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Need to get engine fitted

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  • 10-12-2007 2:27pm
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    drdre
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    Hi guys, I need to get a new engine fitted to a volvo S80.I would be able to get the engine.

    Can anyone recommend a mechanic in south dublin who can fit the engine and who might be able to guarntee it for approx 3-6 months.

    I need someone thats reliable and cheap.

    How much should i be paying to get an engine fitted?


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    siralfalot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 447 ✭✭siralfalot


    drdre wrote: »
    Hi guys, I need to get a new engine fitted to a volvo S80.I would be able to get the engine.

    Can anyone recommend a mechanic in south dublin who can fit the engine and who might be able to guarntee it for approx 3-6 months.

    I need someone thats reliable and cheap.

    How much should i be paying to get an engine fitted?

    no mechanic I know will warrenty an engine they haven't supplied


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    siralfalot wrote: »
    no mechanic I know will warrenty an engine they haven't supplied

    Ah ok, So i will leave the warranty bit out.
    Does anyone know any mechanic in south dublin who can fit a engine in a volvo.I dont need warranty.


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭maidhc


    drdre wrote: »
    Ah ok, So i will leave the warranty bit out.
    Does anyone know any mechanic in south dublin who can fit a engine in a volvo.I dont need warranty.

    Any mechanic!


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    Mr.Diagnostic
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Mr.Diagnostic


    and dont forget that the mechanic will charge to fit your engine and if there is a problem with the engine I am sure he will charge to remove it again. Be very sure of where you buy it from.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    maidhc wrote: »
    Any mechanic!

    I meant a engine specialist :)


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭maidhc


    drdre wrote: »
    I meant a engine specialist :)

    Engine specialist? Does the engine need to be reconditioned?

    Look, a paraletic monkey could nearly fit an engine, it isn't that hard. A mechanic holds himself out as being qualified to fix cars. If he can't remove an engine then, frankly he is bugger all good.

    Why don't YOU go to your local mechainc and ASK him to do it. He will charge good money, as there is a fair bit of work involved, but any good mechanic will be able to do it.


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    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    Serious case of deja-vu here...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055116190

    If you weren't happy with the advice and opinions on the last thread, why start another one?


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    maidhc wrote: »
    Engine specialist? Does the engine need to be reconditioned?

    Look, a paraletic monkey could nearly fit an engine, it isn't that hard. A mechanic holds himself out as being qualified to fix cars. If he can't remove an engine then, frankly he is bugger all good.

    Why don't YOU go to your local mechainc and ASK him to do it. He will charge good money, as there is a fair bit of work involved, but any good mechanic will be able to do it.

    Yes, Im going to go to my local mechanic in the next few days, What i asked in my thread was how much should it cost etc from experienced people.I know mechanics fit engines.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    mikedragon32 wrote: »
    Serious case of deja-vu here...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055116190

    If you weren't happy with the advice and opinions on the last thread, why start another one?

    I got great advice there to be honest, I opened this to get a indication of price for fitting and a mechanic.Are you any help to me or not?


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    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    I doubt any of us are any help to you drdre.

    It's not really a mechanic you need. :rolleyes:


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    mikedragon32 wrote: »
    I doubt any of us are any help to you drdre.

    It's not really a mechanic you need. :rolleyes:

    What do you mean by that? :rolleyes:


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    green123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭green123


    mikedragon32 wrote: »
    I doubt any of us are any help to you drdre.

    It's not really a mechanic you need. :rolleyes:

    lol

    classic


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    meathstevie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,772 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    Someone might have ignored a little red light that looked a little bit like an oil can for a little while... . Anyway, go UK for the engine and get a mechanic to fit it but don't be surprised if the cost of fitting is fairly substantial it involves a good deal of work and time.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    meathstevie wrote: »
    Someone might have ignored a little red light that looked a little bit like an oil can for a little while... . Anyway, go UK for the engine and get a mechanic to fit it but don't be surprised if the cost of fitting is fairly substantial it involves a good deal of work and time.

    Yeah it was my dads car, he did ignore the red oil light and thats what happens :)
    I have found the engine in the uk so will just really need to find out about fitting an engine.

    thanks for the advice


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Any mechanic can fit an engine. Many amateurs could too.

    It'll take a full day I reckon.


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    S.I.R
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    alesbury auto service on the strand road sandymount , small garage but they some mighty fine work there. all work guaranteed for a year ( as far as i remember )

    every car that i ever get my hands on gets checked and worked on in there.


    hmmm i wonder if i dont sell my saab 9000 , would the engine/gearbox fit into it ?? cause fro mthe tread posted by mikedragon... would be worth a try....


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Any mechanic can fit an engine. Many amateurs could too.

    It'll take a full day I reckon.

    I contacted my local mechanic and he said he is too busy to get it fitted:(
    Have to look elsewhere.


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    TychoCaine
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭TychoCaine


    After you change the engine it'll then need some expensive TLC from a franchise dealer or a serious Volvo specialist (which there are none of in Ireland) to get the electronics sorted as the ECU needs to be "mated" to the body computers. Post a message on the UK Volvo owners group forum where you'll find people who have a lot more experience in this kind of thing.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    TychoCaine wrote: »
    After you change the engine it'll then need some expensive TLC from a franchise dealer or a serious Volvo specialist (which there are none of in Ireland) to get the electronics sorted as the ECU needs to be "mated" to the body computers. Post a message on the UK Volvo owners group forum where you'll find people who have a lot more experience in this kind of thing.


