darcher93

  • Apr 12, 2022
  • Joined Jul 15, 2013
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  • In Al's 1st Gen V70 XC
    Cheers @darcher93 and yes please, if you could put my name on those original v70xc struts that would be appreciated.

    @pastry funny you say that about the XC90, I've had the reverse experience, when I jump in that after being in the V the 90 feels brand new.

    Question for anyone - What are the telltale signs of a head gasket showing signs of needing to be done on the white blocks? I've had a lucky run with all my cars, only 1 has ever blown a head gasket (on a toyota camry would you believe) and went all of a sudden - large plume of smoke. I've heard there's some funny behavior with white blocks where heater cores keep failing and coolant gets pushed out of the coolant bottle.. are these the obvious signs that a head gasket is about to go?
  • In Al's 1st Gen V70 XC
    Thanks @darcher93 . Good to learn of its recent history.

    I suspect some electrical gremlins still exist.. for some reason the battery didn't have enough juice to start the car yesterday. I left it on the Ctek overnight so hopefully should start tonight.. It got me wondering why the battery got flat after a drive from Ulverstone to Launy. Must be something draining the battery when it sits. All good, will sort that. Speedo been good.. no issues there so far.

    The car has now been nicknamed Exxon due to it's rear main seal oil leakage (reference to Exxon Valdez). Understandable why it's been sold a number of times recently.. big task to sort it properly! I'm looking forward to the engine removal and tidy up.

    Was this originally a Victorian car? Did it come with a service maintenance book?

    Cheers, Al.
  • In Al's 1st Gen V70 XC
  • In Tasmanian Volvo camping trip
    Well some have dropped out. Looks like we'll postpone it.

    Few reasons.. my sciatica has flared up again and can't honestly say I'll be right for saturday.

    @1971_144GL and I unfortunatly don't have old volvos ready to take. Mine still not legal and his dropped compression on a cylinder.

    My brother has a gig on saturday night so he can't come along now.

    @bgpzfm142 is coming down, here tomorrow and we're keeping in touch. We're going to have a catch up here in launy and view cars at my place then take him over to our storage collection room and head to a cafe or something like that if he's keen.

    @darcher93 you cool if we postpone? I really want to take my 145 up there when it's ready. I wasn't sure who else was keen. If I find out heaps of people were planning on it then lets do it.

    Last minute people wanting to make this still happen then please reply.
  • In Northern Tasmania Volvo Meet - July 17
    @GingerNinja @carnut1100 @1971_144GL @gregp @volvodriverman @darcher93 @brock @Tigabu

    A reminder for the July 17 meet in Launceston outside the Automobile Museum. Coffee Van and free entry to the museum.

    I will be there with the 145. I will send out a reminder to the non ozvolo folks. We should have a good turnout. I'll keep an eye on the weather forecast and keep this thread updated.

    Hope to see you all there! Please pass on reminders to anyone missed.

    Cheers, Al.
  • In [SOLD] [gumtree] 850 T5 man wagon in Tas $2k
    It's @darcher93 's car.
  • In [SOLD] [gumtree] Volvo 17" Wheels
    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
    You nab them @darcher93?
  • In Oz Volvo National Meet 2015 - September 26 27, Gerringong NSW
    dyl960 @darcher93 Lets see what Jay @blondejay has in mind. The more the merryer!!!
  • In Group Buy: Oz Volvo number plate frames
    OK, I will start an official EOI count to make it easier for James when the time comes.
    Add your name to the list and I will update the top post.

    @egads @A_Volvo_Driver @Philia_Bear @Cam_ZH @darcher93 I haven't added you yet, let me know if you want on the list..
  • In Group Buy: Oz Volvo number plate frames
    Expression of interest.

    Totals
    Standard size (372x133) x 22
    Slimline (372x100) x 8



    @Ghettobird Standard size (372x133) x 4
    @OldnDecrepit Standard size (372x133) x 4
    @BradC Standard size (372x133) x 2
    @patchyfog Standard size (372x133) x 2
    @Rob Standard size (372x133) x 2 Slimline (372x100) x 4
    @egads (she/her) Standard size (372x133) x 4 Slimline (372x100) x 2
    @A_Volvo_Driver Standard size (372x133) x 2
    @AshDVS Standard size (372x133) x 1 Slimline (372x100) x 1
    @darcher93 Standard size (372x133) x 1 Slimline (372x100) x 1
  • In Gatebil stickers
    darcher93;55267 wroteHey @AshDVS sent the money and an email.
    No worries. Yours was sent out today.

    Update -

    @240Joe (1) - picked up.
    @Slowbrick (3) - shipped & received
    @Ghettobird (2) - shipped & received
    @Dauntless (3) - shipped & received
    @jamesinc (1) - shipped & received
    @VolvoHordz (2) - shipped & received
    @Rob (2) - shipped & received
    @elijahlaz (2) - shipped & received
    @Vee_Que (1) - shipped & received
    @penta242gt (1) - shipped & received
    @darcher93 (1) - shipped
    @Samman88 (1) - you have email
  • In Gatebil stickers
    Apologies @Gue555
    The last two are sold pending payment. If either of those fall though, I'll let you know.

    Update -
    @240Joe (1) - I'll catch up with you for coffee soon, I've put yours aside.
    @Slowbrick (3) - shipped & received
    @Ghettobird (2) - shipped & received
    @Dauntless (3) - shipped & received
    @jamesinc (1) - shipped & received
    @VolvoHordz (2) - shipped & received
    @Rob (2) - shipped & received
    @elijahlaz (2) - shipped & received
    @Vee_Que (1) - shipped & received
    @penta242gt (1) - shipped
    @darcher93 (1) - you have email
    @Samman88 (1) - you have email
  • In Gatebil stickers
    Update -

    @240Joe (1) - I'll catch up with you for coffee soon, I've put yours aside.
    @Slowbrick (3) - shipped & received
    @Ghettobird (2) - shipped & received
    @Dauntless (3) - shipped & received
    @jamesinc (1) - shipped & received
    @VolvoHordz (2) - shipped & received
    @Rob (2) - shipped & received
    @elijahlaz (2) - shipped & received
    @Vee_Que (1) - shipped
    @darcher93 (1) - you have email
    @penta242gt (1) - yours will ship tomorrow
    @Samman88 (1) - you have email
  • In Gatebil stickers
    Update -

    @240Joe (1) - I'll catch up with you for coffee soon, I've put yours aside.
    @Slowbrick (3) - shipped & received
    @Ghettobird (2) - shipped & received
    @Dauntless (3) - shipped & received
    @jamesinc (1) - shipped & received
    @VolvoHordz (2) - shipped & received
    @Rob (2) - shipped & received
    @elijahlaz (2) - shipped & received
    @Vee_Que (1) - shipped
    @darcher93 (1) - you have email.
    penta242gt;54626 wrotehook me up ash, might put it on the father in-laws green 142!
    I think this'll be the last one.
    I'll throw you a PM.
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