What did you do to your 850/X70 today??? - Page 6

ITSv40 · Jun 29th, 2016, 16:40

Happy Diver, Thanks for the info, most useful. The passenger seat operates as you describe every time without any hassle. The drivers seat is temperamental, hence why I think it needs some adjustment to the cables.

Not big jobs, but can wait until the winter. I'm doing a complete brake rebuild on the Silver Cloud at the moment, so have plenty on.

Stumo · Jul 1st, 2016, 11:27

Fitted IPD overload springs, gained nearly 2 inches in unnoticed lost ride height.Discovered shocks were stuffed though. To look from the side it's hard to notice the new rake, but the boot spoiler feels like it's 2 feet higher. Now have to wait 2 weeks for eBay shocks to arrive from UK...opted for the Meyle units for price and good reports from here and Sir Robs YouTube videos. Cheers for those sir rob ! They are well worth while checking out.

Ninjabob81 · Jul 3rd, 2016, 15:15

Blacked out my grille with plasti dip... See how long it lasts...🤔[IMG]

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Stumo · Jul 3rd, 2016, 21:15

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Blacked out my grille with plasti dip... See how long it lasts...��[IMG]

Have you got a photo of it on the car, was it easy enough to do? Looks like a good job you've done.

Thanatos · Jul 3rd, 2016, 21:21

pcv system started to change and painted as much of the block i could get to while i wait for parts

Clogs · Jul 4th, 2016, 11:57

I finally got fed up with the ETS light not going out (it usually does after 4 or 5 starts), so unclipped the top of the air intake filter while the engine was idling and sprayed some electrical cleaner into the manifold... some spluttering and recovery. Then a good rev up to 5000 rpm and the light went out.

Later in the evening after a restart an hour after having had a short drive into the city, the light's on again!

Ninjabob81 · Jul 4th, 2016, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Stumo

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Blacked out my grille with plasti dip... See how long it lasts...��[IMG]

Have you got a photo of it on the car, was it easy enough to do? Looks like a good job you've done.

Cheers mate, it was an absolute doddle. Plastic clips behind the grill to release it, good was off with fairy liquid and hot water, degreased with nail polish remover (only thing I had...&#128514

, masked off the outer chrome, didn't mask the diagonal or badge. Five or six coats with plasti dip hair drying in between to speed it up. Carefully pull off the masking tape to avoid ripping the rubber off. Got an edge started on the diagonal and gently pulled off the excess. Job done. [IMG]

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Darth Vol · Jul 4th, 2016, 15:55

A replacement drive shaft arrived for my AWD in the mornings post so really happy it's the correct version for the car as the Volvo 850 AWD drive shaft (drivers side) are now obsolete on Volvo and not available on ebay either.

Was providence that one appeared last Wednesday on ebay after 3 weeks searching so got it plus postage to southern Ireland for a steal at £30.50p delivered.

Replacement M58LFS 4.45:1 AWD gearbox from a later model V70 XC also sourced and been picked up today in UK by my courier mate so going to be a busy July retaking engine out and swapping gearboxes over again.

ITSv40 · Jul 4th, 2016, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Ninjabob81

Cheers mate, it was an absolute doddle. Plastic clips behind the grill to release it, good was off with fairy liquid and hot water, degreased with nail polish remover (only thing I had...��), masked off the outer chrome, didn't mask the diagonal or badge. Five or six coats with plasti dip hair drying in between to speed it up. Carefully pull off the masking tape to avoid ripping the rubber off. Got an edge started on the diagonal and gently pulled off the excess. Job done. [IMG]

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That looks neat and suits the car.

Darth Vol · Jul 5th, 2016, 14:28

Had an issue with the front left wheel today. Following fitment of the driver side driveshaft last night I took car for spin. Ran perfectly.

This morning took it to work for another spin and while driving on a round about the wheel went flat and rolled in towards the inner wheel part of wheel liner.

