My second Volvo C70

OldnDecrepit · 2016-09-13T06:32:59+00:00

Nice got to love a saffy in the sunshine

Ex850R

I get that miss too. I have a solenoid in the auto to replace which allegedly causes this issue as well?
I think all other bits are replaced as what you have done.

OldnDecrepit

Ex850R;100477 wroteI get that miss too. I have a solenoid in the auto to replace which allegedly causes this issue as well?
I think all other bits are replaced as what you have done.

Tell me more about this solenoid...

Philia_Bear

Have you replaced the spark plugs with genuine volvo plugs?

OldnDecrepit

Haven't changed the spark plugs at all, just the leads and coil.

Ex850R

Distributor cap and rotor too.
Bougicord leads?

OldnDecrepit

The leads are STI. I haven't done the cap or rotor yet.

OldnDecrepit

Spent part of the morning installing a new electric fan and shroud (removed it last night to much cursing). No more clatter from there now. Took the car for a run up to Helensvale and back and the intermittent miss seems to have disappeared too. Very strange.

The inlet hose at the top of the intercooler has some oil in it, just a smear really. Is this normal?

OldnDecrepit

Went to the Willowbank Dragway at the Raceyamates event last night. Only Volvo there alas. Times are probably what you'd expect from a stock C70 auto but I am old and decrepit.

Also realized this morning that I did both runs in Winter mode as I had the gearshift in 3rd (to lock out 4th). Doh!
Have to go again and try it in Drive.

Vee_Que

I Love that you make the effort! Not many people do.

OldnDecrepit

Yes, it's like how people boast how much HP their car has, but strangely they've never had it on a Dyno to prove it. But I think the winter mode has really screwed my times, especially off the mark.

Vee_Que

Stalling it up on the line would help get it on boost, but risk the gearbox life. Has it got a big trans cooler and the in radiator cooler bypassed?

brock

Don't you need to press the W to engage winter mode? If it was in three it should just be locking out fourth but operating normally.

OldnDecrepit

Vee_Que - There's no trans cooler yet but it's on the list of mods together with an engine oil cooler.
I do have a new intercooler, 3 inch downpipe and R exhaust manifold ready though.

brock - I thought so too but, if you change from D to 3, it automatically changes into Winter mode.
Damn silly when TRACS is still engaged!

brock

We'll I've learnt something today!

OldnDecrepit

Sonja is back from her visit to GLT Car Centre for some much needed attention.

Aside from getting the AC going again (replacement compressor), Peer has installed a new intercooler and V70R exhaust manifold. Unfortunately the 3inch chrome downpipe wouldn't fit easily to my C70, so it will be for sale to someone who can use it. Peer also adjusted the door trims, fixed the central locking, cruise control and cigarette lighter socket.

I'm now much poorer but Sonja is in the best condition she's been in since I bought her over a year ago.

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