Essex people......

[Merc85]

LOL, working on me own car is one thing lol, on someone elses it's another, doh!

You will need:new pcv pipe's / pcv breather/filter and inlet manifold gasket you don't wanna be doing it twice lol, wd40 for manifold bolts and Brake cleaner. Also numerous tool's with extensions and wobly is essential! there are to rubber hoses which attach to the pcv breather, these may also need replacing mine were fairly bad but they cleaned out ok, the rubber goes hard and can crack/fall apart. also at the other end there is a heater in the turbo pipe from maf sensor to turbo, this clogs too and may need replacing mine cleaned out ok.

Oil and filter change after is a good idea too.

My car had Done 155k when i changed it and was blowing oil from the dipstick tube, all is now ok after the change.

[stu_850t5]

Originally Posted by gdphillips

you sorted yet mate......or im going to have to get the tool box out...lol

once ive ordered the bits from volvo (when im not skint lol), i'll give you a shout, will be around mid february as im away on a lads weekend at the beginning lol

let me know how much you want aswell! obviously ive got to cover your petrol etc..........

[Merc85]

I don't mind coming over, You got a garage to work in?? if not be better if ya came over to mine.

Like i said i dont mind working on my own car because it's mine and if i break somefin, i have to sort it out. I dont mind helping you with your's but you must understand ie cross threading me manifold was just one of those things it happens i would not be held responsible if the same happen again.

I'm not a proffesonal mechanic but a carefull owner, re built motorbikes and light mechanic's to Merc's / Volvo's etc.

As for paying me, lol just call it a good drink and fuel if i come to you. all being well of course.

When your ready and got the parts give us a shout, Send me a message with ya number closer the time and we will sort a date.

[AndysR]

Originally Posted by Merc85

I don't mind coming over, You got a garage to work in?? if not be better if ya came over to mine.

Like i said i dont mind working on my own car because it's mine and if i break somefin, i have to sort it out. I dont mind helping you with your's but you must understand ie cross threading me manifold was just one of those things it happens i would not be held responsible if the same happen again.

I'm not a proffesonal mechanic but a carefull owner, re built motorbikes and light mechanic's to Merc's / Volvo's etc.

As for paying me, lol just call it a good drink and fuel if i come to you. all being well of course.

When your ready and got the parts give us a shout, Send me a message with ya number closer the time and we will sort a date.

Nice to see another member willing to lend a hand

[stu_850t5]

Originally Posted by Merc85

I don't mind coming over, You got a garage to work in?? if not be better if ya came over to mine.

Like i said i dont mind working on my own car because it's mine and if i break somefin, i have to sort it out. I dont mind helping you with your's but you must understand ie cross threading me manifold was just one of those things it happens i would not be held responsible if the same happen again.

I'm not a proffesonal mechanic but a carefull owner, re built motorbikes and light mechanic's to Merc's / Volvo's etc.

As for paying me, lol just call it a good drink and fuel if i come to you. all being well of course.

When your ready and got the parts give us a shout, Send me a message with ya number closer the time and we will sort a date.

thanks mate, ive only got a driveway so prob be easier for me to come to you, save your petrol etc....... i understand what your saying in regards to cross threading etc...... s**t happens sometimes. yea like i said around mid feb i'll drop you a PM and we'll sort a date out.

thanks again