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Nov 28th, 2017, 10:30 | #1 |
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Sat in volvo dealership and need help!
Hi everyone
I brought my D30 V40 in for a service this morning and have been advised that my dust valves have seized. They removed the front right hand side valve but I think it damaged something inside the valve which connects to the trip computer tyre pressure system? They’ve said they suspect the other three will be the same and have quoted me £250 per tyre fix the problem. So £1000 in total. Can any one recommend what I do? They’ve also said my two rear tyres need replacing so I’m looking at nearly £2000 bill to pay including tyres and the service which cost £286. Has anyone had problems with seized caps before and is there another way I can get this fixed? |
Nov 28th, 2017, 11:18 | #2 | |
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Surely a soak in penetrating oil or even a little heat should budge them. I presume they are metal. I would get them to repair front valve, and then get them looked at independently at another time. With respect, I wouldn't be buying tyres from a Dealer anyway - they charge too much for them, as they have bigger overheads to cover etc. |
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Nov 28th, 2017, 11:21 | #3 | |
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Nov 28th, 2017, 12:39 | #4 |
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Thank you for your response, I think it was quite a while since I checked my tyres (end of July) before my MOT.
I have left the garage this morning without having the work done, I think they fitted a rubber valve to the tyre and they left the original part in the centre console. I believe this is the TMPS valve fitting which connects to the computer tyre pressure warning system. I've asked my dad to try and source that part to see if its a little more reasonable than £250 (plus fitting) Next challenge is to get the other three caps off without damage. Thanks for the advice, I went in to panic mode in the garage I thought I was looking at a £1600 bill just to be able to leave. Lesson to self.... just have rubber / plastic caps in future |
Nov 28th, 2017, 13:05 | #5 |
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If you have metal dust caps, a little bit of grease or copperslip on the valve thread will stop the caps seizing on. Learnt the hard way years ago. Got a bit heavy handed and ripped the valve stem out of the wheel. DOH!!
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Nov 28th, 2017, 13:33 | #6 | |
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Well, without trying to sounding harsh, the first lesson should be to check your tyres pressures more often and not leave for nearly 5 months. The lack of use, and probably the increased heat in the wheel due to lower pressures might have contributed to the metal ones sticking on. You are supposed to check every week really, but in practice every 2 weeks would suffice. They won't stick on then either. Anyway, the TPMS valve might be available from other places, but might need re-pairing back to the car when fitted - dealer job possibly. Soaking the other caps in WD40/GT85 might help - spray onto the ends of the valves, and they should run down the thread to the cap hopefully. Leave overnight and be careful with overspray on brakes obviously (use the straw for it). If not, a gentle bit of heat and pliers might do it. Worst case, a small Dremmel or Multi-Tool to slice the cap in half (carefully). A local tyre place might be able to help if not and will also probably give you a better deal on tyres, although they may have to order in the exact ones required, but usually can get same day or with 24hrs. |
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Nov 28th, 2017, 14:28 | #7 |
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best not to ever use metal caps , no problems with the common plastic ones ..
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Nov 28th, 2017, 14:39 | #8 | |
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You will have to take the car back to volvo to have them activated with a hand tool , should not be more than half an hour . how this costs £1000 is unknown .
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Nov 28th, 2017, 18:55 | #9 |
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And this thread is a prime example of why people avoid main dealerships like the plague! How does this do anything for the customer it’s just ridiculous. Bunch of arseholes some dealers!
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