What I did today thread... - Page 172

ASt85 · Jan 23rd, 2019, 17:12

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Originally Posted by bkulcsar

According to skandix.de it FITS.

Yes, those are the 5 bolt rims!

big_yin · Jan 25th, 2019, 09:53

Changed all 4 tyres on the car and had the tracking done.
Car pulled a little bit to the left.
Makes a big difference now the tracking is done.

Dancake · Jan 30th, 2019, 03:17

Replaced the high beam bulbs with some Osram Cool Blue Intense 4200k bulbs. What a difference it has made. Also discovered that the genuine Volvo turbo control valve that I fitted around 12000 miles ago has failed with a split diaphragm.

Simmy · Feb 2nd, 2019, 19:19

changed the high pressure power steering pipe .its quite tricky to do with just ramps on the drive due to the amount of bends on it. £160 from volvo had to order it in over night

Baxlin · Feb 3rd, 2019, 05:13

After being without the car for a while (in dock waiting for parts!) got it back earlier in the week. Yesterday was the first opportunity to use it, and as it was a lovely crisp day, I had the top down.

jgjones095 · Feb 3rd, 2019, 08:58

Got the D5 xc70 from 2 axle stands and 2 ramps to 4 axle stands in order to check the AWD worked after last weeks haldex pump change
Got it back onto rear wheels then topped off the haldex oil.

Moved onto changed the rear diff oil in the xc70.

Took way longer than it should have as the filler plug fell and disappeared on top of the plastic diff guard.

petey · Feb 3rd, 2019, 16:52

I got my ‘05 V70 D5 Down a hill round the back of Dyrham in wiltshire.
Doesn’t sound like much but the snow and ice we had made it treacherous beyond words, suffice to say there are definitely times when you want the ABS to just stop ABSing....

big_yin · Feb 4th, 2019, 11:19

Replaced the bonnet catch, with the switch on it, on Saturday.
I can see the lights flashing again when I lock the car.

pierremcalpine · Feb 4th, 2019, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmy

changed the high pressure power steering pipe .its quite tricky to do with just ramps on the drive due to the amount of bends on it. £160 from volvo had to order it in over night

Out of curiosity, where you able to change the HP hose without lowering subframe or disconnecting the rack? I did my rack and hoses last year and that HP hose was a royal pain even with the subframe lowered!!! Good on you!

pierremcalpine · Feb 4th, 2019, 15:01

replaced the rad fan with a wreckyard one. Wow, that is one bit of engineering that they got right - super easy job to pull out and replace...even in -10degC!

Up until yesterday it has been too cold to confirm whether the doner fan worked but it finally got warm enough for it to run...nice and quietly. Lovely. The old one sound like the car was preparing to head down a runway for a flight!

Jan 25th, 2019, 09:53	#1712
big_yin Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hexham, Northumberland	Changed all 4 tyres on the car and had the tracking done. Car pulled a little bit to the left. Makes a big difference now the tracking is done. __________________ 2004 V70 D5

Jan 30th, 2019, 03:17	#1713
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:17 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Replaced the high beam bulbs with some Osram Cool Blue Intense 4200k bulbs. What a difference it has made. Also discovered that the genuine Volvo turbo control valve that I fitted around 12000 miles ago has failed with a split diaphragm. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Feb 3rd, 2019, 05:13	#1715
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 11:35 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	After being without the car for a while (in dock waiting for parts!) got it back earlier in the week. Yesterday was the first opportunity to use it, and as it was a lovely crisp day, I had the top down. __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Feb 3rd, 2019, 08:58	#1716
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	Got the D5 xc70 from 2 axle stands and 2 ramps to 4 axle stands in order to check the AWD worked after last weeks haldex pump change Got it back onto rear wheels then topped off the haldex oil. Moved onto changed the rear diff oil in the xc70. Took way longer than it should have as the filler plug fell and disappeared on top of the plastic diff guard. __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Feb 4th, 2019, 11:19	#1718
big_yin Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hexham, Northumberland	Replaced the bonnet catch, with the switch on it, on Saturday. I can see the lights flashing again when I lock the car. __________________ 2004 V70 D5

Feb 2nd, 2019, 19:19	#1714
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	changed the high pressure power steering pipe .its quite tricky to do with just ramps on the drive due to the amount of bends on it. £160 from volvo had to order it in over night

Feb 3rd, 2019, 16:52	#1717
petey Master Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 13:10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham	I got my ‘05 V70 D5 Down a hill round the back of Dyrham in wiltshire. Doesn’t sound like much but the snow and ice we had made it treacherous beyond words, suffice to say there are definitely times when you want the ABS to just stop ABSing....

Feb 4th, 2019, 15:01	#1720
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	replaced the rad fan with a wreckyard one. Wow, that is one bit of engineering that they got right - super easy job to pull out and replace...even in -10degC! Up until yesterday it has been too cold to confirm whether the doner fan worked but it finally got warm enough for it to run...nice and quietly. Lovely. The old one sound like the car was preparing to head down a runway for a flight! __________________ 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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