What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 784

GaryS40 · Mar 15th, 2015, 21:01

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Originally Posted by netrocyn

Sadly not, it's doing it every time now, motor on its way perhaps? Although it's strange, when I click on ignition it repositions itself without problem, but when I get home it's stuck up even if I've not used the wipers.

New motor required, almost certainly, mate.

I had the same last year and just disconnected the motors until I fit the new motor - later this year, when I put in new fog light bulbs, LED day runners and possibly Xenons.

Gary

GaryS40 · Mar 15th, 2015, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Volvo2002

Recent work to Goldie

Track rod-end (NSF)

Steering arm (OSF)

Drop-link (OSF)

Two front tyres

Now in the process of getting oil and a filter! Car has done over 9k at least since it's last oil change, now on 105,805 miles.

Welcome back Tom!!!

Where have you been, mate?

Gary

GaryS40 · Mar 15th, 2015, 21:12

Gave mine an 'above the rubbing strip' and full bumper machine polish and hoover out this weekend.

Also gave the alloys a coating of Ceramishield, then some Zaino tyre shine.

My Gtechniq stuff didn't arrive, so I have to do the trim tomorrow and leave the C1 and EXO until the next polish, if there ever is another one.

Only had a few drops of C4 left, so did the headlight wiper surrounds and the n/s rear bumper quarter. IPA'd all the trim, so it all looks pretty grey just now.

Fitted my new pressed number plates too.

Still need to plasti-dip and fit the rear spats that I got earlier, from Siamblue.

Photos tomorrow...

Gary

GaryS40 · Mar 15th, 2015, 21:28

Not today, but Friday, got a quote from Pipe Dynamics in Fyffe for a two box stainless steel exhaust. £390 fitted.

Might look at getting this fitted in April, possibly before the MOT is due.

Gary

kieran40 · Mar 15th, 2015, 22:51

Tom you have decided to keep ol goldie then I knew you would mate how's that other little car going.

baldmosher · Mar 16th, 2015, 07:27

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Originally Posted by bobthecabbage

I think the fuel economy has improved too which makes sense if the maf was playing up.

My dilemma now is do I buy a replacement MAF just in case it happens again?

Unplugging it worked as a temporary fix last time but I have no real confirmation that it was the maf (although it probably was) so if it wasn't then next time it may not help (if its the EGR for example).

I paid £15 for mine which seems to be the going rate. At that price it was worth a try and it worked for me. New MAF is about £220 with discount from Volvo!

baldmosher · Mar 16th, 2015, 07:28

http://i.imgur.com/GTti9Ey.jpg

I don't think I like black wheels very much. One thing eliminated. Worth a trip to meet another forum member too

That's not me in the pic by the way

baldmosher · Mar 16th, 2015, 07:32

Found the infamous pocket of dirt in the rear wheel arches. Rammed full of fine damp dirt! Must point it out to the guy who washes cars, as he's the only one I know with a jet wash, and I pay him enough to notice these things!

kieran40 · Mar 16th, 2015, 09:55

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Originally Posted by baldmosher

Found the infamous pocket of dirt in the rear wheel arches. Rammed full of fine damp dirt! Must point it out to the guy who washes cars, as he's the only one I know with a jet wash, and I pay him enough to notice these things!

I always give mine a blast round Tom when I jet wash mine routine, the x40's pick up some muck.

baldmosher · Mar 16th, 2015, 12:14

I'm already thinking of ways to block up that little cubby hole. It's such a silly design flaw. Obviously, if the metal underneath is painted up OK, then any fine dirt buildup on top may in fact work as a barrier to salt and other debris, as much it acts as a wet poultice for corrosion, but my paranoid nature would rather clean it up properly, and slap a load of Hammerite or POR15 on it, just to be safe.

I really am getting excited about moving to a house with an outside tap and power sockets within reach....!

I pulled back the door rubber this morning for a closer look at that rust "spot" I mentioned on the door (at the weld about 12" back from the wing mirror corner). It actually looks more severe than I first thought. Maybe it's just electrolytic from the galvanised coating and it's crystallising, but it looks like a brown leaked battery. Not good. It's certainly not terminal for the door, but I don't like seeing corrosion like that. Looking forward to Antz getting his "new" car (assuming it's a 357, it certainly looks like it) as I'd rather replace the whole bonnet and door with intact spares rather than pay £400 for a bloke to treat the tiny little bits of rust and then spray the whole panel....

Mar 15th, 2015, 21:12	#7833
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Gave mine an 'above the rubbing strip' and full bumper machine polish and hoover out this weekend. Also gave the alloys a coating of Ceramishield, then some Zaino tyre shine. My Gtechniq stuff didn't arrive, so I have to do the trim tomorrow and leave the C1 and EXO until the next polish, if there ever is another one. Only had a few drops of C4 left, so did the headlight wiper surrounds and the n/s rear bumper quarter. IPA'd all the trim, so it all looks pretty grey just now. Fitted my new pressed number plates too. Still need to plasti-dip and fit the rear spats that I got earlier, from Siamblue. Photos tomorrow... Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Mar 15th, 2015, 21:28	#7834
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Not today, but Friday, got a quote from Pipe Dynamics in Fyffe for a two box stainless steel exhaust. £390 fitted. Might look at getting this fitted in April, possibly before the MOT is due. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Mar 16th, 2015, 07:28	#7837
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	http://i.imgur.com/GTti9Ey.jpg I don't think I like black wheels very much. One thing eliminated. Worth a trip to meet another forum member too That's not me in the pic by the way __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop Last edited by baldmosher; Mar 16th, 2015 at 07:30.

Mar 16th, 2015, 07:32	#7838
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Found the infamous pocket of dirt in the rear wheel arches. Rammed full of fine damp dirt! Must point it out to the guy who washes cars, as he's the only one I know with a jet wash, and I pay him enough to notice these things! __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop Last edited by baldmosher; Mar 16th, 2015 at 07:34.

Mar 16th, 2015, 12:14	#7840
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	I'm already thinking of ways to block up that little cubby hole. It's such a silly design flaw. Obviously, if the metal underneath is painted up OK, then any fine dirt buildup on top may in fact work as a barrier to salt and other debris, as much it acts as a wet poultice for corrosion, but my paranoid nature would rather clean it up properly, and slap a load of Hammerite or POR15 on it, just to be safe. I really am getting excited about moving to a house with an outside tap and power sockets within reach....! I pulled back the door rubber this morning for a closer look at that rust "spot" I mentioned on the door (at the weld about 12" back from the wing mirror corner). It actually looks more severe than I first thought. Maybe it's just electrolytic from the galvanised coating and it's crystallising, but it looks like a brown leaked battery. Not good. It's certainly not terminal for the door, but I don't like seeing corrosion like that. Looking forward to Antz getting his "new" car (assuming it's a 357, it certainly looks like it) as I'd rather replace the whole bonnet and door with intact spares rather than pay £400 for a bloke to treat the tiny little bits of rust and then spray the whole panel.... __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop Last edited by baldmosher; Mar 16th, 2015 at 12:19.

Mar 15th, 2015, 22:51	#7835
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Tom you have decided to keep ol goldie then I knew you would mate how's that other little car going.

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