What I did today thread... - Page 215

alanoconnor · Nov 28th, 2019, 18:26

Anyone want to buy a Volvo? I cannot sell it for less than £15K...I don't expect a response.

Georgeandkira · Nov 28th, 2019, 19:17

Huh? I looked at the For Sale section and there are only offers and wants listed for 'GENERIC PARTS".
Seems "whole auto" might as well be done here?

Just list the particulars of your vehicle. No?

Turbodave · Nov 28th, 2019, 21:26

I replaced my latest in a long line of 850 T5's with another in a long line of V70 D5's back in October. This time a 2005 V70 D5 163bhp manual with 241,000 miles but in reasonably good shape and cheap enough. Basically, a tool to stick miles on, cart stuff (including a toddler) around and not care about too much.

Since arriving, I've...

Spent several hours getting off the chewed up lock nuts
Replaced the corroded NSF wing with a good one
Polished the tarnished headlights
Cleaned the EGR valve and intake pipe
Cleaned the boost control solenoid and turbo control valve
Vacuum tested the mounts, rear fine, front seeping slightly so by-passed
Replaced the fuel filter
Taken off the Orestas and fitted Ford 16" steel five spokes with winter tyres
Replaced a very worn OSF wheel bearing
Replaced both ball joints
Replaced both front drop links
Partially drained the cooling system, topped up with neat coolant
Replaced the scabby front discs, replaced with Apec discs and pads
Stripped, cleaned, greased and rebuilt all four calipers
Washed it once

Getting there...

Willow place · Nov 30th, 2019, 16:43

I got a Brake fluid tester delivered today, I checked with the fluid in the car and with fluid in the tin (almost new) and some old stuff that I use for any bleeding purposes, Good results ! In car 1% water, tin was a bit higher, and old stuff way out !!

scorpio stu · Dec 2nd, 2019, 21:38

Fixed the drivers window. It was down and refused to budge. All other window switches were working perfectly so took the drivers switch panel out, cleaned and sprayed all connections with contact cleaner..hey presto ! All working perfectly

Paul240480 · Dec 6th, 2019, 14:56

Took mine for its Contrôle Technique today. Before I had to replace one of those HB3 headlamps and I put 2 new tires on the front.

Result = PASS

Advisory = Fog lamps aim too low.

Chuffed with that at 15yrs and 138k miles.

Good for another 2yrs now

scorpio stu · Dec 13th, 2019, 23:11

Replaced the pain in the arse front fog light bulb. Ended up jacking the car up to make it easier

ASt85 · Dec 14th, 2019, 00:26

The alarm service message popped up again, so pulled the fuse no 38 to stop the drain when the ignition is off.

The fuse slipped from the puller and dropped through the slot at the bottom of the fuse bank disappearing into the underside the lower dash.

It will just have to wait until the rains stops long enough to pull the lower tray off.

Wagon Sailor · Dec 14th, 2019, 21:28

I spent an hour and a half clearing out a sewer today ...
... wet wipes and fats from other people's houses.

The run goes through my garden and I didn't want to wait for the call out to spring into action.

davebb · Dec 15th, 2019, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wagon Sailor

I spent an hour and a half clearing out a sewer today ...
... wet wipes and fats from other people's houses.

The run goes through my garden and I didn't want to wait for the call out to spring into action.

What has this to do with cars ?
Dave

Dec 2nd, 2019, 21:38	#2145
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	Fixed the drivers window. It was down and refused to budge. All other window switches were working perfectly so took the drivers switch panel out, cleaned and sprayed all connections with contact cleaner..hey presto ! All working perfectly __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Dec 6th, 2019, 14:56	#2146
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Took mine for its Contrôle Technique today. Before I had to replace one of those HB3 headlamps and I put 2 new tires on the front. Result = PASS Advisory = Fog lamps aim too low. Chuffed with that at 15yrs and 138k miles. Good for another 2yrs now __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Dec 13th, 2019, 23:11	#2147
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	Replaced the pain in the arse front fog light bulb. Ended up jacking the car up to make it easier __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Dec 14th, 2019, 00:26	#2148
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	The alarm service message popped up again, so pulled the fuse no 38 to stop the drain when the ignition is off. The fuse slipped from the puller and dropped through the slot at the bottom of the fuse bank disappearing into the underside the lower dash. It will just have to wait until the rains stops long enough to pull the lower tray off. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Dec 14th, 2019, 21:28	#2149
Wagon Sailor Junior Senior Last Online: Today 15:33 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hampshire	I spent an hour and a half clearing out a sewer today ... ... wet wipes and fats from other people's houses. The run goes through my garden and I didn't want to wait for the call out to spring into action. Last edited by Wagon Sailor; Dec 14th, 2019 at 21:28. Reason: typo

Nov 28th, 2019, 18:26	#2141
alanoconnor Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2022 17:57 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cornwall, near Hayle View Photos By: alanoconnor	Anyone want to buy a Volvo? I cannot sell it for less than £15K...I don't expect a response.

Nov 28th, 2019, 19:17	#2142
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Huh? I looked at the For Sale section and there are only offers and wants listed for 'GENERIC PARTS". Seems "whole auto" might as well be done here? Just list the particulars of your vehicle. No?

Nov 28th, 2019, 21:26	#2143
Turbodave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 19:05 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fife	I replaced my latest in a long line of 850 T5's with another in a long line of V70 D5's back in October. This time a 2005 V70 D5 163bhp manual with 241,000 miles but in reasonably good shape and cheap enough. Basically, a tool to stick miles on, cart stuff (including a toddler) around and not care about too much. Since arriving, I've... Spent several hours getting off the chewed up lock nuts Replaced the corroded NSF wing with a good one Polished the tarnished headlights Cleaned the EGR valve and intake pipe Cleaned the boost control solenoid and turbo control valve Vacuum tested the mounts, rear fine, front seeping slightly so by-passed Replaced the fuel filter Taken off the Orestas and fitted Ford 16" steel five spokes with winter tyres Replaced a very worn OSF wheel bearing Replaced both ball joints Replaced both front drop links Partially drained the cooling system, topped up with neat coolant Replaced the scabby front discs, replaced with Apec discs and pads Stripped, cleaned, greased and rebuilt all four calipers Washed it once Getting there...

Nov 30th, 2019, 16:43	#2144
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	I got a Brake fluid tester delivered today, I checked with the fluid in the car and with fluid in the tin (almost new) and some old stuff that I use for any bleeding purposes, Good results ! In car 1% water, tin was a bit higher, and old stuff way out !!

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