|
850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General Forum for the 850 and P80-platform 70-series models |
Information |
|
What did you do to your 850/X70 today???Views : 172320 Replies : 950Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
May 20th, 2016, 14:57 | #1 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Yesterday 21:18
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northampton
|
What did you do to your 850/X70 today???
I'm fairly new on this forum, having recently bought the C70, however, I have been on the Classic S/V40 forum for some time and must say find everyone very helpful.
One popular thread on the X40 forum is as the title above. Instead of everyone posting 'I have a problem, how do I solve it' it is more like an old fashioned 'chat down the pub' where folks catch up with what others have been doing. Anyway I will kick off and see how it goes. No rules, just what ever you have done to your car, from a complete engine rebuild to changing a bulb. Fitted new Volvo plugs, fuel filter and changed the oil and filter. Although the car has full service history - 52,000mls - I do not know for sure what has been done so starting with the basics and going from there. Air cleaner and pollen filter were clean and good, although there was a veritable birds nest of rubbish under the scuttle panel, so all vacuumed and cleaned out like new.
__________________
2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com |
The Following 8 Users Say Thank You to ITSv40 For This Useful Post: |
May 20th, 2016, 21:58 | #2 |
1999 V70 XT Auto
Last Online: Jul 24th, 2024 18:55
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Devon
|
Fitted new front right brake calliper, and new cold air feed pipe, just missed the rain too ☺
__________________
Previous: 740 / 850 / V70 / 440 Current: 1999 V70 XT Auto |
The Following User Says Thank You to phatboy130 For This Useful Post: |
May 20th, 2016, 22:06 | #3 |
Active Member Moment
Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest
|
Made sure both screws that hold the maf to the airbox were in place
__________________
20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to happy diver For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 08:32 | #4 |
Monster Raving Loony
Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: hitchin
|
Nothing !!!!
almost never need to do anything
__________________
1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW |
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to volvoid For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 08:53 | #5 |
VOC Member 23660
|
Bottom main hose,need to do the rear exhast camshaft oil seal,thank god its the easy one lol.
__________________
Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified. Last edited by Toplights; May 21st, 2016 at 08:56. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Toplights For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 09:47 | #6 |
Member
Last Online: Jul 25th, 2024 18:24
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Christchurch/ New Zealand
|
Removed vacuum lines from air box, used a long bolt and a nut to close off hot air intake to box. Sadly looked at the split in the drivers seat bolster. Tried several wreckers (breakers yards) for a XC egg crate grill. Looked at carbon canister under offside wheel arch and wondered did I really need it...
__________________
S70 '98 Auto Factory Fitted CNG Bi-Fuel 2.4 10v 'Its a what?? |
The Following User Says Thank You to Stumo For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 16:45 | #7 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Edinburgh
|
Stripped rear brakes to find back plates rotten and holed where the shoes sit, shoes worn almost right down and inside of discs severely worn.
What I did was pull a face of despair and a few sweary words then had to get the wallet out for the impending onslaught lol.
__________________
99 V70 T5 |
The Following User Says Thank You to byootox For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 16:50 | #8 |
Member
Last Online: Dec 7th, 2018 23:23
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: fleet,hampshire
|
Fitted a steering wheel from a later C70,& set off the SRS light as mentioned in my thread asking for help to reset the light.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to 155V6 For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 17:26 | #9 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 16:33
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Wednesbury
|
Dyno'd the car, result of a meager 165 horses. Turns out I have no boost thanks to a split pipe at the bottom of the intercooler. Easy fix, but I'll leave it for a sunnier day.
Discovered the weep-hole at the bottom of the intercooler, and after a quick sear, found its not a leak, but in fact designed to be there! Adjusted the tailgate catch so no more rattles! Also ratchet strapped the spare wheel and jack down as the original strap broke its spring. No more squeaking from there. More car stuff planned for tomorrow once I get access to a friends ramp!
__________________
1999 V70R AWD Formerly Stagea RS Four and Legnum VR4 |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Atik For This Useful Post: |
May 21st, 2016, 17:47 | #10 |
Master Member
Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fife
|
Attempted to fix the squeaky aux belt. Removed the tensioner from the broken V70, found that it was broken. Swapped the idler pulley with no change. Took the tensioner of the 850, found the bearing was shot. Used spare idler pulley for tensioner, dropped 8mm allen socket into the engine bay vortex, put everything back together, squeak still present. Curses.
Removed undertray, socket not there. Eventually found socket resting on top of bottom arm, but not before running hand over every oily surface in the engine bay. My "grain of wheat" bulbs arrived today so I butchered the ashtray and shift light holders. The bulbs are too fat really but they will do until the new slimline ones arrive from China. I've lost the holder for the lighter, which makes me sad, but at least I know what gear I'm in. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Richard_TD For This Useful Post: |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests) | |
|
|