What I did today thread... - Page 222

Discombobulated · Jun 2nd, 2020, 22:27

I checked my PCV system today with the rubber glove over the oil filler cap on my S60 T5 with 126k, it’s something I’ve read about on here loads of times, panicked about and always forgot to check, and I’m surprised and pleased it’s working fine.

Cheers, Luke

ASt85 · Jun 3rd, 2020, 11:28

Started the V70 today for the first time since February - almost instantaneous start at the first turn of the key even though the alarm has been permanently on - the Aldi solar battery maintainer works wonders.

Darlo 1 · Jun 3rd, 2020, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS40

You could just replace the pistons, Darlo1.
Much cheaper than replacing both callipers.

Gary

Ordered two new calipers and two new flexi hoses off ebay, i could just relpace the pistons and seals but feel happier replacing the whole lot, brakes have always felt not quite right since i've had the car, new discs and pads have made a significant improvement so new calipers and flexi's should take them to 100%.

happy diver · Jun 14th, 2020, 06:55

2004 XC70

Had a gloopy liquid burst auto dim etc rear vision mirror, the mirror bit.

So I grabbed a sound one and pulled and unclipped and unresoldered my programmed electronics into the new housing
as although the mirrors were the same part number there were some slight build and moulding changes, modifications.

And not a mark on any of the plastic anywhere or from splitting the two halves
Because I didn't use a rusty screwdriver or a shovel

So I'm happy.

Thanks.

Only took eighteen months too!

I just really wonder how long the rest will take

Bone tool!

Magnificent!

happy diver · Jun 15th, 2020, 05:47

Found some more time

happy diver · Jun 24th, 2020, 04:30

The morning started with wheels
prep for paint

and ended with wires
re conduiting

The tyre guy says I have too much time on my hands

How wonderful, and I don't wear a watch!

Darlo 1 · Jun 24th, 2020, 16:03

Replaced both front calipers and flexi hoses, as brake jobs go this was relatively easy to do but suffering now due to doing the job in 29 degree heat.

Cento16v · Aug 9th, 2020, 19:14

A bit of a update to the Instrument Cluster today.

Just need to find some 2008 facelift stalks now!

GaryS40 · Aug 9th, 2020, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cento16v

A bit of a update to the Instrument Cluster today.

Just need to find some 2008 facelift stalks now!

What year is your car?

I fitted the R cluster to my car, but it didn't work.
No RPM, no Speedo and no digital readout.

Also fitted the newer stalks, with the chrome rings, but they weren't compatible either.

Gary

Cento16v · Aug 9th, 2020, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS40

What year is your car?

I fitted the R cluster to my car, but it didn't work.
No RPM, no Speedo and no digital readout.

Also fitted the newer stalks, with the chrome rings, but they weren't compatible either.

Gary

Mines a 2006MY car, I had to take the cluster apart and resolver 2 wires from the LED over lights to the PCB but that took literally 10 minutes.

Rest was plug and play.

If you get 01-04 S60R dials they should work?

Jun 3rd, 2020, 11:28	#2212
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:31 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Started the V70 today for the first time since February - almost instantaneous start at the first turn of the key even though the alarm has been permanently on - the Aldi solar battery maintainer works wonders. __________________ 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

Jun 24th, 2020, 16:03	#2217
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Replaced both front calipers and flexi hoses, as brake jobs go this was relatively easy to do but suffering now due to doing the job in 29 degree heat. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Jun 2nd, 2020, 22:27	#2211
Discombobulated Impressive Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:58 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Doncaster	I checked my PCV system today with the rubber glove over the oil filler cap on my S60 T5 with 126k, it’s something I’ve read about on here loads of times, panicked about and always forgot to check, and I’m surprised and pleased it’s working fine. Cheers, Luke

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