Where has everbody gone?

[JJPerez]

I'm still about, as is the S40 and the wife's V40. Both are running like clockwork at the moment. Not had an issue with either of them. I'm doing about 10K of miles a year in mine and it still goes like stink on the motorway

[V40T4R]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Yes, it was lazy, but lovely. The wild flowers growing on the cliffs and moorland around Cape St Vincent are truly stunning. So we spent the mornings roaming the cliff tops and sun bathing in the afternoons. Got a lovely tan, but I'm sure no one wants to see that. Love Portugal and it's people.

That makes me proud you'r all welcome

[brent]

I'm kind of about, laid up in bed after some surgery. Asleep mainly. the V40 is in quite a few bits as I need to install a heap of the upgrades I got for it, unfortunately whilst I have the time I'm in no shape to do the work!
Plus I still don't know exactly where the climate control sensors are meant to go.
Starting to run out of time too, need to have it back in one piece in about 4 weeks time!

[Alex121]

Still here.

I think for as long as my T4 is on the road I'll be here.

[warweezil]

Not that I'm a regular.... but I still run an eye over the posts there, sadly no progress on the v40 here, the starting issue got far worse, It now has a habit of stalling out in traffic where the rpm drops to around 250rpm or lower with no throttle response and then dies requiring easystart to get it going again oh and she has developed a surge on idle... where she revs to around 2,500 rpm in bursts before topping out at around 3k steady and if I rev her she then drops back to normal. I'm told the MAF sensor is a possible aggravating factor, I did order one off of eBay but when it arrived it turns out that the compatibility checker was wrong and it doesn't fit - the GDI has the one bolted to the airbox.

Yes it needs urgent attention but sadly I have other even more pressing priorities as I try to deal with the fall out of a double heart attack my father had over xmas which has left brain issues that see him now requiring residential care - it is really hard setting this stuff up in our area.

I did actually start a service, changed the oil and filter and replaced both the drop links as advised on the MOT, still need to do the timing belt and rear pads I also have phase 2 lights to fit to it and if I can figure a way to get it moved I know of a full leather interior near Reading that would make a big improvement to my sad looking cloth one which has peeling door panels.

There is much to do - but time is against me.... and the fuel consumption is rising, from 32mpg shes down to 27!

[patrick264]

busy with work projects and sore back makes me unable to enjoy working on those summer projects

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by warweezil

Not that I'm a regular.... but I still run an eye over the posts there, sadly no progress on the v40 here, the starting issue got far worse, It now has a habit of stalling out in traffic where the rpm drops to around 250rpm or lower with no throttle response and then dies requiring easystart to get it going again oh and she has developed a surge on idle... where she revs to around 2,500 rpm in bursts before topping out at around 3k steady and if I rev her she then drops back to normal. I'm told the MAF sensor is a possible aggravating factor, I did order one off of eBay but when it arrived it turns out that the compatibility checker was wrong and it doesn't fit - the GDI has the one bolted to the airbox.

Yes it needs urgent attention but sadly I have other even more pressing priorities as I try to deal with the fall out of a double heart attack my father had over xmas which has left brain issues that see him now requiring residential care - it is really hard setting this stuff up in our area.

I did actually start a service, changed the oil and filter and replaced both the drop links as advised on the MOT, still need to do the timing belt and rear pads I also have phase 2 lights to fit to it and if I can figure a way to get it moved I know of a full leather interior near Reading that would make a big improvement to my sad looking cloth one which has peeling door panels.

There is much to do - but time is against me.... and the fuel consumption is rising, from 32mpg shes down to 27!

As much as I love working on my cars and keeping them in tip top condition, there are other priorities in life. Your health and that of your family has to come first. Having suffered a heart attack last November and two subsequent operations, I now have a different outlook on life, even though I have made a full recovery. Yes, it is frustrating not having the time to do everything you want to do, but look after your Father first, everything else can wait. Good luck.

[luggsey]

Originally Posted by warweezil

Not that I'm a regular.... but I still run an eye over the posts there, sadly no progress on the v40 here, the starting issue got far worse, It now has a habit of stalling out in traffic where the rpm drops to around 250rpm or lower with no throttle response and then dies requiring easystart to get it going again oh and she has developed a surge on idle... where she revs to around 2,500 rpm in bursts before topping out at around 3k steady and if I rev her she then drops back to normal. I'm told the MAF sensor is a possible aggravating factor, I did order one off of eBay but when it arrived it turns out that the compatibility checker was wrong and it doesn't fit - the GDI has the one bolted to the airbox.

Yes it needs urgent attention but sadly I have other even more pressing priorities as I try to deal with the fall out of a double heart attack my father had over xmas which has left brain issues that see him now requiring residential care - it is really hard setting this stuff up in our area.

I did actually start a service, changed the oil and filter and replaced both the drop links as advised on the MOT, still need to do the timing belt and rear pads I also have phase 2 lights to fit to it and if I can figure a way to get it moved I know of a full leather interior near Reading that would make a big improvement to my sad looking cloth one which has peeling door panels.

There is much to do - but time is against me.... and the fuel consumption is rising, from 32mpg shes down to 27!

Best wishes to your Dad mate.

[morrismen]

I'm still here... at least in body, spirit. Not sure what happened to my mind???

[martin93]

I sold my 1998 V40 late last year for a 2011 C30... which recently seems like an expensive mistake. May well be back on here soon, but still not posting anything since the V40 never actually went wrong!