Suffice to say the rim meets Tarmac and result though not do good may have lead to a worse incident of going into a kerb. Luckily spare changed over in under 10 mins with wheel left off at aic wheel refurb place to get patched up.

Turns out the tyre went over a large nail leading to rapid loss of pressure.
Lovely!

Jun 29th, 2016, 16:40	#51
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:43 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Happy Diver, Thanks for the info, most useful. The passenger seat operates as you describe every time without any hassle. The drivers seat is temperamental, hence why I think it needs some adjustment to the cables. Not big jobs, but can wait until the winter. I'm doing a complete brake rebuild on the Silver Cloud at the moment, so have plenty on. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jul 1st, 2016, 11:27	#52
Stumo Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2023 01:00 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Christchurch/ New Zealand	Fitted IPD overload springs, gained nearly 2 inches in unnoticed lost ride height.Discovered shocks were stuffed though. To look from the side it's hard to notice the new rake, but the boot spoiler feels like it's 2 feet higher. Now have to wait 2 weeks for eBay shocks to arrive from UK...opted for the Meyle units for price and good reports from here and Sir Robs YouTube videos. Cheers for those sir rob ! They are well worth while checking out. __________________ S70 '98 Auto Factory Fitted CNG Bi-Fuel 2.4 10v '”It’s a what??”

Jul 3rd, 2016, 15:15	#53
Ninjabob81 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 22:46 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Blacked out my grille with plasti dip... See how long it lasts...🤔[IMG][/IMG]

Jul 3rd, 2016, 21:15	#54
Stumo Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2023 01:00 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Christchurch/ New Zealand	[ Blacked out my grille with plasti dip... See how long it lasts...��[IMG] Have you got a photo of it on the car, was it easy enough to do? Looks like a good job you've done. __________________ S70 '98 Auto Factory Fitted CNG Bi-Fuel 2.4 10v '”It’s a what??”

Jul 3rd, 2016, 21:21	#55
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	pcv system started to change and painted as much of the block i could get to while i wait for parts __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Jul 4th, 2016, 11:57	#56
Clogs Clogs Last Online: Dec 26th, 2023 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canterbury	ETS light keeps coming on after warm restart I finally got fed up with the ETS light not going out (it usually does after 4 or 5 starts), so unclipped the top of the air intake filter while the engine was idling and sprayed some electrical cleaner into the manifold... some spluttering and recovery. Then a good rev up to 5000 rpm and the light went out. Later in the evening after a restart an hour after having had a short drive into the city, the light's on again!

Jul 4th, 2016, 15:55	#58
Darth Vol Exploring Europe Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 22:05 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Munich View Photos By: Darth Vol	A replacement drive shaft arrived for my AWD in the mornings post so really happy it's the correct version for the car as the Volvo 850 AWD drive shaft (drivers side) are now obsolete on Volvo and not available on ebay either. Was providence that one appeared last Wednesday on ebay after 3 weeks searching so got it plus postage to southern Ireland for a steal at £30.50p delivered. Replacement M58LFS 4.45:1 AWD gearbox from a later model V70 XC also sourced and been picked up today in UK by my courier mate so going to be a busy July retaking engine out and swapping gearboxes over again. __________________ International Scientific Traveler

Jul 5th, 2016, 14:28	#60
Darth Vol Exploring Europe Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 22:05 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Munich View Photos By: Darth Vol	Had an issue with the front left wheel today. Following fitment of the driver side driveshaft last night I took car for spin. Ran perfectly. This morning took it to work for another spin and while driving on a round about the wheel went flat and rolled in towards the inner wheel part of wheel liner. Suffice to say the rim meets Tarmac and result though not do good may have lead to a worse incident of going into a kerb. Luckily spare changed over in under 10 mins with wheel left off at aic wheel refurb place to get patched up. Turns out the tyre went over a large nail leading to rapid loss of pressure. Lovely! __________________ International Scientific Traveler

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