http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/ VPCUK.ORG: A discussion forum for performance Volvo owners and enthusiasts. en Sat, 19 May 2012 17:27:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/misc/rss.jpg http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/ http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43897&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 15:16:36 GMT I've read quite a few times about people having front wheel rub due to using wider than standard wheels/tyres. I've just had it with my 17" Ortreras on my V70 T5, and it turned out to be so easy to sort out. The stops arrived from Volvo the next day and were promptly fitted by my local Volvo independent, and the problem is sorted, although with slightly reduced steering lock. ]]> V Series foammanmark http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43897 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43895&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 14:17:31 GMT Need some help, my cars going to need 4 new tyres very soon but I want something that's going to last longer. I do around a 1000 miles / more a month. I have the s60 d5. What's people's views.

I have been quoted uni royals @ £450 ]]> Phase 2 Models D5 Sophie http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43895 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43892&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 12:01:56 GMT Please can I ask for simple instructions/advice for adjusting my handbrake. The shoes are absolutely fine, but the car will roll back on a steepish incline, even with the handbrake lever pulled all the way up. Please can I ask for simple instructions/advice for adjusting my handbrake. The shoes are absolutely fine, but the car will roll back on a steepish incline, even with the handbrake lever pulled all the way up. ]]> C Series foammanmark http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43892 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43890&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 11:43:01 GMT Took motor to have a sniffer test done as it looses about 1/2 a litre of water during the day and the result was a blue to green so head gasket has gone such a pain as she runs great apart from the water loss To make things worse the garage thought i would be offering them the work and said it... Took motor to have a sniffer test done as it looses about 1/2 a litre of water during the day and the result was a blue to green so head gasket has gone such a pain as she runs great apart from the water loss
To make things worse the garage thought i would be offering them the work and said it aint worth doing mate would cost £700+ to repair as the timing belt needs replacing new gasket set plus silly little bits and pieces not worth it mate it is an old motor Dec 1999 and shes done 200.000 so its just worn out past its sell by
Good job im doing it my self then headset new headbolts and timing belt kit £220 then my time ok will need antifreeze some new hose clipsbit of paint to tidy up block when head is off and a new torque wrench as my old one is busted still under 300 notes so £400 labour dont think so will add pics as i go along ]]> 70 Series cars MIXA http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43890 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43887&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 10:52:15 GMT ive come to start my car this morning and the tracs and abs light are on and they wont turn off can anyone give me some clues please ive come to start my car this morning and the tracs and abs light are on and they wont turn off can anyone give me some clues please ]]> General Technical Help brett5 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43887 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43883&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 23:45:04 GMT I've tried fitting LED indicator bulbs to my S60 as they look fantastic and I'm really unhappy with the lack of brightness from my silver filament bulbs. Unfortunately, the bloody car doesn't like the LEDs and causes a rapid flash with a bulb out warning! Is there anyway around this? I dropped into HIDS4U today to discuss and they do a replacement relay to sort the issue but from what I can tell, the S60 doesn't have a relay for the indicators!

On another note, while I was at HIDS4U they told me about their diesel tuning. I'm not normally a fan of 'tuning boxes' and have advised others to steer clear in the past, but after talking to them face to face, these guys really know what they're talking about. This isn't your usual cheap Charlie plug and play eBay box of resistors, it seems like a really good piece of (mappable) kit! What do you think??

