240 General: - Under dash trim clips
Hi everyone, just got a 92 240 estate and it's needing a bit of TLC in what I gather are the usual 240 areas. First off, the bits of soundproofing that are meant to go under each side of the dashboard...
View Article2003 V40 1.9D 165k, tidy, Ireland
{sorry about thread title, can't change it, should read 168k} I'm (almost sadly) going to put my trusty V40 on the market, going for a V70 simply for some more space. It's in as good a shape as...
View Articlexc70 - load compensating suspension?
After 10 yrs + towing with a 1997 V70 ( Now at 206k) I,m now considering a XC70 (205 or 215) 2010,11 or 12 yr to replace the V70. I have always regretted not having Load compensation suspension on my...
View ArticleV70 d5 185 fault code p0489 (no power)
I have a 2006 v70 D5 185, I have fault code P0489 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation 'A' Control Circuit Low). I have removed the EGR valve and pipes etc and cleaned them all out. One question i have is the...
View ArticleScrews for CD Changer
Hi all, I'm in need of what looks like 4 screws to fix the CD Changer mounting brackets to the parcel shelf. If anyone has these I'd be grateful! Thanks!
View ArticleRepeated Front Disc warping solved...new front hubs required
Well, just when I thought I would be able to enjoy my car for a while without repairs my newly turned discs began to warp again. The symptoms were pretty severe vibrating in steering wheel and some...
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#LastEverC30 FS. Polestar T5
Hello All, I'm new to the forums here, so thanks for having me. A bit of a hello/goodbye from me however as we are looking to invest and so my pride and joy is up for sale! I'd love it to go to another...
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P1800 front wing splash plates
Hi all, I'm having a clear out of parts. I have a pair of perfect original front inner wing splash plates for sale. The photo is taken from a repro item. These are not reproduction item, they are...
View ArticleLead Free Conversion
Lead Free Conversion/ Cylinder head Conversion Hi, Since the withdrawal of lead petrol at the end of 20th century raised concerns about the engine damage from exhaust valve seat recession, 'VSR' in...
View ArticleS40: - newbie with cam timing problem
Hi. I am new to this site. I own a 1998 s40 2.0l non turbo and needed to repair the cylinder head because of bent valves. Now I am trying to time this vehicle and I am very confused. I did line up all...
View ArticleV70 Diesel 2001 - CCU illumination bulbs
Hello Folks I have had a few illumination bulbs blow in the climate control unit - Do I really need to pay a stealer approx. £40.- for a set of these or is there an alternative (source) ? Thanks Peter
View Articlepropshaft noise
My 95 B230FT estate has joined the ranks of noisey propshaft. So I'm looking some help with diagnosis. Symptoms; Whine that peaks at 36mph, Not load related Clutch in/out has no effect. Worse at low...
View ArticleS60 Brakes: - Humming Noise When Setting Off.
Strange one that I hope someone has had and fixed... When I've done a long run and the brakes/car is fully warmed up (usually after recent braking) when I set off from stationary I get a hummmmmm noise...
View ArticleXC70: Engine - Weeping injecter.
I have had the car for three and a half years and it has always been very rough for the first few seconds on start-up but then settled down and and run okay. When I had It serviced last year at the...
View ArticleEcu ignition imobiliser swap
Picture this. I have outside my house a 04 2.0D s40 with a broken engine but healthy ecu and imobiliser system. I also have a 54 2.0D s40 with a healthy engine but damaged ecu. Is it possible to change...
View Article8 speed auto or manual?
Hi all, Got a test drive in a manual XC this weekend and most likely to be ordering come Monday morning (it's a company car through a lease scheme). Questions is do I go manual or auto? Have never...
View ArticleDash. lights
Hi Every1 it's been a while since I've been on but here we are with a small problem with me 850 t5. When I start the car the dash lights ie the nightights go out so drive in darkness! They clearly work...
View ArticleAmazon: - Lead Free Conversion/ Cylinder head Conversion
Sorry I've made a mistake in posting this entry under 'Amazon SALES' and had some response. I am posting this tread on this forum. Lead Free Conversion/ Cylinder head Conversion Hi, Since the...
View ArticleVolvo Advantage+ card
Anybody else been sent one of these recently, or has been using one?
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