What did you do to your S80/V70/XC70 today? - Page 30

XCR · Feb 28th, 2021, 17:24

Removed a carrier bag full of compost and semi rotted leaves from the (frankly ridiculous) voids over the rear of each front wing !
A near impossible job. Anyone else tried this ?
Also....
Clayed the paintwork and carbon sealed the glass then peanut-buttered the roof bars, lower screen panel and side trims.
Coming together now...

Kev0607 · Mar 1st, 2021, 15:33

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Originally Posted by XCR

Removed a carrier bag full of compost and semi rotted leaves from the (frankly ridiculous) voids over the rear of each front wing !
A near impossible job. Anyone else tried this ?
Also....
Clayed the paintwork and carbon sealed the glass then peanut-buttered the roof bars, lower screen panel and side trims.
Coming together now...

Yes. A powerful hoover with a narrow attachment on the end that fits snug into the gap works well.

simboc2004 · Mar 25th, 2021, 19:29

So I thought I'd tackle the leaves in the wing voids today. Started pulling them out then got a big shock when something moved! It was a 3cm long bug that seemed to be living in there - identified now as a female Giant Diving Beetle. Hmmm. Have now released it in a nearby pond where I am sure it will be much happier...!

matisko · Apr 9th, 2021, 23:44

Finally repaired my non functional drivers doors broken cables. Tricky job but succesfull, thank you for help my brother...

Kev0607 · Apr 11th, 2021, 00:02

Just a quick top-up of screen wash & went back inside to get out of the bitter cold breeze...

Kev0607 · Apr 18th, 2021, 13:10

Got my car washed now that they're back open (jet washer & hand sponge).

I hand washed it myself recently (with a car brush with a hose attachment) & it come out well to be fair, but not as clean as the car wash I don't think.

I haven't got all the products the car washes use like wax etc. I think £4 for a sparkling clean car isn't too bad every so often. Plus it keeps my drive clean, as the last time I washed it, dirt was falling off onto the block paving & that had to be cleaned up!

Kev0607 · May 1st, 2021, 16:04

Checked fluid levels, treated her to some Texaco Premium Diesel & went for a motorway drive (40 mile round trip).

yostumpy · May 11th, 2021, 12:30

Hoovered out the front wing gardens, not bad at all really, I thought the hole went all the way down to the bottom, but I seem to have a foam shaped 'garden bung'
Also discovered I have a 'technicians dip stick, so will be getting a real one, once I have checked the mounting hole is actually threaded.

Kev0607 · May 13th, 2021, 21:25

My local indi changed the transmission fluid, reset the adaptions & reset the fluid counter.

I also had the engine carbon cleaned with hydrogen. Its now much more responsive & the gear shifts are noticeably better.

XCR · May 14th, 2021, 00:04

How much fluid did he change ? And what was the cost if you don't mind me asking ?

Feb 28th, 2021, 17:24	#291
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Removed a carrier bag full of compost and semi rotted leaves from the (frankly ridiculous) voids over the rear of each front wing ! A near impossible job. Anyone else tried this ? Also.... Clayed the paintwork and carbon sealed the glass then peanut-buttered the roof bars, lower screen panel and side trims. Coming together now... __________________ Mk1 V70 T5 C30 R-Design T5

Mar 25th, 2021, 19:29	#293
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	So I thought I'd tackle the leaves in the wing voids today. Started pulling them out then got a big shock when something moved! It was a 3cm long bug that seemed to be living in there - identified now as a female Giant Diving Beetle. Hmmm. Have now released it in a nearby pond where I am sure it will be much happier...! __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Apr 11th, 2021, 00:02	#295
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Just a quick top-up of screen wash & went back inside to get out of the bitter cold breeze... __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Apr 18th, 2021, 13:10	#296
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Got my car washed now that they're back open (jet washer & hand sponge). I hand washed it myself recently (with a car brush with a hose attachment) & it come out well to be fair, but not as clean as the car wash I don't think. I haven't got all the products the car washes use like wax etc. I think £4 for a sparkling clean car isn't too bad every so often. Plus it keeps my drive clean, as the last time I washed it, dirt was falling off onto the block paving & that had to be cleaned up! __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Apr 18th, 2021 at 13:13.

May 1st, 2021, 16:04	#297
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Checked fluid levels, treated her to some Texaco Premium Diesel & went for a motorway drive (40 mile round trip). __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Apr 9th, 2021, 23:44	#294
matisko New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:54 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Krupina	Finally repaired my non functional drivers doors broken cables. Tricky job but succesfull, thank you for help my brother...

May 11th, 2021, 12:30	#298
yostumpy Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:03 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Gravesend	Hoovered out the front wing gardens, not bad at all really, I thought the hole went all the way down to the bottom, but I seem to have a foam shaped 'garden bung' Also discovered I have a 'technicians dip stick, so will be getting a real one, once I have checked the mounting hole is actually threaded. __________________

May 13th, 2021, 21:25	#299
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	My local indi changed the transmission fluid, reset the adaptions & reset the fluid counter. I also had the engine carbon cleaned with hydrogen. Its now much more responsive & the gear shifts are noticeably better. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

May 14th, 2021, 00:04	#300
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	How much fluid did he change ? And what was the cost if you don't mind me asking ? __________________ Mk1 V70 T5 C30 R-Design T5

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