What I did today thread... - Page 249

Longhouse21 · Jan 4th, 2022, 14:58

Another year on the road for the V70, just a few advisories with one of them the usual control arm/wishbone bush - deteriorating but no serious movement detected - so looks like I'll be replacing the control arms when the weather turns warmer, the others were tyre valves that can get sorted when I have the wheels refurbished any time soon.

Georgeandkira · Jan 5th, 2022, 11:25

My '07 breezed through its biannual inspection.
One license plate lamp and matching the tire pressure is all I did beforehand.
My "warmer weather" duties will include front struts (they're grunting), T-belt + hardware and accessory belt and tensioner.

BillDD5 · Jan 9th, 2022, 23:04

My wife finding herself in need of a replacement for her terminally rusty Toyota, mentioned how much she liked the experience of using the XC70. So, after a bit of a hunt we found and bought this red one in N Wales today. It is a few weeks newer than my Ocean Race and drives beautifully. She’s well chuffed with the purchase, especially as I paid for it 🙂

BillDD5 · Jan 13th, 2022, 16:13

Replaced the O/S dipped beam lamp - always a joy 🙄

stuart bowes · Jan 13th, 2022, 16:17

headlight replacement step1

Familyman 90 · Jan 13th, 2022, 16:32

Ordered a full set of OE mug flaps for the V70.

Paul240480 · Jan 13th, 2022, 17:13

On the ph2 , Inner and outer CV boots on offside, as prescribed by the MOT man. Not by me, but by my mobile mechanic.

StaffsS60 · Jan 13th, 2022, 18:21

New reluctor ring, wheel position sensor and driveshaft for the S60 and no more warning lights

ASt85 · Jan 14th, 2022, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillDD5

Replaced the O/S dipped beam lamp - always a joy 🙄

If you remove the neck of the washer bottle you can get to the cover and bulb easily - use your right arm parallel to the slam panel and it becomes quite easy without having to remove the bumper.

ASt85 · Jan 17th, 2022, 17:24

V70's MOT today, initial fail on Offside headlamp aim too low and Nearside headlamp aim too high.

Corrected by tester, Dan, after MOT and then passed - thanks Mick's MOTs - 26 Castle View Business Centre, Rochester ME1 1PB - 01634 827977.

I've been taking all the family cars there for years, an honest MOT with helpful advice, minor defects eg blown bulbs, headlamp aim etc. corrected without charge.

When other things are wrong and require repair, the labour charge isn't astonomic and the job is done properly and with the utmost care. They'll fit parts you supply, or source good quality pattern or indeed OEM parts if you specify them.

Thanks Mick's MOTs.

Jan 4th, 2022, 14:58	#2481
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 10:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	Another year on the road for the V70, just a few advisories with one of them the usual control arm/wishbone bush - deteriorating but no serious movement detected - so looks like I'll be replacing the control arms when the weather turns warmer, the others were tyre valves that can get sorted when I have the wheels refurbished any time soon. __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald. Last edited by Longhouse21; Jan 4th, 2022 at 15:24.

Jan 13th, 2022, 16:17	#2485
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 22:56 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	headlight replacement step1 __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Jan 13th, 2022, 16:32	#2486
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Ordered a full set of OE mug flaps for the V70. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Jan 13th, 2022, 17:13	#2487
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	On the ph2 , Inner and outer CV boots on offside, as prescribed by the MOT man. Not by me, but by my mobile mechanic. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Jan 17th, 2022, 17:24	#2490
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	V70's MOT today, initial fail on Offside headlamp aim too low and Nearside headlamp aim too high. Corrected by tester, Dan, after MOT and then passed - thanks Mick's MOTs - 26 Castle View Business Centre, Rochester ME1 1PB - 01634 827977. I've been taking all the family cars there for years, an honest MOT with helpful advice, minor defects eg blown bulbs, headlamp aim etc. corrected without charge. When other things are wrong and require repair, the labour charge isn't astonomic and the job is done properly and with the utmost care. They'll fit parts you supply, or source good quality pattern or indeed OEM parts if you specify them. Thanks Mick's MOTs. __________________ 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

Jan 5th, 2022, 11:25	#2482
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	My '07 breezed through its biannual inspection. One license plate lamp and matching the tire pressure is all I did beforehand. My "warmer weather" duties will include front struts (they're grunting), T-belt + hardware and accessory belt and tensioner.

Jan 13th, 2022, 18:21	#2488
StaffsS60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 01:54 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Stafford	New reluctor ring, wheel position sensor and driveshaft for the S60 and no more warning lights

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