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Jan 5th, 2019, 20:55 | #1671 |
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Not afraid of Panzers..
But every mile or two I was looking round my shoulder half expecting to see a certain Untersee-Boot following me (music background : "Jaws" theme alternating with works of Klaus Doldinger)
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Jan 8th, 2019, 23:41 | #1672 |
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Nothing but changing the oil early. I needed a load of good oil to cleanse an engine suffering a rancid, foul, 21 month old bellyful of oil.
Castrol 0W-40 European Formula. You want excitement? I installed a new, aftermarket oil filler cap gasket. It cost 60p. 60d, no? The old one, at 12 MY of age, was showing its age. Last edited by Georgeandkira; Jan 8th, 2019 at 23:47. Reason: esoteric spelling |
Jan 9th, 2019, 14:00 | #1673 |
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Replaced the e-brake hardware on my project V70XC. Was worried that the previous owner had done a number on the hub but it was fine. I really hate fiddling with that e-brake. While reinstalling, I noticed that if the shoe retainer springs don't have enough spring, the brake shoes get a bit loose. I think this could make for a really annoying rattle when going over bumps.
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2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides |
Jan 9th, 2019, 18:05 | #1674 |
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What I did today...
Checked that the PCV system was clear, using the rubber glove over the oil filler.
Slight suction, so it is working correctly. Fitted a large number of wood trim pieces to the interior. Centre section has some carbon accents too. Have some extra bits left over, that I might sell, if anyone is interested. Mostly, door trim, which I already had, trim for a stereo radio cassette with CD, glove box trim and a tiptronic gear selector surround. Photos of the full install to follow shortly. Ordered some 15mm wheel spacers today, as since I lowered the car 40mm, the front passenger side tyre scuff the inner wheel well. Hopefully that will cure it. Gary
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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. |
Jan 9th, 2019, 18:07 | #1675 |
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What I did today...
Checked that the PCV system was clear, using the rubber glove over the oil filler.
Slight suction, so it is working correctly. Fitted a large number of wood trim pieces to the interior. Centre section has some carbon accents too. Have some extra bits left over, that I might sell, if anyone is interested. Mostly, door trim, which I already had, trim for a stereo radio cassette with CD, glove box trim and a tiptronic gear selector surround and a light switch trim, for a car with one adjuster wheel (either no dash dim, or no lights level adjuster). Photos of the full install to follow shortly. Ordered some 15mm wheel spacers today, as since I lowered the car 40mm, the front passenger side tyre scuff the inner wheel well. Hopefully that will cure it. Gary
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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. |
Jan 9th, 2019, 20:35 | #1676 | |
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2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides |
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Jan 9th, 2019, 21:25 | #1677 | |
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Pretty easy to do, when the components are removed from the car. Gary
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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. |
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Jan 11th, 2019, 22:03 | #1678 |
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I fought to get that stuff onto the lower console to cover up the peeling paint. I got the job done but man, I could use some schooling on how to do the edges!
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Jan 11th, 2019, 23:48 | #1679 | |
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Follow the edges with a narrow, sharp blade. Gary
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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. |
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Jan 12th, 2019, 00:20 | #1680 | |
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Couple of hours work.
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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. |
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