What I did today thread... - Page 120

jgjones095 · Feb 15th, 2018, 22:27

Got my boost back on the v70xc after changing a split hose between the turbo and charger pipe.
Also cleared all my tcv codes

wise old monkey · Feb 16th, 2018, 11:14

had lamdba sensor changed before the cat, its made a dramatic change in the car

john493 · Feb 20th, 2018, 22:03

Changed my right front lower ball joint. It's the later phase 2 with steel lower arms and a conventional tapered ball joint shank.

The same as when I did the left hand one in 2015, the ball joint was quite difficult to remove from the steering knuckle. The ball joint is noticeably larger than the earlier type.

However, after removing the caliper & disk, I was able to get sufficient access to lever the joint out of the knuckle, after applying some heat with a torch - take care though, you don't want too much heat near the wheel bearing.

Knocking noise cured ! Used a genuine Volvo ball joint, although after ordering it I found a Lemforder for half the price. At least I knew I was getting the correct part, ordering from Caffyns Volvo parts in Eastbourne - very helpful & knowledgeable guys, gave me a bit of discount too.

oragex · Feb 21st, 2018, 03:12

Correct, the original ball joint I've removed from the car had the Lemforder small triangle on it.

Georgeandkira · Feb 21st, 2018, 20:09

Just an oil and filter change...the car's 13th.

oragex · Feb 23rd, 2018, 23:53

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfKw0W8MKKk

oragex · Feb 24th, 2018, 01:46

Also checking today the list of rattles and squeaks inside the cabin, don't hesitate to give your own experience & suggestions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrbhBMK6Gg4

ThomasG · Feb 24th, 2018, 15:13

Replaced rear shocks, put in spring helpers.
Yes, I know, there are better options.
But this car is 260k, 18 years old.
I'm not spending 10-15x cost of rubber inserts on new springs.
Gearbox may or may not last another year..

john493 · Feb 24th, 2018, 19:22

Had another seized brake caliper - the third on my car, I wish I'd rebuilt them all from day one.
The chrome on the piston had rusted, hence the seizure.
Rebuilt using repair kit with new piston, from ebay seller Bigg Red.
Pretty good quality parts, IMHO.

4x4 · Feb 24th, 2018, 20:48

Decided tonight when I came home the Merc should get an old change, so up it went and sump plug removed. I'll leave it there until tomorrow to allow as much as possible of the old oil to drain then refill tomorrow with MBs finest 228.5 along with a new filter..
Yes it's a Volvo forum but and the XC90 can be seen in every picture

Feb 15th, 2018, 22:27	#1191
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	Got my boost back on the v70xc after changing a split hose between the turbo and charger pipe. Also cleared all my tcv codes __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Feb 20th, 2018, 22:03	#1193
john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Today 20:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	What I did last week Changed my right front lower ball joint. It's the later phase 2 with steel lower arms and a conventional tapered ball joint shank. The same as when I did the left hand one in 2015, the ball joint was quite difficult to remove from the steering knuckle. The ball joint is noticeably larger than the earlier type. However, after removing the caliper & disk, I was able to get sufficient access to lever the joint out of the knuckle, after applying some heat with a torch - take care though, you don't want too much heat near the wheel bearing. Knocking noise cured ! Used a genuine Volvo ball joint, although after ordering it I found a Lemforder for half the price. At least I knew I was getting the correct part, ordering from Caffyns Volvo parts in Eastbourne - very helpful & knowledgeable guys, gave me a bit of discount too. __________________ V70 D5 eu4 manual M66 2006 > XC90 brake conversion, stage 2 VDASH remap. BMW R1200GS BMW R1100GS (GS Addict)

Feb 21st, 2018, 03:12	#1194
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Correct, the original ball joint I've removed from the car had the Lemforder small triangle on it. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 23rd, 2018, 23:53	#1196
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Having a little fun with the non turbo engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfKw0W8MKKk __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 24th, 2018, 01:46	#1197
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Also checking today the list of rattles and squeaks inside the cabin, don't hesitate to give your own experience & suggestions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrbhBMK6Gg4 __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 16th, 2018, 11:14	#1192
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:57 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	had lamdba sensor changed before the cat, its made a dramatic change in the car

Feb 21st, 2018, 20:09	#1195
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Just an oil and filter change...the car's 13th.

Feb 24th, 2018, 15:13	#1198
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Replaced rear shocks, put in spring helpers. Yes, I know, there are better options. But this car is 260k, 18 years old. I'm not spending 10-15x cost of rubber inserts on new springs. Gearbox may or may not last another year.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Feb 24th, 2018, 19:22	#1199
john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Today 20:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	Had another seized brake caliper - the third on my car, I wish I'd rebuilt them all from day one. The chrome on the piston had rusted, hence the seizure. Rebuilt using repair kit with new piston, from ebay seller Bigg Red. Pretty good quality parts, IMHO. __________________ V70 D5 eu4 manual M66 2006 > XC90 brake conversion, stage 2 VDASH remap. BMW R1200GS BMW R1100GS (GS Addict)

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