    Wow i didnt know that.


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭maidhc


    TychoCaine wrote: »
    After you change the engine it'll then need some expensive TLC from a franchise dealer or a serious Volvo specialist (which there are none of in Ireland) to get the electronics sorted as the ECU needs to be "mated" to the body computers. Post a message on the UK Volvo owners group forum where you'll find people who have a lot more experience in this kind of thing.

    I doubt that. I would assume all one would buy would be the bare engine (e.g. block and head) and the ancilliaries would be carried over.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    maidhc wrote: »
    I doubt that. I would assume all one would buy would be the bare engine (e.g. block and head) and the ancilliaries would be carried over.


    Yeah thats what i thought as i asked the guy who im buying the engine from.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,206 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    mikedragon32 wrote: »
    I doubt any of us are any help to you drdre.

    It's not really a mechanic you need. :rolleyes:

    LOL brilliant :D

    drdre - Why do you need someone cheap? Sure in a thread not so long ago you were bragging about your 07 gti and how you could afford so many more things than other's on here... surely you can afford to have an engine fitted? :rolleyes:

    Lesson #1, 'reliable' and 'cheap' dont go in the same sentence.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    LOL brilliant :D

    drdre - Why do you need someone cheap? Sure in a thread not so long ago you were bragging about your 07 gti and how you could afford so many more things than other's on here... surely you can afford to have an engine fitted? :rolleyes:

    Lesson #1, 'reliable' and 'cheap' dont go in the same sentence.

    F**k off John, You are being a bitch, Yes i do have a GTI, whats your bloody problem with it.You are no help to this thread so stay off ok

    I dont mean for free but im not payin around 1k for a engine install.

    Sorry for being so in your face but you have wrecked my head over the past week,


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    LOL brilliant :D

    drdre - Why do you need someone cheap? Sure in a thread not so long ago you were bragging about your 07 gti and how you could afford so many more things than other's on here... surely you can afford to have an engine fitted? :rolleyes:

    Lesson #1, 'reliable' and 'cheap' dont go in the same sentence.


    Yes they do if you find the right person.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,206 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    drdre wrote: »
    I dont mean for free but im not payin around 1k for a engine install.

    Please go get a life you looser, Sorry for being so in your face but you have wrecked my head over the past week,


    1) It's spelt 'Loser'

    2) You're calling me a loser, yet you're the one who's getting worked up on an internet forum? Lol the irony :p I wish I could lower to your level of name calling on the internet, however i've got a life so won't resort to that. If I have wrecked your head, why don't you try the IGNORE button? Personally your posts are nothing but a waste of bandwidth imho, have you ever contributed to the forum? ie. Posted something worthwhile... I highly doubt it (But please do correct me if i'm wrong)

    3) Any monkey can fit an engine for cheap. However i'd be inclined to let a professional fit it and do it right. Why don't you try some mechanics outside the pale, they tend to be cheaper, since CHEAP seems to be top of your list


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    1) It's spelt 'Loser'

    2) You're calling me a loser, yet you're the one who's getting worked up on an internet forum? Lol the irony :p I wish I could lower to your level of name calling on the internet, however i've got a life so won't resort to that. If I have wrecked your head, why don't you try the IGNORE button? Personally your posts are nothing but a waste of bandwidth imho, have you ever contributed to the forum? ie. Posted something worthwhile... I highly doubt it (But please do correct me if i'm wrong)

    3) Any monkey can fit an engine for cheap. However i'd be inclined to let a professional fit it and do it right. Why don't you try some mechanics outside the pale, they tend to be cheaper, since CHEAP seems to be top of your list

    Ignored :)


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    #28
    mickjohnlong
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭mickjohnlong


    try ivi engines
    IVI Engines
    Frank Fahy cntr Naas rd 12 Co. Dublin
    (01)4500011

    (087)2583041

    (01)4604618


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    skibum
    Registered Users Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭skibum


    In my experience in keeping old cars on the road, trying to find "reliable and cheap" mechanics are as common / easy to find as "intelligent and blonde" women :D

    (What do an intelligent blonde and a UFO have in common? You often hear about them, but you never see one. :p )

    You really get what you pay for, if you want to get a cowboy to do a cheap and cheerful job, thats your look out, but it will came back to bite you on the arse.

    Have you actually asked any mechanics apart from your usual guy who is too busy at the moment? How much ahev they quoted you? I would nip down to your local Volvo garage, the nearest one I can think of is in Dun Laoghaire, try to get talking to the mechanics, and ask them for advice....


    But then again, I keep forgetting you are a VERY busy guy who dosn't have the time to use a bit common sense, but rather go on like a stuck record on boards :rolleyes:


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,774 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    What did Volvo dealers quote you for supplying and fitting an engine?


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    unkel wrote: »
    What did Volvo dealers quote you for supplying and fitting an engine?

    Unkel, My dad knows the owner of Koping and he said over 5k (He was not even sure himself) which is just too much and a waste really.


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