Spent a bit of time washing and polishing my car this morning (well the log book says it's mine) and it didn't come out too bad for an 8 year old, shame about the wheels though.
Anne's V70 (well the log book says it's hers.....you get the drift) will be getting a full makeover and polish toward the end of the week ready for Haynes :)
The pictures.....
So u gonna drive an oil burner?Nice car by the way,hope the engine is not BKD tho
Bkd ?
Bkd engine code;-)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;601178]Bkd ?[/QUOTE] Engine code BKD,look in the boot where the spare should be a white sticker with paint code,engine code etc.I had a VW Touran years ago 2.0tdi,turbo failure known on them and slagish in 1st gear then had an alhambra 2.0tdi can`t remember the engine code but that pulled like a petrol.I`ve had VAG`s for near 15 years
I'll have a look, had this from new DSG box and mapped to 190bhp
It is BKD, 140bhp in standard form, no worse than any other modern diesel imho Dont get me started on the Vag subject tho lol
[QUOTE=merc85;601203]It is BKD, 140bhp in standard form, no worse than any other modern diesel imho Dont get me started on the Vag subject tho lol[/QUOTE] U love vag,I know that.If its mapped to 190 it is 2.0tdi 170 then,if injectors go they r on a recall.BKD is a crap Gav.
BKD's aren't that bad Kingsford there are a few we look after well over 200,000 miles. We don't really have problems with the turbo's themselves either, it's usually the actuators and or earth wiring that is problematic and easily resolved. If the car is under a recall then the injector codes are checked and if within the recall parameters the injectors are renewed along with the small section of wiring loom under the rocker cover for the glow plugs. This is done if required even if it's still running ok, you don't have to wait for it to breakdown to find out ;) Graham I can check tomorrow to see if yours has either been done or due if you like, I may need the chassis number if the car hasn't been to a dealer with your personal plate on it though? Car looks good btw, time well spent I'd say :smile:
Interesting, Anne did have to have that piece of wiring replaced late last year.....and she had to pay, the car has been to a dealers with that plate as its been on since I bought the car in 2005, let me know if you need the chassis number and I'll pm you with it.
I will check to see for you tomorrow and let you know Graham ;) I take it the wiring wasn't renewed at a VW dealer? As they should be checking for recalls on every workshop visit, if it was done at a dealer the chances are yours doesn't need the recall work or has already been done.
DSG boxes need service evety 40k and I'd only do it at dealers tho.I dont think I'd want a manual volvo as a daily after driving my auto.BKD's may not b bad and will do a high mileage Andy but the power delivery not great.I had to rebuild my turbo at 80k.
[QUOTE=AndysR;601252]I will check to see for you tomorrow and let you know Graham ;) I take it the wiring wasn't renewed at a VW dealer? As they should be checking for recalls on every workshop visit, if it was done at a dealer the chances are yours doesn't need the recall work or has already been done.[/QUOTE] The wiring was replaced at a VW dealers, strange.....if you could please check for me if appreciate it, ours was running at half power and showing the engine management light, I think they told her 'something must have chewed through the wires' maybe trying to fob her off.....a bad move as you'd know if you've ever met the Mrs lol
Just spoke to Anne, she'd appreciate you checking too please Andy.
Looking spot on as usual Graham so its not just volvo's your anal on! how do you fancy performing the cleaning duties on my new car? Tony.
It must be very quick being 190bh.I have a run around MK4 golf tdi,153k but still nice drive
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;601270]The wiring was replaced at a VW dealers, strange.....if you could please check for me if appreciate it, ours was running at half power and showing the engine management light, I think they told her 'something must have chewed through the wires' maybe trying to fob her off.....a bad move as you'd know if you've ever met the Mrs lol[/QUOTE] Oh? Chewed through, the wiring done under recall is underneath the rocker cover inside the engine .. Tbh being a 140 it might not be under the recall but I'll soon know ;)
[QUOTE=AndysR;601285]Oh? Chewed through, the wiring done under recall is underneath the rocker cover inside the engine .. Tbh being a 140 it might not be under the recall but I'll soon know ;)[/QUOTE] It is the pd injector wiring you talking about,isn`t it?
