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Oct 16th, 2019, 09:55 | #1 |
Heyskull
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A few things i need to sort on my new to me V70
I have a few things to sort before getting this Volvo V70 2005 (facelift) goes into service.
1. How do I change the the bonnet catch as it looks like a bumper off job? 2. Windscreen wiper mark on windscreen (wish me luck on this one). 3. Front fog lamps (again maybe a bumper off job). 4. Refix the rear spoiler as it has come off! 5. Repair or replace the HU-850 stereo as it is doing the crackling and turning on and off thing these do. Does anyone know what I can replace it with (or has one for sale)? 6. Clean up the plastic headlights! Does anyone have any decent headlights for sale or has a good method to reface the faded plastic? 7. Adjust handbrake as it seems to be too high (how do i do this?) Thanks SC Last edited by heyskull; Oct 16th, 2019 at 10:11. |
Oct 16th, 2019, 11:23 | #2 |
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`03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles |
Oct 16th, 2019, 11:52 | #3 |
Heyskull
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I am hoping it just needs adjusted which by the look of it is under the handbrake gator. As it is still working. SC |
Oct 16th, 2019, 12:36 | #4 |
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Who said I'm telling you to change the lot?
Watch it, see what goes where, then make adjustment. And keep the knowledge for when you do need to change echoes, cables, or whatever. Besides- when mine was going "high", after several attempts to adjust it dawned on me that the shoes are worn. This video helped me a lot.
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I slow or stop my car using only the handbrake from around 20mph or so at least once a month to stop the build up of rust and road dirt on the drum. They were barely worn at all when they were changed in August after 3 years. However, the drums were quite rusty even with the regular "cleaning". In my experience poor the handbrake feel is usually due to the cable having stretched and adjusting the nut(s) under the handbrake gator does sort it out - equally over adjusting can cause the brake to bind. I've fitted the 850 style adjusters to my recently acquired V70 T5 and I have to say it has made a world of difference - what was a soggy and wallowy feeling brake has been transformed in to a 3 click full application brake with no binding and little or no roll back on a slope - the older V70 still has the normal rear brakes fitted and only fully applies after 6 or 7 clicks, but it too passed the MOT braking test with flying colours. I did query the number of clicks it had to be pulled up with the tester - but he said it was fine. The real problem with these rear brakes is the delamination of the shoe linings which can cause severe damage to the hubs - it is for that reason that I change the rear shoes at least every three years.
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Oct 16th, 2019, 15:43 | #6 |
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Per No. 5 I fitted a Kenwood double din head unit, much better sound than the old HU650. I must sort a reverse camera for it soon.
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Oct 17th, 2019, 09:12 | #8 |
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Headlights are easy to restore using a kit such as 3M or Autoglym with a drill attachment for various grades of sanding paper. I did our facelift lights in about 30 mins with the Autoglym kit:
https://www.autoglym.com/headlight-restoration-kit says it costs £28 here but I got it from a Halfords for less than half of this. |
Oct 17th, 2019, 18:52 | #9 |
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Bonnet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOv6AIqxHY
Audio - look first at the amplifier under your seat, see for any corrosion on the metal box. Water gets to it and bam. The amplifier is driving all but the dash speaker. For a replacement HU-850 or HU-650 (will sound less good) look for one from the same year as your car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xziIajbfxdA Well worth inspecting under the front carpets for humidity and verify the roof drains are clear on both sides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jMAWVN2N0Q
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Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Oct 17th, 2019 at 18:55. |
Oct 17th, 2019, 20:42 | #10 |
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Hu 850
i have an Hu850 from my v70T5 it is a 2005
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