What I did today thread... - Page 166

oragex · Dec 24th, 2018, 16:08

8 hours is unacceptable indeed. They are also not amusing to replace, especially on 2005+ It is quite hard not to touch the glass when your hand is bleeding and stuck in there (the low beam bulbs on the 2001-2004 headlights are still fiddly but much easier than on the plastic lens headlights from 2005+)

This is what I got https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHILIPS-V...bdM:rk:45:pf:0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Phil...7oY:rk:96:pf:0

john493 · Dec 24th, 2018, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasG

Well.. Maybe not exactly "today"...

I set off 5:45 yesterday. Tank full.

Hanover area- fill up for 50 euros. Just to get me across border, fuel will be much much cheaper there.

Merry Christmas everyone!

How much is diesel in Poland, just out of interest ?

ThomasG · Dec 24th, 2018, 19:35

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Originally Posted by john493

How much is diesel in Poland, just out of interest ?

Nearest station is just over a mile from where I am..

So these are average prices off internet as of 19/12/2018.

Exchange rate at around 4.50-4.75 Polish Zloty to a Pound..

Pb98 - 5.19Pln/litre
Pb95 - 4.86pln/L
Diesel - 5.12pln/L
LPG - 2.36

Of courseit wI'll cost more just off any major motorway or close to border.

So, these 20 or 30 miles inward from the border, and a mile off the motorway, I was paying around 5.20 per litre of Pb95. Well above average, but on the services on motorway I'd easily pay 5.80 per litre..

ThomasG · Dec 28th, 2018, 06:56

Shee... Shee... Sheeee...

Car on the lift to replace outer CV joint, joint taken out, replacement waiting on the table..

Inner CV boot split..

Shee...

Where to get part in the middle of nowhere...

Shops still closed, gotta wait. Maybe.. Maybe someone will have one..

MarvinMitt · Dec 28th, 2018, 10:24

If possible look for GKN thermoplastic boot (OE/OEM).

petey · Jan 2nd, 2019, 19:53

Today I shed a little tear as I noticed that my V70 D5 tailpipe was hanging a little low. The back box has been so very rotten for so very long that this was inevitable, but it still made me sad; at least 4 years and about 35,000 miles.

Bring on the horror of eBay exhausts as main dealer prices are in excess of £470 and even Kwik Fit, if they can get one, will be looking for upwards of £300 or so. Anyone with any recent hints or advice as to where to get one?

oragex · Jan 2nd, 2019, 20:54

Not a DIY, but I put together a few links with DIY related to the AW55 automatic 5 speed transmission. On some cars, perhaps less knowledgeable mechanics try to refill with fluid through a top bolt which is in fact an anchor for the B4 (3rd gear) band. Consequenlty the car loses completely the 3rd gear. It seems it is possible to fix it (without removing and opening/replacing the transmission) so I did a small video with links to the forum topics that explain the trick the fix this issue. The forum links are in the video description https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFyQptqISsc

ThomasG · Jan 2nd, 2019, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarvinMitt

If possible look for GKN thermoplastic boot (OE/OEM).

Thanks for the info.

What actually happened was:

No shop around was able to get the right part in less than 4 days (new year, party and so on, approaching)

But one shop offered to check the fitment if I bring old, torn, part.

Garage lent me its "service" van, so I went, and after mere 30 minutes of browsing between shelves, we've found replacement. I have no idea what car was it supposed to fit, but was almost exact match to the original.

Yet, my "reflective surface" aka forehead is little bit bigger now..

davebb · Jan 2nd, 2019, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey

Today I shed a little tear as I noticed that my V70 D5 tailpipe was hanging a little low. The back box has been so very rotten for so very long that this was inevitable, but it still made me sad; at least 4 years and about 35,000 miles.

Bring on the horror of eBay exhausts as main dealer prices are in excess of £470 and even Kwik Fit, if they can get one, will be looking for upwards of £300 or so. Anyone with any recent hints or advice as to where to get one?

Hi, there was links to ebay systems for the v70 for just over £100 from Poland
and the buyers are very happy with the systems,
Dave

john493 · Jan 2nd, 2019, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebb

Hi, there was links to ebay systems for the v70 for just over £100 from Poland
and the buyers are very happy with the systems,
Dave

Dave is spot on - Here it is:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70...7/272031484577

Dec 24th, 2018, 16:08	#1651
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	8 hours is unacceptable indeed. They are also not amusing to replace, especially on 2005+ It is quite hard not to touch the glass when your hand is bleeding and stuck in there (the low beam bulbs on the 2001-2004 headlights are still fiddly but much easier than on the plastic lens headlights from 2005+) This is what I got https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHILIPS-V...bdM:rk:45:pf:0 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Phil...7oY:rk:96:pf:0 __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 28th, 2018, 06:56	#1654
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Shee... Shee... Sheeee... Car on the lift to replace outer CV joint, joint taken out, replacement waiting on the table.. Inner CV boot split.. Shee... Where to get part in the middle of nowhere... Shops still closed, gotta wait. Maybe.. Maybe someone will have one.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Dec 28th, 2018, 10:24	#1655
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	If possible look for GKN thermoplastic boot (OE/OEM). __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Jan 2nd, 2019, 20:54	#1657
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Not a DIY, but I put together a few links with DIY related to the AW55 automatic 5 speed transmission. On some cars, perhaps less knowledgeable mechanics try to refill with fluid through a top bolt which is in fact an anchor for the B4 (3rd gear) band. Consequenlty the car loses completely the 3rd gear. It seems it is possible to fix it (without removing and opening/replacing the transmission) so I did a small video with links to the forum topics that explain the trick the fix this issue. The forum links are in the video description https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFyQptqISsc __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jan 2nd, 2019, 19:53	#1656
petey Master Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 13:10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham	Today I shed a little tear as I noticed that my V70 D5 tailpipe was hanging a little low. The back box has been so very rotten for so very long that this was inevitable, but it still made me sad; at least 4 years and about 35,000 miles. Bring on the horror of eBay exhausts as main dealer prices are in excess of £470 and even Kwik Fit, if they can get one, will be looking for upwards of £300 or so. Anyone with any recent hints or advice as to where to get one?

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