moving up from v70 to XC70

[ThomasG]

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow337

This is correct. So much junk written about these cars from people who don't have a clue.

Do you mean that I DON'T have to go P3 to avoid this issue?!??

Yay!

Thank you!

[CaptainSlow337]

Originally Posted by ThomasG

Do you mean that I DON'T have to go P3 to avoid this issue?!??

Yay!

Thank you!

No. The early XC70 from 01-03(ish) used a viscous coupling. This very often broke. From about 04 onwards (till 07 which is when the P3 came out) it uses a haldex system. This is much more reliable (but still prone to issues)

[ksmi]

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Timing belt (and related hardware) maintenance
Get the automatic fully warmed up and drive about town at middling speeds. Make it "shift queer".
Your comment about tyres and brakes seems usual-as in the car needs brakes and tyres. But what does "headlamps" mean?
The shocks and struts are likely worn.
Try the handbrakes. Even though they'll need visual inspection you can see if the cables work freely.

Morning,G&K, Does your "shift queer" refer to putting the auto-box through it's paces by doing a Victor Silvester' i.e slow,slow,quick,quick slow?
Ref.your witnessed pile up,does tend to focus your attention!

Regards,K.

[Georgeandkira]

After warming it up go around some town with hills. Descending a hill after a turn or ascending an abrupt one. Try to make it shift out of its comfort zone.

It's OK if it needs to correct itself. Doing so loudly can be a red flag. How many bangs and clunks you accept is up to you.

I suppose "shift queer" won't be appearing in transmission repairmen handbooks anytime soon.

[Gazdkw]

I'm going to see a 2010 xc70 tomorrow. 143k miles, full service history except one thing, not record of timing belt being changed.

Do you think it would be a deal breaker? It's not to say it's not been done, just no record of it.

Everything else seems great. Previous MOT's good, service history good (except the timing belt)

[onyourbikenate]

seems like a good excuse to get a few 100 quid off it to me

just put money aside to make it your first job, or use money from selling your current car to fund it (thats what im doing with my XC70)

best of luck

[Gazdkw]

They've said they can do it and the water pump for £200

[onyourbikenate]

i'd go test drive it etc and if you want it see if they'll throw that in with the deal. worth asking

200 seems pretty cheap i've been gearing up for a 500 bill for the cambelt

[ThomasG]

Originally Posted by Gazdkw

They've said they can do it and the water pump for £200

And what make pump, belt and tensiobers would they be fitting for that price?

PS: 2010 seems to be P3 model..

Seems we may have similar tastes. Must go with the job..

However, I'm hunting one (mentioned it several times) with a 3.2 petrol lump, definitely without 4C, and with black leather.

I justify to myself the expenditure on excise duty (over £0.5k per annum) as:

If I have a choice between paying ULEZ and paying for big motor, then at least I'll have some fun

[eternal optimist]

Originally Posted by ThomasG

I justify to myself the expenditure on excise duty (over £0.5k per annum) as:

If I have a choice between paying ULEZ and paying for big motor, then at least I'll have some fun

Quite right!