Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 So, what do you do when you decide that a convertible may not be the best idea for the winter months? Easy, you put your Autoshite head on, and go and buy one of these: Photos are 'as bought'. I've done nothing to it yet, save turning off those bloody day running lights.Collected yesterday from Waltham Cross, Essex. It's a 2.0 litre GT auto. MOT until late June '19. Mileage is just north of 85k. Drove extremely well back to Rainham. It was originally on an 03 plate.Tetley very happy to be back in a Volvo again. Mrs Tet's seal of approval too. wuvvum, mercrocker, dome and 36 others 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That looks bloody fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 They are a tad garish, aren't they.It's got original overmats in the boot, so may just change those.We'll see if the bugger leaks first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Pretty car.Volvo seemed to encourage buyers to choose actual colours on c70's , which when it comes to convertibles always looks better than the default Germanic silvergreyblack. myglaren, eddyramrod and Laseraligningfoofooflanges 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 It's drop top season. Come and get your bargains, massive value available, bigger engine the better.That looks amazing (bar the mats). Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Bloody brilliant that looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks people. It was a bargain. The mats, well, my first comment to Mrs Tet was to say I was going to get rid, but she actually likes them, so because I'm a doormat - sorry - thoughtful husband, they can stay for a bit longer. Looks like the Devil's lounge, doesn't it! barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I was tempted ...what did it go for eventually , once the fake bids stopped happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good work...carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 The only thing is, it came with one key and one fob. I can't see the key being much of a problem to duplicate, but was wondering if I get an identical fob, is it easy to get it programmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That looks lovely, would prefer a chip cutter grill. but love the colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Oooooooooooof!!! Well bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Buy a convertible for winter - tis the Autoshite way dome, Aston Martin, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 The fob is identical to this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Well bought, red convertibles are for winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 As it happens I had a duplicate Volvo key made up only last weekend, it was £59 in Timpsons. Not sure about fobs, that's the next job for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I've done nothing to it yet, save turning off those bloody day running lights. YES. So easy too, first thing I did on mine. I had a 52-plate 2.0 manual as my only car for about 5 years from 2011. Did about 60k in it with very few issues, they are just the best cars. Still regret selling it really, life got in the way. One day I will have another, hopefully while they're still so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djimbob Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 if I had the room, I think my next motor would be one of these, maybe with a bigger lump Excellent seasonal purchase, cap doffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelw44 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That is very tasty! It was always my understanding that bits for these are like rocking horse shite? Sent from my TA-1024 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 That is very tasty! It was always my understanding that bits for these are like rocking horse shite? Sent from my TA-1024 using Tapatalk There's a couple of these being broken over on the Volvo forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That's reet nice, that is. Even I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Floor mats aside, that looks very tidy. I could quite fancy a mid 00s S40 with heated leather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Righto people, it seems like not everything in the garden is green.Since I bought the car, I've not been very well, but I did attempt to go to work on Thursday night. I came home again.Anyhow, I drove the car enthusiastically and once or twice, it seemed to lose drive momentarily. It went back in ok, but it gave all the symptoms of having low atf level.Today, I'm feeling a bit better, so I thought I'd check the level. The dipsticks on these have a cold setting, which is right at the bottom of the stick. The actual level was way way up the stick. So, overfilled? these boxes take a certain type of atf - JWS 3309 - and nothing else apparently. So, what would you good folk advise. Should I procure a Pela or similar and suck it all out and start again, making sure it's refilled with the correct atf?Take it to an autobox specialist and let them service it, or just say bollocks and offer it for sale as it is?It'll be a shame if I choose option three, because I've looked around this car and its had a lot of new parts from what I can see.I can't see anyone wanting to take it on, but it drove really well when I collected it, no messing about all the way home. I don't really feel well enough to do lots of work on it to be honest. Three Mondays ago I tried to stop a shoplifter in Superdrug in Hornchurch. I had hold of the bastard, but a Superdrug worker came flying out of the store straight into me and sent me flying. Mrs Tet reckons I've cracked a rib or something, because every time I do something strenuous now, I get a pain in my chest, through my back and down my arms. It's getting easier, but I really don't fancy any big jobs at the moment. If that silly bollocks Superdrug worker had used his head, one shoplifter would have been in custody. Instead of that, the little shit got away. So, if anyone fancies taking a crack at this, give me a shout. I just want a big old wafty auto to ferry me and Mrs Tet about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 It wants the proper grille and badges refitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 It wants the proper grille and badges refitting. I don't have 'em Rev.Some people rather like these mesh grilles.I'm shruggy shoulders about them, neither like nor dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jifflemon Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The auto boxes are simply to chain the fluid on; pop the hose on the oil cooler part of the rad. Run for 10 secs, then top up with however much came out. Repeat until nice and clear.Getting the level right is crucial, and best when Hot. Not warm, HOT.Strongly recommend giving the box a fluid change, getting the fluid from eBay.de still seems the cheapest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Handsome chod. Well bought. Looking forward to the roffle when the sun comes out. Or when it doesn't and it's too damn cold to be smoking about in a convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I don't have 'em Rev.Some people rather like these mesh grilles.I'm shruggy shoulders about them, neither like nor dislike. Ebay is your friend. 20-30 quid and it'd be back to standard. It looks dreadful with that grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Handsome chod. Well bought. Looking forward to the roffle when the sun comes out. The sun will be out this week apparently.You can have the roffle now if you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Am I missing something here? You know (believe at least) that the gearbox is overfilled, and there's nowt else wrong with it. If you aren't fit to look at it yourself, then what's wrong with your option 2, or just taking it to a competent trusted garage? Seems a rash decision to shift an otherwise perfectly good car for the sake of draining and correctly re-filling some gearbox fluid? Yeah, I know it seems like a bit knee jerk, but really can't be agg'd at the moment.I've found an autobox place quite near me, so I'll give them a bell in the morning and see what they say. inconsistant and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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