What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 62

Darlo 1 · Mar 21st, 2013, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slackey

Today I fitted this

Begining to have an intense dislike of people with in dash cupholders lol

Dog_Book · Mar 22nd, 2013, 13:02

Took mine to Constella in Shepshed to have a look at the blowing flexi (2nd time) to give me a quote and solution for my custom exhaust. Decided to try a new place instead of the original company as 2 blown flex's in 2.5 years aint good. looks like its a smaller one and some more echaust hangers to stop it from moving so much.

fat tony · Mar 22nd, 2013, 15:05

So far today i've fitted the front heated electric seats and fitted the child lock button (which has done nothing except fill a blank!)

Still on the to do list for today/tonight:

Fit Arcadias
Fit towbar
Replace heater control and headlight switch bulbs

fat tony · Mar 23rd, 2013, 00:10

Arcadias now fitted, pics to follow tomorrow when it's been cleaned

Towbar fitted, but electrics being done tomorrow night

Forgot to pick up my replacement bulbs up before i came to work

Also, while i was under the back end, noticed that the passenger side rear caliper has started to weep a bit.. off to the scrapyard on monday now

fat tony · Mar 23rd, 2013, 04:45

First picture with the new wheels on:

happy diver · Mar 23rd, 2013, 05:59

Bought one of these.
Almost fits a keg.
For when you have parked your car overnight camping of course
and thrown away your keys.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...v7fU3x3UpDh2DQ

About to screw a kettle on the console next to it of course.
Who cares about the passenger.
What passenger?

GaryS40 · Mar 23rd, 2013, 21:41

While waiting for my family, in the Asda carpark at Aberdeen beach, I met Nick_Ovlov.

It was a chance encounter, as he parked up and noticed my rather filthy looking car, with the anthracite craters and recognised the reg number.

Nice to meet you today, Nick!

Gary

GaryS40 · Mar 23rd, 2013, 22:05

Going to order a new VVT pulley and the auxilliary belts this coming week.

I had a new timing belt fitted last May (8000 miles ago).

Do you think I should replace it again, as it has been in tension?

Service needs doing at the same time, too.

Thank god I got a bonus this month!

Gary

foeism · Mar 24th, 2013, 00:28

On my v40 today, new wipers, replaced the rear boot struts, and added a new washer bottle top (thanks fat tony).
I also removed the tow bar.....BLOODY HELL, what a faf!!
Managed to get rear bumper off, but manouvering the main bar out was a pain!
And my god if weights a ton!........hmmm I wonder if there will be an improved fuel consumption?

fat tony · Mar 24th, 2013, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by foeism

On my v40 today, new wipers, replaced the rear boot struts, and added a new washer bottle top (thanks fat tony).
I also removed the tow bar.....BLOODY HELL, what a faf!!
Managed to get rear bumper off, but manouvering the main bar out was a pain!
And my god if weights a ton!........hmmm I wonder if there will be an improved fuel consumption?

Glad to be of service

How come you had to remove the bumper to remove the towbar?
I removed one from a V40 in the scrapyard and fitted it to mine, never had to remove the bumper on either of them!

Mar 22nd, 2013, 13:02	#612
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	Took mine to Constella in Shepshed to have a look at the blowing flexi (2nd time) to give me a quote and solution for my custom exhaust. Decided to try a new place instead of the original company as 2 blown flex's in 2.5 years aint good. looks like its a smaller one and some more echaust hangers to stop it from moving so much. __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

Mar 22nd, 2013, 15:05	#613
fat tony "Legitimate" Businessman Last Online: Feb 19th, 2014 01:34 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Goole	So far today i've fitted the front heated electric seats and fitted the child lock button (which has done nothing except fill a blank!) Still on the to do list for today/tonight: Fit Arcadias Fit towbar Replace heater control and headlight switch bulbs __________________ 2002 S40 T4 Sport Lux - Currently breaking Ex-Junior Vice-President of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club

Mar 23rd, 2013, 00:10	#614
fat tony "Legitimate" Businessman Last Online: Feb 19th, 2014 01:34 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Goole	Arcadias now fitted, pics to follow tomorrow when it's been cleaned Towbar fitted, but electrics being done tomorrow night Forgot to pick up my replacement bulbs up before i came to work Also, while i was under the back end, noticed that the passenger side rear caliper has started to weep a bit.. off to the scrapyard on monday now __________________ 2002 S40 T4 Sport Lux - Currently breaking Ex-Junior Vice-President of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club

Mar 23rd, 2013, 04:45	#615
fat tony "Legitimate" Businessman Last Online: Feb 19th, 2014 01:34 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Goole	First picture with the new wheels on: __________________ 2002 S40 T4 Sport Lux - Currently breaking Ex-Junior Vice-President of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club

Mar 23rd, 2013, 05:59	#616
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Bought one of these. Almost fits a keg. For when you have parked your car overnight camping of course and thrown away your keys. http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...v7fU3x3UpDh2DQ About to screw a kettle on the console next to it of course. Who cares about the passenger. What passenger? __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Mar 23rd, 2013, 21:41	#617
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	While waiting for my family, in the Asda carpark at Aberdeen beach, I met Nick_Ovlov. It was a chance encounter, as he parked up and noticed my rather filthy looking car, with the anthracite craters and recognised the reg number. Nice to meet you today, Nick! 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 23rd, 2013, 22:05	#618
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Going to order a new VVT pulley and the auxilliary belts this coming week. I had a new timing belt fitted last May (8000 miles ago). Do you think I should replace it again, as it has been in tension? Service needs doing at the same time, too. Thank god I got a bonus this month! 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 24th, 2013, 00:28	#619
foeism Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Caerphilly	On my v40 today, new wipers, replaced the rear boot struts, and added a new washer bottle top (thanks fat tony). I also removed the tow bar.....BLOODY HELL, what a faf!! Managed to get rear bumper off, but manouvering the main bar out was a pain! And my god if weights a ton!........hmmm I wonder if there will be an improved fuel consumption?

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