General: - New Resto-mod XC90 Project - Page 3

kylespk · Jun 3rd, 2018, 15:32

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Originally Posted by John Brennand

I had a similar problem on my XC70 a couple of years ago. I went to my local (excellent) garage where they had a "special kit" for removing any of these. Charged me a fiver ! Decided that these "locking nut heads" were in fact made of soft chocolate and replaced them all with normal nuts figuring that no one is going to steal 15 y.o. kerbed and scraped alloys !
My garage man said that the AA/RAC usually carry these kits too - so could try that option.

Thanks for the advice. I will check my local tomorrow. I am definitely going to remove all the locking nuts as well.

Father Ted · Jun 3rd, 2018, 17:29

Had similar on my V70 couple of years back. Took it to the garage I usually use for tyres. The only way we got them released was my son with foot on brake, guy with a very long breaker bar, leaning his not inconsiderable weight on it and me on the floor pressing both feet against the socket to stop it slipping off.
It worked, even with a worn "key".

ts72 · Jun 3rd, 2018, 19:49

You did a cracking job cleaning up that seat, can you remember which furniture clinic products you used?

kylespk · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Father Ted

Had similar on my V70 couple of years back. Took it to the garage I usually use for tyres. The only way we got them released was my son with foot on brake, guy with a very long breaker bar, leaning his not inconsiderable weight on it and me on the floor pressing both feet against the socket to stop it slipping off.
It worked, even with a worn "key".

Thanks for the advice. Yeah I think I will try my local wrench monkey this week. I have also tried it with the key, hammer and a really long pry bar with no luck. Hopefullly they have the 'special tool' to remove the nut.

kylespk · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:05

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Originally Posted by ts72

You did a cracking job cleaning up that seat, can you remember which furniture clinic products you used?

www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/‎

They have some great youtube videos that accompany their products. I was reluctant to take on the job myself but BOY was it easy albeit time consuming.

We used the leather coulouring kit as I had some repair to the drivers seat that didnt quite match the existing leather

https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Colourant_Kit

Fast delivery as well. Still have some left over product so I have some repair stock.

ts72 · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:12

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Originally Posted by kylespk

www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/‎

They have some great youtube videos that accompany their products. I was reluctant to take on the job myself but BOY was it easy albeit time consuming.

Fast delivery as well. Still have some left over product so I have some repair stock.

Sounds good, my front seats are looking a little tired now at 135000 miles and nearly 14 years of use, could use some TLC. Did you get a particular product or kit from them; I see they have a selection of different products, was just wondering which one(s) you bought.

kylespk · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:17

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Originally Posted by ts72

Sounds good, my front seats are looking a little tired now at 135000 miles and nearly 14 years of use, could use some TLC. Did you get a particular product or kit from them; I see they have a selection of different products, was just wondering which one(s) you bought.

Hey mate,

Sorry I reread your question and updated the thread. However,

https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Colourant_Kit

in Beige was the exact and ONLY kit I bought from them to do the whole job. ONe kit will do about two seats (sparingly) so I would get 2 kits minimum for 5 seats 3 if you are doing seven.

ts72 · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:19

Thats awesome info mate, much appreciated.

wilssp2009 · Jun 3rd, 2018, 23:05

Where did you get the lower torque mount bushes from ?

kylespk · Jun 4th, 2018, 08:16

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Originally Posted by wilssp2009

Where did you get the lower torque mount bushes from ?

From eBay 'Parts Monster' store.

http://www.partsmonster.co.uk/volvo-...it-14689-p.asp

Above is their website. I went through ebay to avoid unnecessary shipping charges.

£12.50 delivered

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Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Had similar on my V70 couple of years back. Took it to the garage I usually use for tyres. The only way we got them released was my son with foot on brake, guy with a very long breaker bar, leaning his not inconsiderable weight on it and me on the floor pressing both feet against the socket to stop it slipping off. It worked, even with a worn "key". __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

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ts72 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2018 21:36 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff	You did a cracking job cleaning up that seat, can you remember which furniture clinic products you used?

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ts72 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2018 21:36 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff	Thats awesome info mate, much appreciated.

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