I've only gone and done it! V70 T-5

Post 775456 by SB1909 on 2015-06-08 21:25:40

Tonight i've bought myself a manual, dark blue, 1997 V70 t5, It has 170k on it & needs some work. But i got it cheap, really cheap :mischievo It gets delivered tomorrow and ill get a proper look at it then. took it for a quick run around the block and at 3k when the boost kicks in and that 5pot makes all the right noises i was all smiles & was sold Ill throw up some photos tomorrow when she gets here. Looking forward to getting it on the road and having some fun!

Post 775459 by stribo on 2015-06-08 21:27:02

Nice, and pre ME7, so easy to tune. :D

Post 775464 by SB1909 on 2015-06-08 21:36:09

[QUOTE=stribo;775459]Nice, and pre ME7, so easy to tune. :D[/QUOTE] Yep! just need to shift some of my other cars on now to free up the funds to do so :D

Post 775471 by Orca2 on 2015-06-08 21:45:41

Happy daze mate, you will love it. The most fun you can have with your trousers on.

Post 775480 by SB1909 on 2015-06-08 22:16:02

[QUOTE=Orca2;775471]Happy daze mate, you will love it. The most fun you can have with your trousers on.[/QUOTE] Whos said i had my trousers on! :saythat:

Post 775481 by Orca2 on 2015-06-08 22:17:07

Hehehe.. You are goin to hell boy.

Post 775529 by SB1909 on 2015-06-09 17:14:13

And some cheeky fecker has pinched the window regulator/motor & door speaker! And proper the window up with some wood!

Post 775532 by stribo on 2015-06-09 17:56:20

[QUOTE=SB1909;775529] And some cheeky fecker has pinched the window regulator/motor & door speaker! And proper the window up with some wood! [/QUOTE] Haha, quality engineering.

Post 775534 by Rogo1806 on 2015-06-09 18:03:58

[QUOTE=stribo;775532]Haha, quality engineering.[/QUOTE] Ha ha that window is brilliant

Post 775540 by Orca2 on 2015-06-09 19:03:23

I hope that is a genuine Volvo piece of wood, these cars dont like non oem parts.

Post 775542 by Soulboy on 2015-06-09 19:07:40

[QUOTE=Orca2;775540]I hope that is a genuine Volvo piece of wood, these cars dont like non oem parts.[/QUOTE] :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Post 775548 by 500tie on 2015-06-09 19:52:54

Do you know who has nicked your window reg and speaker leaving you with your non genuine wood. If not I'd be wondering who I was working with :biggrin:

Post 775552 by SB1909 on 2015-06-09 20:19:18

Gota give credit to the guy I wooden even think about doing that, it is a bit of a oak really :troutslap

Post 775557 by 500tie on 2015-06-09 20:45:15

Haha :rotfl::lol:

Post 775628 by SB1909 on 2015-06-10 20:36:09

Oh the bodges! ABS lights been pulled out, fault codes ABS-443 Pump motor - Electrical or mechanical fault. ABS-433 Outlet Valve, left rear wheel. fault in the valve coil circuit. ABS ABS-112 control module general fault. Whilst on the ramp i did notice the brake line was just single line to a splitter at the rear and thought that was odd and thought nothing of it, obviously had an issue with abs and pulled a brake pipe off and blanked it and ran both rear brakes of the single! The wee :icon_soap! Also noticed the engine light does not either but no faults in that so must just be the bulb. Ill best look in to this further before i do any more! does anyone on the forum do abs module repairs? Im not sure whether to be pissed or laugh about it, perhaps both! Onwards and upwards!

Post 775633 by t5 pete on 2015-06-10 20:44:29

Yep the abs will be the ecu wobbly dave does them And yes there should only be a single line to a Y piece to the rear brakes

Post 775635 by SB1909 on 2015-06-10 20:48:45

[QUOTE=t5 pete;775633]Yep the abs will be the ecu wobbly dave does them And yes there should only be a single line to a Y piece to the rear brakes[/QUOTE] Really! thats surprising id have thought it was dual line (im sure my 850 was) Ill go try find wobbly dave and see what he says. thanks!

Post 775689 by SB1909 on 2015-06-11 20:42:50

Not much of an update stripped front brakes. Drivers side caliper was seized so popped the piston and seals out cleaned up and refitted although really need to be replaced, anyone know where i can get a piston/seal kit? Also looking to stick new disks pads all round as mine are gubbed, anyone used this kit from ebay? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/850-T5R-95-97-BRAKE-DISCS-302mm-FRONT-REAR-PADS-/290370175262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Car+Make%3AVolvo&hash=item439b69411e#vi-ilComp (I assume there isnt a difference with 850 302mm discs and v70 and are the rears 280mm)?

