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    Thanks for that. I believe the original...

    Thanks for that.

    I believe the original argument centered on wether an ARB grips the bush during the torsional movement of the bar whilst cornering and with suspension movement.

    IPD say they...
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    Beautiful car, and a credit to your ownership....

    Beautiful car, and a credit to your ownership. Wish mine would have been as good.

    just one thing, a while ago, there was an argument on here regarding the greasing of ARB bushes. I see you have...
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    It gets slightly more complicated. As a rule,...

    It gets slightly more complicated.

    As a rule, get +50% of the wheels locking and your good.
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    Its per axle. Testers discretion in those...

    Its per axle.

    Testers discretion in those cases, although most testers ive seen barely know how to hold a hammer, and are clue less of the lastest test standards.

    'Computer says no' usually...
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    Its not unheard of for some MOT places to have...

    Its not unheard of for some MOT places to have faulty, un calibrated machines.

    Ask for the brake test print out, take it away and then download the MOT testers manual. In theory, the brake test...
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    If Carlsberg detailed cars............. Wish I...

    If Carlsberg detailed cars.............

    Wish I could do this!!!!
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    Hi, That plenum is great, a plenum needs to be...

    Hi,

    That plenum is great, a plenum needs to be as big as, or more than engine capacity to be efficient!

    As for the runners, I cant really help. Modifying engines is trial and error and I doff...
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    Inlet to the plenum is not really an issue on...

    Inlet to the plenum is not really an issue on forced induction engines, the idea being that the pressure being higher than atmospheric should not have an effect on intake pressure as it would on a...
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    V70 P2 alternator

    Hi guys,

    Apologies as I dont post here often but am constantly hovering and checking the projects.

    My issue is, my alternator has just failed, and being just a workhorse type of car I want to...
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    Hey, if that's what most think that's fine, but...

    Hey, if that's what most think that's fine, but many years of testing heavy Diesel engines tells me otherwise. But I guess that's for another thread.

    Nice car by the way Leet5, a credit to your...
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    An oil cooler is just that, a cooler. Think of...

    An oil cooler is just that, a cooler.

    Think of the extremes the oil goes through from the second you turn the key! Pressure of who knows in crank journals and between cam lobes and followers.
    ...
  12. Thread: black smoke

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    I am no expert on injector flow rate or engine...

    I am no expert on injector flow rate or engine tuning in general, but surely the basic principals of fault diagnosis regarding fuel/ignition systems still stand here?

    Black smoke is over fuelling...
  13. Thread: black smoke

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    Hi, I would suggest black smoke is a by...

    Hi,

    I would suggest black smoke is a by product of running too rich at that particular time, and if its during boost I would be looking at blocked air filters or hoses collapsing during boost, ie...
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    Who really cares???? His money, his life....

    Who really cares????

    His money, his life. Maybe he has turned it into a project? Who knows? Im sure he wouldnt post it on here if thats the case as he would probably get ££££ for that too!

    At...
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    Hi, Contrary to popular belief, there is no...

    Hi,

    Contrary to popular belief, there is no rule on the maximum number of clicks on the handbrake in order to pass an annual test.
    The manual states that as long as the lever is NOT at the end...
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    Hi, I may be wrong but I think the...

    Hi,

    I may be wrong but I think the manufacturer of those plugs are called 'Deutsch'. Spelling is correct and as far as im aware pronounced 'Doit-chz' plugs.

    Could be wrong but we use that type...
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    The excellent V70

    Hi guys,

    Just want to share my appreciation on what an ace car Volvo produced in the V70 T5.

    I have owned this car just coming on 3 years now, and in that time it's been nearly faultless. I...
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    Hi James, I love reading your threads, better...

    Hi James,

    I love reading your threads, better than eastenders with all the comments etc.

    As for the car, it would have been good to get a whiff of the smoke from the exhaust. You can tell alot...
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    Unfortunately I agree, an mot tester will now...

    Unfortunately I agree, an mot tester will now look doubly hard as it looks like your hiding something like corrosion etc.

    Matt black from an aerosol after prepping the surfaces would look a lot...
  20. Not having experience with these cars, check with...

    Not having experience with these cars, check with a multimeter everything thats nots working and trace back from there.

    Does sound like immobiliser!
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    Hi James I have read this thread with...

    Hi James

    I have read this thread with interest, and totally understand peoples advice/comments. reading your previous posts, what you do as an amateur mechanic is great, and I applaud all that you...
  22. Hi, just my two pennies worth. At the end of last...

    Hi, just my two pennies worth. At the end of last year my 2001 t5 started running like poo, stalling, poor idle etc etc throwing codes relating to MAF issues. Before then it ran perfect. Due to poor...
  23. Thread: A/C delete

    by Sperm1980
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    The compressor on mine siezed up about a year...

    The compressor on mine siezed up about a year ago, shredding the aux belt and leaving me stranded. Unplugged compressor clutch, fitted new belt, no problems ever since.
    In the one or two hot days we...
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