I seen those on Ebay a while ago. I grabbed one for the C70.
Going to try and fab my own RIP kit. I don't think it'll be that hard. I have a decent size pipe bender which will do up to 3".
2000 V70R AWD Phase 3
Thanks, I'll check that out.
Just hooked it up to VIDA and the only code is: check engine light missing. Anybody know what this is? Can't seem to find a reference for it on the internet.
they pulled out the CEL globe in the dash ?
Yeh, that's what I'm thinking. Which begs the question...why? No codes other than that.
Managed to get a couple of things done today. Replaced the upper torque mount. Put a poly one in. The old one was in two pieces. The centre fell out of it.
The bonnet was difficult to open. Three people. One on each side where the latches are, pushing down and me pulling the handle and holding it so they could lift the bonnet. Passenger side catch needed adjusting, as did the drivers. also found the cables on the drivers latch in the wrong corresponding holes. Pulled it out, changed them around, and hey presto, a little tug on the handle, and the bonnet pops up like its supposed to.
Ha! My I'll fated V70R in same colour as yours had same issue as did one or two of my V70 turbo cars in variously 2.4T or T5. (2.4T with T5 transmission ecu and boost screw MBC with the intercooler and big hoses was the most crazy one out of them all around town.)
So....turns out 'engine light missing' on VIDA was a blown globe. All this to replace a tiny globe. ?
Good work on making the effort to save it.
I've had a similar journey on our project car now. I'm into in a little beyond the budget you noted but a chunk of the things I'm doing are completely necessary and are just, since I'm building something for myself that I intend to keep, I may as well do...
In our case, it's gone from a biege interior to full charcoal interior, dash swap, rooflining retrimmed in charcoal, etc. I bought a parts car for all the small parts I thought I might need and the larger parts ended up coming from about 5 different cars now. If you need some sort of small grey trim oddity, drop me a PM. I'll go through what I've got for you.
The parts car has been well picked over now and it isnt far off being taken away but its possible there'll be some weird bit that you might need.
Looking forward to your progress regardless.
Hi Ash,
Thanks for that. Really appreciate it. I'm certain there are a few trim pieces I need. I'll have a look tomorrow and let you know. Really trying to like this car at the moment. Can't really say what I think of the previous work done to the car. Hmmmm.
Plan to tackle the trim first. Get it up to a respectable level. Next will be suspension. Get rid of the Nivomat. They are leaking and sagging. Much lower in the back and it'll look like a Pro Streeter. New bushes, joints etc. Not sure if there's bigger brakes available, something you'd know I'm sure.
Cheers
Scott
DewolfManaged to get a couple of things done today. Replaced the upper torque mount. Put a poly one in. The old one was in two pieces. The centre fell out of it.
The bonnet was difficult to open. Three people. One on each side where the latches are, pushing down and me pulling the handle and holding it so they could lift the bonnet. Passenger side catch needed adjusting, as did the drivers. also found the cables on the drivers latch in the wrong corresponding holes. Pulled it out, changed them around, and hey presto, a little tug on the handle, and the bonnet pops up like its supposed to.
Is your bonnet able to be opened first time after adjusting the catches?
And does it pop up or just stay almost at its fully latched position?
One cause for the issue is the rubber bumpers near the leading edge of the bonnet getting worn down, need thicker ones on there to remedy it, which I also need to do.
Yes, able to be opened the first time. The bonnet pops up likes it's supposed to now.
12 days later
Been slow progress on this one so far. Have an X1/9 project that I'd love to have finished by the end of January. Unlikely...but one can dream.
Going to ditch to current suspension on the wagon. I see BC do coilovers for the AWD. Anybody have any experience with these?
What year X1/9?
It's a 77 with the mighty 1300 4spd. I have a good Garrett GT17 snail that I'm thinking of using. Just run 5 psi and blow through a 38x38 Weber.
My dad has a red 79 that he's had for 25 years... maybe 30!! He's done the 1500cc and 5 speed Regatta conversion and has 14" Volvo 360 alloy wheels and handles like a go kart.
15 days later
Hey mate, ive just brought back to Adelaide a v70R too that is in need of a lot of work.....following!
^ What year? Pics
2 months later
2000 Auto
Let me know if youre going to order any parts from overseas.....could potentially help save on shipping costs.....forgot about this thread....just ordered a new ETM, MAF, ABS Sensor