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[Thorsteenster]

Looking for someone about an hour or so outside the DC area willing to make a little money for doing a timing belt and waterpump. I have the parts, just not the time, tools, or really place to do it. And certainly not the money for taking it to a shop.
A couple friends are mechanics but live 4 hours away and no experience with Volvo's, so I'd like to fine someone that does and has done it before.
Just a warning now, I'll also be asking about doing a PCV valve and CVA after.....

Thanks!

Also, I am mechanically inclined, I've worked on many cars and trucks and would be of some help. I've started the timing belt and CVA twice only to come up against not having the needed tools.

[7 VII 7]

It is not that bad to do. I live in Arlington. But the last thing I want to do is work on someones car for such a huge item than could go wrong.

If you do NOT have the time or comfortable doing it, really pay a shop to do it right.

[Thorsteenster]

I'd feel more comfortable having needed tools readily available, and would make time for such.
But if no takers on above, maybe someone can recommend a "modestly" priced shop.

[7 VII 7]

Thorsteenster, on 25 January 2012 - 03:46 PM, said:

I'd feel more comfortable having needed tools readily available, and would make time for such.
But if no takers on above, maybe someone can recommend a "modestly" priced shop.

NOVA Family Auto... Talk to Carl or Ki

They also have a coupon on their website for 20% off first time customers.

http://www.novafamilyautoservice.com/

Great service and guys.

[Thorsteenster]

Psh, right around the corner from me, I'll swing by on my way home.

Thanks!

[BtownVolvo]

I'd say do it yourself! It seems daunting...even while you're doing it. But once you finish, you realize that it wasn't that big of a deal and pretty damn easy. So long as all of the marks are lined up and the belt is on secure, you're gold!

You don't need too many tools either. A decent set of hand tools is all you really need with the exception of the 1/2" crank bolt (which I want to say was a 27mm?)

[Thorsteenster]

I'd love to, but I got too many things going on with work, cars, life, etc. I've started to do it twice now and each time ran into not having a needed tool.

Any who, I found this place earlier on CL which just called back with a quote of $266. They're in Manassas.
http://evolutionautocare.net/

I'll still check NOVA Family Auto, closeness is nice, but even with %20 off I don't think it'll be close to $266.

[Thorsteenster]

Actually just called NOVA, he said about $450 using my parts so with 20% off still looking at $360ish, $900 using their parts.
Which of course they prefer not to use my parts due to in case of part failure which I totally understand.
If I own this thing in another 70k I will be doing it myself!

[bdimag]

NOVA is big on Volvos... always a plus for someone to have experience with your particular car, which I'm sure they do.

did you call Evolution to get the quote? I find sometimes people will quote one thing, and then you say it's a Volvo and the price doubles.

[Thorsteenster]

Yuppers, I called and left car specs and what needed done and they called me back with the price, which stayed the same after mentioning again it's a Volvo.
Although maybe that card will be played upon pick-up.....

I do like that NOVA is right around the corner, and hearing they have Volvo experience, but the $100 difference kinda makes it a no brainer for me at the moment. I'll see what they'll charge for the PCV valve and maybe give them a shot on it.

[BtownVolvo]

Thorsteenster, on 25 January 2012 - 07:46 PM, said:

I'll see what they'll charge for the PCV valve and maybe give them a shot on it.

Now THAT you can totes do yourself.

[Mattphi]

BtownVolvo, on 25 January 2012 - 07:54 PM, said:

Now THAT you can totes do yourself.

I loled super hard just now

[Thorsteenster]

Totes? Is that an auto replacement for cuss words? lol

[BtownVolvo]

Thorsteenster, on 25 January 2012 - 09:19 PM, said:

Totes? Is that an auto replacement for cuss words? lol

Fuck no

Kind of an inside joke. He's just pissed that he's started saying "totes" (instead of totally) after making fun of me for saying it.

[Tyler T5R]

We all wish it was a "pcv valve", but it is a "pcv system" with many parts. A Saturn has a valve, replaceable in 5 minutes. Volvo, measured in hours. Not trying to scare you, I've done it twice. Just chuckled when I read valve.