo is in the shop, check engine light came on for the transmission throwing a code. It's the Volvo version of the Acura SS tranny (slushbox). I got off the phone and was just told that I need a new tranny (out of warranty). A rebuilt tranny runs $3600 plus 13 hours of labor to install (@ $98/hour)
Not two hours after I tell them to start, I get another call saying that they looked around while taking the old tranny out, and I need an oil leak fixed on the oil return line to the turbo ($150), and my lower control arm bushings need to be replaced ($350--->only that cheap b/c they already have the suspension apart)
Now, I can afford to have the repairs done, so that is not a problem, but it's just shitty that all of it hit at once......Also, while typing this I was just also told that I'm due for the timing belt to be replaced.
I hate car costs.
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Well, the Volvo is in the shop, check engine light came on for the transmission throwing a code. It's the Volvo version of the Acura SS tranny (slushbox). I got off the phone and was just told that I need a new tranny (out of warranty). A rebuilt tranny runs $3600 plus 13 hours of labor to install (@ $98/hour)
Not two hours after I tell them to start, I get another call saying that they looked around while taking the old tranny out, and I need an oil leak fixed on the oil return line to the turbo ($150), and my lower control arm bushings need to be replaced ($350--->only that cheap b/c they already have the suspension apart)
Now, I can afford to have the repairs done, so that is not a problem, but it's just shitty that all of it hit at once......Also, while typing this I was just also told that I'm due for the timing belt to be replaced.
I hate car costs.
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Originally Posted by moomaster_99
Wow...get a tranny somewhere else.....
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
wtf? $3600+plus 13hr for labor? rebuilding it should be that much and it doesnt take 13hrs to put in a tranny. take it somewhere else.
And the tranny removal is a BITCH on this car...I went and saw it today, and almost the entire front suspension is removed
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Originally Posted by JaredGMS
I can get one from Erie Volvo for like $2000 (used), but then there is no warranty on it. At least from volvo I'm completely covered (parts and labor) for a year
Your rebuild is a used one too...is there a problem with your trannys?
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Write to Volvo of America and see if they will split the cost of something.
People tend to forget, if you ahve a strong enough case...they will tend to do this from time to time as good faith.
How many mmiles does the car have? Is it normal that the tranny should have gone when it did? etc etc etc
Never hurts to try. My old man did with bimmer and lexus when parts wore out prematurely.
People tend to forget, if you ahve a strong enough case...they will tend to do this from time to time as good faith.
How many mmiles does the car have? Is it normal that the tranny should have gone when it did? etc etc etc
Never hurts to try. My old man did with bimmer and lexus when parts wore out prematurely.
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Originally Posted by moomaster_99
Wow....a 3600 tranny that is guaranteed for a year
Your rebuild is a used one too...is there a problem with your trannys?
Your rebuild is a used one too...is there a problem with your trannys?
Yeah, same way that the 2Gen TL/CL tranny had the 2nd gear issue, this thing has a valve body issue....
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Write to Volvo of America and see if they will split the cost of something.
People tend to forget, if you ahve a strong enough case...they will tend to do this from time to time as good faith.
How many mmiles does the car have? Is it normal that the tranny should have gone when it did? etc etc etc
Never hurts to try. My old man did with bimmer and lexus when parts wore out prematurely.
People tend to forget, if you ahve a strong enough case...they will tend to do this from time to time as good faith.
How many mmiles does the car have? Is it normal that the tranny should have gone when it did? etc etc etc
Never hurts to try. My old man did with bimmer and lexus when parts wore out prematurely.
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Ah well....103K dont know what to tell you.
What are their trannies rated to live too?
Just another reason i drive stick.
What are their trannies rated to live too?
Just another reason i drive stick.
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
You should be able to get a year warranty on rebuilt or used trannies from anywhere. Call around.
<-- has played this game too many times.
<-- has played this game too many times.
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Ah well....103K dont know what to tell you.
What are their trannies rated to live too?
Just another reason i drive stick.
What are their trannies rated to live too?
Just another reason i drive stick.
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Originally Posted by JaredGMS
How's that? The problem is that no one rebuilds these trannies (cept for Volvo). I called all the Volvo specialty shops and tranny shops in the area, no one will touch them (cept to replace), and if I had the install done elsewhere, the dealership would charge me for the ECU shit that has to be done when replacing (they're doing it as part of the labor here)
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Really? Tranny places won't rebuild them? That doesn't sound right. AAMCO, for example, should do it and will let you buy more warranty if you want.
It's moot anyhow, the tranny is already being installed. Let's hope this one lasts at least 100K more
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Originally Posted by moomaster_99
Rich guy.....
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Ouch... but I guess 4600 is alot better then payments on a new car...
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Now that I am thinking about it, I would sell it for whatever you can get for it and put that money down on a new Civic/Mazda3 or good used version of either. It would more than likely be much cheaper in the long run and would save you some headaches.
Spending that much money to fix a car that is worth around $11,000 (in perfect shape) might be a mistake.
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I feel for you on this. My 2nd gen TL was in for the old tranny swap and I thought all is well, nothing out of pocket for me. Then they call to tell me I've got three bad engine mounts ($400, discounted since the engine was out of the car anyway). And I was *this* close to paying off that Visa bill.
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
werent the 01's and older known for a lot of problems?
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I didn't realize that Aisin Warner transmissions were that shitty.... (AW right? My book says it takes T-IV fluid, so has to be Aisin Warner)
Then again, didn't Toyota have problems with Aisin Warner transmissions in their ES330 and RX300?
Try changing the fluid periodically next time in hopes of a longer life...
Then again, didn't Toyota have problems with Aisin Warner transmissions in their ES330 and RX300?
Try changing the fluid periodically next time in hopes of a longer life...
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