Question for experts: How much time is required to change oil temperatue/level sensor (or both if 2 different sensors - excuse my ignorance) on a 2013 RRS1 SDV6

Reason I ask ... been a week since the garage ordered the part(s) and told me it is a lengthy job (10-16 hours!) but they also confirmed it wasn't a body off job - just difficult access. We are way past the quoted timeframe and I still don't have the car back Wondering what could it be?

Today I am going to be a bit less "nice" to ask them for more detailed status than "in progress". However, in parallel I also wanted to ask the knowledgeable ones here if they see any complications with this kind of work. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

could you not contact another dealer & ask the relevant question ? 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

I could ... but I feel I would be able to trust an answer from the likes of Disco Mikey and Bodsy more  Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Sounds to me as though they are sitting on the job waiting for a gap when they don't have nice lucrative servicing jobs to do. As it's the run up to Christmas I bet they're trying to clear the servicing books and you're being back burnered. I had this with a thermostat housing replacement under warranty. Similarly just before Christmas and they kept saying they were waiting for this and that to happen before they could finish. I ended up picking up the RRS on Christmas Eve...2 weeks after it went in! 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Sounds plausible but I really hope they haven't put me on the back burner despite me telling them countless times how urgent this is They are fully aware that before embarking on a 2k+ miles trip in just a few days, I need to develop the same level of trust in the car that I had before this problem. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

The actual level sensor itself is located inside the crankcase, and is a of a job...

Will check RTS later for the actual time

Thanks DM Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Think I've done it right - I got 4.80 hrs ( trying to post copy of the RTS )






 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Both sensors live inside the lower crankcase. "Book" time is 4.8 hours, as above. In reality, it will probably take twice as long...

Starter out, hubs off, driveshafts, propshaft and front diff have to come out

Thanks guys Very involved job indeed. Hope it's done right. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Replaced quite a few lower crankcase gaskets as part of engine swaps, and never had any issues. You'll be fine for your holiday