need some advice

Shortstuff · Mar 17th, 2013, 12:42

Basically my t5 has failed it mot big time. I've managed to source the parts and possible fitting with a fellow member (i'm waiting for a reply) the garage I normally use has said it'll cost around 1000 to fix and that's with me doing half the work.

The list is
Front shocks
Front drivers disc (i've changed the other but a rounded bolt beat me)
Control arms, I have the parts.
Front bearings
Handbrake, I've got new shoes
Rear pads and discs, I have
A rear spring
Windscreen

I plan on doing the handbrake and rear brakes but wouldn't have a clue with the other stuff so its garage work. But I've seen other cars that may be a better option. 1 a V70R in Leeds for 800 but its got a short mot. The others a phase 2 D5 but I need 7 seats, I'm able to rip the 1 out of mine if I decide to get rid but would they fit a phase 2. I'm guessing the would the R since its the same shape as my 850.

Ecurie Ecosse · Mar 17th, 2013, 18:53

I would fix the car - the parts aren't too expensive.

£100 for 2 new front shocks.

£100 each for new front hubs with the bearing.

Sounds like you have the other stuff.

I would rather spend £300 and know the car is sound than but another one which may need money spending on it.

surrey_man · Mar 17th, 2013, 20:24

There should be a guide on here failing that a Haynes book off lies will help

S70 B5254T · Mar 17th, 2013, 20:51

The car with the short MOT could have a bunch of problems of it's own, and cost you another wad of cash when it's due it's MOT; like Ecurie said, at least you know things are sound when you've sorted that list - better the devil you know etc. etc.
Alternatively, if the seller of the car with the short MOT is confident in his/her car, challenge them to put a fresh MOT on it as part of your bargaining...

Shortstuff · Mar 18th, 2013, 11:30

I'm now keeping turboshed. Thanks to rips on here. He's beat the garage quotes by miles and willing to pick the car up from work, supply the hub assemblies, front struts, rear spring, wing and skirt for the price less than the garage wanted for the parts.

That then leaves me a rounded bolt to get round to change the disc, rear discs and shoes and pads. All of which I have the parts so once payday comes hopefully she'll be back on the road

Mar 17th, 2013, 12:42	#1
Shortstuff Senior Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2013 17:48 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: carlin how, saltburn by the sea	need some advice Basically my t5 has failed it mot big time. I've managed to source the parts and possible fitting with a fellow member (i'm waiting for a reply) the garage I normally use has said it'll cost around 1000 to fix and that's with me doing half the work. The list is Front shocks Front drivers disc (i've changed the other but a rounded bolt beat me) Control arms, I have the parts. Front bearings Handbrake, I've got new shoes Rear pads and discs, I have A rear spring Windscreen I plan on doing the handbrake and rear brakes but wouldn't have a clue with the other stuff so its garage work. But I've seen other cars that may be a better option. 1 a V70R in Leeds for 800 but its got a short mot. The others a phase 2 D5 but I need 7 seats, I'm able to rip the 1 out of mine if I decide to get rid but would they fit a phase 2. I'm guessing the would the R since its the same shape as my 850. __________________ 1997 850 T5 S

Mar 17th, 2013, 20:24	#3
surrey_man Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2016 23:05 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dulwich London	There should be a guide on here failing that a Haynes book off lies will help __________________ '01 Silver V70 2.3 lt Pasted volvos '92 Silver 940se Turbo Easte 7 Seater 2.0lt BF200FT '94 Green 850 GLT 2.5lt 7 seater '97 850 CD T5 2.3lt full leather 7 Seater

Mar 17th, 2013, 20:51	#4
S70 B5254T ☭Nick☭ Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2014 23:30 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lincolnshire	The car with the short MOT could have a bunch of problems of it's own, and cost you another wad of cash when it's due it's MOT; like Ecurie said, at least you know things are sound when you've sorted that list - better the devil you know etc. etc. Alternatively, if the seller of the car with the short MOT is confident in his/her car, challenge them to put a fresh MOT on it as part of your bargaining... __________________ 1998 Volvo S70 CD 2.5T 20 valve (B5254T) Community First Responder transport & Daily Driver previously...1994 Volvo 854 SE 2.0 20 valve "L411XCC" & 1999 Volvo S40 2.0T SE "T283LTW"

Mar 18th, 2013, 11:30	#5
Shortstuff Senior Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2013 17:48 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: carlin how, saltburn by the sea	I'm now keeping turboshed. Thanks to rips on here. He's beat the garage quotes by miles and willing to pick the car up from work, supply the hub assemblies, front struts, rear spring, wing and skirt for the price less than the garage wanted for the parts. That then leaves me a rounded bolt to get round to change the disc, rear discs and shoes and pads. All of which I have the parts so once payday comes hopefully she'll be back on the road __________________ 1997 850 T5 S

Mar 17th, 2013, 18:53	#2
Ecurie Ecosse Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 20:53 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edinburgh	I would fix the car - the parts aren't too expensive. £100 for 2 new front shocks. £100 each for new front hubs with the bearing. Sounds like you have the other stuff. I would rather spend £300 and know the car is sound than but another one which may need money spending on it.

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