Collected the wheels from the re-furbishers this morning. they quoted a two week turnaround when I dropped them off, but Easter and a breakdown with their oven meant it slipped to three weeks. The original Volvo finish was a solid grey colour on the rear of the wheel and silver metallic on the front. The re-furbishers standard finish is metallic all over, front and back. I asked if they could replicate the original Volvo finish which they have done to perfection. New boots fitted and balanced.
Fitted the wheels and road tested the car. The new handbrake shoes needed some minor adjustment, so car back in on the lift, wheels off, adjust shoes at the hubs and all is now good. A smear of copper grease on the wheel boss where it mates to the hub, a spot of oil on the wheel bolts and all torqued up.
MOT booked for Monday. Attachment shows it a little washed out, due to the sun unusually shining.
