What did you do to your 850/X70 today??? - Page 53

Dancake · Oct 7th, 2020, 02:50

Replaced the rear inlet cam seal and fitted a new Bosch distributor rotor and distributor cap at the same time. The cam seal tool makes things a lot easier and is a worthwhile investment imo. It's amazing how such a small oil leak can look much worse from underneath the car.

happy diver · Oct 7th, 2020, 05:49

That tool did my head in, got it stuck in the cam
I think I took the nut out and use it like that now

happy diver · Oct 9th, 2020, 05:34

I just scored a couple of heater hoses from Leeds

Gates. magnificent quality much better than uro and volvo
also volvo has stopped supplying and manufacture of one hose

Check the presentation

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heater-Hose...72.m2749.l2649

Donmac · Oct 20th, 2020, 13:52

MoT success!

My '98 C70 T5 GT was bought six or seven weeks ago as a distress purchase while my V70R was languishing in a garage. (Now fixed and sold)

It came to me with declared faults (and a few undeclared as well ! ) but today it sailed through the test with no advisories. Yay!

Sadly, another week till I get it back since Volvo don't do atmospheric sensors and a pattern one is being located, the ABS rings are seriously rusty and won't survive another year, the drivers door window motor is flapping around and there's the beginnings of an oil leak from the turbo oil return.

XCR · Oct 20th, 2020, 18:20

MOT success here also. Good feeling isn't it ?
No advisories at all and she ticked over 210k miles on the journey home.
Running sweet on V-Power or LPG and boosting beautifully.

I feel like treating the old girl, but being stock standard what should I do ?
Perhaps an engine bay detail tomorrow if its fine....

amazondean · Oct 20th, 2020, 20:58

My 1996 850 TDI estate failed its MOT the other day on, N/S drop link. O/S bottom ball joint gaiter perished, O/S front spring location wrong (suspected top mount issue) and number plate lights not working. I had a spare drop link, managed to turn the spring to its correct position and got a gaiter for the ball joint. The number plate lights is all that is left to do. Total cost £3.50 for the gaiter/dust cover. Just need to fit the bottom arm back on now, which can be a bit of a pain and hopefully another year it lives on!

NewbieV70T5 · Oct 21st, 2020, 22:10

My 263K V70 T5 MK1 restoration got a load completed today.

New discs and pads all round, new handbrake shoes, brake fluid, major service with all plugs and filters and a new MOT!

RollingThunder · Oct 22nd, 2020, 08:40

Dropped the Satellite wheels and a set of new tyres off at the powdercoaters. Should be ready for the weekend

XCR · Oct 26th, 2020, 14:56

Using rubber gym mats I made a boot floor liner.

It has a nice density this material. Not too grippy so that boxes can be easily slid in and out, plus it has just the right cushioning properties.Once it flattens off properly I'll re-trim some of the edges and glue the panels together.

4x4 · Oct 26th, 2020, 18:38

The 850 has been sitting in the garage since 30th September so decided it was time to hook up the CTEK and top up the battery.

Oct 7th, 2020, 05:49	#522
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	That tool did my head in, got it stuck in the cam I think I took the nut out and use it like that now __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Oct 9th, 2020, 05:34	#523
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	I just scored a couple of heater hoses from Leeds Gates. magnificent quality much better than uro and volvo also volvo has stopped supplying and manufacture of one hose Check the presentation https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heater-Hose...72.m2749.l2649 __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Oct 20th, 2020, 13:52	#524
Donmac Junior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 01:03 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Suffolk	MoT success! My '98 C70 T5 GT was bought six or seven weeks ago as a distress purchase while my V70R was languishing in a garage. (Now fixed and sold) It came to me with declared faults (and a few undeclared as well ! ) but today it sailed through the test with no advisories. Yay! Sadly, another week till I get it back since Volvo don't do atmospheric sensors and a pattern one is being located, the ABS rings are seriously rusty and won't survive another year, the drivers door window motor is flapping around and there's the beginnings of an oil leak from the turbo oil return. __________________ '98 C70 T5 GT Auto

Oct 20th, 2020, 20:58	#526
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	My 1996 850 TDI estate failed its MOT the other day on, N/S drop link. O/S bottom ball joint gaiter perished, O/S front spring location wrong (suspected top mount issue) and number plate lights not working. I had a spare drop link, managed to turn the spring to its correct position and got a gaiter for the ball joint. The number plate lights is all that is left to do. Total cost £3.50 for the gaiter/dust cover. Just need to fit the bottom arm back on now, which can be a bit of a pain and hopefully another year it lives on! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Oct 22nd, 2020, 08:40	#528
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Dropped the Satellite wheels and a set of new tyres off at the powdercoaters. Should be ready for the weekend __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Oct 20th, 2020, 18:20	#525
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	MOT success here also. Good feeling isn't it ? No advisories at all and she ticked over 210k miles on the journey home. Running sweet on V-Power or LPG and boosting beautifully. I feel like treating the old girl, but being stock standard what should I do ? Perhaps an engine bay detail tomorrow if its fine....

Oct 21st, 2020, 22:10	#527
NewbieV70T5 Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ilford	My 263K V70 T5 MK1 restoration got a load completed today. New discs and pads all round, new handbrake shoes, brake fluid, major service with all plugs and filters and a new MOT!

Oct 26th, 2020, 14:56	#529
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Using rubber gym mats I made a boot floor liner. It has a nice density this material. Not too grippy so that boxes can be easily slid in and out, plus it has just the right cushioning properties.Once it flattens off properly I'll re-trim some of the edges and glue the panels together.

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