What I did today thread... - Page 90

ASt85 · Jun 22nd, 2017, 14:38

I'm sure I read in a recent post that the spring can foul on the arm and that whoever it was posting it tightened the spring mount slightly and the noise stopped.
post number three here
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=232738

sparkeysteve · Jun 25th, 2017, 17:03

having a horrid noise from steering over the last few weeks finally go round to taking a look, after a drive out and the noise at full volume, engine off took off the power steering tank cap, yep full of brown foam.
trip out to Halfauds and got some CHF fluid,
replaced the brown foam with nice new green stuff, took for a drive no noise as yet, will know for sure on way to work tomorrow

oragex · Jun 25th, 2017, 17:56

Checked the sunroof drains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkRVXb--e2w

jeremycolley · Jun 26th, 2017, 12:46

I bought a second hand 'Brink' OEM fixed towbar for my 2005 XC70 and fitted it at the weekend. The bar came with the module, lead, 13 pin socket and 7 pin adapter splitter for the princely sum of £100

I cleaned up the old towbar as there was a little rust around the brackets - and gave it a coat of satin black

Fitting is straightforward enough - all electrics are plug and play and everything worked first time. The only awkward part is re-fitting the mudflaps as once the rivets have been drilled out, the holes are quite big, so I'll need the proper rivets from Volvo before I can finish the job. Took a few hours and you need 2 people to lift the bar up to bolt on.

Darlo 1 · Jun 26th, 2017, 14:59

Well dropped it off for the mot this morning..................and it passed with no advisories, now got a happy glowing feeling, just got to sort the dreaded limp home mode now, just ordered a vac tester off ebay, suspect it's the vnt actuator leaking, sounds like i have a bag full of angry snakes with hiccups under the bonnet.

ASt85 · Jul 5th, 2017, 12:26

Replaced both front brake hoses, the old ones were starting to crack just before the calipers on both sides.

I used a SEALEY VS020 Brake & Clutch Bleeder which attaches to an air compressor (the bleeder is widely available on-line but do check pricing as it varies from £20 to £47 depending upon the chosen supplier)

It made the bleeding process so much easier, less messy and less wasted fluid.

wise old monkey · Jul 5th, 2017, 17:33

just had the AC done

jim jordan · Jul 5th, 2017, 18:35

did another gearbox sump drop,slightly less jolt into 3rd,got inner and outer track rods left and droplinks then underseal jobs done then

wise old monkey · Jul 10th, 2017, 12:34

Yesterday i swapped over the rear subframe for the doner one fully polybushed. Started at 6am finished at 6.30pm. It was a pig of a job.

Richardkimber · Jul 10th, 2017, 17:52

The Wix filter removed (fitted by previous owner)was 12mm shorter than the MANN filter fitted.
Has it been bypassing ?

Jun 22nd, 2017, 14:38	#891
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:53 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	I'm sure I read in a recent post that the spring can foul on the arm and that whoever it was posting it tightened the spring mount slightly and the noise stopped. post number three here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=232738 __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Jun 25th, 2017, 17:03	#892
sparkeysteve Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 02:14 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northwich	having a horrid noise from steering over the last few weeks finally go round to taking a look, after a drive out and the noise at full volume, engine off took off the power steering tank cap, yep full of brown foam. trip out to Halfauds and got some CHF fluid, replaced the brown foam with nice new green stuff, took for a drive no noise as yet, will know for sure on way to work tomorrow __________________ S80 2.4 170bhp Auto (2000)

Jun 25th, 2017, 17:56	#893
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Checked the sunroof drains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkRVXb--e2w __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jun 26th, 2017, 12:46	#894
jeremycolley Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich	Fitted a towbar to 2005 XC70 D5 AWD I bought a second hand 'Brink' OEM fixed towbar for my 2005 XC70 and fitted it at the weekend. The bar came with the module, lead, 13 pin socket and 7 pin adapter splitter for the princely sum of £100 I cleaned up the old towbar as there was a little rust around the brackets - and gave it a coat of satin black Fitting is straightforward enough - all electrics are plug and play and everything worked first time. The only awkward part is re-fitting the mudflaps as once the rivets have been drilled out, the holes are quite big, so I'll need the proper rivets from Volvo before I can finish the job. Took a few hours and you need 2 people to lift the bar up to bolt on. __________________ 2005 XC70 AWD D5 SE LUX (163) 206K Previous Volvo's, 1996 855 T5 CD Aubergine 855 N/A CD, 940 Wentworth, 760 Estate,740 Estate, 240 DL Estate,240 GLT Estate

Jun 26th, 2017, 14:59	#895
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Jun 6th, 2024 22:59 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Well dropped it off for the mot this morning..................and it passed with no advisories, now got a happy glowing feeling, just got to sort the dreaded limp home mode now, just ordered a vac tester off ebay, suspect it's the vnt actuator leaking, sounds like i have a bag full of angry snakes with hiccups under the bonnet. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Jul 5th, 2017, 12:26	#896
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:53 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Replaced both front brake hoses, the old ones were starting to crack just before the calipers on both sides. I used a SEALEY VS020 Brake & Clutch Bleeder which attaches to an air compressor (the bleeder is widely available on-line but do check pricing as it varies from £20 to £47 depending upon the chosen supplier) It made the bleeding process so much easier, less messy and less wasted fluid. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Jul 5th, 2017, 17:33	#897
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 22:07 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	just had the AC done

Jul 5th, 2017, 18:35	#898
jim jordan Senior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 18:23 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: aberaeron,wales	did another gearbox sump drop,slightly less jolt into 3rd,got inner and outer track rods left and droplinks then underseal jobs done then

Jul 10th, 2017, 12:34	#899
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 22:07 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	Yesterday i swapped over the rear subframe for the doner one fully polybushed. Started at 6am finished at 6.30pm. It was a pig of a job.

Jul 10th, 2017, 17:52	#900
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	D5 oil change The Wix filter removed (fitted by previous owner)was 12mm shorter than the MANN filter fitted. Has it been bypassing ? __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo) Last edited by Richardkimber; Jul 10th, 2017 at 19:47.

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