Volo I-shift transmission shot after only 50k miles

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by adirom28, Mar 14, 2022.

  1. adirom28

    adirom28 Bobtail Member

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    My mechanic said he never saw any leaks. Even the dealer that we had the truck towed to said they didn`t see signs of leaks, the outside of the transmission was completely dry. After 4 weeks, Volvo sent out a regional service rep and he found out that the oil cooler lines had a small crack and that`s how the oil was lost. But there was no splatter on the transmission or the frame.The dealer that installed the transmission has denied liablity and are refusing to pay for the repairs. When the replaced the transmission, they did no recommend to replace the oil cooler. Anything that they recommended to do I approved it but they did not recommend to replace the oil cooler.
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    That is a costly issue to have. Can't really blame them for the issue and I can see it bring an issue with you as well. This is a no win situation and most likely gonna have to eat the cost. This is one of the cost of being an Owner Op and it sucks.
     
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  4. Truckwork2461

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    What did the dealership say was the root cause of failure for the transmission replacement prior when it was still covered under warranty?
    Simply saying it failed is BS. What caused that failure and was it properly diagnosed down to the root cause?

    I have seen Volvo reps cover what they are responsible for and including complete engines.
     
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  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    50k miles and you never once thought about checking fluid levels? Should be part of a regular PM routine.
     
  6. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    I always find that when you pick up a vehicle that has just been serviced or repaired at a workshop, check to make sure everything is screwed on properly including doing a fluid check, by rights those mechanics should have a check list to go through where by everything is ticked off as its completed they obviously missed the one that said fill gear box back up with oil. By the way I'm just curious do you have a gearbox temp gauge on your Volvo dash?
     
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