[QUOTE=jotter22;601273]Looking spot on as usual Graham so its not just volvo's your anal on! how do you fancy performing the cleaning duties on my new car? Tony.[/QUOTE] Thanks Tony.....but no thanks lol, nice try though :redface:
Worth a try...have to find a good valeter now then! Tony.
Looks Stunning Graham, Up to your usual high Standards :smile:
Just a note to say that a, the car doesn't have any kind of recall outstanding and b, has never been affected by the problem which highlighted the need for an injector recall in the first place. So your safe but unfortunatetly it also means the dealer was right to charge you for the recent wiring repairs so no refunds... lol
[QUOTE=AndysR;601670]Just a note to say that a, the car doesn't have any kind of recall outstanding and b, has never been affected by the problem which highlighted the need for an injector recall in the first place. So your safe but unfortunatetly it also means the dealer was right to charge you for the recent wiring repairs so no refunds... lol[/QUOTE] Ah phooey......but thanks a lot Andy for taking the time to check.
Lack of heavy food will result in wiring problems:hidesbehi
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;601168]Spent a bit of time washing and polishing my car this morning (well the log book says it's mine) and it didn't come out too bad for an 8 year old, shame about the wheels though.
Anne's V70 (well the log book says it's hers.....you get the drift) will be getting a full makeover and polish toward the end of the week ready for Haynes :)
The pictures.....
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2nd photo down, do I see a bird has pooped down the back quarter panel? That's murphys law, they always seem to go for clean cars......
[QUOTE=JamesT5;601736]2nd photo down, do I see a bird has pooped down the back quarter panel? That's murphys law, they always seem to go for clean cars......[/QUOTE] I think it was a gap in the tree in the reflection, I'm careful now photographing my cars with any poop on them !
Right, back to those wheels, and they are looking very sorry for themselves, nearly 8 years of abuse has taken it's toll.
This afternoon I shall be dropping the car off for the wheels to be refurbished, hopefully have the car back by Friday.
Before.....
The 'Eagle-eyed' of you will notice I have had new tyres fitted, picked these up for £60 per corner and first impressions are VERY good..... http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Dunlop/Sport-BluResponse.htm
They sound like a good tyre Graham, thanks for the link. I'm interested to see your new alloys on Friday :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;621767]They sound like a good tyre Graham, thanks for the link. I'm interested to see your new alloys on Friday :smile:[/QUOTE] Will be Sunday now, working late Friday.....
thought the wheels might of recieved the mrp treatment.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;622380]thought the wheels might of recieved the mrp treatment.[/QUOTE] To be honest, with all four needing doing, and with limited space at M-R-P's I've entrusted the job to t5steve, I'm sure he'll do me proud.
Well it's Sunday and we're just back, Steve has done a great job, pictures don't do them justice.....
looking good but only a sneak preview of the wheel?:rant:
[QUOTE=graemewelch;623476]looking good but only a sneak preview of the wheel?:rant:[/QUOTE] Hahahaha yup, I've been up since 0630 working all day, I'll get some of the rest of the car tomorrow.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;623472]Well it's Sunday and we're just back, Steve has done a great job, pictures don't do them justice.....
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So where are the VW dust caps then ?.
Wheels do look a little bit better than before,very nice.
Stunning!... Nice work Steve :smile: The VW is coming along Graham it about time you gave the poor thing some love :smile:
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cracking job. id be more than happy with those, puts my wheels to shame
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;623485]Hahahaha yup, I've been up since 0630 working all day, I'll get some of the rest of the car tomorrow.[/QUOTE] Now Graham when you drive your car ,you will have to walk to the curb not drive into it ,when you park up.:smile:
[QUOTE=Harvey;623868]Now Graham when you drive your car ,you will have to walk to the curb not drive into it ,when you park up.:smile:[/QUOTE] It's Anne who drives it daily, my Dad recons two weeks max before they are scuffed again !
Ooooh... sparkly :) Top work as always from Mr T5Steve :beer: