Engine: S60: - "Smoke stop??" - Page 2

The Hooded Claw · Jun 29th, 2011, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkrock screech

Hmmmm, but when the garage I took it to yesterday replaced the oil they said it started smoking as soon as it got up to temperature and they seemed to reckon it was the piston rings (although the car has only done 109K!?).

Cheers
Steve.

first question I have to ask is .. are they a "generic" garage or do they "specialize" in Volvo's ???

NOTE TO OTHER MEMBERS...............

Anyone know of a Good "Indie" near to Steve ??? I'm too far north (Blackpool) they must be one near to Worcester that Steve can bob into fer a second opinion

Keith

Punkrock screech · Jun 29th, 2011, 19:14

Doubtful, my dads had his Volvo serviced there countless times and no issues!!

Also would a clogged / broken PCV have an affect on the oil pressure?
Cheers
Steve.

Punkrock screech · Jun 29th, 2011, 19:16

"Hooded claw"....They are a generic garage, but well trusted by me and many friends and family.

Cheers
Steve.

simo807 · Jun 29th, 2011, 19:24

Try these people.

CNH Autos
01386 553522
Ask for Chris
Top Guy.

Cheers

Punkrock screech · Jun 29th, 2011, 19:27

Simo 807.

Thanks for that and not too far away!!
Cheers
Steve.

simo807 · Jun 29th, 2011, 20:28

No problem.
I have an S60,(2001).
Chris has done a few things on it, very pleased with the car.
He is a decent chap, very helpful , his rates are very good and doesn't rip you off !.
It would be well worth giving him a call.

Simon.

Ringsting · Jun 29th, 2011, 20:54

would they not have to do a compression test before coming to the knackered rings conclusion? also you mentioned the oil pressure, what was the relevance there? is the low pressure light on or something

Punkrock screech · Jun 30th, 2011, 17:14

No, I forgot to mention in my first post that the garage told me that the oil pressure switch had been disconnected, presumably to stop it coming on when the thickening qualities of the stop smoke came into play. This is what makes me think it is something more sinister than a broken / clogged PCV.

Any info / advice on this is more than welcome.

Thanks again
Steve.

S60D5SE · Jun 30th, 2011, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkrock screech

No, I forgot to mention in my first post that the garage told me that the oil pressure switch had been disconnected, presumably to stop it coming on when the thickening qualities of the stop smoke came into play. This is what makes me think it is something more sinister than a broken / clogged PCV.

Any info / advice on this is more than welcome.

Thanks again
Steve.

Hi Steve

Sorry to read of the problems you're having - got to ask - where did you buy the car?

It may help others on here to avoid the vendor . . .

John.

Punkrock screech · Jul 1st, 2011, 08:41

It was a private sale on Ebay, so no worries about them being a rip off merchant, just looks like I got a bad apple here.

Jun 29th, 2011, 19:24	#14
simo807 Junior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 14:47 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcester	Good Volvo Indie Try these people. CNH Autos 01386 553522 Ask for Chris Top Guy. Cheers

Jun 29th, 2011, 20:28	#16
simo807 Junior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 14:47 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcester	Good Volvo Indie No problem. I have an S60,(2001). Chris has done a few things on it, very pleased with the car. He is a decent chap, very helpful , his rates are very good and doesn't rip you off !. It would be well worth giving him a call. Simon.

Jun 29th, 2011, 19:14	#12
Punkrock screech New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 11:51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worcester	Doubtful, my dads had his Volvo serviced there countless times and no issues!! Also would a clogged / broken PCV have an affect on the oil pressure? Cheers Steve.

Jun 29th, 2011, 19:16	#13
Punkrock screech New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 11:51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worcester	"Hooded claw"....They are a generic garage, but well trusted by me and many friends and family. Cheers Steve.

Jun 29th, 2011, 19:27	#15
Punkrock screech New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 11:51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worcester	Simo 807. Thanks for that and not too far away!! Cheers Steve.

Jun 29th, 2011, 20:54	#17
Ringsting 2006 S60 T5 Last Online: Aug 14th, 2015 18:52 Join Date: May 2011 Location: hinckley	would they not have to do a compression test before coming to the knackered rings conclusion? also you mentioned the oil pressure, what was the relevance there? is the low pressure light on or something

Jun 30th, 2011, 17:14	#18
Punkrock screech New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 11:51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worcester	No, I forgot to mention in my first post that the garage told me that the oil pressure switch had been disconnected, presumably to stop it coming on when the thickening qualities of the stop smoke came into play. This is what makes me think it is something more sinister than a broken / clogged PCV. Any info / advice on this is more than welcome. Thanks again Steve.

Jul 1st, 2011, 08:41	#20
Punkrock screech New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2011 11:51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worcester	It was a private sale on Ebay, so no worries about them being a rip off merchant, just looks like I got a bad apple here.

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