C70 2.0T 03 convertible breaking - Page 2

simon spark · Jul 9th, 2014, 16:34

Not dad dancing?
Lol one arm. I know what you're saying I love the car,
Money is tighter than a nats rear end now.

I'm going to put it on this forum as full car to see if there is any interest if not, the death march will be playing as the first spanner is applied[URL=http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/sigespark/media/20140627_134042_zpsns8gta5q.jpg

Luxobarge · Jul 9th, 2014, 16:47

Out of interest, why are you breaking it? (or why are you thinking of breaking it I should say) - in other words, what's wrong with it? All I can see from your first post is that the gearbox doesn't drive right and might need topping up and the pickup oil seals need doing - seems a shame to break a car just 'cos it needs gearbox oil topping up and some seals, so perhaps I've misunderstood the situation!

Orca2 · Jul 9th, 2014, 16:52

Auto box problems can be lots of things too. Some are quite easily fixable you would. You would get more even if you do decide to sell it, if you can get it working .
Check the gearbox threads out first . It would break my heart to part with mine .
Still keep
Me updated on the window switch if you decide to go down the spannery route.

simon spark · Jul 9th, 2014, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luxobarge

Out of interest, why are you breaking it? (or why are you thinking of breaking it I should say) - in other words, what's wrong with it? All I can see from your first post is that the gearbox doesn't drive right and might need topping up and the pickup oil seals need doing - seems a shame to break a car just 'cos it needs gearbox oil topping up and some seals, so perhaps I've misunderstood the situation!

It's the old scenario cold hard cash. I haven't been able to work for 10 weeks, operation next tuesday then hopefully 6 weeks recovery.
I have a vito to run for when I'm working.
Volvo to do list road tax £150, 2 tyres £140, sump seals and oil/filter £150, auto fluid £12, materials to paint wing and bonnet £150, track rod end £15, mot £40. Parts only.

All though it would be an immaculate example at the end of it it is not possible to do.

silverback02 · Jul 11th, 2014, 14:07

Hi there,
if you do decide to break,
I am looking for an electric aerial mast, (with long rats tail). or the complete leccy aerial.
please let me know how much posted.
cheers,
joe.

simon spark · Jul 12th, 2014, 11:23

Will do.

Goldmember · Jul 12th, 2014, 14:32

Hi mate,
Sorry to hear you're in this situation.
If you do break her I'm after an Egg-crate Grille and have seen '03 C70s with them as standard. If yours has it can I get 1st shout on it? No hurry.
Regards,
Steve

simon spark · Jul 12th, 2014, 22:46

Hi sure, she is a him though. The only thing he has in common with a her is you know it starts on you when you expect it too. Lol

simon spark · Jul 14th, 2014, 23:53

Well guys I think sorted the gearbox problem, it was about a litre over filled. I haven't had chance to do a full long test drive yet, only worry is if a muppet over filled it by a litre it's very likely it's the wrong fluid also.

Has anyone drove an auto volvo that had the wrong specification fluid in the box at all.

Cheers

Simon

Orca2 · Jul 15th, 2014, 00:13

Glad to hear you are getting some progress, the auto box is the most worrying problem you have to deal with . Everything else is easy meat. I hope you manage to keep him , they say the weather is going to be hotter than Barbados by the weekend , just get your roof down and sit in the driveway if you have to .

Jul 9th, 2014, 16:47	#12
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:45 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Out of interest, why are you breaking it? (or why are you thinking of breaking it I should say) - in other words, what's wrong with it? All I can see from your first post is that the gearbox doesn't drive right and might need topping up and the pickup oil seals need doing - seems a shame to break a car just 'cos it needs gearbox oil topping up and some seals, so perhaps I've misunderstood the situation! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jul 11th, 2014, 14:07	#15
silverback02 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2020 20:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangor	Hi there, if you do decide to break, I am looking for an electric aerial mast, (with long rats tail). or the complete leccy aerial. please let me know how much posted. cheers, joe. __________________ 1999 S80 2.4 Auto fully loaded winterpack. 2001 S80 2.9 SE Auto fully loaded winterpack. 2004 C70 2.4 T GT Auto Convertable, fully loaded winterpack Black Metalic (Sapphire). grey Leather, RTI CD. SC901 Prem sound sys. Strut Brace

Jul 9th, 2014, 16:34	#11
simon spark Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2014 03:09 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bristol	Not dad dancing? Lol one arm. I know what you're saying I love the car, Money is tighter than a nats rear end now. I'm going to put it on this forum as full car to see if there is any interest if not, the death march will be playing as the first spanner is applied[URL=http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/sigespark/media/20140627_134042_zpsns8gta5q.jpg

Jul 9th, 2014, 16:52	#13
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Auto box problems can be lots of things too. Some are quite easily fixable you would. You would get more even if you do decide to sell it, if you can get it working . Check the gearbox threads out first . It would break my heart to part with mine . Still keep Me updated on the window switch if you decide to go down the spannery route.

Jul 12th, 2014, 11:23	#16
simon spark Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2014 03:09 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bristol	Will do.

Jul 12th, 2014, 14:32	#17
Goldmember Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 00:59 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow	Hi mate, Sorry to hear you're in this situation. If you do break her I'm after an Egg-crate Grille and have seen '03 C70s with them as standard. If yours has it can I get 1st shout on it? No hurry. Regards, Steve

Jul 12th, 2014, 22:46	#18
simon spark Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2014 03:09 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bristol	Hi sure, she is a him though. The only thing he has in common with a her is you know it starts on you when you expect it too. Lol

Jul 14th, 2014, 23:53	#19
simon spark Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2014 03:09 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bristol	Well guys I think sorted the gearbox problem, it was about a litre over filled. I haven't had chance to do a full long test drive yet, only worry is if a muppet over filled it by a litre it's very likely it's the wrong fluid also. Has anyone drove an auto volvo that had the wrong specification fluid in the box at all. Cheers Simon

Jul 15th, 2014, 00:13	#20
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Glad to hear you are getting some progress, the auto box is the most worrying problem you have to deal with . Everything else is easy meat. I hope you manage to keep him , they say the weather is going to be hotter than Barbados by the weekend , just get your roof down and sit in the driveway if you have to .

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