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What's the P80 850 V70 S70 C70 Killers & Std. FaultsViews : 187110 Replies : 63Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Sep 10th, 2021, 12:59 | #61 |
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C70 specifics
Drain tubes
There are four on the scuttle panel - accessible from under the bonnet - these can get blocked with leaves and detritus and need to be kept clean. Convertibles There are four drains in the hood storage trunk - under black grilles. Best way to access these, to clean, is by removing the rear wheel arch liners and give them a good poke up from below. Also a good opportunity to check the wheel arches for rust. Door window cassettes The cables and/or pulleys have a habit of breaking. Repair kits are available and whilst the cassettes are interchangeable between Coupe and Convertible, the repair kits are different. It is fiddly fitting the kit and adjusting the glass and a lot of folks just fit a second hand cassette complete, although this is just delaying the inevitable when the cable snaps again. Sun visors The hinges break - particularly on the passenger side - allowing the visor to flop down. Good secondhand visors are increasingly hard to find although the hinges are repairable. Coupe and convertible visors are different. Electric aerial These are prone to breaking, although repair kits are available and good secondhand ones also. Coupe and Convertible aerials are different. Convertible roof These are very reliable if properly looked after. the opening and closing sequence can be stopped at any point for inspection/cleaning and maintenance. Lubricate all pivot points and gears to ensure smooth working of the hood. Never open or close the roof without the car standing an flat ground. Any body twist will distort the roof and potentially jam the mechanism and can damage the microswitches. These are unobtainable new. The rear window is bonded to the roof fabric and can become detached over time. Some folks have reported successful repairs, but this depends on prep and products used. The long term solution is a new roof.
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Nov 11th, 2021, 00:55 | #62 |
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Catalytic converter Theft: Precious metal prices are on the up thus so are cat thefts: I'm sure 'Dunkin Biskits' won't mind me paraphrasing his words - The cat in some 850s is worth a heap of cash. At the dawn of catalytic converters we weren't sure how much precious metal to use. Too much was put in, hence the high scrap value of these cats. Current going rates; Stamped Holland - £70 pound Stamped Sweden - £100 pound Unstamped OE factory fitment - £185 pound They have them off in minutes. Some of us are fabricating cat-guards. JJDI's Tip made me chuckle; Badge you car as Diesel . My 2.4 has a D5 badge . Might not work if they're super bright. Most thieves are thick as poo
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Oct 11th, 2023, 00:25 | #63 |
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Battery HOLD DOWN PLASTIC CLIP
There ia hole in the clip a thin cable tie saves a lot hassle.
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