What I did today thread... - Page 44

arpi2390 · Jun 23rd, 2016, 02:17

Changed my '03 DIM to one from '04 as a precaution because my old cluster was showing signs of failure. New one has chrome rings and LED illumination.

It was plug&play, the DIM kept the donor cars mileage which I'll need to sort out because I'm missing about 110.000 km.

ShadeTek · Jun 23rd, 2016, 20:12

Fitted my Chinese/Audi AQC sensor from eBay. I haven't checked the readout on Vida to see if the error code has cleared.

Dancake · Jun 23rd, 2016, 20:57

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

Fitted my Chinese/Audi AQC sensor from eBay. I haven't checked the readout on Vida to see if the error code has cleared.

Keep us informed please.

TDIvolvo · Jun 23rd, 2016, 22:32

Removed my OS drive shaft and replaced the gearbox oil seal and reluctor ring.

I guess it was quite fortuitous that the reluctor ring went on the same side that I needed to change the oil seal on!

I need to do the wishbone on the other side and will change the seal and ABS ring - I don't actually NEED to do either of them, but I think at the very least the ABS ring won't hurt as it's pretty rough. I will make a decision on the gearbox seal depending on how dry it looks...

You can see in the first image, after a little clean, how much oil has been spraying about. It's all clean now. Once I make up my mind on the other side I will change the box oil.

Sharp · Jun 24th, 2016, 12:42

I drove mine to work... this might not seem very exciting but the aircon now works! Bliss. Just a shame it was 21degress outside!

ShadeTek · Jun 25th, 2016, 06:11

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

Fitted my Chinese/Audi AQC sensor from eBay. I haven't checked the readout on Vida to see if the error code has cleared.

Here is the part number for anyone who wants to order one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2522043829...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Dig deep into your pockets. A whopping £8.00!

spudd · Jun 25th, 2016, 08:42

Started V70 d5 engine removal. wish me luck.

Darlo 1 · Jun 29th, 2016, 14:31

Took it for the mot, which it failed, not too bad, imbalance on the rear brakes and a bulb, told em to ring me when its fixed, can't be arsed to do it me self, to wet and cold here lol.

DickyB V70R · Jun 29th, 2016, 15:09

Fitted today.....2 new front brake calipers and new pads. Done job.

Georgeandkira · Jul 1st, 2016, 02:05

Today I reprised a repair common to our cars.

A while back I had an oil leak in my V70 and found the PO had hit something and had the oil pan repaired.
I could see the scrape fore and aft of the pan strike.
The leak was a small; visible 3 seconds after wiping.

I drained the oil, cleaned, sanded and degreased the effected zone with residue-free electronic cleaner.
It was then the inclusions (small flakes of carbon) in the repair were visible. One of those flakes extended through both sides of the pan, dissolved and thus a leak was born.

I applied J-B Weld to the effected zone and it has held ever since.

Today I did the same to the drain plug boss of the 5 speed in a friend's '05 V70.

After driving over a curb-stop in a parking lot a friend's aunt backed back over it to get free. The concrete lump caught the boss and twisted it down creating an inch long crack.

We shall see if "J-B II" holds.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't lone your car to a daffy 75 year old who takes her "purse dog" out for drives.

Jun 23rd, 2016, 20:12	#432
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:42 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Fitted my Chinese/Audi AQC sensor from eBay. I haven't checked the readout on Vida to see if the error code has cleared. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Jun 29th, 2016, 14:31	#438
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 22:34 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Took it for the mot, which it failed, not too bad, imbalance on the rear brakes and a bulb, told em to ring me when its fixed, can't be arsed to do it me self, to wet and cold here lol. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Jun 29th, 2016, 15:09	#439
DickyB V70R Senior Member Last Online: Today 16:20 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk	Fitted today.....2 new front brake calipers and new pads. Done job. __________________ Saffy V70R Auto...Gone But Not Forgotten. Now got...Silver P2 04-05 V70 D5 (Facelift). 09 XC90 R-Design (the Barge).

Jun 24th, 2016, 12:42	#435
Sharp Junior Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 22:16 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: York	I drove mine to work... this might not seem very exciting but the aircon now works! Bliss. Just a shame it was 21degress outside!

Jun 25th, 2016, 08:42	#437
spudd Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE	Started V70 d5 engine removal. wish me luck.

Jul 1st, 2016, 02:05	#440
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Today I reprised a repair common to our cars. A while back I had an oil leak in my V70 and found the PO had hit something and had the oil pan repaired. I could see the scrape fore and aft of the pan strike. The leak was a small; visible 3 seconds after wiping. I drained the oil, cleaned, sanded and degreased the effected zone with residue-free electronic cleaner. It was then the inclusions (small flakes of carbon) in the repair were visible. One of those flakes extended through both sides of the pan, dissolved and thus a leak was born. I applied J-B Weld to the effected zone and it has held ever since. Today I did the same to the drain plug boss of the 5 speed in a friend's '05 V70. After driving over a curb-stop in a parking lot a friend's aunt backed back over it to get free. The concrete lump caught the boss and twisted it down creating an inch long crack. We shall see if "J-B II" holds. MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't lone your car to a daffy 75 year old who takes her "purse dog" out for drives.

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