What I did today thread... - Page 50

ASt85 · Sep 4th, 2016, 09:42

Returned the front sidelights to normal incandescent bulbs - the LEDs fitted a few months ago couldn't cope with the heat from the DRLs and ended up "winking" a blueish tint to the dipped beams as they cycled on and off every few seconds - an interesting light show and I must admit it might explain why cars ahead of me in the outside lane so readily returned to the nearside or middle ones over the couple of weeks....just a little bit too close to illegal!

Oddly they looked absolutely normal when the car passed its MOT earlier in the week.

ShadeTek · Sep 4th, 2016, 17:45

Fitted new replacement rear shoe retaining springs, shoe tensioning springs and slide pin rubbers. Also stripped down both rear calipers and de-rusted the whole caliper body which is getting pretty corroded now with large chunks of iron falling off. All prep ahead of the MOT in a months time.

spudd · Sep 4th, 2016, 20:15

Pulled the engine and gearbox out for the 3rd and final time. first oil seal lost its spring and when I took the engine out I noticed the core plug was the wrong way round. trip to Volvo and new seal and core plug. once back together and an hours running it was leaking again. my decision was to scrap the car, wife said otherwise. new rear crank seal bought, oil seal removal tool purchased. then a trip to the internet saw me buying the Volvo tool for rear crank seal at 132 euro. pulled the 2nd seal out and the lip had folded over slightly at the bottom. cleaned up, check round crank for any burrs and the fitted the seal with the tool, it went in nice and easy. only trouble is you cant check its ok until its back together and running. if you see a big black cloud of smoke over Leicestershire tomorrow then assume its failed again. maybe 3rd time lucky.

MWMan · Sep 5th, 2016, 05:39

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Originally Posted by spudd

Pulled the engine and gearbox out for the 3rd and final time. first oil seal lost its spring and when I took the engine out I noticed the core plug was the wrong way round. trip to Volvo and new seal and core plug. once back together and an hours running it was leaking again. my decision was to scrap the car, wife said otherwise. new rear crank seal bought, oil seal removal tool purchased. then a trip to the internet saw me buying the Volvo tool for rear crank seal at 132 euro. pulled the 2nd seal out and the lip had folded over slightly at the bottom. cleaned up, check round crank for any burrs and the fitted the seal with the tool, it went in nice and easy. only trouble is you cant check its ok until its back together and running. if you see a big black cloud of smoke over Leicestershire tomorrow then assume its failed again. maybe 3rd time lucky.

Well this thing has fought you all the way - lets hope you beat it this time. Must admit, I admire the capability and patience you have!!

mertzman · Sep 5th, 2016, 19:37

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Originally Posted by MWMan

Well this thing has fought you all the way - lets hope you beat it this time. Must admit, I admire the capability and patience you have!!

I'll second that.

I launched a breaker bar at the windscreen after two attempts on a Golf.

ASt85 · Sep 5th, 2016, 19:41

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Originally Posted by mertzman

I'll second that.

I launched a breaker bar at the windscreen after two attempts on a Golf.

Nice to know I'm not alone when it comes to frustration with Volvo et al mechanics...I usually resort to choice language and the launching of spanners at the garage floor....ultimately it does less damage and I can still use spanners unless they've bounced into the long grass!

mertzman · Sep 5th, 2016, 20:23

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Originally Posted by ASt85

Nice to know I'm not alone when it comes to frustration with Volvo et al mechanics...I usually resort to choice language and the launching of spanners at the garage floor....ultimately it does less damage and I can still use spanners unless they've bounced into the long grass!

So do I but what can I say, it was a baaaaad day for cars...

spudd · Sep 7th, 2016, 17:12

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Originally Posted by spudd

Pulled the engine and gearbox out for the 3rd and final time. first oil seal lost its spring and when I took the engine out I noticed the core plug was the wrong way round. trip to Volvo and new seal and core plug. once back together and an hours running it was leaking again. my decision was to scrap the car, wife said otherwise. new rear crank seal bought, oil seal removal tool purchased. then a trip to the internet saw me buying the Volvo tool for rear crank seal at 132 euro. pulled the 2nd seal out and the lip had folded over slightly at the bottom. cleaned up, check round crank for any burrs and the fitted the seal with the tool, it went in nice and easy. only trouble is you cant check its ok until its back together and running. if you see a big black cloud of smoke over Leicestershire tomorrow then assume its failed again. maybe 3rd time lucky.

45 minute run today and no oil leaking. have I really beat it!!!!!!!!!!

jasmith44 · Sep 7th, 2016, 18:00

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Originally Posted by spudd

45 minute run today and no oil leaking. Have i really beat it!!!!!!!!!!

hopefully.

Rubberpie · Sep 7th, 2016, 22:19

Fitted a new fuel flap hinge. Dropped the flap and it landed butter down, scratching the corner right in view, in the process. What a stupid design those plastic fixers are. I managed to knock two of the new ones straight through with my nail punch and improvised with bits of cocktail sticks. Those of you who have done this job will understand.

Stubby stainless screws would do the job, it has struck me since, by opening up the tangs behind.

Sep 4th, 2016, 09:42	#491
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 09:35 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Returned the front sidelights to normal incandescent bulbs - the LEDs fitted a few months ago couldn't cope with the heat from the DRLs and ended up "winking" a blueish tint to the dipped beams as they cycled on and off every few seconds - an interesting light show and I must admit it might explain why cars ahead of me in the outside lane so readily returned to the nearside or middle ones over the couple of weeks....just a little bit too close to illegal! Oddly they looked absolutely normal when the car passed its MOT earlier in the week. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

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ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Fitted new replacement rear shoe retaining springs, shoe tensioning springs and slide pin rubbers. Also stripped down both rear calipers and de-rusted the whole caliper body which is getting pretty corroded now with large chunks of iron falling off. All prep ahead of the MOT in a months time. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Sep 4th, 2016, 20:15	#493
spudd Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE	Pulled the engine and gearbox out for the 3rd and final time. first oil seal lost its spring and when I took the engine out I noticed the core plug was the wrong way round. trip to Volvo and new seal and core plug. once back together and an hours running it was leaking again. my decision was to scrap the car, wife said otherwise. new rear crank seal bought, oil seal removal tool purchased. then a trip to the internet saw me buying the Volvo tool for rear crank seal at 132 euro. pulled the 2nd seal out and the lip had folded over slightly at the bottom. cleaned up, check round crank for any burrs and the fitted the seal with the tool, it went in nice and easy. only trouble is you cant check its ok until its back together and running. if you see a big black cloud of smoke over Leicestershire tomorrow then assume its failed again. maybe 3rd time lucky. __________________ XC 90 SE LUX 2014.

Sep 7th, 2016, 22:19	#500
Rubberpie Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2022 14:24 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wigan	Fitted a new fuel flap hinge. Dropped the flap and it landed butter down, scratching the corner right in view, in the process. What a stupid design those plastic fixers are. I managed to knock two of the new ones straight through with my nail punch and improvised with bits of cocktail sticks. Those of you who have done this job will understand. Stubby stainless screws would do the job, it has struck me since, by opening up the tangs behind. __________________ 2005 S60 D5 SE Geartronic 105k miles Last edited by Rubberpie; Sep 7th, 2016 at 22:47.

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