V70 Suspension: MOT advisories - ballpark repair costs

[stuart bowes]

what, for sale online ? or in amongst the years of crud

[Bob Meadows]

On the '97 V70 the hexagon heads on the bleed nipples differ in size front & rear:~
The larger head is easier for removal but both sets can be awkward- good advice to purchase a full set before attempting removal, I would clean the existing nipples first to remove as much rust as you can- soaking them well before the job will also help.
Go easy on removal: make sure the tools are a good fit on the heads and once they give just use slight turns backwards/forwards until free.
A thin plastic sheet under the header tank cap also helps with fluid loss.
Bob.

[Georgeandkira]

"what, for sale online ? or in amongst the years of crud".
I was referring to finding them in brick & mortar shops. We have a slew of good ones because I live in a densely populated place.
A shop with, say. scores of brake glide pin boots won't have the ones I need in the middle of a job.
Same for spring kits and bleeder screws.
Having a complete set before you start, as Bob Meadows said above, is smart.
Bleed nipples are so inexpensive, you're not out anything if you don't use them.

Obviously, purchasing them online ahead of time is the way to go now-a-days.

Every time I go under the car, I touch a bit of lube onto the bleed screws. I have one broken one and the replacements are standing by.

One tool I've seen online which looks great is a socket for an air hammer.
It's nose is the actual socket you place on the bleed screw. It is free to revolve independently from what's chucked into the tool.
You hammer the bleed screw lightly and give it small turns with a wrench to.
It's a great, simple and inexpensive bit if you have an air tool setup.