The V50’s Going to the Shop

"Future Heap Owner" (aperiodic) 06/11/2019 at 23:50 • Filed to: VOLVOLIFE, Leaking oil, V-50

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When I brought the V50 in to a local shop for an oil change before the Spring Cruise (I know, I’m disappointed in me too), the guys there advises me that the CVVT hubs (Volvo’s timing adjust system for the cam shafts) were leaking oil. They said it was fine to drive for now, but I should get addressed soon. It has been losing a decent amount of oil (about 3/4 of a quart over the last 1k or so miles), so I’m going to have them fix it before my next trip in a few weeks.

I need to go back through my paperwork to see how old the parts are, but I’m probably going to have them replace the water pump, oil pump, and timing belt while they’re at it (they recommended the belt because the oil has been dripping right onto it). They estimated around $1700 for everything, which is about twice as much as the biggest repair I had done to my Corolla (most of which was replacing a window regulator and power steering pump). Good thing there’s a lot more breathing room in my finances now.

Speaking of the Corolla, my ex got rear-ended over the weekend while sitting at a light that had just turned green. The guy in a Ford SUV behind her was very optimistic about how quickly the three cars ahead of him would start moving.

The bumper, trunk lid panel, and passenger side rear quarter panel are all bent or dented. It’s only worth about $3k by KBB out there, so it seems like there’s a decent chance it’ll be totalled, which makes me sad.

Decay buys too many beaters > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 00:03

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Even totaled, not the end if the world. Looks perfectly drivable, and damage looks superficial. I'd let them total it and buy back for pennies on the dollar. 

Future Heap Owner > Decay buys too many beaters 06/12/2019 at 00:06

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Yeah my advice to my ex was to buy it back if the shop says it’s all cosmetic and she’s okay with probably never being able to sell it (she is fond of the car for its sheer dependability).

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 00:34

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Alternatively:

https://reigersuspension.com/rallyraid2/

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion 06/12/2019 at 00:36

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What is that an alternative to?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 00:38

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It's okay, owning my current car has also not been inexpensive which has been a big change. It's nice that you're at a place now where a $1700 bill is like, "ouch," versus, "Well that'll take a few calendar years to scape together."

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 00:38

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Just a different direction your money could be thrown at!

A reliable, working engine is nice, but... Rally suspension 

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion 06/12/2019 at 01:04

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I do find myself looking at rally videos on the youtubes a lot...

Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/12/2019 at 01:12

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Yeah, it’s taking a little getting used to. But it helps to remember how much better my back felt after driving this car for 7 hours than driving the Corolla for even 3. Money comes and goes, but I only have one back!

That being said, I do hope this is the last major repair (excluding dumb shit that’s my fault) for a year or so.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 07:21

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That generation of Corolla is really bad comfort wise.

brianbrannon > Future Heap Owner 06/12/2019 at 09:14

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Did they take the front timing cover off to diagnose this or just guess it not cam seals?  

Future Heap Owner > brianbrannon 06/12/2019 at 11:16

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They said it was the hubs not seals.