What I did today thread... - Page 301

stuart bowes · Mar 6th, 2024, 10:30

ah yeah that would make sense re: stronger joint I suppose

the one I linked still probably would stretch over it I guess it would be harder work though

I just preferred to not mess about with dismantling the joint itself which is a bit messy and getting the shaft out at the 'box end can be a bit of drama

olliecampbell · Mar 12th, 2024, 15:22

A few updates....always tickling the project along:

MOT success!!!!!!!!!!
Screenshot 2024-03-12 152336.jpg
Drivers seat belt receiving hole missing trim.
Gearbox fluid change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRrhRV1vg-Y
Headlight height adjuster not working
Replace top and bottom torque rods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EmYPIWcoOU

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=336796&page=2

Nick6262 · Mar 13th, 2024, 13:14

New CV boot fitter and MOT passed.

isettaman · Mar 13th, 2024, 23:53

Completed throttle body repair on my 2002 v70. It was suffering from irregular tick over and running. Issue diagnosed by an independent Volvo specialist who advised a new throttle body or send for repair.
Not being able to find a suitable repairer, I bought a contactless replacement TPS and went about fitting it myself, not too difficult although digging out the silicone around the contacts was a bind. Interestingly, the instructions tell you to cut off the rotating shaft and then unscrew the base nut - not a good idea as you're left with nothing to grip when trying to unscrew an exceedingly tight nut! The contact prongs on the new TPS were pretty short but I'd already decided to hand over the soldering of the new connections to my local auto electrical specialist - he only wanted a fiver but I couldn't give him less than a tenner for a job like that!
Now fitted and the engine is running much smoother and no coughing on acceleration. Job well done.

stuart bowes · Mar 14th, 2024, 01:39

turned out it was worth a try then, sounds like you got lucky on that one

presumably the idea of the cutting first is that removing the nut afterwards straightens out the thread again for ease of getting the nut back on.. but there's other ways of dealing with that

isettaman · Mar 14th, 2024, 07:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

turned out it was worth a try then, sounds like you got lucky on that one

presumably the idea of the cutting first is that removing the nut afterwards straightens out the thread again for ease of getting the nut back on.. but there's other ways of dealing with that

Actually you don't cut through the threaded part of the shaft but just above it. If I hadn't put the shaft in the vice, squeezed against the flat on it I'm not sure how I'd of got that nut off. Wedging the butterfly would be very scary!

Onewheel · Mar 15th, 2024, 22:27

Installed a set of refurbished xenon headlights on somebody else’s car.

Joe Harding · Mar 20th, 2024, 12:15

^^^ did they mind?

JoeNinety · Mar 21st, 2024, 16:32

I don't like it when something doesn't work. My headlamp washers (no wipers) had never squirted water, but I had put this aside, again and again, until my screen washer pump packed up. Trawled eBay for replacements for both pumps, screen pump £9 headlamp pump (only one I could find £30 !). Fitted both pumps, screenwash was back to get through the MOT, but headlamp washers still not working (although I could hear the pump running - noisy...)

Had the bumper off the other day to change bulbs, so took all the pipework and valve off to check over. pipework all clear but valve not working on one side (had to use a footpump to give enough pressure - you cannot just blow down the pipes). Back to eBay, nothing for direct replacement, but found a check valve for a SAAB 93. Looked the right size so took a punt at £11.

Was the right size, fitted today, headlamps all squirted with screenwash on first press of the wiper stalk. Result.

Nick6262 · Mar 27th, 2024, 14:58

My V70 R has developed a clunk. I wonder if it's st do with the subframe bushing insert work but I can't figure out quite where it's coming from.

I dunno if these Subframe O-Rings might help (https://www.ipdusa.com/products/8283...knocking-noise)

Or should I start with something like anti-roll bars links all round or front ball joints?

I have had car up on a ramp with my friendly mechanic and couldn't see anything obvious.

