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Luxobarge · Apr 5th, 2011, 12:10

Woohoo! Passed the MoT today.

Just two advisories:

1) A small tear in one of the front tyres. I'd had two new front tyres the other week, but moved them to the rear, so the front is now wearing two budget tyres from the back. I want to wear out the budgets (which will happen quickly on the front!) and put decent branded tyres on them, so I'm not worried about the tear, it's only small and is only an advisory.

2) O/S headlight slightly cloudy. Yeah, tell me about it! I have already replaced the N/S headlamp (courtesy of gdphillips!) because it had a seriously dull reflector, and while the driver's side isn't great, it works OK and again is only an advisory. I'll replace it though, if I can find one with a decent reflector.

While it was in there I asked them to re-gas the aircon. I didn't have much hope of it working, and sure enough the machine confirmed a leak. They didn't have time to fill it with oxygen-free Nitrogen with a dye to trace the leak, but said I can book it in in the next week or so and they'll supply me with a courtesy car while it's in. Didn't change me for the aircon work today, so I'm well happy. I will indeed book it in when I can, certainly before any proper hot weather comes.

So, happy days!

Cheers

The Hooded Claw · Apr 5th, 2011, 15:10

GOOD ONE Luxo ... Chuffed t bits fer ya ... all that work has really paid off mate ..

Keith

Luxobarge · Apr 11th, 2011, 13:40

Got a load cover for the "Flying Brick" over the weekend - £50 from an e-bay seller, via a friend. Well happy with that, looks good and will be handy:

Car's off to have the air-con fixed on Wednesday, I'll update with the result - but I'm predicting a replacement condensor will be needed, and who knows what else!

Luxobarge · Apr 17th, 2011, 10:19

Well, I was right - they found the leak in the aircon system, it is indeed the condensor, the car goes back in next Wednesday to have a new one fitted. At least I know it'll all come apart easily, as I've recently had the whole rad assembly out!

Anyway, on to other news:

Inspired by Paul240480, I decided to replace the engine steady rubber bush. This is the old one in situ:

It seemed to be working OK, I didn't have any symptoms, but it looks a bit shonky and so I ordered a polybush replacement, direct from SuperFlex - £34 delivered. Here it is:

First thing is to take out the central mounting bolt - 15mm at one end and 13mm at the other, it's tight but came out easily.

The bracket can be lifted up and slightly sideways and rested on the top of the bush mount while you change the bush, I found there was no need to undo the rear part of the steady arm.

Then it's necessary to remove the old bush. These are a tight fit, and unless you want to use the old one it's easiest to cut it out. The outer ring that needs cutting is plastic, so it didn't take long, about 2 minutes. This is my weapon of choice, making sure not to cut through the metal!

As soon as there's a single hacksaw cut all the way through, that's enough to release the pressure and it simply slides out. Actually, once out I could inspect the old bush in detail, and the main rubber shock absorbing bit inside was in fact quite sound, only the thin interconnecting rubber bit had split. However, it was "well used" so more than happy to replace it. Here we are with the old bush out and ready to fit the new one:

Then open the small sachet of lube provided with the new bush, and give it a smear all over the mating surfaces and the metal tube that goes through the centre. Then pop the bush in and slide the metal tube through the centre. The new bush is marked with a notch that goes at the top, as the centre hole is actually a little offset. Here we are with the metal tube inserted half way:

Then I gave it all a wipe over with a rag to remove excess lube, popped the bolt back in and did it up as tight as I could, and here we are job done!

I'd strongly recommend using a Polybush to replace this bush, as it can be slid in from the side really easily and avoids having to take the whole bracket out. Now I'm not a fast worker by any means, but this job took me 20 minutes from start to finish, including photos and getting the tools out and putting everything away again - simple!

Comments etc. welcome - I'll post more when there's more news!

The Hooded Claw · Apr 17th, 2011, 10:47

Lux...

I was always under the impression that you had to "Release the Weight" off the mount first (By Jacking the engine slightly...)

Did you not have to do this ??? TBH if yer didn't I'll do mine next week (only thing that was stopping me was the lack of a "Decent Rolly Jack" to go under the engine...)

I (STUPIDLY) lent mine to a mate & its now in St Helier (Jersey) so the chances of getting it back are pretty slim!!!!!

Keith

Luxobarge · Apr 17th, 2011, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

Lux...

I was always under the impression that you had to "Release the Weight" off the mount first (By Jacking the engine slightly...)

Did you not have to do this ??? TBH if yer didn't I'll do mine next week

Keith, no, the rear arm bush is quite flexible and can go up and down a fair bit - as you can see, I lifted it up enough so that the arm was resting on top of the front bush housing. This being the case, I can't see how there's any need to raise or support the engine at all. This bush and arm assembly is to stop the engine rocking backwards and forwards, it has no "vertical" function, so I guess we all know what you're doing next week!

Cheers

The Hooded Claw · Apr 17th, 2011, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luxobarge

Keith, no, the rear arm bush is quite flexible and can go up and down a fair bit - as you can see, I lifted it up enough so that the arm was resting on top of the front bush housing. This being the case, I can't see how there's any need to raise or support the engine at all. This bush and arm assembly is to stop the engine rocking backwards and forwards, it has no "vertical" function, so I guess we all know what you're doing next week!

