Major Service & Light Faults - Page 4

TONY1978 · Dec 31st, 2012, 15:16

Hi Luxobarge,

I've got some WD40 to spray it all down as I also need to do my windscreen wipers. Plus boot hinges. Might use some grease on the bonnet struts as I'm not sure about WD40 for that job..

Is WD40 OK for the boot hinges?

Question: Do you have the large open gap between the wiper mechanism and rear screen?

Paul240480 · Dec 31st, 2012, 15:25

I think spray Lithium Grease is better than WD40 for that. WD= water dispersant (sp?) .

Luxobarge · Dec 31st, 2012, 15:27

Hi, WD40 will be OK as a temporary measure, but the element within it which is a lubricant is quite small and very thin, so it will soon disperse. It's great as a water dispersant (that's what the WD stands for after all) but not so good as a lubricant especially in outside weather-exposed situations. I use spray grease (or chain-lube) which lasts much longer - in fact motorcycle chain lube also has excellent water repelling properties, for obvious reasons. It's really good for lubricating things like this, and also door/boot hinges and loads of other stuff.

Yes, I did have the "gap" between the wiper and the screen, but after I got the whole mechanism properly lubricated and "supple" the whole blade now stays in contact with the screen at all times, with no gap.

HTH.

Cheers

MetB4 · Dec 31st, 2012, 15:51

I can highly recommend Serbera Tuning in Lincoln, I often take mine up there despite the distance as Keran does a splendid job...and he is an 850/V70 enthusiast. He owns an "R".

Another great garage is Dave Clark Vehicle Services, also in Lincoln. Served me well since 1996 (just after early retirement).
Well worth the trip, and you get a car to use if you need one.

Both are excellent and will never rip you off.

MB4

TONY1978 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 14:19

Right, I've started buggering about with my Volvo V70 as the weather is finally half decent..

1) Started taking the ETM apart and I can't get to the 4th bolt with a 10mm spanner so I'll have to wait till tomorrow when I buy a socket set.

2) Took out the plastic thinga-majiga that is attached to the airbox. Should it be secured to the front of the engine bay with rubber bungs?

Also, should the airbox move about? When everything was secure, the airbox moved about too much for my liking. Might be that the thinga-majiga wasn't secured properly at the front of the engine bay.

TONY1978 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 16:43

The interior screws on the dashboard, are they called Torx screws?

mikealder · Jan 3rd, 2013, 16:48

Yes, mostly size T20.

Not too sure why you can't get the ETM out using a 10MM spanner as that is all I used last time I took mine out, the last bolt is a tad difficult but it can be done. That said a socket set makes life much easier.
Don't try to pry the electrical connection off the ETM as this isn't a connector, the connector for the ETM is on the front subframe cross member just behind the radiator but you shouldn't need to disconnect this if only cleaning the inlet.

The airbox when seated in the car is simply sat in to few rubber grommets and it will move about a bit but not too much, it could be it's not seated fully - Mike

TONY1978 · Jan 5th, 2013, 13:43

Sorted the ignition problem out and cleaned the ETM.. Everything is now working OK..

Thanks to everyone for advice especially Mike..

Thanks again.

Dec 31st, 2012, 15:25	#32
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I think spray Lithium Grease is better than WD40 for that. WD= water dispersant (sp?) . __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Dec 31st, 2012, 15:27	#33
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:39 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Hi, WD40 will be OK as a temporary measure, but the element within it which is a lubricant is quite small and very thin, so it will soon disperse. It's great as a water dispersant (that's what the WD stands for after all) but not so good as a lubricant especially in outside weather-exposed situations. I use spray grease (or chain-lube) which lasts much longer - in fact motorcycle chain lube also has excellent water repelling properties, for obvious reasons. It's really good for lubricating things like this, and also door/boot hinges and loads of other stuff. Yes, I did have the "gap" between the wiper and the screen, but after I got the whole mechanism properly lubricated and "supple" the whole blade now stays in contact with the screen at all times, with no gap. HTH. Cheers __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs. Last edited by Luxobarge; Dec 31st, 2012 at 16:18.

Dec 31st, 2012, 15:51	#34
MetB4 Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2023 10:22 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wisbech	I can highly recommend Serbera Tuning in Lincoln, I often take mine up there despite the distance as Keran does a splendid job...and he is an 850/V70 enthusiast. He owns an "R". Another great garage is Dave Clark Vehicle Services, also in Lincoln. Served me well since 1996 (just after early retirement). Well worth the trip, and you get a car to use if you need one. Both are excellent and will never rip you off. MB4 __________________ Volvo 850 Estate, Metallic Red, Low miles, Pampered.

Dec 31st, 2012, 15:16	#31
TONY1978 Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2021 19:09 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: birmingham	Hi Luxobarge, I've got some WD40 to spray it all down as I also need to do my windscreen wipers. Plus boot hinges. Might use some grease on the bonnet struts as I'm not sure about WD40 for that job.. Is WD40 OK for the boot hinges? Question: Do you have the large open gap between the wiper mechanism and rear screen?

Jan 3rd, 2013, 16:43	#36
TONY1978 Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2021 19:09 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: birmingham	The interior screws on the dashboard, are they called Torx screws?

Jan 3rd, 2013, 16:48	#37
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Yes, mostly size T20. Not too sure why you can't get the ETM out using a 10MM spanner as that is all I used last time I took mine out, the last bolt is a tad difficult but it can be done. That said a socket set makes life much easier. Don't try to pry the electrical connection off the ETM as this isn't a connector, the connector for the ETM is on the front subframe cross member just behind the radiator but you shouldn't need to disconnect this if only cleaning the inlet. The airbox when seated in the car is simply sat in to few rubber grommets and it will move about a bit but not too much, it could be it's not seated fully - Mike

Jan 5th, 2013, 13:43	#38
TONY1978 Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2021 19:09 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: birmingham	Sorted the ignition problem out and cleaned the ETM.. Everything is now working OK.. Thanks to everyone for advice especially Mike.. Thanks again.

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