What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 779

GaryS40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 17:57

Received some pressed steel number plates today - job for the weekend!

Also received a litre of IPA, so I can C4 my bumper trim - possibly this weekend too.

Gary

PETE S40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 17:58

Fitted some parking sensors to the rear and conditioned my leather seats.

Smell of leather is lurrrverly

GaryS40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 18:06

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

Received some pressed steel number plates today - job for the weekend!

Also received a litre of IPA, so I can C4 my bumper trim - possibly this weekend too.

Gary

CRAP! Better order some C4 for the weekend too. Only about 1/2ml left in the bottle!!!

Gary

GaryS40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 18:57

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

CRAP! Better order some C4 for the weekend too. Only about 1/2ml left in the bottle!!!

Gary

OOPS!!!!

Just visited the Gtechniq site and left again........£102.00 lighter!!!!

Loads of items ordered:

1 15ml C4 Permanent Trim Restorer
1 15ml G1 ClearVision Smart Glass
1 100ml C6 Matte Dash
1 250ml Panel Wipe
1 30ml EXO Ultra Durable Hybrid Coating
1 Each MF3 Micro Suede Cloth
2 2xPk AP3 Dual Layered Soft Foam Applicator
1 Each AP2 Ultra Soft Foam Filled Microfibre Applicator

Shipping:GBP 0.00

Total:GBP 102.23

Oh well, pay day on Friday, including year-end bonus!!!

Gary

kieran40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 19:53

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

Received some pressed steel number plates today - job for the weekend!

Also received a litre of IPA, so I can C4 my bumper trim - possibly this weekend too.

Gary

Copy cat Gary I've got them on mine lmao they do look much better mate

GaryS40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 20:04

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Originally Posted by kieran40

Copy cat Gary I've got them on mine lmao they do look much better mate

You put the idea in my head, Kieran!!!!

Did you just stick your's on, or did you use screws too?

I was planning on 'no more purchasing', other than polish and servicing, but that seems to have fallen by the wayside, already.

Planning on a stainless steel exhaust, next month.

Polishing the S40 next month and treating the wheels to some Ceramashield coating, plus the paint will be getting the Gtechniq C1 and EXO treatment.

Gary

Matt86 · Mar 11th, 2015, 21:54

Gary you so have to write up a thread about detailing, products and how tos!!!

bobthecabbage · Mar 11th, 2015, 22:26

Received my Autel al419 code reader today. I'm sure its not a genuine UK import but it still seems to work fairly well.

It told me I had a glow plug fault and randomly a MAF fault popped up whilst I was using it.

The odd thing is the MAP value is stuck at 14psi or 100kpa even with the engine idle or off. It will go up and down with the revs but I think I have to count 14psi as 0psi and any deviation to be the actual reading. Whether this the dodgy foreign import scanner software (most likely) or a true false reading I guess I'll never know unless I get it professionally looked at!

Anyway, this false reading lead me to leap to the conclusion that the car was over boosting and that this was causing the ECU to reduce the fuel to the engine to prevent damage but I'm sure this ought to throw a code!
I was nearly convinced I needed a new n75/boost control valve based on this!
Fortunately the MAF code (which may have been incidental, seemed to trigger as I turned the engine off) caused me to try unplugging the MAF. The result, the car drives almost as normal! I'm getting boost whereas with the vacc pipe off the turbo it'll barely haul itself along (press accelerator to the floor and nothing really happens). With the MAF disconnected it pulls as well as it ever has.

Problem is I don't want to buy a new MAF...

kieran40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS40

You put the idea in my head, Kieran!!!!

Did you just stick your's on, or did you use screws too?

I was planning on 'no more purchasing', other than polish and servicing, but that seems to have fallen by the wayside, already.

Planning on a stainless steel exhaust, next month.

Polishing the S40 next month and treating the wheels to some Ceramashield coating, plus the paint will be getting the Gtechniq C1 and EXO treatment.

Gary

Gary you have asked the million dollar question I am going to have to drill them on I have just used the sticky pads for now which great they have lasted a few months but they are starting to come off a bit so the drill is going to have to come out something matt did tell me lol, the front bumper curves so water gets behind the plate and causes the issue, back one is still on

GaryS40 · Mar 12th, 2015, 07:43

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Originally Posted by Matt86

Gary you so have to write up a thread about detailing, products and how tos!!!

I did one a few years ago, matt.

It was moved to the showroom, I think.

If anyone needs any advice, I am always happy to help, where I can.

Gary

Mar 11th, 2015, 17:57	#7781
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Received some pressed steel number plates today - job for the weekend! Also received a litre of IPA, so I can C4 my bumper trim - possibly this weekend too. 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.

Mar 11th, 2015, 21:54	#7787
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	Gary you so have to write up a thread about detailing, products and how tos!!! __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

Mar 11th, 2015, 22:26	#7788
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	Received my Autel al419 code reader today. I'm sure its not a genuine UK import but it still seems to work fairly well. It told me I had a glow plug fault and randomly a MAF fault popped up whilst I was using it. The odd thing is the MAP value is stuck at 14psi or 100kpa even with the engine idle or off. It will go up and down with the revs but I think I have to count 14psi as 0psi and any deviation to be the actual reading. Whether this the dodgy foreign import scanner software (most likely) or a true false reading I guess I'll never know unless I get it professionally looked at! Anyway, this false reading lead me to leap to the conclusion that the car was over boosting and that this was causing the ECU to reduce the fuel to the engine to prevent damage but I'm sure this ought to throw a code! I was nearly convinced I needed a new n75/boost control valve based on this! Fortunately the MAF code (which may have been incidental, seemed to trigger as I turned the engine off) caused me to try unplugging the MAF. The result, the car drives almost as normal! I'm getting boost whereas with the vacc pipe off the turbo it'll barely haul itself along (press accelerator to the floor and nothing really happens). With the MAF disconnected it pulls as well as it ever has. Problem is I don't want to buy a new MAF... __________________ '04 V40 1.9D Last edited by bobthecabbage; Mar 11th, 2015 at 22:28. Reason: Spelign

Mar 11th, 2015, 17:58	#7782
PETE S40 Tight arse Yorkshireman Last Online: Feb 25th, 2017 23:51 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: YORK	Fitted some parking sensors to the rear and conditioned my leather seats. Smell of leather is lurrrverly

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