Newbie MK1 V70 T5 owner - MEGA mileage! - Page 2

NewbieV70T5 · Oct 27th, 2020, 19:54

Hi all,

Thanks for your responses. Some updates below:

- Brakes were the 302mm so I sent back the incorrect 280mm. Bedding in nicely all round. All brake flexis get changed tomorrow with another fluid change.

- I've purchased all the parts I need for the cambelt change as follows; Continental timing belt kit, QH aux belt. I would like to change the water pump just because of the mileage, but don't want to fit an after market one (genuine Volvo is £80 from Caffyns on eBay).

- My total suspension rebuild kit is here and comprises of; TRW gas front dampers, KYB front top mounts and bump stop kits, Febi front spring upper rubber perches, Febi PRO kit front inner tie rods/outer track rods/steering boots, Febi PRO kit front wishbones (2 bolt), Febi rear upper shock mounts, Sachs gas rear dampers, Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs.

I think it would be prudent to have the timing belt changed before the suspension; I'll call my friend tomorrow.

RollingThunder · Oct 28th, 2020, 09:01

I got my waterpump from Caffyn's as well, its a bargain compared to RRP

I've bought quite a lot off Simon recently actually!!!

Bigfella666 · Oct 28th, 2020, 11:55

Howdy Ray

Yes you are not the first to be caught out by the 280/ 302 saga on a T5. I need new front discs on saffy so playing safe and taking them off and getting a tape out before ordering

Defo new roller tensioner and with that mileage Aisin / genuine water pump

Bet a tenner your coolant is well overdue for a change. Do flush and replacement when do pump

Forgot to leave my number last time - 07711 669 355

RollingThunder · Oct 28th, 2020, 16:38

BigFella - you might want to ask the admins to edit your post and remove your number - this area is open to the world so anyone + dog can see your number

NewbieV70T5 · Oct 28th, 2020, 21:01

Cheers all

I bought a genuine water pump from Volvo, and then decided to add a genuine thermostat and seal to. I'm now thinking with 263K that I should change the top hose for a Gates one aswell!

NewbieV70T5 · Oct 28th, 2020, 21:04

P.s - Bigfella, are you based in Stratford? There happens to be an 850 T5R in green on my parents road, I started chatting to the guy last summer....

Bigfella666 · Oct 30th, 2020, 07:55

No Ray
Forest Gate, just off the Flats
Never seen an 850 or 70 R in the 23 years I have lived here save a red 850 with pale trim which disappeared years ago
If the guy you mention is an enthusiast would be very interested in touching base
Which street is he in ?

Oct 28th, 2020, 09:01	#12
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	I got my waterpump from Caffyn's as well, its a bargain compared to RRP I've bought quite a lot off Simon recently actually!!! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Oct 28th, 2020, 16:38	#14
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	BigFella - you might want to ask the admins to edit your post and remove your number - this area is open to the world so anyone + dog can see your number __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Oct 27th, 2020, 19:54	#11
NewbieV70T5 Member Last Online: Today 18:44 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ilford	Hi all, Thanks for your responses. Some updates below: - Brakes were the 302mm so I sent back the incorrect 280mm. Bedding in nicely all round. All brake flexis get changed tomorrow with another fluid change. - I've purchased all the parts I need for the cambelt change as follows; Continental timing belt kit, QH aux belt. I would like to change the water pump just because of the mileage, but don't want to fit an after market one (genuine Volvo is £80 from Caffyns on eBay). - My total suspension rebuild kit is here and comprises of; TRW gas front dampers, KYB front top mounts and bump stop kits, Febi front spring upper rubber perches, Febi PRO kit front inner tie rods/outer track rods/steering boots, Febi PRO kit front wishbones (2 bolt), Febi rear upper shock mounts, Sachs gas rear dampers, Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs. I think it would be prudent to have the timing belt changed before the suspension; I'll call my friend tomorrow.

Oct 28th, 2020, 11:55	#13
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Howdy Ray Yes you are not the first to be caught out by the 280/ 302 saga on a T5. I need new front discs on saffy so playing safe and taking them off and getting a tape out before ordering Defo new roller tensioner and with that mileage Aisin / genuine water pump Bet a tenner your coolant is well overdue for a change. Do flush and replacement when do pump Forgot to leave my number last time - 07711 669 355

Oct 28th, 2020, 21:01	#15
NewbieV70T5 Member Last Online: Today 18:44 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ilford	Cheers all I bought a genuine water pump from Volvo, and then decided to add a genuine thermostat and seal to. I'm now thinking with 263K that I should change the top hose for a Gates one aswell!

Oct 28th, 2020, 21:04	#16
NewbieV70T5 Member Last Online: Today 18:44 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ilford	P.s - Bigfella, are you based in Stratford? There happens to be an 850 T5R in green on my parents road, I started chatting to the guy last summer....

Oct 30th, 2020, 07:55	#17
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	No Ray Forest Gate, just off the Flats Never seen an 850 or 70 R in the 23 years I have lived here save a red 850 with pale trim which disappeared years ago If the guy you mention is an enthusiast would be very interested in touching base Which street is he in ?

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