C30 Engine : Potential purchase - engine replaced, flood damaged

[Parisien]

Still looking for a C30, one has come up having the engine replaced after flood damage, what are the things to check, look for, or any advice as to the likelihood of future issues?


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[LizardOfBodom]

Originally Posted by Parisien

Still looking for a C30, one has come up having the engine replaced after flood damage, what are the things to check, look for, or any advice as to the likelihood of future issues?


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Wow... Our cars can throw hissy feet just because of clogged sunroof drain and moist in odd places, and you are considering getting an ex-flood car?
Its obviously up to you but I would stay miles away from that expecially knowing how P1 platform can be with electric&water issues.

Check all electric and electronic , switches, lights, CEM in cabin, pull all codes with good OBD reader (preferably Vida+Dice), inspect undercarriage and all brake parts, drive a LONG test drive and check codes again. Basically - go full CSI Belfast on in until you are sure it can actually be used, otherwise if any doubts - my advice - walk away.

[Parisien]

Just to update thread, the car drove well and checked out fine, but a lack of paperwork, vagueness about what was done and no hint of negotiation ensured I dodged a bullet, I ended up buying a 2012 C30 2.0L lux, low miles, with full VSH, delighted with it, cheers.

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[SwissXC90]

Never buy a flood damaged vehicle unless it is given to you for free

Soaking a vehicle in water will ruin all fabrics and non-metal, non-plastic components

All electronic modules will have been wet and corrosion will have started, causing problems not necessarily now but in the future

So walk away. Fast.

[T5R92011]

Originally Posted by Parisien

Just to update thread, the car drove well and checked out fine, but a lack of paperwork, vagueness about what was done and no hint of negotiation ensured I dodged a bullet, I ended up buying a 2012 C30 2.0L lux, low miles, with full VSH, delighted with it, cheers.

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Good engine choice.... That 2.0-litre Mazda engine is quality. Chain driven timing gear as well.

Worth noting that the aux belt area can get a little noisey though. I believe Volvo changed the tensioner design a couple of times because of it. I think also becuase of the way the bonnet closes on these cars, there is a channel for water droplets to leak onto the aux belt area so you may notice a bit of screeching when you start it on wet day etc.

Bit of silicon spray quietens it down my housemate's car, though we will change the belts/tensioner soon.