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danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 16:56
Some of you might already know but I swapped my p2 for a 325ci msport coupe and gave it to the mrs. Earned some serious brownie points. It was just getting ruined carting me and my tools about so have just bought a v70 t5 for scrap value needs a bit of work for mot but seems a decent car. Only downside is its me7.
its only done 130k and has full leather with 7 seats heated and everything. Will upload a few pics Today then see the difference after its mot and a good clean.
its lumpy on idle so changed the maf for a good one but still the same. Watch this space

T5frankie
Sunday 29th September 2013, 16:57
etm issues

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 16:58
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20130929_144257_zps3de9cb1e.jpg

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 16:59
etm issues

Can it be cleaned out?

c70geoff
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:13
yes mate i cleaned mine out wasnt an issue and car runs sweet now

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:15
Where is it, will have a go now

c70geoff
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:17
i did put pics up in a thread will look for you now
i went the long way round but u can take the rad out and its there easy access under the inlet manifold

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?49799-C70-Idle-and-Stall-Issue&highlight=

graemewelch
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:19
under inlet manifold. dump it out side mine one weekend and you can try out some nice new goodies for it.

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:29
Do you think it could be accessed without removing the rad or inlet. Cheers graeme will give you a text

graemewelch
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:32
i removed the fan on mine when i cleaned it. made it loads easier. one tin of carb cleaner and it was sorted.

c70geoff
Sunday 29th September 2013, 17:32
doubt it mate
inlet can stay on
i found out after i removed everything bar the rad
best to go the rad route

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 18:49
Ive took the fan out but still cant see what im doimg lol

c70geoff
Sunday 29th September 2013, 19:36
its under t he inlet mate

graemewelch
Sunday 29th September 2013, 19:43
this might give you a rough idea of what going on under that manifold

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/IMG_9194.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/IMG_9194.jpg.html)

danny-R
Sunday 29th September 2013, 19:45
Ive gave up for the night it got too dark. I took out the 4 t25 screws but then read somewhere it is 4 10mm bolts so will have another go tomorrow. Will be ordering 2 new bottom arms and 2 strut tops. Got new discs pads and arb links. Then 2 tyres and it should be good to go

danny-R
Wednesday 2nd October 2013, 11:09
Cleaned out the etm and it idles perfectly. Ive decided im going to put it through mot then sell it and buy a non me7. Already fitted discs pads arb links bottom arm and strut tops. Drivers side caliper is sticking so needs replacing. Still need to adjust handbrake and fit 2 front tyres and give it a good valet.

danny-R
Friday 4th October 2013, 20:27
Mot passed. don't know how when the dash is lit up like a christmas tree. Eml, etm , abs and fuel lights are all on. Picking it up from test centre was the first time I've even sat in it. Even with all the lights on it drives smoother than any other volvo ive been in. Going to try reseting the codes in the morning as it won't rev past 6000 and tbh doesn't feel like its boosting properly could be down to the etm light whatever that is ?

graemewelch
Friday 4th October 2013, 20:40
push down harder on the pedal lol

danny-R
Friday 4th October 2013, 20:41
Foot was nearly through the floor and it just stops at 6000 revs and another thing. The fan stays running for ages after its turned off?

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 09:02
Been driving this a while now and its starting to grow on me. Ive stuck a set of dunlop winter tyres on it so I might just keep it over the winter as the bmw probably wont get off the drive in the snow. It has lovely heated seats even the rear bench is heated which must be pretty rare? It hadnt been driven or cleaned for a year before I got it and I've still not cleaned it lol.
It does have a fault that bugs me though. There is a light that looks like handbrake light and it comes and goes. When its on the speedo doesnt work and its not as fast as it should be. It goes very well when its not lit though, any ideas?

