S60fan
My MY2004 Volvo S60 was smelling of petrol after each drive so I took it to the dealer. They found the petrol tank O-rings were perished and the fuel pump housing was cracked. They replaced the O-rings and the entire fuel pump assembly for $1,800.
The next time I went to fill with petrol it was almost impossible to fill up. The bowser stopped a couple of seconds after starting even with a very slight pressure on the handle. It took about 10 minutes to get 30 litres in.
So, I took the S60 back to the dealer. Now they say it needs a new fuel filler neck (including pipe, vent, filter etc) which will cost $700 plus labour. I wonder why this problem only started after the previous work was done on the fuel tank.
Does anyone know why a car would be difficult to fill with petrol ? What could block the fuel filler pipe and prevent petrol going in ? Why would fixing it require a replacement pipe ?
Thanks.
deleted_user_2040
It's possible they damaged something when the work was being done. Get another mechanic to ID the problem for you then let the dealer know what they did
VolvoMike
Try another petrol station as it may have been a problem with their pump.
Ex850R
It seems all this should have been done under factory recall as it was in the USA.
It is common here too with xc90 etc.
I believe the cost to fix was exorbitant too but understandable being a dealer.They live on ripping off their customers I can guarantee that!
Where are you?
We can point you to a good indie volvo shop.
Maybe look to consumer affairs for recourse on what should have been fixed under a recall.. You never know...
pauljloz
Volvo recalls hardly evey apply in oz as apparently the defects dont manifest themselves south of the equator for some reason. As for a sensible discussion with a dealer - it shouldnt be necessary to mention statutory warranty regarding known defects but is. This is not specific to volvo. They profit by wearing you down.
A holden dealer notorious for this is now haval dealer ... karma !
S60fan
I tried two pumps at the one station both of which have worked fine in the recent past. I also saw other people filling up with no trouble at those pumps.
I doubt the dealer caused the filler pipe problem as they did the fuel pump work by taking out the back seat (and left the inside smelling of petrol for a few weeks). There was no need to drop the tank. But, it is highly coincidental.
I'm in Canberra which has one Volvo dealer but there are some indie Volvo specialists I can contact.
I suspect the lack of a recall in Oz is because the O-ring problem was most common in climates with hot and cold weather. Of course, Australia is either warm or hot but never cold, isn't it ? – except in Canberra where night time Winter temps often go down to -5°C. Who would bother doing a recall just for Canberra ?
pauljloz
Your too generous re the lack of recall in OZ. It was a manufacturing / design fault in the pump pre about 06 - not an o-ring problem. Our consumer law regulator is asleep at the wheel and manufacturers (not just Volvo) get away with this attitude here. I'm sceptical of the new fuel filler neck (including pipe, vent, filter etc) - perhaps a vapour recovery hose has been kinked during the repair? Problem is I have never seen a dealer confess to repair damage - they just charge away. Definitely seek out a reputable independent for anything not under warranty.
pauljloz
S60fan
Ah, didn't see that, thanks.
egads
Go see the guys at Ikes Motors in Phillip, @timbo and co really know their stuff
S60fan
Great, thanks. Do you know Vince Harmer Automotive ? They claim to be Volvo specialists.
egads
They were although not as solid on the new stuff as Ikes, it is now D&H Automotive who do good work but are less Volvo specific
S60fan
Yes, I remember now – 20 odd years ago, Vince Harmer were best on the RWD Volvos and weren't keen to work on the FWD (e.g. 850) cars.
Cheers.
egads
Yup, he retired and moved the business to his brother in law I think