[Zinski]

During 67,500 mile service of my 2006 S60R GT, my angle gear was observed to be leaking. The dealer recommended a reseal--during the process of resealing the assembly (per the sales tech), the nut that goes on the pinion seized on the pinion of the angle gear.

I have two questions:

1. In consideration of the fact that the nut seized during the reseal, does the dealership bear any financial responsibility for the angle gear failure?

2. What is the warranty period for a newly replaced angle gear assembly (car is out of warranty)?

Per the Volvo service rep, the earliest the dealer will be able to obtain a new angle gear is February 27th. The dealer is reporting the assemblies are on backorder and none are immediately available.

Any advice, comments are appreciated.

 

[minorthr]

Re: Angle Gear Warranty Question (Zinski)

I can verify the back order part as we are waiting for one for our 07. The 27th seems a little optimistic from what I was told.

Other stuff I'm no help on

 

[lan]

Re: Angle Gear Warranty Question (minorthr)

volvo warranties all volvo parts and labor for 12 months or 12k miles

 

[FEO]

Re: Angle Gear Warranty Question (Zinski)

you look like a good candidate for getting some of the dealer's and/or VCNA's goodwill money. Try to make a case that you are a good customer and that your car would still be under warranty, but you tend to drive a little more than the average (60k is not that much)

maybe they can cover part of the cost...

good luck