What I did today thread...

[wise old monkey]

Originally Posted by MWMan

Yesterday I did what quite a few on the forum have done and fit the front subframe polybush inserts. Not that hard a job, but they are a bit tough to get in. I was very pleased with the condition of the original bushes - they looked really good.

That might explain why it didn't feel all that much different when I drove it afterwards. Anyway it was cheap enough to give it a go.

Next job - top engine mount!!

i have a top mount if you need it

[oragex]

Originally Posted by MWMan

Yesterday I did what quite a few on the forum have done and fit the front subframe polybush inserts. Not that hard a job, but they are a bit tough to get in. I was very pleased with the condition of the original bushes - they looked really good.

That might explain why it didn't feel all that much different when I drove it afterwards. Anyway it was cheap enough to give it a go.

Next job - top engine mount!!

I wonder about these subframe inserts. The original subframe bush is oriented left to right and affects the steering feeling. However these inserts can only fill the front-rear space remaining, while the left-right space is still filled with the original worn rubber bush. Maybe reason why these inserts can't really improve the steering feeling.

[MWMan]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

i have a top mount if you need it

Thanks for the offer, but I have already bought the new mount.

[MWMan]

Originally Posted by oragex

I wonder about these subframe inserts. The original subframe bush is oriented left to right and affects the steering feeling. However these inserts can only fill the front-rear space remaining, while the left-right space is still filled with the original worn rubber bush. Maybe reason why these inserts can't really improve the steering feeling.

When I changed out the the front strut components and the wishbones, I noticed a big improvement in the drive of the car - no more wandering off on it own. However, in all the cars I have owned I have never changed or had changed any subframe bushes. To be honest I wouldn't know what the symptoms were for a car with deteriorated subframe bushes.

[wise old monkey]

Originally Posted by MWMan

When I changed out the the front strut components and the wishbones, I noticed a big improvement in the drive of the car - no more wandering off on it own. However, in all the cars I have owned I have never changed or had changed any subframe bushes. To be honest I wouldn't know what the symptoms were for a car with deteriorated subframe bushes.

the water gets in from the top of the bushes and eats them away

[jim jordan]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

i have a top mount if you need it

if you still got it i could do with one is it new,and how much you gonna rob me for it lol,is it upper or lower or both?

[wise old monkey]

Originally Posted by jim jordan

if you still got it i could do with one is it new,and how much you gonna rob me for it lol,is it upper or lower or both?

this one, if you pm me your email address i will send you a picture of the actual one, its the same as in this picture but there is a difference in the meatl holding brackets, so you will need to check yours

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S70-...RFT75XVi0r78ow

[ASt85]

Bought a low mileage C70 rag top....but will retain the V70 for everything else other than non-inclement weather pleasure motoring e.g. shopping & etc. including lending the V70 to off-spring!!!!

Sorry if it sounds like a Master/ B******card advert!!!

Puppy, two tails and a huge grin come to mind
primarily because it is fundamentally an 850 with a bit of a tweek

"I rest my case".

[jim jordan]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

this one, if you pm me your email address i will send you a picture of the actual one, its the same as in this picture but there is a difference in the meatl holding brackets, so you will need to check yours

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S70-...RFT75XVi0r78ow

got given a poly one today mate sods law when i asked yesterday lol,but thanks anyway,i even bought a d5 volvo estate today lol,v70 02 yr 500 quid,summer project i think

[MWMan]

When I bought the V70 last year, the alloy wheels were in a terrible state and I promised myself that as soon as I could afford it I would have them refurbished.

Picked the wheels up yesterday and got them fitted this afternoon. WOW. I'm in love with the car all over gain!!!!!!!