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May 23rd, 2024, 08:28 | #231 |
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Great photos! Always find your posts an interesting read!
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May 23rd, 2024, 16:04 | #232 |
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Glad you're enjoying my ramblings IC.
The thread is a great way for me to look back and see what I've done and when. Then I remember how much it cost me, how much time I took solving the faults, how much pain I was in changing parts, then feel sad until I look at Kära think she's a thing of beauty and worth every penny. Bonus pic from Monday evening, I ended up with an audience of curious cattle that came over to see what was going on
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May 27th, 2024, 16:55 | #233 |
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Had to catch a ferry over to the Isle of Bute on Saturday to spread a relatives ashes. Got as far as Greenock and stopped at traffic lights when a huge plume of smoke went past the left side of the car. I pulled over as soon as possible to check and when I exited the car I could smell burning brake pads. My rear n/s caliper had stuck on and was toasting away. I let it cool down and carried on my way without further incident and managed to return home and no further problems.
Today I removed the offending caliper expecting either a seized piston or at the very least sticking sliding pins and from what I've seen there is nothing wrong. The sliding pins were clean and the caliper was sliding freely, pressing the pedal the piston pushed out it moved smoothly and pushed back easily. I then removed the disc and checked the parking brake shoes and once again all was fine even though it was a little bit dusty in there (normal). I cleaned it out and put it all back together and drove a few miles and when I returned I checked the temperature with a laser thermometer and all was fine. So for now it's all back together and I'll keep a close watch on it and monitor the temperature. Pagid pads fitted by the vendor before I purchased the car. Sliding pins are clean and serviceable Still plenty meat on them and wearing evenly Original 19 year old discs have no lip or wear
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May 27th, 2024, 17:00 | #234 |
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I follow this thread with keen interest - Great pictures and descriptions!
You really do know how to look after a car. Your fleet is a credit to you. Thank you for sharing.
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May 31st, 2024, 23:26 | #235 |
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Change of plan.
The Gathering begins... SWMBO said "This looks expensive" I replied "Yes, dear" I started with the easiest job first and fitted my Volvo wiper blades Last year when I fitted new parking brake shoes one of my cables was sticking. I freed it off but it was never quite right and the handbrake lever never sat fully down, it always bounced up a few millimetres. I bought cables last year so today I decided it was time to fit them. Well that's when the fun started, the centre console needs to be removed from the car to allow access to the cables, the rear seat bases need to come out to allow access under the carpet and truth be told I've been desperate to pull the centre console since I bought the car to clean the muck underneath, so it's been a busy day This was the clean part, all the spilled drinks sticky substance was at the front Seat bases removed, centre console removed, door thresholds removed (1 broken clip) Looking better To preserve my sanity I spend almost 3 hours stripping the centre console to bits and sticking Tesa Tape all over it to stop the squeaks Parking brake cables fitted (not fun) rear discs fitted, waiting on a new caliper and two flexi hoses before I can proceed
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Jun 1st, 2024, 21:14 | #236 |
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I was attending a local car show with the 850 today and I wasn't planning doing anything to the V70 when I came home, but the sun was out so I decided I may a well put the centre console back in. I'm pleased to say it went back in a heck of a lot easier than it came out. I spent some time with the Dremel removing some plastic so that the silver gear lever surround would sit better as it has never clipped in at the top left corner properly. Glad to say for the first time it now sits as it should and I won't have to push that corner back in when driving along.
The 850 at the Milngavie show today I'll refit the parking brake gaiter once I've completed the brake job and took the car for a spin to centre the shoes. Rear seats re-installed along with all other parts that had to be removed to do the parking brake cables.
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