MorrisItalSLX 9,904 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 I diagnosed dodgy sensors on my Mum's car by getting her to put in reverse and I would put my hand over the sensor, no beep - no working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_Q 8,672 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Some cars don't give you the reversing beeps if there's a fault present, on mine the system still clicks the sensors but inside the car you just get one Bad Beep to inform you there is a fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Some cars don't give you the reversing beeps if there's a fault present, on mine the system still clicks the sensors but inside the car you just get one Bad Beep to inform you there is a fault. The volvo disables the system if the sensors are faulty. I'll try the click test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Had two deliveries today. My DICE clone which should allow me to read fault codes, and these Volvo rubber floor mats which will stop me stressing out about muddy feet mucking up the carpet.  3 scdan4, cpjitservices and DVee8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 3, 2018 Well it's not the best fix in the world but it'll do for now 3 Asimo, FakeConcern and scdan4 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schaefft 2,679 Report post Posted June 6, 2018 Wow, these are some real autoshite-worthy repairs so far. How much did you pay for the car, if I may ask? 1 cpjitservices reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 6, 2018 A little shy of six large. Not shite money and a lot for an 11 year old car, but they're a rare beast, these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forddeliveryboy 16,407 Report post Posted June 6, 2018 I didn't know about them until a taxi ride a few years ago. The owner/driver loved it and gave a full demo of performance available, weird for a Volvo - no substitute for many cylinders. Â Hope it continues to tickle the right spot. 1 Slartibartfast reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 7 Aux belt went yesterday, looks like it took the water pump with it too. Lost power steering, charging and cooling while on the drive home. Had to drive a short distance to find a safe place to stop. Hope I haven't damaged the engine even further. Tame mechanic rescued me and is going to come and have a look as soon as his schedule allows. 1 3 scdan4, Mrs6C, Jim Bell and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 7 On the upside I had it valeted that morning so we weren't pushing against a nasty blanket of bird shit 2 2 Mrs6C, Stanky, djim and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FakeConcern 3,291 Report post Posted June 7 Ooh I hope that is just the belt & pump, lovely car and looking spot on after the valet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanky 7,539 Report post Posted June 7 what a pain, while not ideal, thermosyphon will have kept the coolant moving even with the loss of the water pump so unlikely to have cooked itself too much. I bet the steering was nice and light* without PAS! If its dropping coolant then the pump could well be knackered - probably worth getting that replaced while the mechanic is in there replacing the belt & tensioners. Â 1 Mrs6C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 26 Tame mechanic is fixing it today. The bearings in one of the idler pulleys (or the idler pulley? Not sure if it has more than one or indeed if any car has more than one. In fact I'm going to investigate now. It does in fact have more than one.) failed. This was ... less than ideal. The bearing failure munched the mounting thingo it sits on. This is part of the timing case which a single cast piece of aluminium. So the timing case and a whole bunch of other stuff needs replacing. Thankfully he's able to do it without pulling the engine out. He's managed to get most of it done but he's waiting on one part from Sweden which won't arrive until Friday. 2 3 BlankFrank, FakeConcern, djim and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorniteIdentity 16,356 Report post Posted June 26 Holy shitballs. This is why I play the bangernomics game. Respect to you for getting it fixed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 26 37 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Holy shitballs. This is why I play the bangernomics game. Respect to you for getting it fixed! Well, it cost a fair bit, and working it's still worth a fair bit. Not working it's probably worth about £200. Also if you ever get the chance to drive it you'll understand 11 dome, Stanky, mrbenn and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanky 7,539 Report post Posted June 26 Good grief, thats a bill and a half. Top marks for having it done. Is it much more effort to have the cambelt done at the same time? Or should I not ask? 1 snagglepuss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320touring 16,478 Report post Posted June 26 You got not a bad run out it before the big bill:) I got the GSA at the same time as this (withing a week or 2 I think) and used it as my runner to view this. The GSA has had 4 spark plugs/ 4 tyres /service and an Acel pump on the carb. Â Different worlds - god knows this Volvo is a hoot to drive - glad it's getting fixed:) 2 snagglepuss and Slartibartfast reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 27 Good grief, thats a bill and a half. Top marks for having it done. Is it much more effort to have the cambelt done at the same time? Or should I not ask?Chain drive thankfully 1 Stanky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted June 27 Lesson learned. Don't play serpentine belt roulette, kids. 2 1 Jim Bell, mrbenn and BorniteIdentity reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbenn 2,567 Report post Posted June 27 11 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: Lesson learned. Don't play serpentine belt roulette, kids. Good advice! I've just changed a grumbly belt tensioner on my car, did the idler pulley at the same time as it seemed sensible but was initially undecided from the "if it ain't broke...." point of view. Reckon it was a good idea after all. 1 Slartibartfast reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted July 1 After all these bits were replaced, Wolvo lives again! 9 Stanky, Dirk Diggler, snagglepuss and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320touring 16,478 Report post Posted July 1 That's done quite the job on that timing cover and pulley. Â Glad it lives again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted July 1 I think the pulley was ... recalcitrant and needed encouragement. The timing chain cover damage was all down to the failing pulley though. 1 320touring reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanky 7,539 Report post Posted July 1 If that cover is sold aluminium then there is about £25 of scrap there. Smoll offset for total cost of fixng, but offset nonetheless? 1 Jim Bell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted July 2 17 hours ago, Stanky said: If that cover is sold aluminium then there is about £25 of scrap there. Smoll offset for total cost of fixng, but offset nonetheless? Ooh, I'll get it out of the skip then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted November 4 Just an FYI to anyone interested, I'm putting this up for sale. It's running bob on now, but I can't afford the fuel bills any more. I love it very much but I've had my fun. Time to move it on. I'll be looking for £4000. Not shite money, I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loserone 7,651 Report post Posted November 4 Oof. Â Swap for equally thirsty legacy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted November 4 2 minutes ago, loserone said: Oof. Â Swap for equally thirsty legacy? Tempting, but I'm looking for something more boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted December 8 Traded in on Saturday. Gutted, but had to face reality. He'll be going through Shoreham vehicle auctions some time pretty soon (maybe Monday) is anyone wants to try their luck. 3 1 jumpingjehovahs, Jim Bell, Floatylight and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 3,415 Report post Posted Monday at 11:49 AM Yep, it's going tonight apparentlyhttps://www.shorehamvehicleauctions.com/details?listingid=d299e6b5-5a5f-429f-b44f-e65220b25a62 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