Cheers

Got the "superflex site" open in another window as we speak Luxo..

Your Engine is a b5234 (2319 CC) aint it ???...

Correct part No is ...SF423-1820K (Am I correct with that mate ????)

Keith

Paul240480 · Apr 17th, 2011, 11:02

+1 on what LB said, good luck.

Andy Northface · Apr 17th, 2011, 11:09

I put the rubber one in mine when I first got it and it was an absolute ba@tard to do and if it goes again it will get a poly' bush!! Is there any extra vibration Luxo'?

Paul240480 · Apr 17th, 2011, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy north face

I put the rubber one in mine when I first got it and it was an absolute ba@tard to do and if it goes again it will get a poly' bush!! Is there any extra vibration Luxo'?

Nothing on mine since poly bushing it. I understand the diesel models suffer a bit though .

Apr 5th, 2011, 12:10	#201
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Woohoo! Passed the MoT today. Just two advisories: 1) A small tear in one of the front tyres. I'd had two new front tyres the other week, but moved them to the rear, so the front is now wearing two budget tyres from the back. I want to wear out the budgets (which will happen quickly on the front!) and put decent branded tyres on them, so I'm not worried about the tear, it's only small and is only an advisory. 2) O/S headlight slightly cloudy. Yeah, tell me about it! I have already replaced the N/S headlamp (courtesy of gdphillips!) because it had a seriously dull reflector, and while the driver's side isn't great, it works OK and again is only an advisory. I'll replace it though, if I can find one with a decent reflector. While it was in there I asked them to re-gas the aircon. I didn't have much hope of it working, and sure enough the machine confirmed a leak. They didn't have time to fill it with oxygen-free Nitrogen with a dye to trace the leak, but said I can book it in in the next week or so and they'll supply me with a courtesy car while it's in. Didn't change me for the aircon work today, so I'm well happy. I will indeed book it in when I can, certainly before any proper hot weather comes. So, happy days! Cheers __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 5th, 2011, 15:10	#202
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	GOOD ONE Luxo ... Chuffed t bits fer ya ... all that work has really paid off mate .. Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Apr 11th, 2011, 13:40	#203
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Got a load cover for the "Flying Brick" over the weekend - £50 from an e-bay seller, via a friend. Well happy with that, looks good and will be handy: Car's off to have the air-con fixed on Wednesday, I'll update with the result - but I'm predicting a replacement condensor will be needed, and who knows what else! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 17th, 2011, 10:19	#204
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Well, I was right - they found the leak in the aircon system, it is indeed the condensor, the car goes back in next Wednesday to have a new one fitted. At least I know it'll all come apart easily, as I've recently had the whole rad assembly out! Anyway, on to other news: Inspired by Paul240480, I decided to replace the engine steady rubber bush. This is the old one in situ: It seemed to be working OK, I didn't have any symptoms, but it looks a bit shonky and so I ordered a polybush replacement, direct from SuperFlex - £34 delivered. Here it is: First thing is to take out the central mounting bolt - 15mm at one end and 13mm at the other, it's tight but came out easily. The bracket can be lifted up and slightly sideways and rested on the top of the bush mount while you change the bush, I found there was no need to undo the rear part of the steady arm. Then it's necessary to remove the old bush. These are a tight fit, and unless you want to use the old one it's easiest to cut it out. The outer ring that needs cutting is plastic, so it didn't take long, about 2 minutes. This is my weapon of choice, making sure not to cut through the metal! As soon as there's a single hacksaw cut all the way through, that's enough to release the pressure and it simply slides out. Actually, once out I could inspect the old bush in detail, and the main rubber shock absorbing bit inside was in fact quite sound, only the thin interconnecting rubber bit had split. However, it was "well used" so more than happy to replace it. Here we are with the old bush out and ready to fit the new one: Then open the small sachet of lube provided with the new bush, and give it a smear all over the mating surfaces and the metal tube that goes through the centre. Then pop the bush in and slide the metal tube through the centre. The new bush is marked with a notch that goes at the top, as the centre hole is actually a little offset. Here we are with the metal tube inserted half way: Then I gave it all a wipe over with a rag to remove excess lube, popped the bolt back in and did it up as tight as I could, and here we are job done! I'd strongly recommend using a Polybush to replace this bush, as it can be slid in from the side really easily and avoids having to take the whole bracket out. Now I'm not a fast worker by any means, but this job took me 20 minutes from start to finish, including photos and getting the tools out and putting everything away again - simple! Comments etc. welcome - I'll post more when there's more news! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 17th, 2011, 10:47	#205
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Lux... I was always under the impression that you had to "Release the Weight" off the mount first (By Jacking the engine slightly...) Did you not have to do this ??? TBH if yer didn't I'll do mine next week (only thing that was stopping me was the lack of a "Decent Rolly Jack" to go under the engine...) I (STUPIDLY) lent mine to a mate & its now in St Helier (Jersey) so the chances of getting it back are pretty slim!!!!! Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae Last edited by The Hooded Claw; Apr 17th, 2011 at 11:03.

Apr 17th, 2011, 11:02	#208
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	+1 on what LB said, good luck. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 17th, 2011, 11:09	#209
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	I put the rubber one in mine when I first got it and it was an absolute ba@tard to do and if it goes again it will get a poly' bush!! Is there any extra vibration Luxo'?

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