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Sep 1st, 2023, 18:04 | #11 | |
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The orange one is a cheap nasty aftermarket one, the top one is genuine one. Genuine Volvo ones are far superior and are actually the same price maybe even a bit cheaper if you use FRF Volvo in Swansea as they will give you trade discount if you say you're in the owners club. |
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Just a quick update on the cam/aux/crank shaft seals fiasco! I managed to obtain the cam/aux seals #6842273 for the sum of £39.11 including packing & postage....ouch!!! As you will see from the attached photo, I have shown the thick light grey original genuine Volvo seal that I removed, then the orange aftermarket seal that I originally bought and finally the darker grey but thinner genuine Volvo seal that I have now bought!!! What I am now contemplating is whether to fit the genuine Volvo seal with the thinnest depth but better quality, or the thicker aftermarket seal? I have been told by one reputable vendor that the aftermarket products are fine, but I am inclined to agree with 360beast that genuine Volvo products should be fitted where possible, as clearly the aftermarket cam/crank seals previously fitted had leaked oil (see photo) whereas the genuine Volvo aux/layshaft seal had not. Any opinions would be most welcome! With regards to the crank shaft seal #1276425, I have been calling around trying to get this and have been told it has been discontinued, which I found bizarre considering the other genuine Volvo seals are available. I even tried to get in touch with Volvo in Gothenburg where my baby was born in the hope that they would be able to source one for me; alas, I received a one line reply to get in touch with my local dealer or workshop which was a bit disappointing. Likewise, if anyone knows where I may get a genuine Volvo crank shaft seal #1276425 then I would be very grateful.......I have seen ads in the States, but am a bit wary of their authenticity. Of course, as a back-up I do have a new aftermarket seal but would prefer a genuine Volvo one......I am not too keen on doing this job again anytime soon!!! As always, many thanks again for any help & advice. All the best, Charles. |
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