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    That sounds like good value after being quoted...

    That sounds like good value after being quoted £90 for two boot struts lol.

    I assume this fits a D5 s60? I think they use the same front subframes etc? It wouldn't make too much sense to have lots...
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    Lousy auto correct caught me, I meant to ask if...

    Lousy auto correct caught me, I meant to ask if it was an ipd tray not old lol.

    That being said, it's pretty nice compared to my slightly knackered one. Dare I even ask how much the dealers want...
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    Nice work, how did you find the degreaser, did it...

    Nice work, how did you find the degreaser, did it cut through with ease or was a fair bit of elbow grease required also?

    That under tray is pretty sharp too, is that the old one?
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    17x9 on a p2, inspired or insipid?

    I've been thinking of changing up the wheels, the tethys are in need of a refurb and for not much more i can get new wheels that haven't been abused by all the pot holes of the south of England.
    ...
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    Engine mounts, talk to me!

    So the 180k engine mounts have seen better days and I've been doing some investigating. However, whilst browsing i noticed various options like genuine volvo, lemsforder, febi bilstein and some...
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    I went via cams auto development £75 delivered...

    I went via cams auto development £75 delivered for an s60 with custom lengths.
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    I'm going with some braided lines as mine were...

    I'm going with some braided lines as mine were looking perished, and they worked out cheaper than genuine.

    A £55 quid saving was worth it for me, but if yours are in good nick the £75 outlay may...
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    Lies, don't you remember in Twins when Arnie...

    Lies, don't you remember in Twins when Arnie lifts up the 5.0 Mustang convertible to turn off the alarm because the car thinks it's getting towed.

    Films, never, lie.

    It's an interesting point...
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    My wheels are super rare and need protection. ...

    My wheels are super rare and need protection.

    180k kerbed and peeling tethys wheels are on trend, it's the car equivalent of shabby chic.

    Jokes aside the bolts were fine, got a brand new key...
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    Just a quick update, after discussing this with...

    Just a quick update, after discussing this with FRF while ordering some parts, Mike kindly directed me where to go in order to navigate the mcguard website so I could get a replacement key.

    After...
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    I'm getting brake envy, not of the lines...

    I'm getting brake envy, not of the lines obviously but yours make my new 305 discs seem piddly.

    On reflection its actually car envy, very nice barge you have there.
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    stripped security wheel bolt = joy

    so the title gives it away fairly quickly, the security key looks to have shat the bed due to some delightful air gun armed maniac. This has left me with two queries, what solutions have others...
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    Thanks for the heads up regarding the pressure...

    Thanks for the heads up regarding the pressure bleed requirements, that could have ended badly...
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    03 D5 s60 bleeding q's

    Sorry to be a pain with a fairly simple question but Google wasn't too clear. What size tubing is best for bleeding the brakes on a 2003 s60 D5?

    There were conflicting reports of varying sizes...
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    Excellent, thanks for the tips. I was veering...

    Excellent, thanks for the tips. I was veering towards the shell due to its good price point.

    In terms of the flush i read conflicting reports on its benefits, knocking debris into galleries,...
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    Another d5 oil thread

    So the s60 is in need of a service and I'm trying to navigate the minefield that is finding the correct oil.

    Its a 53 plate d5 se on 185,000 miles, it's been running on fully synthetic 5w40 for a...
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    I do believe I stumbled across info that stated...

    I do believe I stumbled across info that stated how petrol models on the s60/v70 used smaller batteries than the diesels, but that the larger 019 batteries can be fitted without incident.
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    Well it was safe to say that the old battery was...

    Well it was safe to say that the old battery was on its last legs, leaking fluids and what not but considering it was the original I think it held up well for 14 years.

    The service from Tanya was...
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    Thanks for the advice and general insight into...

    Thanks for the advice and general insight into ecp, rebadged batteries and balls getting stuck.

    I'll pull the trigger on the varta one from Tanya me thinks, seems good value compared to the other...
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    S60 D5 battery replacement

    Hey guys, need a quick bit of help choosing a replacement battery for the old girl as I think the original has had a few too many cold winters knackering it.

    I've had a browse and apparently varta...
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    Thanks for the confirmation, as well as putting...

    Thanks for the confirmation, as well as putting bad ideas in my head lol.

    As much as I love the car, I can't let myself get in too deep beyond required maintenance and repair, along with a little...
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    As impressive as that xc90 setup is, it's...

    As impressive as that xc90 setup is, it's probably overkill for my needs lol.

    Plus the price difference between going to 305 vs 336, well I could put that money towards renovating the original...
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    S60 D5 305 brake upgrade

    So the discs and pads need doing so I thought why not upgrade them at the same time.

    I have the 286 discs currently, and from reading around it seems I only need to get the 305 carriers, along...
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    s60 2003 d5 wiper fitment

    Quick question before I potentially order the wrong part, but are these the correct fitment for a 2003 s60 d5?

    From looking at the arms on the car and blurb in the advert, I'd presume yes,...
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    Recommended garages in Kent

    Righto,

    I really need to find somewhere to take my car in Kent as the 300 odd mile round trip to see my old mechanic has become impractical :lol:

    I'm roughly in the Herne area in north Kent if...
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