Woe is me, and thrice woe! - Page 4

enzoneo · May 13th, 2013, 14:10

I would like to thank all you guys who gave me some input to help with resolving this problem.

It is now resolved !!!!!!!!!

It took him about 1 hour and the worst part, he said, was drilling out the middle of the bolt and tapping a thread in it. So all's well that ends well, or will be when I get the car back and drive it home without any issues.

TurboZutek · May 13th, 2013, 15:43

Brilliant!!

enzoneo · May 13th, 2013, 20:53

Home now and job's a good un.

billyboggins · May 13th, 2013, 22:29

great ! pleased for you ..go ahead and enjoy !!

enzoneo · May 15th, 2013, 08:31

Just to close this thread the guy WOT DONE IT insisted on giving me £150 as a reimbursement for my Glasgow trip to diagnose the autobox issue. I didn't expect this and can only say that despite the **** up he has gone up in my estimation by accepting without rancour or quibble the **** up he made, sorting it out and reimbursing me for expenses incurred as a result. I wish more garages behaved in this way.
The car is in to him next Thursday to have new cambelt etc fitted.
Tempting fate, blind optimism or complete confidence, you choose !

SonyVaio · May 15th, 2013, 15:04

Its really good to hear that you have indeed been suitably compensated for your troubles and 'yes' I agree with you that more garages should up front and honest about their minor/major errors and recompense the customer if they are put out because of it.

That top anchor bolt (3rd gear band bolt) is VERY inviting to use as a filler plug for these AW boxes. They should all have some red paint on them or perhaps be a security bolt so they do not get removed by mistake.

Being so honest and upfront I would probably be tempted to use said garage again, I bet they pay due diligence on the next job??

Happy ending! Well done.

V70Zig · May 15th, 2013, 18:13

Is your's a diesel ? If it is, are you having the diesel pump belt changed ? This will need to be dynamically timed, if your man hasn't the right kit it'll more than like run ****e after. I know he held his hand's up on the box and gave you £150 back (good man), but unless he's really lucky it's gonna be out......EML on....sounds like a proper bag of nails....or won't start at all.
Just a thought.

May 13th, 2013, 15:43	#32
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Brilliant!! __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

May 15th, 2013, 18:13	#37
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 16:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	Is your's a diesel ? If it is, are you having the diesel pump belt changed ? This will need to be dynamically timed, if your man hasn't the right kit it'll more than like run ****e after. I know he held his hand's up on the box and gave you £150 back (good man), but unless he's really lucky it's gonna be out......EML on....sounds like a proper bag of nails....or won't start at all. Just a thought. __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

May 13th, 2013, 14:10	#31
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	I would like to thank all you guys who gave me some input to help with resolving this problem. It is now resolved !!!!!!!!! It took him about 1 hour and the worst part, he said, was drilling out the middle of the bolt and tapping a thread in it. So all's well that ends well, or will be when I get the car back and drive it home without any issues.

May 13th, 2013, 20:53	#33
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	Home now and job's a good un.

May 13th, 2013, 22:29	#34
billyboggins Senior Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: May 2006 Location: sheringham	great ! pleased for you ..go ahead and enjoy !!

May 15th, 2013, 08:31	#35
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	Just to close this thread the guy WOT DONE IT insisted on giving me £150 as a reimbursement for my Glasgow trip to diagnose the autobox issue. I didn't expect this and can only say that despite the ** up he has gone up in my estimation by accepting without rancour or quibble the ** up he made, sorting it out and reimbursing me for expenses incurred as a result. I wish more garages behaved in this way. The car is in to him next Thursday to have new cambelt etc fitted. Tempting fate, blind optimism or complete confidence, you choose !

May 15th, 2013, 15:04	#36
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Its really good to hear that you have indeed been suitably compensated for your troubles and 'yes' I agree with you that more garages should up front and honest about their minor/major errors and recompense the customer if they are put out because of it. That top anchor bolt (3rd gear band bolt) is VERY inviting to use as a filler plug for these AW boxes. They should all have some red paint on them or perhaps be a security bolt so they do not get removed by mistake. Being so honest and upfront I would probably be tempted to use said garage again, I bet they pay due diligence on the next job?? Happy ending! Well done.

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