I'm horrified by the Volvo Penta dealership in Australia.
I have a Volvo Penta D1-30F, new in 2010 and I think, still the latest model Volvo in this size. They are a common engine. According to Volvo, the D1-30 has a lot of variations in springs and minor items between the D1-30 (a,b,c,d,e,f)
I engaged the local ( Gold Coast) Volvo Penta authorised repair dealer to fix some oil leaks, mainly leaking gaskets. When removing the timing cover he stretched the spring ( part number 21193276).
Volvo do not have a replacement spring anywhere in Australia. They claim that there is a 3 week delivery time to get the part from Europe!!!! and I have students booked from Saturday onwards.
Has anyone had this problem and found another part somewhere. I'm about to get the part and try the Motor Vehicle Parts dealers in case they have a similar type of spring.
Not Happy Jan ( Australian expression meaning I'm upset)
Craig
" Shirley Valentine"
Gold Coast
Australia