Been sometime since i've come back to post on OZ Volvo since off loading the daily S70 T5 but i'm back due to a late night facebook marketplace meandering, I swear i'll stop myself one day.
2.45 hr drive to pick her up on NYE.
Ad described multiple misfires and Catalyic convertor codes so packed laptop with VIDA and had spare coils from gone to car heaven old XC90 2.5T. Also borrowed near new Volvo C70 "unicorn" Polar white Manual Volvo spark plugs.
Swapped all the coils and plugs shortly after arrival, cleared misfire codes on whilst on break on the way back as they were retained in ECU memory and showed on dash check engine light, remainder of trip home went smoothly.
Upon arrival home had 15 mins to quickly jump in the shower and change clothes and load the family into the caqr for another 1:10 hr drive to Sydney Olympic park to watch RAFA Nadal in action at the tennis United cup was totally worth it even though he lost was a great atmosphere.
Vehicle profile: 224K
Full log books, recent timing belt done at 222K, coolant flush also recently done.
Heres my take on this so called "log book service history" as a selling point; it don't mean jack cause even though theres alot of stamps from Euro garage there is questionable elements to whether services or items where replaced as per books.
Existing mods purchased with car:
Tints all roundBlacked out side indicator stalksBlacked out Grille
To date since new ownership i've down the following:
Washed and ceramic coating Anti bac and carpet cleaned entire car (needed alot of TLC)Full detail inclufing door jams and nook and crannyLiqi Moly Engine flush,drained old oil was so black! filled with new motor oil ran motor for 5 mins and drained again, refilled with fresh 10-40w Nulon and Liqi moly Cera-Tec addative. I know people are hesistant with using additives but i have great results using Liqi Moly over the years and will continue to do so.Supercheap full mat setFirst fill of BP 98 as the fuel cleaners is awesome + Liqi moly Fuel injector addative Inflated Front tyres 37 PSI was originally 31 PSI, rear 36 PSI was originally 29 PSIX4 Dunlop tyres have plenty of life in them so will leave as is for now.Fresh transmission fluid with quality synthetic Castrol Transmax DEX-VI Mercon LV ATF 4 Litre old trans looked black as well, drained with vaccum system via dipstick (shit design btw so low).Checked airfilter was fairly clean so just removed the intake snorkel and cleaned around the internal pipes
What needs attention/fixing:
Vibration at idle, log book mentioned recent RHS engine changed, so have ordered LHS Engine mount, visual inspection of underside torque mount looks good with no signs of wear, i purchased a cheap engine mount hope i don't regret it. Brake pedal feel, needs to be pushed in with more resistance than what i'm used to in my current well serviced cars and doesn't inspire confidence at all, again log books refer to recent brake fluid flush and change hmmmm.Slopy steering/front end push/body rollWent to get front and back wheel alignment today was told both tierod ends are stuffed explains some of the above
Goodies ordered to date and on the way:
WHITELINE KLC157 SWAY BAR LINK ( rear adjustableWHITELINE BMR88Z SWAY BAR 27mm H/DUTY BLADE ADJUSTABLE9" Android Multimedia Car tablet with carplay/navigation (use the AUX channel for sound) and will be mounted where exisiting centre speaker is located. Went with the 8 core as its fast to load and come on (speaking from experience from installs in other cars)DBA 4000 T3 Series slotted front and back rotors (320mm front, rear 280mm).Motul RB 660 brake fluidX 2 - 1L Liqui Moly Multi-Disc Clutch Oil 1L 21419 (had to do some research to find this synthetic alternative vs Volvo AOC mineral based option) will be servicing the rear Haldex and Bevel gear
***Questions for the forum members:
Brake pad recommendations for street application?
Volvo only option for front Strut? Rear OEM shock same as FWD?
Anyone done Hybrid K04 compressor/Turbine upgrade and is it worth it above Stage 2 bolt ons?
HP/Torque limitations of Autobox?
Would this FWD aftermarket fit? https://mpdevelopments.net/en-au/products/3-downpipe-volvo-s40-t5
Coilover over options limited to KW? I have emailed MCA QLD also.
Best Lowering springs?
Does Volvo sell replacement seat skins? Some normal on the front seats.
Other typical maintaince items i should be looking at given the KM's.
Many thanks, bonus unicorn S70 T5 manual pics with lots of performance goodies and ditto for the factory manual P80 C70 in Polar white, i think only 3 came into Australia in Polar white can't remember who told me that.
P.S i'm very impressed by the timeless interior design still alot better than the alot of the new cars in my opinion, the seats are so comfortable, car feels solid and safe for a small car and the NVH is also mighty impressive.