http://www.bhpplus.co.uk/blog/32/spe...heaper-options ]]> Phase 2 Models S1mon http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43883 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43881&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:11 GMT Have just changed to led for rear indicators without any problem on my 98 V70 R. On replacing the stop lights with led this brings on the blown bulb warning light on the dash, however if only one led bulb is in place with standard, no dash warning shows. Any ideas on a remedy please? Have just changed to led for rear indicators without any problem on my 98 V70 R. On replacing the stop lights with led this brings on the blown bulb warning light on the dash, however if only one led bulb is in place with standard, no dash warning shows.
Any ideas on a remedy please? ]]> 70 Series cars doorman http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43881 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43878&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:23 GMT I posted recently that i had flashing arrow on dash and car went into limp mode.im all but convinced its the pnp switch now.But can anyone help me with the ignition problem? as i connect battery the ignition lights come on without key in and car wont start but if i pull auto ecu or number 1 fuse... I posted recently that i had flashing arrow on dash and car went into limp mode.im all but convinced its the pnp switch now.But can anyone help me with the ignition problem? as i connect battery the ignition lights come on without key in and car wont start but if i pull auto ecu or number 1 fuse car starts and stops on the key!? as soon as fuse is back in the key wont switch it off.would a faulty/wet pnp switch cause this as it started after i went through a car wash?Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as im on the verge of having to scrap car over it :( which would be a crying shame as its mint. ]]> 850 Series chunky http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43878 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43875&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:24:50 GMT I hope someone can give me good tips on this.I bought an S80 D5 wiv a few probs: 1.cam or followers knocking over 1400rpm 2.white smoke under load manly 3.difficult to start cold or hot 4.a yellow triangle wiv exclam mark in the middle lids up every time u touch the brake pedal and goes off... I hope someone can give me good tips on this.I bought an S80 D5 wiv a few probs:
1.cam or followers knocking over 1400rpm
2.white smoke under load manly
3.difficult to start cold or hot
4.a yellow triangle wiv exclam mark in the middle lids up every time u touch the brake pedal and goes off when released.
The car has 106k done wiv FSH.Any help would b great. ]]> General Technical Help Kingsford G http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43875 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43869&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:14 GMT Hi Guys i'm not very happy with the performance of my 98 v70r awd auto, compared to my 2.0 ltr saab 270bhp it is not as fast.
I've had over 50 Volvos mainly auto , 740, 760, 780, t5, t6, turbos but they never seem to be fast, is it that the auto is much slower than the manual?
The car at present has a full 3inch sports cat exhaust , a IPD boost controller, and a HLM 304 ecu remap, and it just can't equal the Saab for performance, it seems to have a lot of top end power when you use the power, the wheels never spin.
I don't want to start any arguements, will the car respond better with the traction switched off?
I have never adjusted the wastegate, will that help?
Regards Julian ]]> 70 Series cars julek780 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43869 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43866&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:34 GMT just fitted a new clutch switch,, £45 not cheap but i now have cruise control so lets see if its better on the mpg before i decide whether to keep or not just fitted a new clutch switch,, £45 not cheap but i now have cruise control so lets see if its better on the mpg before i decide whether to keep or not ]]> Phase 2 Models 1260pete http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43866 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43863&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:20 GMT Hi Everyone

I have a dilemma with my brake lights... THey just stopped working?

I have changed the bulbs, the fuse and still nothing... Any idea's much appreciated. MOT is in a few weeks and need to get this fixed ASAP.

Is there a dedicated relay just for the brake lights? As everything else works fine..

Thanks

Slomo ]]> 40/50 Series cars Slomo http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43863 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43856&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 15:34:31 GMT Feel free to have a mooch about and make comments http://t5frankie.alienwave.co.uk/ Feel free to have a mooch about and make comments

http://t5frankie.alienwave.co.uk/ ]]> Volvo Related Links t5frankie http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43856 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43854&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:33:45 GMT Hey people :)

I am looking to buy a set of wheels of the bay but the tyre size is 255/40r17 will this cause problems? Don't know the width of the wheels just wondered if anyone has simular width tyres

thanks much love ]]> 850 Series Simbaroo http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43854 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43853&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:46 GMT my 24 t5 s60 is due some pads on front. whats recomended. do i stick with volvo pads or somthing else. my 24 t5 s60 is due some pads on front. whats recomended. do i stick with volvo pads or somthing else. ]]> Phase 2 Models graemewelch http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43853