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  1. Thread: Gearbox gone

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    You have to fit a T5 box, a V70 one will probably...

    You have to fit a T5 box, a V70 one will probably fit i think.

    Call 01772709221 they are Volparts in Preston. they will sort you a new box out for cheap money.....and i mean cheap money :)
  2. Thread: 850 Front fogs

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    glad my guide is still helping people :)

    glad my guide is still helping people :)
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    Dont spend over £300 all in, as people have said...

    Dont spend over £300 all in, as people have said you can get the turbo for £100 - £150 why pay more?

    Spend the rest on fuel once its done.
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    PM'ed you Liddo :wink:

    PM'ed you Liddo :wink:
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    Im sure there are wheels available with the right...

    Im sure there are wheels available with the right fitments, clearance on your calipers might be a problem though.

    You creating a euro look 850?
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    Glad youve got it sorted. Just for...

    Glad youve got it sorted.

    Just for information only: The inside of potato peel rubbed on the window stops misting up. SAS trick for in the field. :)

    Also as your a north westerner, do you...
  7. Thread: Slicks

    by vt5
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    Considering you intend to shred them...the...

    Considering you intend to shred them...the cheapest option makes sense i would have thought. :)
  8. Thread: Slicks

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    16" slicks

    Maxsport RB5 tyre.

    Soft compound slick in 205/50/16

    £52 + VAT

    Demon tweeks wrexham

    Brand new at that price too.
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    Disconnect the battery? Works on single cd...

    Disconnect the battery?

    Works on single cd headunits.
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    Check the wiring to it. Mine was melted and...

    Check the wiring to it.

    Mine was melted and hence the sensor showed a fault.
  11. Thread: sqealing motor

    by vt5
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    The bearings have gone dry. You need to pull...

    The bearings have gone dry.

    You need to pull out the motor and lub it. Dont know how much of a ball ache it is though.
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    take them out and measure them, or look in your...

    take them out and measure them, or look in your owners manual? or for that matter ask a car stereo place, they have books with it all listed in for ordering purposes.
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    Light on, poor fuel consumption, O2 sensor...

    Light on, poor fuel consumption, O2 sensor replaced, went off but come back on...= MAF sensors duff.

    I battled this for 2 years and won in the end.

    Second hand MAF sorted it for me at £60...
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    v70 t5 alloys definately fit. i had the same set...

    v70 t5 alloys definately fit. i had the same set up. :) stop like youve hit a wall too :)
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    good luck trying to drill it, it is easier...

    good luck trying to drill it,

    it is easier and faster to pry it back and cut the latch with a hacksaw blade.

    You can replace the front of the door seperately if it gets scuffed,(they break...
  16. Thread: engine hunting

    by vt5
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    Your MAF sensor (Mass Air Flow) is located on the...

    Your MAF sensor (Mass Air Flow) is located on the pipe coming out of your air filter housing and is a "chip in a tube".

    It regulates the amount of fuel to put in compared to the amound of air...
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    Chances are the motor is buggered. Remove the...

    Chances are the motor is buggered. Remove the wiper arm and refit it onto the splines in the correct position, so at least it look ok. disconnect the wiring connector so they dont operate until you...
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    The halfords one looks ok fitted, i had one.

    The halfords one looks ok fitted, i had one.
  19. Thread: Wheel wobble

    by vt5
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    If you cant feel it up to about 50mph then it...

    If you cant feel it up to about 50mph then it wobbles then seems to go at about 85mph ish then youve got a buckled alloy.

    Jack up the car, spin the wheel by hand and look at it front on ie thin...
  20. Thread: Exhaust power?

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    Majestic, the biggest power gains you get are...

    Majestic, the biggest power gains you get are from free'er flowing exhaust manifolds the twisty tubing ones (horribly expensive and often only custom made) and removing the cat is another good way to...
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    If you are already lowered then no, unless you...

    If you are already lowered then no, unless you want to lower it further.

    Adjustable struts are a good way to do this but they are very dear IMHO unless you need them as you plan to do track stuff...
  22. Thread: Light coming on..

    by vt5
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    They would yes, As you say my guess is that...

    They would yes,

    As you say my guess is that something is touching something somewhere.

    Best bet would be to take out the lamp and follow the wiring with your hand and see what you find.....
    ...
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    Thanks guys, I will keep posting and i am a...

    Thanks guys,

    I will keep posting and i am a half decent source for parts etc, so if you are struggling to find anything give me a shout.

    Dave i left the wheels on, cos i would have had to...
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    Jim,, ive got one (the cd holder one) if you want...

    Jim,, ive got one (the cd holder one) if you want it for nothing...

    yes it fits straight in and clips into place, then the stereo fits above it. easy peasy to fit.
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    Volvo is going to Valhalla

    Sorry boys and girls but i am leaving the Volvo nest for a while at least.

    My 850 has once again screwed its box up and i cant afford to keep fuelling it either as my family will be growing soon...
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