What I did today thread... - Page 139

reggit · May 24th, 2018, 10:39

Just changed the serpentine belt with a genuine one (did the pulleys a couple of weeks ago but didn't have the belt). All the squeaks have gone!

Was amazed that just a non-genuine belt, that according to the paperwork I have was only a couple of years old, could cause so much noise, it looked to be wandering on the pulleys, where as the new one doesn't.

alanoconnor · May 24th, 2018, 12:37

Tried to clear tape marks off my wind mirror without success - bicarb, lemon juice, glass cleaner, engine cleaner, bug spray, white wine vinegar, WD40 - no success.

Going the shops to get some sticky stuff remover thing.

Meanwhile, 2 blokes arrived to fit new windscreen which they did. Didn't reconnect the mirror, left black crap all over my windscreen and managed to break all of my newly fitted clips on the roof trim. Well done lads - they cost me £40. They said they are going to come out with clips and fit in the next couple of days...why not be more careful taking the trim off in the first place?

Found a blown rear fog light bulb and hope that might be the reason for my warning triangle as still cannot figure out why the information thing doesn't work. So, buying some bulbs this afternoon.

Cancelled my appointment at Volvo for Tuesday as £350 for a timing belt change, £150 for the water pump and they wanted an excessive amount for the diagnostic on everything else - the guy in Nottingham will sort it along with everything else. Hopefully soon.

ASt85 · May 24th, 2018, 14:55

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Originally Posted by js7799

Now to sort out that bolt...

It is just possible that some numpty having damaged the threads MAY HAVE actually araldited or super-glued the drain plug in to stop it leaking. Go easy on the heat from the torch - the oil residue can be explosive if over-heated in the confined space of a sump - take the filler cap and the filter casing off before you heat it up to allow for the expansion and if possible have a dry powder extinguisher around if you can....WEAR GOGGLES/SAFETY specs

petey · May 25th, 2018, 11:29

Not strictly Volvo, but today I got asked on official times for bodywork repairs:- how long is the official time for a door skin, a tailgate, etc. and that got me thinking, is there a formal list of times for various jobs? (If nothing else, to compare how out of form I am; can I still change a set of discs in <0.9 hour?)

ASt85 · May 26th, 2018, 11:57

The V70 alarm went off three times in 15 or so minutes having come back from the town...............hmmmm that's got to be the alarm battery problem m'thinks. About to pull the fuse and get to grips with it later.

Question - Where's my phone??

Better ring it to find out. Lock car door to ring from the home phone.

Phone rings, car alarm goes off - so where's the mobile?

Answer - between the side of the passenger seat and the handbrake cover.........where the vibrate setting sets off the alarm with amazing ease!

Alarm problem solved job done.

chrisfr · May 26th, 2018, 13:47

Bit of diy in the morning. Up in the loft clamping up a few massive oak beams that had nasty cracks before they become worse. The house is over 400 years old and the beams are like iron, but they often get splits just because they so old and are so heavy. Morning diy because the temperature in the loft will go over 40 degrees by lunchtime.
This afternoon i am watching the f1 on the tv. Late on this afternoon by the pool with the misses.

chrisfr · May 27th, 2018, 07:56

Update, cancel the pool with the misses because we had a sudden afternoon storm with 100 km winds!

Sojournermike · May 28th, 2018, 07:58

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Originally Posted by chrisfr

Update, cancel the pool with the misses because we had a sudden afternoon storm with 100 km winds!

At least the pool should be full!

chrisfr · May 28th, 2018, 08:18

Yup, its full, of leaves and bits of detritis! The pool cleaner is full and so are the filters so that is todays job to clean everything! At least it is not as bad as the poor folks in Birmingham that are flooded out. Funny weather! Plus side - at least i dont need to clean the cars!

davebb · May 28th, 2018, 10:15

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Originally Posted by chrisfr

Yup, its full, of leaves and bits of detritis! The pool cleaner is full and so are the filters so that is todays job to clean everything! At least it is not as bad as the poor folks in Birmingham that are flooded out. Funny weather! Plus side - at least i dont need to clean the cars!

What the hell has this to do about CARS
Dave

May 24th, 2018, 10:39	#1381
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:25 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Just changed the serpentine belt with a genuine one (did the pulleys a couple of weeks ago but didn't have the belt). All the squeaks have gone! Was amazed that just a non-genuine belt, that according to the paperwork I have was only a couple of years old, could cause so much noise, it looked to be wandering on the pulleys, where as the new one doesn't. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

May 26th, 2018, 11:57	#1385
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	The V70 alarm went off three times in 15 or so minutes having come back from the town...............hmmmm that's got to be the alarm battery problem m'thinks. About to pull the fuse and get to grips with it later. Question - Where's my phone?? Better ring it to find out. Lock car door to ring from the home phone. Phone rings, car alarm goes off - so where's the mobile? Answer - between the side of the passenger seat and the handbrake cover.........where the vibrate setting sets off the alarm with amazing ease! Alarm problem solved job done. __________________ 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 Last edited by ASt85; May 26th, 2018 at 14:40.

May 24th, 2018, 12:37	#1382
alanoconnor Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2022 17:57 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cornwall, near Hayle View Photos By: alanoconnor	Tried to clear tape marks off my wind mirror without success - bicarb, lemon juice, glass cleaner, engine cleaner, bug spray, white wine vinegar, WD40 - no success. Going the shops to get some sticky stuff remover thing. Meanwhile, 2 blokes arrived to fit new windscreen which they did. Didn't reconnect the mirror, left black crap all over my windscreen and managed to break all of my newly fitted clips on the roof trim. Well done lads - they cost me £40. They said they are going to come out with clips and fit in the next couple of days...why not be more careful taking the trim off in the first place? Found a blown rear fog light bulb and hope that might be the reason for my warning triangle as still cannot figure out why the information thing doesn't work. So, buying some bulbs this afternoon. Cancelled my appointment at Volvo for Tuesday as £350 for a timing belt change, £150 for the water pump and they wanted an excessive amount for the diagnostic on everything else - the guy in Nottingham will sort it along with everything else. Hopefully soon.

May 25th, 2018, 11:29	#1384
petey Master Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 13:10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham	Not strictly Volvo, but today I got asked on official times for bodywork repairs:- how long is the official time for a door skin, a tailgate, etc. and that got me thinking, is there a formal list of times for various jobs? (If nothing else, to compare how out of form I am; can I still change a set of discs in <0.9 hour?)

May 26th, 2018, 13:47	#1386
chrisfr Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South west france	Bit of diy in the morning. Up in the loft clamping up a few massive oak beams that had nasty cracks before they become worse. The house is over 400 years old and the beams are like iron, but they often get splits just because they so old and are so heavy. Morning diy because the temperature in the loft will go over 40 degrees by lunchtime. This afternoon i am watching the f1 on the tv. Late on this afternoon by the pool with the misses.

May 27th, 2018, 07:56	#1387
chrisfr Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South west france	Update, cancel the pool with the misses because we had a sudden afternoon storm with 100 km winds!

May 28th, 2018, 08:18	#1389
chrisfr Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South west france	Yup, its full, of leaves and bits of detritis! The pool cleaner is full and so are the filters so that is todays job to clean everything! At least it is not as bad as the poor folks in Birmingham that are flooded out. Funny weather! Plus side - at least i dont need to clean the cars!

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