Happy Christmas

Post 673016 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 15:48:44

Hi everybody I bought a 2002 AWD 2.4 V70 about 6 months ago from ebay so I thought I would join this forum for future help and advice , we needed a older [ATTACH=CONFIG]23309[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23310[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23311[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23312[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23313[/ATTACH]car to cart the dogs about in as the were wrecking the wife's Zafira .I bid just over a grand did'nt really think I would get it for that but I did and I must admit that my bum did start to twitch when I won it thinking what's wrong with it BUT it's been really good up to now the wife and I don't use the Zafira that much now prefering the Volvo.I really enjoy fiddling about with it at weekends and I want to change the exhaust for a SPORTS typ next,if anyone can make a recomendation that would be really helpfull, anyway dont want to bore so I will just add Happy Christmas and a great new year everone.

Post 673022 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 15:53:37

Welcome aboard:) These cars are sadly under-valued these days, which has worked in your favor. It looks a tidy example, nice colour too.

Post 673023 by T5frankie on 2013-12-23 15:54:02

Welcome to the Club

Post 673025 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-23 15:55:05

Welcome to the 'mad house'

Post 673039 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 16:19:53

Well thank's for the reply's and not falling about laughing like the robots in the smash ad at what I bought (well I dont think you are )but you could be saving it up for what a prize PRATT later on.

Post 673044 by graemewelch on 2013-12-23 16:24:38

welcome. thats a nice looking motor you have there. it looks to be in very good condition

Post 673050 by Jamest5r on 2013-12-23 16:30:43

Welcome.... especially to the douge de Bordeaux and neo :)

Post 673057 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 16:41:13

Thank you graemewelch I have got to admit that before I picked the car up I visited another Volvo site and read about auto boxes dropping to bits hand brakes falling apart ,the lights in the dash flashing like a CHISTMAS TREE and plenty more . The car came with full main dealer history including new cam belt reciept but I must confess my bum still was going sixpence then half a crown on the m25 on the way home with the car

Post 673061 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 16:44:13

James5r you really know your dog's.:shockedbi

Post 673069 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 16:57:16

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673057]Thank you graemewelch I have got to admit that before I picked the car up I visited another Volvo site and read about auto boxes dropping to bits hand brakes falling apart ,the lights in the dash flashing like a CHISTMAS TREE and plenty more . The car came with full main dealer history including new cam belt reciept but I must confess my bum still was going sixpence then half a crown on the m25 on the way home with the car[/QUOTE] There's a few things with that year/model that would worry those in the know. I can list them if you like? ;)

Post 673076 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 17:06:27

M-R-P give me 10 mins I'll have a large whiskey then I'll put another one next to the computer and have a look at your post.Just bare in mind my wife is out shopping at the moment if she comes in and I am drunk I will give her your name .

Post 673077 by stribo on 2013-12-23 17:08:31

Welcome to the forum. Don't let MRP put you off, and don't ask him what the common problems are or he'll post his bloody video again. :hilarious

Post 673078 by Jamest5r on 2013-12-23 17:13:08

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673061]James5r you really know your dog's.:shockedbi[/QUOTE] Owed both in the past only lost the neo 2 weeks ago :(

Post 673079 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 17:16:20

The fact that it's had full volvo history is helpful in many ways. The following are things that can happen but doesn't mean they will. The autobox usually falls apart around 100k, Volvo say it never needs a service but a fluid flush with the correct fluids is a must if it's got a few miles under it's belt. The transmission cooler is integrated in the radiator and is known to exchange ATF with the coolant, resulting in the gearbox filling with water and subsequently dying. The Magnetti Marelli Throttle unit on these have a really bad reputation but the modern replacements seem a lot better. The DIM (speedo unit/cluster) is renowned to fail. I see yours is original but may have already been repaired. The angle gear that transfers power to the rear wheels used to be made from chocolate, the newer version is much better (check the history for work done) keep an eye on the housing at the front end of the propshaft for dribbles. If serviced properly, most of these problems are avoidable and the DIM can be sorted cheaply (ish) or replaced at about £750 Time for that 2nd whiskey lol. Hope you have a good single malt there and none of that blended crap :)

Post 673088 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 17:24:21

Jim I am REALLY REALLY sorry to hear that we lost Denzil our 5 year old DDB 12 month ago to the day with cancer and it still hurts like hell.Can't say any more for a while.

Post 673098 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2013-12-23 17:37:34

Welcome & Christmas tidings to you too!!

Post 673107 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 17:54:09

M_R_P not as bad as it could be, I have flushed the auto box with 15lts of fluid and fitted a magnafine filter , changed the oil and filter it appears to have had mobil 1 0-40 in from new, in the last 8 months its had a new cam belt, new air con condenser, brakes, new plugs,2 lambda sensors, and compression check as the engine check light came on all main dealer , its a very late dec 2002 and appears to almost a 2003 hopefully not to many surprise,s to come but I will keep an eye on the front trans ,thanks for the warning.

Post 673114 by Jamest5r on 2013-12-23 18:10:05

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673088]Jim I am REALLY REALLY sorry to hear that we lost Denzil our 5 year old DDB 12 month ago to the day with cancer and it still hurts like hell.Can't say any more for a while.[/QUOTE] I feel your pain mate also lost out DDB at 5 but the neo hit double figs probably cos she was a lazy cow lol

Post 673115 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 18:11:29

Thanks Shinsplintz all the best to you.

