2002 v70, but of a dog. Advice required.

[dunc_sx]

Bought a Volvo v70, 2002 D5 2.4 manual diesel estate (164k miles) last weekend but it needs a bit of work.

Firstly (this is the biggie) I've got an intermittent clutch/flywheel noise. Only happens sometimes but one time it was ridiculously loud, an uneven bumping/clanging which altered with the clutch on/off. Thought it was game over right there but it settled down. There's a vibration in the clutch too, not very noticeable once you're up through a few gears it's more low speeds.

Second there's an oil leak from the drivers (RHD) side of the engine bay. Near the bulkhead, I'll need to investigate further for more details, don't think it's engine oil though.

Finally the drivers door lock is temperamental, buzzes and doesn't open sometimes. Has only ever happened in the morning, fine at other times.

Rest of the car seems ok, what I'm after is a reliable workhorse but beginning to wonder if it's worth repairing?

I'll be using for towing.

Any advice on the advice appreciated.

Cheers,

Dunc.

[dunc_sx]

Double post

Edited by dunc_sx on Sunday 21st June 18:14

[dunc_sx]

Hi, thanks for the responses. I see the LUK clutch and flywheel kits are about 580 (must be a fair bit cheaper trade), is it really an additional 220 to 420 quid for fitting? That's painful,

Update on the leak, it's actually coolant, only thing I can see of it from the top is under the crank pulley on the under tray.

Thanks, responses appreciated.

Dunc.

[dunc_sx]

Double checked the price of the clutch/DMF/pressure plate/slave cylinder LUK package and it's under 550 delivered. At 1k all in that's £450 labour so over 11 hours at £40 an hour, very poor.

The car broke down on the motorway yesterday as well, "urgent engine error" or similar displayed on dash then engine cut-out. Wasn't clutch related, won't start now.

Don't mean to be a moan but it's the least reliable car I've ever owned out of well over 30 by a massive margin, proper disappointed.

A return to other marques is required lol!

Cheers for the advice and it's a coolant leak instead of PS fluid luckily, that doen't sound fun either!

Dunc.

[dunc_sx]

dme123 said:

Try running a dog eared 51 plate 5 series you picked up cheap or a rotten E-Class Mercedes of the same age and mileage and see if they are any better ;-)

Usually do, and I'm afraid they are in my experience, nothing wrong with an old workhorse and they can prove to be very reliable Variety being the spice of life I'm trying something different

Anyway sorry for being grumpy, don't mind the clutch/DMF it's good sense to replace those on an old car if you're expecting to do some towing. The breaking down for no obvious reason isn't fun though and was certainly icing on the cake. Guess I should look at fuel filter/fuel pump/crank sensor/wiring in general then take it from there.

Cheers,

Dunc.

Edited by dunc_sx on Tuesday 23 June 08:49

[dunc_sx]

OK cheers for the advice folks, sounds like it's a case of not throwing good money after bad. I've got it running again and back in daily use, think it's just a case of running it till the clutch/DMF goes. 650 miles in thus far, place your bets lol

Thanks,

Dunc.

Edited by dunc_sx on Thursday 2nd July 22:02

[dunc_sx]

Yup very similar, more fuel was the fix (wish it was always that easy).

It's probably that but I'm also wondering if it has a faulty fuel level sensor as I filled it up to the brim yesterday but the tank wasn't showing full. A few blocks off it, similarly it was a few blocks off empty when I ran out.

Cheers,

Dunc