What I did today thread... - Page 159

oragex · Oct 12th, 2018, 19:01

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Originally Posted by MarvinMitt

What's that black blanket on your dashboard?

Something similar to this. Recommend always getting black color to eliminate the beige dash reflection on the windshield. I also placed an aluminum foil under it, so now I get zero heat from the dash even under hot summer sun. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Covercraft-...BEww:rk:9:pf:0

Dancake · Oct 12th, 2018, 19:29

Just finished replacing the passenger front door window regulator guides. The window now operates considerably smoother than before. The old regulator guides literally disintegrated in my hand, so the job was perhaps overdue. Drivers side will follow this weekend all being well.

davebb · Oct 12th, 2018, 19:39

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Originally Posted by dave c59

New shape one, just a cheap aftermarket one.
I was getting a rattle from the passenger door and the glovebox area on tickover, completely gone now (fingers crossed!).

same as mine , I will try that ,
Thanks Dave

davebb · Oct 12th, 2018, 19:44

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Originally Posted by dave c59

New shape one, just a cheap aftermarket one.
I was getting a rattle from the passenger door and the glovebox area on tickover, completely gone now (fingers crossed!).

you can also get a anti vibe mount that fits to the bolt of the engine cross beam, Volvo only fitted them to some cars/dates but you can get them on ebay
Dave

GaryS40 · Oct 14th, 2018, 11:59

Not today, but very recently, replaced my tired old shocks and springs.
Fitted Meyle gas struts front and rear, with a set of Lesjofors -40mm springs.
Massive difference to the stance, comfort and much reduced body roll.

Also, had my silver 17" Orpheus alloys powder coated and lacquered in a dark gun metal grey metallic, then fitted a new set of Avon ZV7 tyres.

Changed the appearance of the car dramatically!

Additional wood trim accents to be fitted to the interior, as soon as I have my son's Corsa on the road! Just passed his test, so I have stripped out a 2006 SXI+, fixed all the loose/missing parts, upgraded others (reverse camera and parking sensors in a new rear bumper, new double din touch screen head unit, sat nav etc) and am just waiting for the last parts to arrive, to get it finished - full leather interior, new tyres and gloss black powder coated alloys.

Then I can get back on to my own upgrades again!

Gary

petey · Oct 14th, 2018, 17:43

Changed another n/s headlight bulb.
It’s like a penance for a bad call, possibly in a past life.

Not stressing, patience and ignoring the pain in the back of your hand is key......

js7799 · Oct 14th, 2018, 20:26

Passed 240,000 miles this weekend, and got some new tyres put on. It's nice driving a car that doesn't feel like a 7.3 on the Richter scale.

pierremcalpine · Oct 15th, 2018, 16:34

Decided to keep the winter tires that came with the car but spent an hour popping about 200 metal studs out (the previous owner lived in a very harsh winter climate which warranted such things). Giant blister in middle of palm to show for it today. Nice tires though. Was worth it.

Darlo 1 · Oct 21st, 2018, 14:28

Stood in front of it and watched it p1ss oil out all over my garage floor, is going in to have a new turbo fitted tomorrow, may want a bit more doing to it now, can already hear my wallet crying quietly in my pocket.

Darlo 1 · Oct 23rd, 2018, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Darlo 1

Stood in front of it and watched it p1ss oil out all over my garage floor, is going in to have a new turbo fitted tomorrow, may want a bit more doing to it now, can already hear my wallet crying quietly in my pocket.

Bloody core plug, now having clutch kit and flywheel and core plug and crank seal.

Oct 12th, 2018, 19:29	#1582
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:45 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Just finished replacing the passenger front door window regulator guides. The window now operates considerably smoother than before. The old regulator guides literally disintegrated in my hand, so the job was perhaps overdue. Drivers side will follow this weekend all being well. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Oct 14th, 2018, 11:59	#1585
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Not today, but very recently, replaced my tired old shocks and springs. Fitted Meyle gas struts front and rear, with a set of Lesjofors -40mm springs. Massive difference to the stance, comfort and much reduced body roll. Also, had my silver 17" Orpheus alloys powder coated and lacquered in a dark gun metal grey metallic, then fitted a new set of Avon ZV7 tyres. Changed the appearance of the car dramatically! Additional wood trim accents to be fitted to the interior, as soon as I have my son's Corsa on the road! Just passed his test, so I have stripped out a 2006 SXI+, fixed all the loose/missing parts, upgraded others (reverse camera and parking sensors in a new rear bumper, new double din touch screen head unit, sat nav etc) and am just waiting for the last parts to arrive, to get it finished - full leather interior, new tyres and gloss black powder coated alloys. Then I can get back on to my own upgrades again! 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.

Oct 14th, 2018, 20:26	#1587
js7799 250K and Counting Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2021 17:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peterborough	Passed 240,000 miles this weekend, and got some new tyres put on. It's nice driving a car that doesn't feel like a 7.3 on the Richter scale. __________________ Jeremy Yank stuck in Peterborough 1999 Volvo V70 (scrapped at 360K miles) 2002 Volvo V70 2009 Volvo V70 SE 2.0

Oct 15th, 2018, 16:34	#1588
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Decided to keep the winter tires that came with the car but spent an hour popping about 200 metal studs out (the previous owner lived in a very harsh winter climate which warranted such things). Giant blister in middle of palm to show for it today. Nice tires though. Was worth it. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Oct 21st, 2018, 14:28	#1589
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Stood in front of it and watched it p1ss oil out all over my garage floor, is going in to have a new turbo fitted tomorrow, may want a bit more doing to it now, can already hear my wallet crying quietly in my pocket. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Oct 14th, 2018, 17:43	#1586
petey Master Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 13:10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham	Changed another n/s headlight bulb. It’s like a penance for a bad call, possibly in a past life. Not stressing, patience and ignoring the pain in the back of your hand is key......

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