What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

Post by **P80GLT** » 11 Sep 2023, 08:04

Rear wheels off today to clean the old balance weight glue from the rims and I have to admit that the only non Volvo part on my car is standing the test of time. The only reason I have aftermarket discs and pads fitted is because they were in the boot when I bought the car and the original 1997 discs were still on but in need of replacement. 3½ years of use and they are still in almost new condition. I know from experience if this was Volvo discs they would be rusty AF by now

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Post by **BlackBart** » 11 Sep 2023, 11:49

"For an additional perspective, here's the storm from an aerial viewpoint "Storm...jpeg"
and a sea turtle trying to get away from it "SeaTurtle...jpeg".
Ok, I made that last one up

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Wait....is that last years storm that hit Ft Meyers? Isn't this one hooking north in the Atlantic still?

Post by **manovlov** » 11 Sep 2023, 12:48

P80GLT wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 08:04

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This car is superbe !

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 11 Sep 2023, 12:59

P80GLT wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 08:04 Rear wheels off today to clean the old balance weight glue from the rims and I have to admit that the only non Volvo part on my car is standing the test of time. The only reason I have aftermarket discs and pads fitted is because they were in the boot when I bought the car and the original 1997 discs were still on but in need of replacement. 3½ years of use and they are still in almost new condition. I know from experience if this was Volvo discs they would be rusty AF by now

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Those rotors look like they're coated, which is becoming more common.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 11 Sep 2023, 13:18

454cid wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 12:59 Those rotors look like they're coated, which is becoming more common.

Yup, I only use coated rotors now. They hold up SO much better than uncoated rotors, especially in wet climates.

Post by **FireFox31** » 12 Sep 2023, 12:05

I occasionally check the FCP clearance section and have found some good deals. Today I found the front right window switch, part 8637142 for $52. It appears to be no longer available at Volvo though shops like AutohausAZ, eEuroparts, and Pelican have it available for ordering (but might not be able to get it).

These window switches fail and junkyard ones might be broken or have short lifespans. Is this a part you'd add to your stash to support long-term ownership of your car?

Post by **abscate** » 12 Sep 2023, 14:58

They almost never break unless it’s a couple no kids car.

Post by **FireFox31** » 12 Sep 2023, 17:12

Tell that to Geronimo. I just noticed its front passenger window switch is broken. Think I have a spare. The $200+ drivers bank of four switches is what bugs me. They always fail. Might be worth trying to repair them. I've got at least two broken ones (in use).

Post by **scot850** » 12 Sep 2023, 17:14

The mechanical contacts wear out on those. If you can figure out a way to fix them that would be awesome. Now if you could figure out a way to fix the sticky button issue as well even better!

Neil.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 12 Sep 2023, 17:27

scot850 wrote: ↑12 Sep 2023, 17:14 The mechanical contacts wear out on those. If you can figure out a way to fix them that would be awesome. Now if you could figure out a way to fix the sticky button issue as well even better!

Neil.

Tell me about it... I had mine all clean for a while, and recently they've gotten REALLY nasty again. I need to take some time to clean them.

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