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[tt82]

Originally Posted by Dog_Book

im not to far away to lend a hand one weekend when you put it back together, assuming nothing else breaks on me Vectra (alternator died now lol) Well that would be the lst of common faults that have faulted lol

Originally Posted by DWM

Wow. That's a kind enough offer to make me weep. Thank you very much.

Hang on: I've been away; you've got a Vectra?!

X40 meet at DWM's? Bring your own tools!

[Dog_Book]

Originally Posted by tt82

X40 meet at DWM's? Bring your own tools!

Let's do it

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Don't forget to beg/borrow/steal cam locking tools! Something like this would be suitable I think. Though I stand to be corrected...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Volvo-...-/251364535750

[DWM]

Originally Posted by 960kg

You have to take off the pulleys because you can`t take off the top cam cover as at the left hand end by the pulleys the alloy cover gets in the way of the pulley by about 1 or 2mm!!

I did read somewhere that the chap who was doing the same as you just filed or put a hacksaw down passed the cover/pulley so he could just take off the cover without removing either pulley.

I have never seen it but have a look now that you are at that stage and it may be a short cut worth knowing!

Good Luck

Thank you very much. Yes, I think the issue may be more visible in this picture.

I'll have a closer look if I ever manage to be at home when it's light... and I'll bear the tip in mind.

[DWM]

Originally Posted by Dog_Book

Let's do it

I have a kettle...
It's going to be a funny old X40 meet with one of you in a V70 and the other in a Vectra.

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Any luck so far?

[Dog_Book]

Yeah after new battery and alternator I've got my car back now

[tt82]

Dog, have a look at a thread entitled S40 wheel refurb 136k. Not sure where it is but likely to be general motoring or showroom. The last part of the thread made me laugh.

[Dog_Book]

Originally Posted by tt82

Dog, have a look at a thread entitled S40 wheel refurb 136k. Not sure where it is but likely to be general motoring or showroom. The last part of the thread made me laugh.

Yeah ok but isn't the 2.0D the engine everyone says to steer clear of as its the poo Ford engine? Also people moan about the electrics on those cars no?
Admittedly my Vectra has now had all the things that they are renown to go replaced now and yes alot earlier than and more issues engine wise than my old Volvo.
I weighed up the odds and bought a cheap car which after its over servicing lol it still cheaper than less spec's cars from a dealer which after a year or sooner would have the same issues and its lower miles to
I just gave up thinking i can buy a car that's going to match the V40 for reliability so got a cheap nice one with known issues oh and some unknown lol

Like ive told anyone, its been longer than i can remember where ive had to replace an alternator on a car.... battery's yes suspension and bushes yes brakes yes... But also at the end of the day ive got a rapid big estate that's sporty and i can wire things into etc for alot less than if i had gone for a low mileage V50 D5 which i would have looked for more if they didn't have that stupid stereo that you cant take out

[gatos]

Checked VIDA and there is nothing at all about torque settings for the P1 2.0......

On another note, a friend told me that a scrappy fairly local to me has a complete P1 2.0, so if you need a complete new head, let me know and I can remove it next weekend. Their prices are quite reasonable too, so it would not cost an arm and a leg.