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 09:03
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131007_181706_zps3cd03646.jpg

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 09:04
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131007_181650_zps8ad00b72.jpg

Dan H
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 10:00
I'm quite jealous of the price you paid for this...... looks quite clean. Been after trying to get the rear bench heated on mine.
Hopefully you can get it sorted and running properly, I'm trying to get a 16t for mine, might pop out on wednesday if you're out, The ph1 v70's will be taking over tpark lol

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 10:06
It owes me 500quid with a full tax and test. Could run it for the year and it would still be worth that. Yeah ill prob be out mate

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 12:45
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131015_113840_zpsfff2406f.jpg

This is the light that causes me problems.

M-R-P
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 12:52
Brake failure warning isn't it?

Dodgy sensor somewhere? I thought only plod cars had the pad wear sensor... hmmm.

ABS sensor somewhere?

stribo
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 12:58
Check your brake fluid level, mine flashed up at me on the strip at Shakespeare, because it was on minimum.

daza-b
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 12:58
Wont this have the ABS rings on the driveshafts? make sure they are intact, i think its passenger side that picks up the signal for the speedo :) IF not like Mr P said ABS sensor

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 13:14
Its had new discs and pads and the codes reset will check the fluid if not will have to look into abs sensors

leet5r
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 17:22
me dad done his like danny , easy enough job and the abs rings were only a 10er

stribo
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 17:33
Generally, if it's an ABS sensor it'll bring the ABS light on, and not the brake warning light. If the fluid level is o.k., just check the level sensor's working, and the float's not stuck.

danny-R
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 21:34
The fluid was fine. I changed a caliper for mot and bled the brakes then. Will order the 2 abs sensors tomorrow and looks like I might need a radiator as its sprung a leak lol

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 15:49
Just got home from working away so decided to throw a bucket of hot and soapy over the old shed. Comes up ok I think. Pics to follow

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 15:50
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131109_143627_zps180f3ee4.jpg

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 15:51
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131109_143610_zps0b544396.jpg

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 15:53
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20131109_143658_zpsc16302ee.jpg

Biff
Saturday 9th November 2013, 16:19
Looking well that pal. Proper bargain.

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 17:18
Needs a few bits and bobs but its a lovely drive. Drives better than any of my volvos

V70 Graham
Saturday 9th November 2013, 17:37
Comes up nice after a wash, I do like the Silver ones.

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 18:26
First time its been washed in well over a year. It was stood on the guys drive since 2011

graemewelch
Saturday 9th November 2013, 18:38
looks a nice motor. you keeping it now.

danny-R
Saturday 9th November 2013, 18:44
Probably gonna keep it over the winter. The heated leather works a treat plus ive just stuck a set of winter tyres on. The bm is going though I want a bike

graemewelch
Saturday 9th November 2013, 19:08
Probably gonna keep it over the winter. The heated leather works a treat plus ive just stuck a set of winter tyres on. The bm is going though I want a bike

i had winter tyres last year, never got stuck once.

Kingsford G
Saturday 9th November 2013, 20:20
Nice car mate but why have u got rid of the ex plod tho?

danny-R
Sunday 10th November 2013, 08:58
Nice car mate but why have u got rid of the ex plod tho?

I swapped it for a bmw 325 coupe that is definatley worth more. Plus it had major oil leaks, just about to hit 200k and to be fair I only need a cheap knacker as all the do is shift my tools and bags of plaster about.
Not kidding I honestly think the one I have now is faster

T5frankie
Sunday 10th November 2013, 09:53
I swapped it for a bmw 325 coupe that is definatley worth more. Plus it had major oil leaks, just about to hit 200k and to be fair I only need a cheap knacker as all the do is shift my tools and bags of plaster about.
Not kidding I honestly think the one I have now is faster

me7 phase one t'5 are quicker standard

danny-R
Sunday 10th November 2013, 10:17
Just a shame it is me7. Wouldnt mind it mapping lol

T5frankie
Sunday 10th November 2013, 10:45
Just a shame it is me7. Wouldnt mind it mapping lol

i hit 159mph on my first v70 t5 which was me7