2005 Volvo V70 2.5T SE
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Bank holiday weekend and with SWMBO off to London I decided to deep clean the interior.
My trusty George was pressed into action for the carpets
A bit of lateral thinking soon had the carpets dried
Next day I used the steam machine to clean the headlining by applying steam to a cloth and wiping the affected area (DO NOT apply steam directly to headlining or leather)
I used steam for the side carpets in the boot (this can be direct steam) and applied the mandatory stripes
I used the steam cleaner to clean the steering wheel by applying the steam to a cloth, wipe and repeat
Finally gave the exterior a wash, waxed wheels are a breeze to clean
My trusty George was pressed into action for the carpets
A bit of lateral thinking soon had the carpets dried
Next day I used the steam machine to clean the headlining by applying steam to a cloth and wiping the affected area (DO NOT apply steam directly to headlining or leather)
I used steam for the side carpets in the boot (this can be direct steam) and applied the mandatory stripes
I used the steam cleaner to clean the steering wheel by applying the steam to a cloth, wipe and repeat
Finally gave the exterior a wash, waxed wheels are a breeze to clean
Started today with washing with cars after a weekend of re-laying my 370,000,000 (three hundred and seventy million) year old Caithness stone which had sunk in a few places over the past 13 years and the dust from the building material had settled on the cars
This afternoon I went to Pro-Grip to have the alignment checked
The Pro-Grip before readings were completely different to what Kwik-Fit showed me a couple of weeks ago which were rear toe in the red at 16° & 18° and the front was all in the green according to the K-F machine
Yesterday I managed to get hold of a set of used rubber mats New mats no longer available in the UK) so tonight I gave them a little TLC and fitted then into the V70
This afternoon I went to Pro-Grip to have the alignment checked
The Pro-Grip before readings were completely different to what Kwik-Fit showed me a couple of weeks ago which were rear toe in the red at 16° & 18° and the front was all in the green according to the K-F machine
Yesterday I managed to get hold of a set of used rubber mats New mats no longer available in the UK) so tonight I gave them a little TLC and fitted then into the V70
Power steering flush today on the V70. I decided before doing the flush I would remove the fill bottle and clean it out with brake cleaner and compressed air and let it sit in the sunshine for a while to ensure it was completely dry inside. There's a filter at the bottom return port that you can't change and if it gets blocked will cause the pump to fail.
Bottle off and ready to clean out
I decided to do the wheels in the air and turn the steering wheel method with the engine turned off and used 2 litres of Volvo fluid.
It looks worse in the picture than it actually was but certainly time for a change
All back together and another job ticked off the list
Old fluid vs fresh fluid
Bottle off and ready to clean out
I decided to do the wheels in the air and turn the steering wheel method with the engine turned off and used 2 litres of Volvo fluid.
It looks worse in the picture than it actually was but certainly time for a change
All back together and another job ticked off the list
Old fluid vs fresh fluid
Edited by 47p2 on Monday 15th May 17:29
Out in the 850 this morning to my local Volvo dealer today to collect a serpentine belt and tensioner I had ordered yesterday afternoon.
Came back and my spare key guy arrived to programme the new key to the car, he's Volvo registered and uses Volvo software, he has to call Volvo to get a security code to programme the key, all very technical and took over an hour to complete. He removed all the missing keys from the system and I now have two keys and one clone linked to the car.
When doing the power steering fluid flush a couple of days ago I removed the serpentine belt to check the tensioner and when spun it sounded rough therefore needed changing sooner rather than later.
I'm glad I did decide to change it as there was only the one bolt at the bottom of the tensioner holding it on, the top bolt was missing which I can only assume was from when the cam-belt was changed. It was the original tensioner dated 2005 and I suspect the original belt so at least I know they are now good for another few years
Looking at the old tensioner the T60 Torx fitting has cracked, I'm glad I managed to get to off before it split wide open
Never a good sign when it's a red/pink colour in a Volvo
System flushed 5 times with soft Scottish water, (if it's good enough for whisky manufacturing it's good enough to flush the Volvo) 2 times with de-ionized water then filled with 4.5 litres of Volvo concentrated coolant
Came back and my spare key guy arrived to programme the new key to the car, he's Volvo registered and uses Volvo software, he has to call Volvo to get a security code to programme the key, all very technical and took over an hour to complete. He removed all the missing keys from the system and I now have two keys and one clone linked to the car.
When doing the power steering fluid flush a couple of days ago I removed the serpentine belt to check the tensioner and when spun it sounded rough therefore needed changing sooner rather than later.
I'm glad I did decide to change it as there was only the one bolt at the bottom of the tensioner holding it on, the top bolt was missing which I can only assume was from when the cam-belt was changed. It was the original tensioner dated 2005 and I suspect the original belt so at least I know they are now good for another few years
Looking at the old tensioner the T60 Torx fitting has cracked, I'm glad I managed to get to off before it split wide open
Never a good sign when it's a red/pink colour in a Volvo
System flushed 5 times with soft Scottish water, (if it's good enough for whisky manufacturing it's good enough to flush the Volvo) 2 times with de-ionized water then filled with 4.5 litres of Volvo concentrated coolant
Picked up a set of Volvo Mimas 16" wheels and bought 4 new Continental WinterContact TS 870 tyres 205/55/16. Dropped them off at the powder coating company this morning and they should be ready tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday at the latest
Currently running 225/45/17 so the rolling radius is almost the same and the extra profile will make for a smoother drive on the pothole ridden roads during the winter
Currently running 225/45/17 so the rolling radius is almost the same and the extra profile will make for a smoother drive on the pothole ridden roads during the winter
The Volvo Mimas wheels are back from EK Blast and Powder Coating and looking good. All waxed and tyres dressed ready to store until autumn
Winter tyres come into their own once temperatures drop below 7°C which happens often in Scotland (November to March), I've been using them for over 20 years and never in that time had any squeaky bum moments
Winter tyres come into their own once temperatures drop below 7°C which happens often in Scotland (November to March), I've been using them for over 20 years and never in that time had any squeaky bum moments
If only the V70 headlamps were as simple as the XC90 when bulbs require changing, whoever decided that a bumper off job would be a good idea should be shot.