Post 673118 by bongodave on 2013-12-23 18:13:51

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673088]Jim I am REALLY REALLY sorry to hear that we lost Denzil our 5 year old DDB 12 month ago to the day with cancer and it still hurts like hell.Can't say any more for a while.[/QUOTE] Heart out to you mate. My brother lost a 3 month old the same day she had MMR. I know it cuts everyone up. Stay strong and welcome mate.

Post 673130 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 18:39:44

Thanks bongodave .

Post 673146 by andyb1375 on 2013-12-23 19:01:23

Evening and welcome

Post 673151 by rikcougar on 2013-12-23 19:10:03

[QUOTE=stribo;673077]Welcome to the forum. Don't let MRP put you off, and don't ask him what the common problems are or he'll post his bloody video again. :hilarious[/QUOTE] Go on Martin, we haven`t seen it for a while :dgrin: Welcome Wesley, nice tidy motor

Post 673154 by Santa on 2013-12-23 19:15:49

Welcome :)

Post 673169 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 19:27:09

Thanks for the welcome's folks .Is it a mucky video ?.

Post 673179 by rikcougar on 2013-12-23 19:33:19

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673169]Thanks for the welcome's folks .Is it a mucky video ?.[/QUOTE] Cannot divulge I am afraid, you may be lucky enough to see it!

Post 673273 by Biff on 2013-12-23 21:51:34

Welcome from a fellow dog lover/owner. I bought mine with the intention of her going in the boot. No. She decides the back seat is best with opening windows! Now I have a dog blanket & dog seat belt on the back seat. Lol

Post 673281 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 21:58:37

being a late 2002, it may have (slim chance but possible) the Bosch throttle, which is a very good thing. although my Bosch throttle failed a few weeks ago lol. it's nice so much preventative work being done on the car, you're certainly off to a flyer.

Post 673282 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 21:59:17

oh, I'll try to post the video later ;)

Post 673283 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-23 22:02:36

welcome along :)

Post 673311 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 22:34:30

While I have your attention I do have one problem ,the engine warning light illuminate's every now and again ie sometime once a week sometime's once every three weeks ,normally on start up not first thing but after a short run stop and then restart.The car runs ok while the light is on I just read the code p0422 main catalyst efficency below threshold bank 1 and reset any idea's.

Post 673312 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 22:34:51

Here you go peeps... for anybody who's had to deal with a dodgy speedo... [video=youtube;c_7ZrfqB3zs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_7ZrfqB3zs[/video]

Post 673313 by M-R-P on 2013-12-23 22:36:23

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673311]While I have your attention I do have one problem ,the engine warning light illuminate's every now and again ie sometime once a week sometime's once every three weeks ,normally on start up not first thing but after a short run stop and then restart.The car runs ok while the light is on I just read the code p0422 main catalyst efficency below threshold bank 1 and reset any idea's.[/QUOTE] Possibly a vacuum leak somewhere. Check the big pipe between the engine and the inlet manifold.

Post 673320 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-23 22:40:12

[QUOTE=M-R-P;673313]Possibly a vacuum leak somewhere. Check the big pipe between the engine and the inlet manifold.[/QUOTE] As Martin said, air leak is favourite, my PO422 was the cat.....don't ask lol

Post 673348 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-23 23:11:35

Many thanks.

Post 673405 by iancho on 2013-12-24 08:42:02

Hi and welcome to the forum :smile:

Post 673416 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-24 09:19:12

Thank you iancho .

Post 673449 by Wesley Pegdon on 2013-12-24 10:37:05

Is there not an easier way to change the bulbs in the dash ?. I wonder if the neighbours were looking over the fence while you were wielding the chainsaw.

Post 673452 by stribo on 2013-12-24 10:45:04

[QUOTE=rikcougar;673151]Go on Martin, we haven`t seen it for a while :dgrin: Welcome Wesley, nice tidy motor[/QUOTE] You ££££. :P

Post 673453 by stribo on 2013-12-24 10:49:00

[QUOTE=Wesley Pegdon;673449]Is there not an easier way to change the bulbs in the dash ?. I wonder if the neighbours were looking over the fence while you were wielding the chainsaw.[/QUOTE] What you should ask Mr Health and Safety MRP is are those suitable shoes to be wearing whilst using a chainsaw. ;)

Post 673454 by rikcougar on 2013-12-24 10:51:24

[QUOTE=stribo;673452]You ££££. :P[/QUOTE] Sorry Steve, thought you hadn`t seen it for a while :duck:

Post 673455 by M-R-P on 2013-12-24 10:55:04

[QUOTE=stribo;673453]What you should ask Mr Health and Safety MRP is are those suitable shoes to be wearing whilst using a chainsaw. ;)[/QUOTE] Never mind the shoes, the trousers would be the biggest concern. You can live without a toe or two but clipping the femoral artery with a chainsaw usually means you're dead before you hit the floor.

Post 673470 by oblark on 2013-12-24 11:52:25

[QUOTE=stribo;673453]What you should ask Mr Health and Safety MRP is are those suitable shoes to be wearing whilst using a chainsaw. ;)[/QUOTE] They isn't a health and safety for the home so you wear what you like :) And welcome to the mad house :)