What I did today thread... - Page 294

Nick6262 · Sep 18th, 2023, 10:02

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Did a 450 mile round trip to York this weekend for the TorqueVolvo event.

Great turn out. Never seen so many Volvos in one place. It was nice as it was 20th anniversary of the V70R/S60R so we all got to park together.

I'd recommend checking out the group for many many pictures
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1371927366275040

Dancake · Sep 26th, 2023, 17:43

Replaced the OSR wheel bearing with a new SKF bearing.

pinb · Sep 26th, 2023, 18:55

2ltr d2 new fuel return line fitted today but now i have a problem the final stretch of pipe from the last injector leading to a junction box which may or may not be associated with the problem will not stay in place and is forced off by the pressure? haven't a clue what the problem is considering everything is push fit why wont it stay on? I've cleaned and dried the fittings but still gets forced off

a blockage maybe??

Onewheel · Sep 29th, 2023, 17:32

Installed some refurbished xenon headlights on a xc70 today…

Onewheel · Oct 2nd, 2023, 18:49

Installed a set of refurbished xenon headlights on someone else’s V70.

Steelerjohn · Oct 2nd, 2023, 22:37

went into Stoneacre in Sheffield and had a look at a new XC 90 Vehicle was waiting PDI etc before being available as demonstrator. Really impressed so waiting for call to go back.

mcfe · Oct 6th, 2023, 13:03

Not done yet, but what I will do:

My naturally aspirated S60 has clogged catalytic converters, I have the variant with two cats. The second cat is very likely clogged, not a whole lot, but enough to make a difference.

I have three options:
1. Replace it from a donor car
2. Try to clean with additives.
3. Entirely remove it.

Georgeandkira · Oct 6th, 2023, 21:01

1. good, time honored recycling of parts....a feel good fix
2. Any success data on the products involved? Your nickel, as they say
3. Is that legal / moral? Insurance conflicts?

mcfe · Oct 7th, 2023, 10:29

#3 yes it's legal. You might get a lower emissions category, but thats about it. Tens of thousands of cars over here have no catalytic converters, and not for performance reasons either, it's because they cost money so most sell them. Or when they are clogged.

But whilst I wouldn't care otherwise, I'd like to keep the higher emissions category, as once I get a lower one, it's permanent. Thus lower resale value.

#2. On Amazon there's about 3-4 thousand reviews mostly positive about Dura Lube Severe catalytic converter treatment, like most say it works.
That is a fuel additive, but there are also a bunch where you have to spray directly on the cat if you can take it out.

So yeah it could be wasted money, but on the off chance it works, it would be great.

Onewheel · Oct 7th, 2023, 10:58

Refurbished another set of xenon headlights today.

Sep 26th, 2023, 17:43	#2932
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:06 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Replaced the OSR wheel bearing with a new SKF bearing. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Oct 2nd, 2023, 22:37	#2936
Steelerjohn New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 20:56 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Barnsley	thinking of purchasing XC 90 went into Stoneacre in Sheffield and had a look at a new XC 90 Vehicle was waiting PDI etc before being available as demonstrator. Really impressed so waiting for call to go back.

Sep 26th, 2023, 18:55	#2933
pinb New Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: burscough	2ltr d2 new fuel return line fitted today but now i have a problem the final stretch of pipe from the last injector leading to a junction box which may or may not be associated with the problem will not stay in place and is forced off by the pressure? haven't a clue what the problem is considering everything is push fit why wont it stay on? I've cleaned and dried the fittings but still gets forced off a blockage maybe??

Oct 6th, 2023, 13:03	#2937
mcfe Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:39 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NoTown	Not done yet, but what I will do: My naturally aspirated S60 has clogged catalytic converters, I have the variant with two cats. The second cat is very likely clogged, not a whole lot, but enough to make a difference. I have three options: 1. Replace it from a donor car 2. Try to clean with additives. 3. Entirely remove it.

Oct 6th, 2023, 21:01	#2938
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 13:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	1. good, time honored recycling of parts....a feel good fix 2. Any success data on the products involved? Your nickel, as they say 3. Is that legal / moral? Insurance conflicts?

Oct 7th, 2023, 10:29	#2939
mcfe Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:39 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NoTown	#3 yes it's legal. You might get a lower emissions category, but thats about it. Tens of thousands of cars over here have no catalytic converters, and not for performance reasons either, it's because they cost money so most sell them. Or when they are clogged. But whilst I wouldn't care otherwise, I'd like to keep the higher emissions category, as once I get a lower one, it's permanent. Thus lower resale value. #2. On Amazon there's about 3-4 thousand reviews mostly positive about Dura Lube Severe catalytic converter treatment, like most say it works. That is a fuel additive, but there are also a bunch where you have to spray directly on the cat if you can take it out. So yeah it could be wasted money, but on the off chance it works, it would be great.

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