The bulbs are all original, the bumper has never been off in the last 18 years. The indicator bulbs are starting to show a bit of white light so it was time to change before my MOT guy complains. The side lights are starting to look black so I changed them while I was in there
The bulbs are all original, the bumper has never been off in the last 18 years. The indicator bulbs are starting to show a bit of white light so it was time to change before my MOT guy complains. The side lights are starting to look black so I changed them while I was in there
Prepping yesterday for today's job of giving the V70 a brake fluid change, I have no paperwork of it ever being done before and if it really is 18 years old it's long overdue. Today's job was to try and loosen the bleed screws which I really wasn't looking forward to. The plan was to soak all the nipples with PlusGas overnight in the hope they would come out without breaking. However I was a tad impatient and with both rear wheels removed and the bleed screws soaked them in Plus Gas I decided to start by lightly tapping the surrounding area with a small hammer, first one side, then the other, more PlusGas and more tapping and repeat. I then dug out my vintage Snap-On RXSM-11 flare nut spanner which I've had for over 45 years and applied some pressure to the bleed nipple. to my surprise they cracked open and I allowed a small amount of fluid seep out. The front was done with the same procedure and all 4 are ready for today if I manage to source the correct but rather scarce DOT4+ fluid.
While I had wheels off I decided to test fit the recently refurbished Mimas winter wheels to make sure they were not rubbing, glad I did this before winter as I had to remove the excess the powder coating from the centre bore which is a total ballache to do.
While I had wheels off I decided to test fit the recently refurbished Mimas winter wheels to make sure they were not rubbing, glad I did this before winter as I had to remove the excess the powder coating from the centre bore which is a total ballache to do.
@ChrisCH86 It is possible to change the bulbs if you remove half the engine bay, have tiny hands, know lots of swear words and are prepared to use them... It's easier removing the bumper than trying to disconnect/reconnect lots of sensors and plastic parts without breaking anything.
@Doyliestag Still plenty V70s around, very few that are as they left the factory and with such low miles
Well I managed to find the rather elusive DOT4+ in the guise of an MB tin. My local MB appear to have it in abundance and as it meets the correct specifications required by Volvo and is readily available I'm going to crack on with replenishing my fluid today.
The MB part# for anyone struggling to find DOT4+ is A000989560509 which supersedes part# A000989560511
@Doyliestag Still plenty V70s around, very few that are as they left the factory and with such low miles
Well I managed to find the rather elusive DOT4+ in the guise of an MB tin. My local MB appear to have it in abundance and as it meets the correct specifications required by Volvo and is readily available I'm going to crack on with replenishing my fluid today.
The MB part# for anyone struggling to find DOT4+ is A000989560509 which supersedes part# A000989560511
Thanks Marky911, one has certain standards that one must upkeep regardless of the pain and suffering it causes
@ Accelebrate, it's not very healthy looking...
@ Hugo Stiglitz Engine and gearbox are like new, car has only done 65,500 miles. I had the gearbox serviced a few months ago by local auto gearbox shop and he said it was one of the smoothest he ever had in the workshop, it was the first oil change it had ever had and the oil that came out was clean and perfect time for a change. It's a shame the gearbox filter isn't easily changed.
Took it out to test the brakes today and it's rapid, put my foot down to pass a car and I gave myself a fright at how well it went
@ Accelebrate, it's not very healthy looking...
@ Hugo Stiglitz Engine and gearbox are like new, car has only done 65,500 miles. I had the gearbox serviced a few months ago by local auto gearbox shop and he said it was one of the smoothest he ever had in the workshop, it was the first oil change it had ever had and the oil that came out was clean and perfect time for a change. It's a shame the gearbox filter isn't easily changed.
Took it out to test the brakes today and it's rapid, put my foot down to pass a car and I gave myself a fright at how well it went
Made a start on cleaning the underside of the V70 in preperation for its first application of Lanoguard. For an 18 year old car it really isn't very dirty, there's none of the usual mud build up and the clean up is just to get rid of road splashes that have dirtied the underside over the years
This is before any cleaning pictures
This is before any cleaning pictures
Removed the back wheels today to allow better access and managed to find a load more muck from inside some of the suspension arms.
Most of the muck was in trapped in this bracket, quietly sitting waiting for the next downpour so that it could rust a little more. A good douse in Lanoguard will sort it out
There was also quite a bit of muck trapped in this arm but it looks to be a non ferrous metal so not as much of a concern
The bump-stop plates were missing paint round the outer edges
Good time to check behind them for rust
Painted and refitted, wheel arch liners de-tarred and will apply some Chemical Guys Bare Bones once the Lanoguard has been applied
Most of the muck was in trapped in this bracket, quietly sitting waiting for the next downpour so that it could rust a little more. A good douse in Lanoguard will sort it out
There was also quite a bit of muck trapped in this arm but it looks to be a non ferrous metal so not as much of a concern
The bump-stop plates were missing paint round the outer edges
Good time to check behind them for rust
Painted and refitted, wheel arch liners de-tarred and will apply some Chemical Guys Bare Bones once the Lanoguard has been applied
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