is the 2 liter diesel lump a ford,?if so 4 cylinder in a v70,now theres a first?
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MY2008 V70
Started by Nunchukhamster, Mar 30 2008 14:41
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 20:58
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 21:47
Our Galaxy has an electronic handbrake - great for hill starts but has locked twice at junctions and can't free it, had to wait until it decided to let go. Apparently it's a more common fault on S-Max's than Galaxy's, not sure why as they're the same vehicle bar a few inches of height. The 2.0D 140BHP engine (same as yours Hammy?) is torquey and matches the vehicle well - never going to set the world on fire but an absolute pleasure to drive the family around in and 40+ mpg in town. Might be a Dagenham Dustbin but it's quality feeling motor.
I agree about the level of computer involvement in new cars though - my most fun vehicles have been the simplest. I had loads of fun in a Mark 2 Golf GTI at a fraction of my V70's pace - probably because it didn't have the weight and interference of comfy seats/aircon/ABS/traction control. However those are also the reasons I bought the V70.
How's that for rambling off topic?
I like the look of it inside and out Hammy. Wheres the C70?
I agree about the level of computer involvement in new cars though - my most fun vehicles have been the simplest. I had loads of fun in a Mark 2 Golf GTI at a fraction of my V70's pace - probably because it didn't have the weight and interference of comfy seats/aircon/ABS/traction control. However those are also the reasons I bought the V70.
How's that for rambling off topic?
I like the look of it inside and out Hammy. Wheres the C70?
Edited by jardon, 11 September 2008 - 21:58 .
2001 V70 T5, MTE custom map, Owen Developments rebuilt 19t , Ferrita turbo back, ported ME7 exhaust manifold, Aquamist, IPD rear bar, Ultraracing front strut brace, Radtec intercooler, Forge 13psi actuator, Deatschwerks DW300 fuel pump, Gripper diff, CG 5 puck clutch, catch tank, "solid" front subframe mounts, poly engine/transmission mounts, Kalmar Union lightened flywheel, 3" MAF to turbo, Carbotech XP10's/XP8's, RC 650cc injectors, Pro Race 1.2's, Yoko AD08's and BC BR Series Coilovers, M66 conversion.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 06:42
Don't panic, the C70 isn't going anywhere (except maybe to the SVPW) 
I had that as a loan car for 2 weeks whilst my Passat Estate (aka "The Dog Bus") was being repaired after some idiotic 17 year old (who passed her test 2 weeks before) drove into us.
I had that as a loan car for 2 weeks whilst my Passat Estate (aka "The Dog Bus") was being repaired after some idiotic 17 year old (who passed her test 2 weeks before) drove into us.
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