Happens slow speed over rough roads
https://youtube.com/shorts/SyZGCAHczAc

Mar 6th, 2024, 10:30	#3001
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 12:47 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	ah yeah that would make sense re: stronger joint I suppose the one I linked still probably would stretch over it I guess it would be harder work though I just preferred to not mess about with dismantling the joint itself which is a bit messy and getting the shaft out at the 'box end can be a bit of drama __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Mar 12th, 2024, 15:22	#3002
olliecampbell Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 15:53 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Aylesbury	A few updates....always tickling the project along: MOT success!!!!!!!!!! Screenshot 2024-03-12 152336.jpg Drivers seat belt receiving hole missing trim. Gearbox fluid change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRrhRV1vg-Y Headlight height adjuster not working Replace top and bottom torque rods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EmYPIWcoOU https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=336796&page=2 __________________ '05 S60 D5 Sport Auto

Mar 13th, 2024, 13:14	#3003
Nick6262 Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:30 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: London	New CV boot fitter and MOT passed. __________________ 2004 V70 R - Flash Green over Gobi, Geartronic, 182k miles.

Mar 13th, 2024, 23:53	#3004
isettaman Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:15 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wakefield	Throttle body repair Completed throttle body repair on my 2002 v70. It was suffering from irregular tick over and running. Issue diagnosed by an independent Volvo specialist who advised a new throttle body or send for repair. Not being able to find a suitable repairer, I bought a contactless replacement TPS and went about fitting it myself, not too difficult although digging out the silicone around the contacts was a bind. Interestingly, the instructions tell you to cut off the rotating shaft and then unscrew the base nut - not a good idea as you're left with nothing to grip when trying to unscrew an exceedingly tight nut! The contact prongs on the new TPS were pretty short but I'd already decided to hand over the soldering of the new connections to my local auto electrical specialist - he only wanted a fiver but I couldn't give him less than a tenner for a job like that! Now fitted and the engine is running much smoother and no coughing on acceleration. Job well done. __________________ 2002 V70 LPG conversion 1968 Austin A60 Countryman 2000 Triumph Golden Jubilee 1976 Triumph T140V Bonneville Project Wurlitzer 2150 Juke Box

Mar 14th, 2024, 01:39	#3005
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 12:47 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	turned out it was worth a try then, sounds like you got lucky on that one presumably the idea of the cutting first is that removing the nut afterwards straightens out the thread again for ease of getting the nut back on.. but there's other ways of dealing with that __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Mar 14th, 2024 at 01:42.

Mar 20th, 2024, 12:15	#3008
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	^^^ did they mind? __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Mar 21st, 2024, 16:32	#3009
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:47 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	I don't like it when something doesn't work. My headlamp washers (no wipers) had never squirted water, but I had put this aside, again and again, until my screen washer pump packed up. Trawled eBay for replacements for both pumps, screen pump £9 headlamp pump (only one I could find £30 !). Fitted both pumps, screenwash was back to get through the MOT, but headlamp washers still not working (although I could hear the pump running - noisy...) Had the bumper off the other day to change bulbs, so took all the pipework and valve off to check over. pipework all clear but valve not working on one side (had to use a footpump to give enough pressure - you cannot just blow down the pipes). Back to eBay, nothing for direct replacement, but found a check valve for a SAAB 93. Looked the right size so took a punt at £11. Was the right size, fitted today, headlamps all squirted with screenwash on first press of the wiper stalk. Result. __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

Mar 27th, 2024, 14:58	#3010
Nick6262 Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:30 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: London	My V70 R has developed a clunk. I wonder if it's st do with the subframe bushing insert work but I can't figure out quite where it's coming from. I dunno if these Subframe O-Rings might help (https://www.ipdusa.com/products/8283...knocking-noise) Or should I start with something like anti-roll bars links all round or front ball joints? I have had car up on a ramp with my friendly mechanic and couldn't see anything obvious. Happens slow speed over rough roads https://youtube.com/shorts/SyZGCAHczAc __________________ 2004 V70 R - Flash Green over Gobi, Geartronic, 182k miles.

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