|
S40 / V40 '96-'04 General Forum for the Volvo S40 and V40 (Classic) Series from 1995-2004. |
Information |
|
Replacement front wingViews : 2165 Replies : 7Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
May 17th, 2017, 16:13 | #1 |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 4th, 2017 10:43
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Sunderland
|
Replacement front wing
Does anyone know the procedure for replacing the front wing on a 2004 mk2 S40 and is this a difficult job? I have rust along the edge of the wheel arch and have been quoted £120 by a local body shop to carry out a repair using filler but they cannot guarantee how long this would last. I have seen replacement wings for sale between £55/£125 and would rather go for a permanent fix. Any help or advice greatly appreciated!!! Thanks
|
May 17th, 2017, 17:05 | #2 |
Non Fragile
Last Online: Today 11:37
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Chadderton, Oldham
|
How bad is it? Filler is good and can last many years if it's applied properly.
They are bolted on with 10mm (?) bolts. All the attached plastics with their notorious clips. You'll want to remove and disconnect the repeater lamp and indicator. Beware of hidden bolts, behind the bumper so that'll have to come off too. Some of the bolts are in the door-shut, and one or two under the sill cover. Don't be suprised if they're rusted irremovably. But how will you paint it? |
May 17th, 2017, 17:31 | #3 | |
Master Member
Last Online: Mar 24th, 2023 08:58
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Lincoln
|
Quote:
__________________
'02 (51) silver Volvo S40 1.9D - RIP (Turbo) '02 (52) blue Volvo V40 1.8 - RIP (Head Gasket) '04 (54) blue Volvo S40 1.9D Sport - RIP (RTA) '18 (68) silver Volvo V40 T3 R Design |
|
May 17th, 2017, 21:39 | #4 |
Premier Member
Last Online: May 29th, 2024 20:17
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Ilford, Essex.
|
I replaced one about 2 months ago, headlights, front bumper, inner arch and under tray all have to be removed.
__________________
V70 P2 facelift D5 6sp manual E4 Sport SE Ocean Race Blue pearl (2005) 97k, standard. |
May 18th, 2017, 01:43 | #5 |
V40 Owner
Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales.
|
How come i did my wing without removing the bumper?
|
May 18th, 2017, 12:44 | #6 |
Non Fragile
Last Online: Today 11:37
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Chadderton, Oldham
|
Maybe the bracket behind had rusted away completely. I think these bits must've missed the spray gun because they all rust there, and horribly. Or perhaps you just squeezed past it. (Or "squoze" as my kids insist is actually a word, haha!)
|
May 19th, 2017, 01:00 | #7 |
V40 Owner
Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales.
|
No rusty bits, undo arch liner - remove wing to bumper bolt and all the rest and it just needs a "squoze" past the lip on the inner wing.
__________________
An MS Warior living one day at a time "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible.... Last edited by druid; May 19th, 2017 at 01:00. Reason: It is a word. |
May 19th, 2017, 16:59 | #8 | |
Junior Member
Last Online: Sep 4th, 2023 18:47
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: leatherhead
|
Quote:
Was a quick job for me - I would just spray the bolts first with WD40 or some penetrating oil aand leave overnight as one rusted bolt can be a time consumer. As for paint I looked for a second hand V40 wing of the same colour and similar vintage from one of the numerous on line salvage sites . That way no respray and the replacement wing was indistinguishable from the rest of the car. |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to CopthorneMike For This Useful Post: |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|