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taken a couple of pics of the engine bay and interior.

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/x40vol/Misc-Pics/IMAG0144_zpsbf958374.jpg
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As some of you may be aware I have spent the past 4 months getting my new T4 to a condition that I am happy with.
Finally it's MOT'd and on the road, so I thought I would share a few pictures.
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http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/x40vol/4d1e_2.jpg

P1 - bearing is small and molded-in to the top mount, sits directly around the strut shaft within the large raised middle portion.
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To convert your setup from P1 to P2 you will need

Front:
Top mount-
AUTO-30616824
MAN-30652259

Bearing cap-
30616677

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/x40vol/2012-06-11--1339453415_1280x800_scrot.png

Which references these two tools:
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Or if you lose the part, or want to buy new the part number is: 30616677

Part 9 on the schematic below:

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/x40vol/2012-06-11--1339448147_1280x800_scrot.png...

Ok.
Go to partsforvolvos.co.uk and order:
2x PFV904696 Front Strut Top Mount Plastic Bearing £13.20 each
and either
2xPFV905287 (Manual) Front Strut Top Mount £23.40 each
or if you have an auto...

NO. they will only fit early model S40/V40's
1996-1999 (P1)-With P2 front top mounts and roll bar links
2000 (P1.5)-with possibly different front mounts and links
2001-early2004 (P2)-Direct fit
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I get emails from FK whenever they have offers, so I'll let you know!

If I remember correctly judgeninja even did a how-to on fitting these particular coilovers?

Found it!

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41231


I have just recieved a message from...

Yes, even though on the website it states 2003-2004 they will fit all 2000-on P2's
I've even fitted them to a 1998 P1 by changing the front top mounts and front roll bar links (the rears are the...

Just wanted to let anyone with an s40/v40 thinking of buying coilovers know that FK automotive currently has AK street coilovers for the '40 on special offer (until 7th june)

Normally £281.17,...

Sorry to bring up an old thread,
But I just wanted to add since I now have a P2 to compare, That due to the styling changes made to the front bumper during the P1/P2 switch-over there is NOT enough...

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/x40vol/Misc-Pics/2012-03-08--1331240363_621x639_scrot.png

Close up (still not very clear tho!)
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yeah, No problem!

Glad I gould help.

I've just loaded a video to hopefully help explain.

Everything is done from the drivers side of the bumper.
sorry for my poor camera skills!
The section in the middle of the video is just trying...

When I open it I put my arm in horizontally with my elbow against the drivers side fog light, then rotate my arm upwards between the radiator and the bumper reinforcing bar.

I'll get the mrs to...

ok, I just tried on mine (so it definately works!!)
Lay on your back on the floor in front of the car, with your legs facing toward the drivers side.
Put your right arm in the drivers side of the...

I get my wipers and bulbs from here:

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/

(I've got theyre own brand aero wipers at the mo, and found them to be really good)

Yeah, I think whiteline stopped producing them for the S/V40 in 2007-2008.

I searched all over the internet for an uprated rear roll bar, and all I could find was ultra racing bars for £225+p&p...

Not the same car I know, But I have FK coilovers on my V40. (AK's, height adjustable but not damping)
They are currently lowered about 100mm all round.
which is the lowest possible setting on the...

Just want to say a huge thank you to martin for sorting me out with a replacement headlight switch.
I received it this morning, SPOT ON!

Thanks again, Top bloke!

Just checked, mine is 16" ('98 v40)
Got mine from here:
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/custom_mods/wiper_finder/wiper_app.php?carid=48774

There is one for sale on ebay at the moment:
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I've been thinking about using these people:

http://www.brake-lines.co.uk/volvo-v40-1-8-1996-2004-hel-brake-lines.html

The price seems pretty good at £60 delivered
(compared to £110+ for...