What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 767

V40DSchariot · Mar 5th, 2015, 08:53

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Originally Posted by malteser

Got this in the post

Would that be a bigger intercooler?

v40alex · Mar 5th, 2015, 10:38

Got my caliper sorted (on Tuesday afternoon), hasn't leaked again since. Tightened my handbrake this morning for the braking test just for good measure. MOT retest at 11:30, wish me luck

V40DSchariot · Mar 5th, 2015, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by v40alex

Got my caliper sorted (on Tuesday afternoon), hasn't leaked again since. Tightened my handbrake this morning for the braking test just for good measure. MOT retest at 11:30, wish me luck

Hows the retest go?
Think I need to get my brakes bled (might be a little air in the system), not as good as on the diesel and the handbrake's binding slightly.

v40alex · Mar 5th, 2015, 14:39

It passed, all good

Handbrake binding is normally the mechanism on the rear calipers, try loosening off the nut that holds the cable arm a tiny bit, then a good dose of WD. Have a look through this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109801

GaryS40 · Mar 5th, 2015, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by v40alex

It passed, all good

Handbrake binding is normally the mechanism on the rear calipers, try loosening off the nut that holds the cable arm a tiny bit, then a good dose of WD. Have a look through this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109801

Well done, Alex!

Gary

skyship007 · Mar 5th, 2015, 18:44

Looked into the back and it's full of boxes of firewood, so I guess winter is still not over.
Got a pair of new Jerrybay rear door struts and a furry seat cover (Half a lamb) in the post.
I'm probably going to get into an argument later about which car to fit the seat cover to. It might have to go on the Twingo if she does not like the feel of it on her stern section, or the colour does not match.

V40DSchariot · Mar 5th, 2015, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by v40alex

It passed, all good

Handbrake binding is normally the mechanism on the rear calipers, try loosening off the nut that holds the cable arm a tiny bit, then a good dose of WD. Have a look through this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109801

They are reconditioned calipers, I think both on the rear are. This was something that was done before I got the car and given the silly little jobs that I've done to rectify problems, doesn't leave me with much faith in the people that did work on this car before I got it. But still something to check out. Thanks.

bobthecabbage · Mar 5th, 2015, 19:19

Tackled my snapped bonnet release today.

Points of note

The bolts holding the bonnet mechanism are thread locked in. Plenty of oil and back and forthing to get them out.
You will drop your 10mm socket and universal joint down between the top of the metal bumper and the plastic bumper.
Put a long cable tie or piece of wire around the plastic across the front of the lock and pull, it will come off.
I had to get the left hand bit of the lock pulled forward and the right handed section rotated down a bit to get it out.
Other than that it its a case of brute force and wiggling it.
Use soft handled pliers or screwdrivers to jam between the bonnet and the bumper to save your fingers.
The third bolt is behind a bit of plastic which you have to lean out the way. You also need to lean it out the way to get the lock out.

Once I got the bonnet open I was able to have a look at the acceleration/power loss problem.
All the vac hoses seem intact.
Whether this is right or not the turbo has vacuum even at idle. If I disconnect the vac pipe to the turbo the problem goes away but I have very little boost obviously.
With the vac pipe connected the car dies back sort of rhythmically and smokes a lot.

malteser · Mar 5th, 2015, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by V40DSchariot

Would that be a bigger intercooler?

Yes

it is getting it fitted with an engine rebuild hopefully by the end of the month

v40alex · Mar 5th, 2015, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by V40DSchariot

They are reconditioned calipers...

Sticky 'handbrake' is another common fault on the x40, lots of people on here have had it. I'm sure someone said (Matt86?) you can't get the bits for the caliper handbrake mechanism so don't be surprised if that was left off the list

Quote:

Originally Posted by malteser

Yes

it is getting it fitted with an engine rebuild hopefully by the end of the month

Glad you decided to hang on to yours Danny

Mar 5th, 2015, 10:38	#7662
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Got my caliper sorted (on Tuesday afternoon), hasn't leaked again since. Tightened my handbrake this morning for the braking test just for good measure. MOT retest at 11:30, wish me luck __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Mar 5th, 2015, 14:39	#7664
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	It passed, all good Handbrake binding is normally the mechanism on the rear calipers, try loosening off the nut that holds the cable arm a tiny bit, then a good dose of WD. Have a look through this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109801 __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Mar 5th, 2015, 18:44	#7666
skyship007 Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DownSouth	Looked into the back and it's full of boxes of firewood, so I guess winter is still not over. Got a pair of new Jerrybay rear door struts and a furry seat cover (Half a lamb) in the post. I'm probably going to get into an argument later about which car to fit the seat cover to. It might have to go on the Twingo if she does not like the feel of it on her stern section, or the colour does not match. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9TD Mods: Scratches, bent bumpers, raised REAR mats & internal mud guards. SHELL ULTRA 5/40 & LIQUI MOLY CERATEC. Everyone should DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

Mar 5th, 2015, 19:19	#7668
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	Tackled my snapped bonnet release today. Points of note The bolts holding the bonnet mechanism are thread locked in. Plenty of oil and back and forthing to get them out. You will drop your 10mm socket and universal joint down between the top of the metal bumper and the plastic bumper. Put a long cable tie or piece of wire around the plastic across the front of the lock and pull, it will come off. I had to get the left hand bit of the lock pulled forward and the right handed section rotated down a bit to get it out. Other than that it its a case of brute force and wiggling it. Use soft handled pliers or screwdrivers to jam between the bonnet and the bumper to save your fingers. The third bolt is behind a bit of plastic which you have to lean out the way. You also need to lean it out the way to get the lock out. Once I got the bonnet open I was able to have a look at the acceleration/power loss problem. All the vac hoses seem intact. Whether this is right or not the turbo has vacuum even at idle. If I disconnect the vac pipe to the turbo the problem goes away but I have very little boost obviously. With the vac pipe connected the car dies back sort of rhythmically and smokes a lot. __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

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