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by blanken
22 Jun 2009, 20:07
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Worst cars you've owned
Replies: 13
Views: 4329

Re: Worst cars you've owned

2003 Audi A6 2.7T (twin turbos) - Both of the turbos went out within a week of each other and I changed my oil religiously every 3000 miles with synthetic oil. Of course the car was one thousand miles out of warranty and Audi gave me the finger on covering any of the costs associated with the repair ...
by blanken
22 Jun 2009, 19:28
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Volvo S80 2.5T, 2004 - Jet Airplane Sound
Replies: 2
Views: 1427

Volvo S80 2.5T, 2004 - Jet Airplane Sound

I just bought my first Volvo and I love it! However, when I shut off my car, I hear a sound for a few minutes kind of like a jet airplane engine. Is it the normal sound of the fan or a fan ready to die? I am assuming it is the fan...am I correct?
by blanken
22 Jun 2009, 19:24
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: S80 2.5T, 2004, Replacing Brake Rotors
Replies: 2
Views: 1069

Re: S80 2.5T, 2004, Replacing Brake Rotors

Thank you for the information! I will hit the weightroom and man up with a metal hammer :lol:
by blanken
21 Jun 2009, 13:38
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: S80 2.5T, 2004, Replacing Brake Rotors
Replies: 2
Views: 1069

S80 2.5T, 2004, Replacing Brake Rotors

I tried to replace my brake rotors during my last brake pad relacement. I removed the calliper assembly and moved it clear of the rotor and then removed the 10mm retaining bolt. I then beat on the rotor (from the back of the rotor) with a rubber mallet many times but the rotor would not break free ...