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    Ideally you'll want the aux belt tensioner tool...

    Ideally you'll want the aux belt tensioner tool to relieve the tension on the aux belt - this is a square profile male end on a long bar...
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    When I bought my S70 T5 it also had an engine rpm...

    When I bought my S70 T5 it also had an engine rpm related howl which took ages to track down. It turned out to be the aux belt tensioner on my car. It spun ok but seemed very stiff to tension so I...
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    I've been using the S70 as the daily driver for a...

    I've been using the S70 as the daily driver for a week or so now, and while a few more issues have popped up, its turning into a lovely car - very smooth and compliant ride, but still steers very...
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    I haven't updated this in a while, but a lot has...

    I haven't updated this in a while, but a lot has happened :)

    I had a long think about the engine, and concluded that if the compressions were still good, then the valves can't be bent - the...
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    Well the tool arrived at 16:00 yesterday... and...

    Well the tool arrived at 16:00 yesterday... and then I had an issue at work so I ended up working late :(

    I'm also on extended hours today and tomorrow to cover Clearing (I'm in IT in a...
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    Had a text saying the camshaft timing tool will...

    Had a text saying the camshaft timing tool will be delivered today, so I'll get it timed up properly tonight and we'll take it from there. Fingers, toes, eyes etc crossed... !
  7. I've ordered a pair of Febi 3903 mounts - green...

    I've ordered a pair of Febi 3903 mounts - green flashes. That is what the Febi website indicated, so fingers crossed! I'll know if they're the right ones in a week or two when I eventually get around...
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    You can prob pick up an old Blaupunkt DAB for...

    You can prob pick up an old Blaupunkt DAB for that - but you'll need to fit a trailing connector to the rear of the headunit as we have done as there isn't a front usb connector. Can't fault the...
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    Out of curiosity I checked it in the daylight -...

    Out of curiosity I checked it in the daylight - they're not yellowy at all, def a pale IKEA type wood lol
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    cough cough.. don't want to intrude but I'm...

    cough cough.. don't want to intrude but I'm selling my fully working 901 with dolby processor, wiring loom and centre speaker, plus throwing in a spare 900 of unknown condition? Oh, I'll also include...
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    Might just be the lighting in the pics?

    Might just be the lighting in the pics?
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    Still menacing the M1 :B_thumb: Not done a...

    Still menacing the M1 :B_thumb:

    Not done a great deal to it since really, simply because I've been short of time - and dosh (I've had a £4k pay cut - thanks for that). I've installed a Blaupunkt...
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    36psi all round on my V70R AWD. Seems OK and the...

    36psi all round on my V70R AWD. Seems OK and the tread appears to be wearing evenly which must be the bitter test? Keep an eye on the wear - if its wearing more on both outer edges than the central...
  14. Me too, I love the way this car has come on....

    Me too, I love the way this car has come on. Didn't like the sill guards at all, but since they've come off the car gets better and better. Great job Dave.
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    Thats a bummer TC, always hate it when that...

    Thats a bummer TC, always hate it when that happens. On the upside the manifold look great!
  16. Paintwork looks smart Dave! Quite a...

    Paintwork looks smart Dave! Quite a transformation. Still can't get over how clean your engine bay is.

    You'd have a dizzy fit if you say mine - got an oil leak from either the dipstick tube or...
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    Yep, I'd try PFV or FRF

    Yep, I'd try PFV or FRF
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    There are three separate pumps, all are replaceable individually. I'd try putting 12v to the rear washer motor to check that it is actually faulty - if the motor works then the problem may be the...
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    Had the odd hour or so this weekend, so removed...

    Had the odd hour or so this weekend, so removed the trip computer INFO switch and cleaned up the contacts etc as described here http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22188...
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    I'm a big fan of NightBreaker Plus/Unlimited...

    I'm a big fan of NightBreaker Plus/Unlimited bulbs - great brightness and decent life too. The Plus seem to last longer mind you - never had one of those blow, but the Unlimited seem to last 18...
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    I'm very very cautious with the timing belt when...

    I'm very very cautious with the timing belt when its an interference engine, so its only a Volvo idler & tensioner, and either a Volvo or Continental belt for me. Check your water pump when you get...
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    Looks terrific Pete. Sorry I didn't get a chance...

    Looks terrific Pete. Sorry I didn't get a chance to clean them up before dropping them off with you. Mind you, you've done a better job at cleaning them than I would have managed lol.
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    As Dave says, loads on ebay. I paid about £10 for...

    As Dave says, loads on ebay. I paid about £10 for mine including the wiper blade and postage which I thought was great. Not branded, but well made and it does the job :)

    I'll get a pic when I...
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    Cambelt is a piece of cake on these, I did mine a...

    Cambelt is a piece of cake on these, I did mine a couple of months back. Ideally you need the aux belt tensioner tool and a cam gear locking tool (see...
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    It was a pleasure to meet you Pete - and to see...

    It was a pleasure to meet you Pete - and to see your T5R. It looks better in the flesh than in the pics if that is possible, what a stunner :)

    Mole - yep they're 17" Satellites with UniRoyal...
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