What did you do to your 850/X70 today??? - Page 61

winsox · Feb 20th, 2021, 08:48

When your friend says the car is knocking .. LOL

2 new top mounts and a front engine mount !

This was my old car from about 5 years ago.

Was as 250 pound ebay project and wasn't suppose to last this long ! !

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ygs2m4tdzBL632vx8

DaveNP · Feb 26th, 2021, 19:57

This afternoon I fitted a new ABS ring to the front offside of my V70, pleased to say it successfully sorted the ABS issue. I had to do it as when I replaced the CV joint boot for the MOT I'd cleaned up around the CV joint before fitting a new stretch type boot, obviously in cleaning up I'd been a little too enthusiastic and 'cleaned away' some of the teeth on the rusty old ring. I only used the stretch boot because I didn't want to have to mess with getting the CV joint off of the shaft in situ on the car and didn't want to remove the whole driveshaft either, but having had to disassemble the wishbone I fitted for the MOT to swing the strut out to disengage the driveshaft from the hub I think I've come to the conclusion that it would have been better to just replace the whole CV joint complete with a new boot for the MOT and saved myself a bit of time and effort, even more so as by the time I'd paid for the boot, the tool to fit it and the ring it wasn't much cheaper than a CV joint.

Martin Cox · Feb 26th, 2021, 23:57

Finally got around to fitting the new diesel fuel filter I bought before Christmas. It turned out to be a straightforward easy job. I filled the new filter with fresh diesel before fitting and had no difficulty starting afterwards.

I can't remember when it was last done, at least five years ago and probably quite a bit longer. So far as I could see it still looked surprisingly clean judging by what came out of the old one. One more job off the 'to do' list.

Martin

1998 V70 Tdi auto 227,000 miles

ASt85 · Feb 28th, 2021, 04:57

Replaced the damaged sidelight/headlamp switch in my C70 and discovered that the dash illumination brightness control was also damaged...hmmm!

On reversing off the drive the front under bumper graunched on the dropped kerb - odd, never done that before!

I discovered that the front bumper underside "bayonets" were projecting below the bumper. As I haven't driven it since it was returned from an MOT I can only assume it was bumped off the inspection ramp too vigorously during that MOT.

wagonwheels · Feb 28th, 2021, 15:54

My new daily tdi ,bought with no mot and running issues about 4 weeks ago...now moted serviced, R bumper, Comets,new headlights,grill, wiper motors,towbar and koni and eibach suspension to be fitted tomorrow.

turboboy · Mar 1st, 2021, 10:56

That looks good. What is the mileage?

wagonwheels · Mar 1st, 2021, 22:10

Thanks ,148k fsh and low owners. Fitted koni shocks and eibach springs tonight so now sitting better

Martin Cox · Mar 1st, 2021, 23:45

Looks good

Martin

1998 V70 Tdi auto 227,000 miles

sdg1970 · Mar 2nd, 2021, 20:56

Today I finally fixed my interior lights after 3 years not being particularly bothered. I used gaffer tape wrapped around the latch on the body, as opposed to stripping out the lock mechanism on the door. I can now just gently (very gently) close the Driver's door, lock the car and the lights dim. Bliss...

turboboy · Mar 3rd, 2021, 09:56

Yesterday noticed that the passenger heated seat switch illumination was not working and presumed that the bulb needed changing.

Not something that was causing an issue as none of my passengers ever use the seat heating, but as the weather was reasonable thought I would tackle it as I have a box of various spare bulbs available.

Removed the switch to find that there was no bulb or bulb holder fitted with no indication that one had ever been fitted.

Only had the car nine years! Did I say that the switch is never used?

Feb 20th, 2021, 08:48	#601
winsox Senior Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 11:20 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Castleford View Photos By: winsox	When your friend says the car is knocking .. LOL 2 new top mounts and a front engine mount ! This was my old car from about 5 years ago. Was as 250 pound ebay project and wasn't suppose to last this long ! ! https://photos.app.goo.gl/ygs2m4tdzBL632vx8 __________________ Current Cars Volvo 850R Estate 1996 Manual Conversion SLK AMG 350 R172

Feb 26th, 2021, 19:57	#602
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:17 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	This afternoon I fitted a new ABS ring to the front offside of my V70, pleased to say it successfully sorted the ABS issue. I had to do it as when I replaced the CV joint boot for the MOT I'd cleaned up around the CV joint before fitting a new stretch type boot, obviously in cleaning up I'd been a little too enthusiastic and 'cleaned away' some of the teeth on the rusty old ring. I only used the stretch boot because I didn't want to have to mess with getting the CV joint off of the shaft in situ on the car and didn't want to remove the whole driveshaft either, but having had to disassemble the wishbone I fitted for the MOT to swing the strut out to disengage the driveshaft from the hub I think I've come to the conclusion that it would have been better to just replace the whole CV joint complete with a new boot for the MOT and saved myself a bit of time and effort, even more so as by the time I'd paid for the boot, the tool to fit it and the ring it wasn't much cheaper than a CV joint. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Feb 28th, 2021, 04:57	#604
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:31 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Replaced the damaged sidelight/headlamp switch in my C70 and discovered that the dash illumination brightness control was also damaged...hmmm! On reversing off the drive the front under bumper graunched on the dropped kerb - odd, never done that before! I discovered that the front bumper underside "bayonets" were projecting below the bumper. As I haven't driven it since it was returned from an MOT I can only assume it was bumped off the inspection ramp too vigorously during that MOT. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Mar 1st, 2021, 10:56	#606
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	New Tdi That looks good. What is the mileage? __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

Mar 3rd, 2021, 09:56	#610
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	Yesterday noticed that the passenger heated seat switch illumination was not working and presumed that the bulb needed changing. Not something that was causing an issue as none of my passengers ever use the seat heating, but as the weather was reasonable thought I would tackle it as I have a box of various spare bulbs available. Removed the switch to find that there was no bulb or bulb holder fitted with no indication that one had ever been fitted. Only had the car nine years! Did I say that the switch is never used? __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

Feb 26th, 2021, 23:57	#603
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Finally got around to fitting the new diesel fuel filter I bought before Christmas. It turned out to be a straightforward easy job. I filled the new filter with fresh diesel before fitting and had no difficulty starting afterwards. I can't remember when it was last done, at least five years ago and probably quite a bit longer. So far as I could see it still looked surprisingly clean judging by what came out of the old one. One more job off the 'to do' list. Martin 1998 V70 Tdi auto 227,000 miles

Mar 1st, 2021, 23:45	#608
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Looks good Martin 1998 V70 Tdi auto 227,000 miles

Mar 2nd, 2021, 20:56	#609
sdg1970 Master Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hell	Today I finally fixed my interior lights after 3 years not being particularly bothered. I used gaffer tape wrapped around the latch on the body, as opposed to stripping out the lock mechanism on the door. I can now just gently (very gently) close the Driver's door, lock the car and the lights dim. Bliss...

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