What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 1179

3rk5 · Jan 31st, 2017, 13:57

Thank you! My V40 used to have the factory sub but previous owner took it out for some reason. I'm getting a new one for free but didn't know where it mounted exactly.

clarkey1984 · Jan 31st, 2017, 18:51

She's back in one piece again

Thanks again to Gatos for the 2nd hand struts, total life saver!

the arch gap front to back may be a little interesting as the back is on the coilovers still, but all that matters is that its back on the road, i can decide my options about what to do long term at a later date, utilising the machine/cnc/weld shop at work and having the bust off threads welded seems to be the favourite.

And yes, the poor old girl needs a wash haha

martin93 · Feb 1st, 2017, 22:31

Finally replaced the recirculation motor after three years of absence, so I can have maximum air-con if we get a summer this year. There is no skin left on my hands now.

ww1dm1 · Feb 2nd, 2017, 08:31

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Originally Posted by martin93

Finally replaced the recirculation motor after three years of absence, so I can have maximum air-con if we get a summer this year. There is no skin left on my hands now.

Oh, do tell more, I think mine is long dead. Did you remove the whole dash or did you cut a square behind the glovebox to access it?

martin93 · Feb 2nd, 2017, 09:35

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Originally Posted by ww1dm1

Oh, do tell more, I think mine is long dead. Did you remove the whole dash or did you cut a square behind the glovebox to access it?

I drilled a couple of large, well placed holes behind the glovebox and used a long screwdriver. I also removed the passenger side dash lower mounting bolt so the whole thing flexed, and I could get my hand up behind to disconnect the arm and connector. Absolute pain to do. I'll pop a picture up later of where I drilled the holes..

skyship007 · Feb 2nd, 2017, 13:38

New oil (Some Liqui Moly 5w40 from a drum the Indy had), gen Volvo oil filter and gen Volvo fuel filter. Air and cabin filters were both changed last service and still clean.
Topped up the brake fluid to overflowing and the red brake fail warning light went out, BUT last time I tried that it did not (The brakes are not leaking), so it appears either the connector or reservoir cap are Iffy.

My Indy even managed to turn off the service due warning light, BUT forgot to put the lights back to Auto.

Next service should be at 300K km and include a full cam belt, tensioner and water pump job.

This service was 65 Euros (35 for the rip off 5 liters of oil), BUT the 300K will cost 550 Euros (They will suppy all the parts, BUT not the oil).

New wing mirror cover fitted, but no time for a full de-mud job!

druid · Feb 2nd, 2017, 16:09

Few more little touches,

ilikewatch · Feb 2nd, 2017, 16:57

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Originally Posted by druid

Few more little touches

You just need to paint your fog lights yellow like wot the French do to complete the look :-)

druid · Feb 2nd, 2017, 17:22

Tried to do a film covering but it failed.

3rk5 · Feb 4th, 2017, 17:03

Gave my V40 a much needed wash today, looks so good now. I hadn't washed it for a while and it was covered with salt from the roads.

Feb 1st, 2017, 22:31	#11783
martin93 Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2019 19:17 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dorset	Finally replaced the recirculation motor after three years of absence, so I can have maximum air-con if we get a summer this year. There is no skin left on my hands now. __________________ Current: 2003 VW Passat 1.9TDI, 1979 Saab 99 turbo, 1968 MGB GT,

Feb 2nd, 2017, 13:38	#11786
skyship007 Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DownSouth	New oil (Some Liqui Moly 5w40 from a drum the Indy had), gen Volvo oil filter and gen Volvo fuel filter. Air and cabin filters were both changed last service and still clean. Topped up the brake fluid to overflowing and the red brake fail warning light went out, BUT last time I tried that it did not (The brakes are not leaking), so it appears either the connector or reservoir cap are Iffy. My Indy even managed to turn off the service due warning light, BUT forgot to put the lights back to Auto. Next service should be at 300K km and include a full cam belt, tensioner and water pump job. This service was 65 Euros (35 for the rip off 5 liters of oil), BUT the 300K will cost 550 Euros (They will suppy all the parts, BUT not the oil). New wing mirror cover fitted, but no time for a full de-mud job! __________________ 2003 V40 1.9TD Mods: Scratches, bent bumpers, raised REAR mats & internal mud guards. SHELL ULTRA 5/40 & LIQUI MOLY CERATEC. Everyone should DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

Feb 2nd, 2017, 16:09	#11787
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Few more little touches, __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible.... Last edited by druid; Feb 2nd, 2017 at 16:24. Reason: pics

Feb 2nd, 2017, 17:22	#11789
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Tried to do a film covering but it failed. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Feb 4th, 2017, 17:03	#11790
3rk5 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2021 20:35 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A	Gave my V40 a much needed wash today, looks so good now. I hadn't washed it for a while and it was covered with salt from the roads. Last edited by 3rk5; Feb 4th, 2017 at 17:09.

Jan 31st, 2017, 13:57	#11781
3rk5 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2021 20:35 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A	Thank you! My V40 used to have the factory sub but previous owner took it out for some reason. I'm getting a new one for free but didn't know where it mounted exactly.

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