My First Volvo. - Page 12

Purdydog · Jul 22nd, 2014, 11:37

Kwik Fit charged £49 for the regas and £20 for the anti bacterial clean. Bit more than Halfords I think, but Kwik Fit are just down the road form us and could do it straight away.

phatboy130 · Jul 31st, 2014, 23:41

Not seen you Marc for a few days, how's tricks?

DevonMarc · Aug 1st, 2014, 22:11

Hey bud.
I've been around.. busy as hell if I'm honest.
Add that with tourists and carnivals etc... ughh I can't wait for winter!!

Coastie · Aug 9th, 2014, 18:25

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Originally Posted by DevonMarc

Hey bud.
I've been around.. busy as hell if I'm honest.
Add that with tourists and carnivals etc... ughh I can't wait for winter!!

I'm based in Torquay and Paignton for a few weeks work if we all fancy a "club" beers session!

Flash if you see me around, dark green 850 with rear chevrons.

DevonMarc · Aug 10th, 2014, 22:10

Well I have had a good scrub on the interior today and it's looking much better, I'm very pleased.

I picked up a pair of new number plates also, because I didn't want the disgusting EU stars of repression on my car... so I now have shiny new plates with the St Georges cross proudly on display.

I do however seem to have a new problem.

A metallic knocking from the front o/s wheel whilst going over bumps and pot holes.
I suspect Tie rods/ ends?

I haven't actually got under the car yet admittedly, but I was planning on replacing them anyway as they must be due, so is there a preferred make?

Luxobarge · Aug 10th, 2014, 22:15

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Originally Posted by DevonMarc

A metallic knocking from the front o/s wheel whilst going over bumps and pot holes.

Could be a number of things but drop links would be favourite on a statistical basis, they go fairly regularly on these. Buy the best you can, I think Meyle ones are pretty good. Easy job too.

DevonMarc · Aug 10th, 2014, 22:41

I have a receipt for the drop links being replaced in January, so I can rule that out (I hope).

Apart from these niggly things, the car is fab though!

DevonMarc · Sep 14th, 2014, 15:54

Wow it's been a while since I last updated!

Anyway... the car is currently with my mechanic having the clutch changed.
At the same time he's doing the drop links, inner/outer rack ends, and couple of other little jobs.

It's going to come back a new car!

I hope so anyway.. it's costing a bomb!

Luxobarge · Sep 14th, 2014, 17:46

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Originally Posted by DevonMarc

Anyway... the car is currently with my mechanic having the clutch changed.

Worth getting him to change the crank seal while he's in there, the part is only pennies but when it goes (and they do) you have to take the whole lot apart again to get at it, which is £££ in labour as you'll know.

Don't worry about spending on the car, these are worth it and it'll repay you.

Cheers!

DevonMarc · Sep 14th, 2014, 17:56

The crank seal is one of the 'other little bits' being done as he's there.
Thanks for the advice though, atleast I know I'm not missing vital parts.

The car is sound, and in excellent knick (a part from the bloody door cards still) so it's defo worth spending the money I think.

I can't wait to drive her when she's done though, gunna be quite a differemce I expect.

And no screaming when pulling away in first gear!!!

Jul 22nd, 2014, 11:37	#111
Purdydog Yorkshire Exile Last Online: Nov 5th, 2019 13:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon	Kwik Fit charged £49 for the regas and £20 for the anti bacterial clean. Bit more than Halfords I think, but Kwik Fit are just down the road form us and could do it straight away. __________________ 1999 Volvo V70 SE 2.4 non turbo Petrol - manual gearbox... 208k miles & counting....Deceased - the dreaded ETM.... 1996 850 tdi glt 132k

Jul 31st, 2014, 23:41	#112
phatboy130 1999 V70 XT Auto Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Devon	Not seen you Marc for a few days, how's tricks? __________________ Previous: 740 / 850 / V70 / 440 Current: 1999 V70 XT Auto

Aug 1st, 2014, 22:11	#113
DevonMarc Chuckles Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 18:39 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Paignton	Hey bud. I've been around.. busy as hell if I'm honest. Add that with tourists and carnivals etc... ughh I can't wait for winter!!

Aug 10th, 2014, 22:10	#115
DevonMarc Chuckles Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 18:39 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Paignton	Well I have had a good scrub on the interior today and it's looking much better, I'm very pleased. I picked up a pair of new number plates also, because I didn't want the disgusting EU stars of repression on my car... so I now have shiny new plates with the St Georges cross proudly on display. I do however seem to have a new problem. A metallic knocking from the front o/s wheel whilst going over bumps and pot holes. I suspect Tie rods/ ends? I haven't actually got under the car yet admittedly, but I was planning on replacing them anyway as they must be due, so is there a preferred make?

Aug 10th, 2014, 22:41	#117
DevonMarc Chuckles Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 18:39 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Paignton	I have a receipt for the drop links being replaced in January, so I can rule that out (I hope). Apart from these niggly things, the car is fab though!

Sep 14th, 2014, 15:54	#118
DevonMarc Chuckles Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 18:39 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Paignton	Wow it's been a while since I last updated! Anyway... the car is currently with my mechanic having the clutch changed. At the same time he's doing the drop links, inner/outer rack ends, and couple of other little jobs. It's going to come back a new car! I hope so anyway.. it's costing a bomb!

Sep 14th, 2014, 17:56	#120
DevonMarc Chuckles Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 18:39 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Paignton	The crank seal is one of the 'other little bits' being done as he's there. Thanks for the advice though, atleast I know I'm not missing vital parts. The car is sound, and in excellent knick (a part from the bloody door cards still) so it's defo worth spending the money I think. I can't wait to drive her when she's done though, gunna be quite a differemce I expect. And no screaming when pulling away in first gear!!!

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