Links to other threads for my car...
I get asked a lot of time about stuff on my car and some of which i've mentioned in other threads before this one. So, in an effort to link the missing info, like my custom exhaust thread or the Alarm service module thread, then I'm going to attach them all here. Not all, just some of the useful or more interesting ones that might be of some help to others :)
(I apologise for any missing photos in advance.)
Alarm system service and replacement
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...red&highlight=
Decoke ETM and 'Anti vibration dampers for Brembo front brakes'
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...-new-additions
Custom 2.5" exhaust system
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...day&highlight=
Lowering your V70R/S60R and fitting the Alloy sump guard
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...your-S60r-V70R
Wheels refurbed (Nice glossy pictures!)
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...furbed-finally!
Replace your Sub Woofer amp fan on a V70R
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...70R&highlight=
Fitting IPD boost guage and door pod
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...P2)&highlight=
How to fix/cure AWD Propshaft bearing noise P1 model (will also refer to P2)
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...x!!&highlight=
Rear nearside brake caliper replaced - March 2018
Been a few months since last update but for some time now I've been getting an intermittent squeal from the rear left brake. Had the pads out and cleaned, regreased slides etc but noise returns within 20 miles. So I came to the conclusion it must be the caliper, as it's the last remaining original one that I'd not replaced in my ownership.
So a quick booking at Volvo after a call to the AA and it was in for a replacement. Whilst she was in, I had Volvo do a full brake fluid flush and I provided the Brembo 5.1 Synthetic fluid.
£93 later and the car's all done!!
Other than the brakes feeling slightly more responsive, the all important noise has now also gone! :)
Rear Wiper motor packed up - May 2018
About a 6 months ago, I noticed the rear wiper motor acting odd. It would occasionally stop in random places on the rear screen, rather than doing the full sweep. This was intermittent until two weeks ago, when I got back from holiday. Car started first time after 2 weeks away and went to clear the rear screen and the wiper stopped about half way and would not return.
I checked both the 15amp fuse and relay in the REM in the boot. All good. I could also hear the relay clicking when the switch was on, so it must be the motor packed up.
I toyed with the idea of getting a pattern part as they are considerably cheaper but I was concerned about build quality and use of cheap internal parts. The OE part is made by Bosch!
So I figured I'd buy oem as this one had lasted over 150k.
Part number is #8667188 £248 inc vat. (including my discount)
Part is a doddle to fit.....Remove the rear wiper arm and 4 screws in the tailgate trim, then pop off the trim. Undo 4x 10mm bolts and release the washer hose and wiper motor plug. Then fit the new motor and reassemble.
The new motor is alot quieter, so I'm happy.
Happy days! :beer: