T5 C70 Scuttle Shake

[ianh007]

Hi, just bought a really nice T5 C70 but the scuttle shake is quite pronounced. Been told that I can get a 'strut brace' to solve the issue - is this what I need? Do I need more than one? Are they a DIY fitting or do I need to get someone to fit it for me?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Ian

[t5 stealth]

hi,im assuming its a convertable.............by the pic.
a brace will help a bit but what would make it better would be a roof...lol
i dont think youll ever stop it completely but you will improve it.
they are cheap from main dealers unless someone has one on here might be cheaper....and they are very easy to fit,takes all off 10 mins to fit...

[ianh007]

Great - thanks...I'll keep a look out. I have only basic knowledge of engines etc so is it still ten minutes for an idiot like me?

[t5 stealth]

Great - thanks...I'll keep a look out. I have only basic knowledge of engines etc so is it still ten minutes for an idiot like me?

lol yeah once you get it and look at it you will see its not too bad

[t5 stealth]

Great - thanks...I'll keep a look out. I have only basic knowledge of engines etc so is it still ten minutes for an idiot like me?

i just noticed you aint far from me...if you get stuck then give me a shout.....

[ianh007]

i just noticed you aint far from me...if you get stuck then give me a shout.....

That's great - I'd welcome that to make sure I'm doing it right...I'll find a main dealer that's convenient and get one on order and let you know if I may?

Thanks so much.

Ian

[t5 stealth]

local one to me is caffyns in portslade..........

[ianh007]

local one to me is caffyns in portslade..........

I work in Horsham so may be easier for me to get it there....guess they'l have to order it in. Ebay proces are about £80 but looks like main dealer may be cheaper and I want to make sure I buy the right thing.

[Wobbly Dave]

how big are your wheels?

[ianh007]

how big are your wheels?

They're 17"

[silverback02]

REF STRUT BRACE.

FRF (Rufe) does them for £61 or so and very quick del as well (RT Motors )on here I think.

As for fitting: 6 bolts, (if I remember right)

Joe.

[ianh007]

REF STRUT BRACE.

FRF (Rufe) does them for £61 or so and very quick del as well (RT Motors )on here I think.

As for fitting: 6 bolts, (if I remember right)

Joe.

Yeh - just ordered today. Apparently Volvo are on holiday in Sweden but they managed to source me one and it should be here Friday or Monday. Then I've just got to figure out where it goes...

Assume the bolts are already on the engine?

Ian

[The Flying Moose]

Yeh - just ordered today. Apparently Volvo are on holiday in Sweden but they managed to source me one and it should be here Friday or Monday. Then I've just got to figure out where it goes...

Assume the bolts are already on the engine?

Ian

You guessed spot on, the bolts are already on the engine, as t5 stealth says when you look at it you should know exactly what to do.

[volvokid]

Here are some pictures you can see of strut braces I have fitted.

[t5 stealth]

just dont jack the car up when you unbolt the nuts.......
leave the car on its wheels..................

[volvokid]

just dont jack the car up when you unbolt the nuts.......
leave the car on its wheels..................

Very good advice there

[Al115]

LOL thus speaks a man who's done it before

And me, when my brain was disengaged...

[t5 stealth]

LOL thus speaks a man who's done it before

And me, when my brain was disengaged...

not me....but seen it done lol.

[ianh007]

Here are some pictures you can see of strut braces I have fitted.

Wow - so I assume we're talking about the bar going from one side to another from the top of the shocks?

Is it just a case of undoign the nuts/bolts each side - putting the strut across then doing it all up again? Do I need a torque wrench or anything like that?

Ian

[ianh007]

Can't wait now - really want to get on and fit it.