Post 776345 by SB1909 on 2015-06-19 22:01:12

OK so done a full stage 0 service on her, discs on the front done ill do the rears tomorrow! paint all the calipers black not a fan of the red. Stick a belt on and then see about getting an MOT done. also finished of the rear exhaust that was missing its not pretty but it will do for the mot! also planning to go pick up an s70 tomorrow to get the trim that i need then it will be broken and scrapped unfortunately! my old 850 popped in for a visit too :)

Post 776416 by SB1909 on 2015-06-21 09:41:02

What a difference a nice set of factory wheels make over brush painted Sh*te! and yes i bought a whole car for the wheels and tyres (and some small bits of trim)

Post 776418 by RichT4 on 2015-06-21 10:23:50

Good drills buddy, coming along nicely. Must admit I'm a little jealous of your garage set up :(

Post 776522 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-06-22 10:28:01

your ABS ECU is ready to be returned. Can you PM me the prefered return address and I will get it back to you ASAP

Post 776523 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-06-22 10:30:15

I have a few generic x70 series bits if you need any too. Just let me know.

Post 776585 by SB1909 on 2015-06-22 21:50:45

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;776523]I have a few generic x70 series bits if you need any too. Just let me know.[/QUOTE] cheers, think im fine at the moment but ill give you a shout if need be!

Post 777055 by SB1909 on 2015-06-28 15:30:29

Yeah so i dropped a socket and this happened i didnt have to go that far but i decided to remove the headlights, indicators, grill to clean up and found a few bits that needed attention so just kept pulling bits off. Decided whilst i had a bit of extra space id do the pcv system which was choked! then decided i cant be arsed sticking it back together so went out on the bike for the afternoon/evening :biggrin: until tomorrow ill get back to it :B_steerin

Post 777324 by SB1909 on 2015-07-01 17:28:36

Tried some new shoes on today and planned to change the belt but ran into a snag with a 45 torx bit and me not having one! new shoes genuine cam shaft locking tool (not that you need to) and found a few oil leaks! and couldn't get the bolt out the tensioner as my t45 socket was to long and im missing a t45 bit from my set, so ive ordered yet another bit set! also started cleaning and polishing the bumper and gave my bike a quick oil service. not as productive a day as id hoped!

Post 779591 by SB1909 on 2015-07-29 21:28:10

Not updated this in a while, cars now MOT'd and on the road. Going great apart from blowing off a boost pipe on a dual carriage way. Stuck some coilovers on her and she handles 9x better! Back End is still abit too high, so been recommended to use the original spring seats and do away with the adjusters. Shes going great, looks the part now too!

Post 779599 by LiamT4 on 2015-07-29 21:51:24

Everyone who has a turbo needs to experience a boost pipe coming off lol

Post 779608 by stribo on 2015-07-29 22:34:13

[QUOTE=SB1909;779591]Not updated this in a while, cars now MOT'd and on the road. Going great apart from blowing off a boost pipe on a dual carriage way. Stuck some coilovers on her and she handles 9x better! Back End is still abit too high, so been recommended to use the original spring seats and do away with the adjusters. Shes going great, looks the part now too![/QUOTE] They're the same coilovers I have, are you enjoying the bouncy ride? lol [QUOTE=LiamT4;779599]Everyone who has a turbo needs to experience a boost pipe coming off lol[/QUOTE] Nevr had a boost pipe come off, and hopefully never will. ;)

Post 779616 by RichT4 on 2015-07-30 07:38:52

[QUOTE=LiamT4;779599]Everyone who has a turbo needs to experience a boost pipe coming off lol[/QUOTE] I hate it! So frigging slow! Lol

Post 779652 by SB1909 on 2015-07-30 13:11:14

[QUOTE=stribo;779608]They're the same coilovers I have, are you enjoying the bouncy ride? lol Nevr had a boost pipe come off, and hopefully never will. ;)[/QUOTE] To be honest the ride is a lot better than i expected, and it has certainly tightened the car up a bit, the old suspension looked to be 20 years old, and very floaty. For the price of the coilovers, the seem ample. time will tell i suppose but the build quality appears to be ok. And it was a longer warranty than some of the other more expensive ones! How long have you had yours on for and how are they holding up?

Post 779654 by stribo on 2015-07-30 13:17:33

Mine have been on over 2 years now, TBH I haven't had any problems with them, it's just the ride's so harsh, they are great on a track though. :D

Post 779660 by SB1909 on 2015-07-30 13:26:07

[QUOTE=stribo;779654]Mine have been on over 2 years now, TBH I haven't had any problems with them, it's just the ride's so harsh, they are great on a track though. :D[/QUOTE] MY old suspension must have been really bad then lol i dont think the rides too bad at all. That been said i have been in some rock solid slammed to the deck cars, and minis so this suspension is almost luxury for me! Im told to stick the original spring seat in the back to get it lower, it has a very face down, arse up look going on! :sorry: