What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 1190

pierremcalpine · Mar 19th, 2017, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Antz

My T4 is alive again!

Started up first turn of the key on its own ECU and runs mint.

Now I know it runs perfectly, I've got to change the auxillery belt, top up the fluids, change the oil, refit the back half of the exhaust and then set about swapping the ECU, immobiliser and keys over etc.

Once thats all done its time for an MOT!

All back together:

FIRST START VIDEO HERE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXsT1gU3Ig4

Don't forget to lube that bonnet catch...that thing looks like it's going to seize on you any day now! Looks great congrats on getting it running.

Antz · Mar 19th, 2017, 19:41

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Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Don't forget to lube that bonnet catch...that thing looks like it's going to seize on you any day now! Looks great congrats on getting it running.

It looks **** but it works perfectly. Sums up the car really haha

V40Vinnie · Mar 20th, 2017, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Antz

It looks **** but it works perfectly. Sums up the car really haha

What would you suggest using to lubricate it with? Chain grease? 3 in 1?

3rk5 · Mar 20th, 2017, 11:23

My V40 goes to my mechahic this Thursday to get the valve cover gasket and camshaft seal replaced. Also, I should get my summer tires this week so I can finally put the new wheels on the car.

brent · Mar 20th, 2017, 11:38

Replaced a headlight bulb, second one in a month. Although, in the interim the bonnet release had stopped working. Managed to get the bonnet opened at the cost of completely destroying the grille. Still, I've been thinking for ages about getting an eggcrate grill for it, now's the time....

ITSv40 · Mar 20th, 2017, 15:53

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Originally Posted by V40Vinnie

What would you suggest using to lubricate it with? Chain grease? 3 in 1?

Some engine cleaner/degreaser, applied with a good wire brushing and all washed off with warm water, to get rid of the accumulated road kill.

Leave to dry, then a few drops of oil on the pivots. Your bonnet and grille will love you for ever more.

ITSv40 · Mar 20th, 2017, 15:59

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Originally Posted by V40Vinnie

What would you suggest using to lubricate it with? Chain grease? 3 in 1?

Some engine cleaner/degreaser, applied with a good wire brushing and all washed off with warm water, to get rid of the accumulated road kill.

Leave to dry, then a few drops of oil on the pivots. Your bonnet and grille will love you for ever more.

canis · Mar 20th, 2017, 16:07

Oil will evaporate eventually, leaving the moving parts exposed to wet and ultimately making the problem even worse. You'll need to keep applying it forever-more.

I use something much thicker. After a thorough drowning in WD40 (to clean it) slop a ton of axle grease on it. 's what I did with mine, so far so good.

ItzClassic · Mar 21st, 2017, 21:55

Made some ghetto custom front bumper lip and added some sideskirts extensions!

BTW. I'm new here! Hello!

druid · Mar 21st, 2017, 22:27

Front lip looks P1. Nice job! Oh and Hello! welcome to the forum!

Mar 20th, 2017, 11:38	#11895
brent Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Middlesex	Replaced a headlight bulb, second one in a month. Although, in the interim the bonnet release had stopped working. Managed to get the bonnet opened at the cost of completely destroying the grille. Still, I've been thinking for ages about getting an eggcrate grill for it, now's the time.... __________________ ----------- 2001MY Volvo V40 1.9D Peacock Green ----------- 2003MY Jaguar S-Type SE 2.5, Zircon Blue / 1966MY Jaguar 3.8S, Golden Sand

Mar 21st, 2017, 22:27	#11900
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Front lip looks P1. Nice job! Oh and Hello! welcome to the forum! __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible.... Last edited by druid; Mar 21st, 2017 at 22:28. Reason: Hi

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3rk5 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2021 20:35 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A	My V40 goes to my mechahic this Thursday to get the valve cover gasket and camshaft seal replaced. Also, I should get my summer tires this week so I can finally put the new wheels on the car.

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canis Non Fragile Last Online: Today 05:27 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Oil will evaporate eventually, leaving the moving parts exposed to wet and ultimately making the problem even worse. You'll need to keep applying it forever-more. I use something much thicker. After a thorough drowning in WD40 (to clean it) slop a ton of axle grease on it. 's what I did with mine, so far so good.

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ItzClassic Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2021 21:21 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NONE	Made some ghetto custom front bumper lip and added some sideskirts extensions! BTW. I'm new here! Hello!

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