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R.I.P Mark. Condolences to his family and friends.

I remember driving a rally spec one of those years ago when i worked at the dealer. Had full roll cage and side draught webbers. That thing was a beast and sounded the nuts!!

Clean for a change!

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sorry for the rubbish pic.

So , decided to put back the same as what came off. (120 AMP) Could not be bothered with the hastle of going to the dealer for an update if i fitted the 150 AMP Type.
Job took aprox 3 1/2 hours...

Thanks.
I did look on your website a few days ago for a 120 amp alternator but could not see one for my car - V50 1.8 petrol 2006 with heated seats.
Only 120 amp one listed seemed to be for a 2.0...

Bump.

Software update needed when fitting 150 amp instead of 120 amp alternator????????

So i managed to get the Alternator off this morning.
The guide i downloaded was slightly different to what i have but helped.
Had a tensioner pulley ontop with mine which had to be unbolted, then...

Hopefully this is the same as mine, posted a link for future reference if anyone else needs to replace their alternator.
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23502#p99479

Hope to have a proper look at it tomorrow. Can only just see the thing never mind getting my hands to it!
Wish I had the 2.4 at least you can get to that, mine is under the steering pump.

Thanks.
Anyone know how much of a pain it is to change on the 1.8.
Looks a bit tight , how much other stuff needs to be stripped off?

Whilst out driving tonight my 1.8 V50 developed a whine from the engine bay.
It is there all the time and increases with engine speed.
Also had the "power system urgent service" message come up on...

Do the interior lights too, mine look so much better than original, and they still dim slowly when you close the doors.

Looks good. I did the same on
My V50. My number plate LEDs are so bright they light up the bumper and the floor behind!
Used the same indicator bulbs too , I like the blue glow.

Not that mad on them to be honest, but as long as you are happy with them who cares what anybody else thinks!

Where do you race?

Finally got through a full tank of fuel.
According to my maths (not very good ) it's doing about 23-24 miles to the gallon in town. I have a bit of a lead foot so could probably be better.
Its not...

Just an update, has now been a month as still no problem.
Looks like the fix worked.

Yes this is true, I work at a car body repair centre and we are still able to wash our customers cars the same as the car cleaning companies.

I normaly do a search on compare the market, find the cheapest couple on their site, then go to those insurance companies direct. Normaly works out cheaper than compare the market.

I've got some LED's for the front foot wells today. How do you remove the lamp from the under dash trim without removing the whole dash trim. I've got the clear lense off the lamp but near...

So , I replaced the number plate bulbs for LED's , wow seriously bright! Lights up the bumper and the floor! Looks good though.

So, any luck with the sensors?

We do alot of work on parking sensors at work ( VW bodyshop)
If the bumper had been removed then it sounds like the loom/ plugs for the sensors have not been plugged in.
One continuous tone when...

Anyone?