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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: New boy with a contribution
« on: 23 November 2008, 21:56:03 »
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Ex Cop 3.2 MV6 Advice
« on: 23 November 2008, 21:53:54 »
Hi Dave and welcome
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Only 18 but got first Omega
« on: 11 June 2008, 10:42:27 »
Hello and welcome, beats my 998cc Mini Clubman I bought off the Doctors wife when she seized it for lack of oil! 
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: hello everyone newbee here
« on: 08 June 2008, 19:43:57 »
Hi fellow newbie and welcome
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: New kid in town
« on: 08 June 2008, 17:01:18 »Quote
Hello & welcome to [size=16]"The Forum"[/size][/font].[/b] 8-)
What Volvo was it:-/
Many and varied! 200, 700 and finally 900 series estates, followed by S70 saloon (2.5T) and two S60's (2.0T and then D5 183)
The Volvo Owners Club (VOC) had a thriving, useful and lively forum until some "issues" arose between rival suppliers in the performance/tuning section which lead to various nasty and libellous posts getting the forum closed by the VOC board. Let's hope it doesn't happen here
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Newbie Welcome Area / New kid in town
« on: 08 June 2008, 15:53:29 »
Hi guys, new owner of Silver '99 T 2.5 CD and lovin'' it. Takes me back to my rear wheel drive Volvo days.
After a quick oil change the day after I bought him (T---ARF, so Arfur) I took him for a 1200+ mile trip to and around Cornwall and back which he handled beautifully. Even got 35+ mpg taking it steady back up the M5, just as good as the 1.8 406 he replaces (with a lot more "poke" and MUCH more comfortable)
Just passed it's MOT for the next 12 months (despite its 144K miles) only needing a front brake pipe. Off for it's cambelt change next week as recent service history is a little patchy, previous owner has book stamped to 122K (in 2002??) but then "did it himself" since but no receipts to say what he did and no record of a cambelt - ever(!) Still what do you want for £500
I'm sure I'll be back here asking questions soon - got the headlights to change (found a couple on Ebay) as they are past their best. They are kind of "yellowed" and almost frosted - is this common? They work OK but look nasty
Also having fun with the aircon, reckon it needs a re-gas - anyone know anywhere cheap around Leeds??
Cheers,
Craig (lcdman)
After a quick oil change the day after I bought him (T---ARF, so Arfur
) I took him for a 1200+ mile trip to and around Cornwall and back which he handled beautifully. Even got 35+ mpg taking it steady back up the M5, just as good as the 1.8 406 he replaces (with a lot more "poke" and MUCH more comfortable)Just passed it's MOT for the next 12 months (despite its 144K miles) only needing a front brake pipe. Off for it's cambelt change next week as recent service history is a little patchy, previous owner has book stamped to 122K (in 2002??) but then "did it himself" since but no receipts to say what he did and no record of a cambelt - ever(!) Still what do you want for £500
I'm sure I'll be back here asking questions soon - got the headlights to change (found a couple on Ebay) as they are past their best. They are kind of "yellowed" and almost frosted - is this common? They work OK but look nasty
Also having fun with the aircon, reckon it needs a re-gas - anyone know anywhere cheap around Leeds??Cheers,
Craig (lcdman)
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Anyone from Yorkshire?
« on: 08 June 2008, 20:21:41 »
Me too
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General Discussion Area / Re: Air con Re-gas, recommendation in Yorkshire
« on: 22 June 2008, 13:43:29 »
But that's Kwik Fit skruntie - I wouldn't trust them to fill a kettle never mind my aircon.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Air con Re-gas, recommendation in Yorkshire
« on: 21 June 2008, 13:47:25 »
Is bumping threads allowed here?
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General Discussion Area / Air con Re-gas, recommendation in Yorkshire
« on: 20 June 2008, 21:51:03 »
Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
If you should need a re-gas and are anywhere near Pontefract in West Yorkshire (near M62/A1 intersection) then I can recommend the guy who has just done mine tonight. If you will travel to him then he is very reasonable and did a very thorough job. Recovered/vac'd out what gas was left (not much), did leak test (no probs, phew!) and re-fill with 950g of R134r. Thorough test of all parts and it now goes down to Icy cold in no time at all.
He does advertise on Ebay {no link as per rules but search for johnr5281} where is offering £25 as a special right now but he has said this won't last (will be going back up to £30). You can also email him directly on info@jrph.wanadoo.co.uk (he did say I could post his email addy!).
Only does this in the evenings as he has a "proper" job as a plumber but he was very professional, had ALL the gear and was very straight to deal with, a real top bloke. He can also deal with minor pipework/hose/seals/repairs on your A/C system.
As you can guess, I am well pleased.
If you should need a re-gas and are anywhere near Pontefract in West Yorkshire (near M62/A1 intersection) then I can recommend the guy who has just done mine tonight. If you will travel to him then he is very reasonable and did a very thorough job. Recovered/vac'd out what gas was left (not much), did leak test (no probs, phew!) and re-fill with 950g of R134r. Thorough test of all parts and it now goes down to Icy cold in no time at all.
He does advertise on Ebay {no link as per rules but search for johnr5281} where is offering £25 as a special right now but he has said this won't last (will be going back up to £30). You can also email him directly on info@jrph.wanadoo.co.uk (he did say I could post his email addy!).
Only does this in the evenings as he has a "proper" job as a plumber but he was very professional, had ALL the gear and was very straight to deal with, a real top bloke. He can also deal with minor pipework/hose/seals/repairs on your A/C system.
As you can guess, I am well pleased.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Trade Card, TC, etc.
« on: 12 June 2008, 12:48:25 »
Cheers Jimbob, I'll head over to ABS to see what the score is.