She's smiling because you are going to trade in the Volvo...

 

LOL!!!
She is actually pretty sad about that, we have stopped driving it since school is out and she has no where to go during the day.
That means the Rover has once again had to step upto the plate and be the family hauler.
I am going to change the oil, run it though the car wash and clean the interior and then she goes up for sale.

 

...u win Spike! As some londoners might say, lovely doubley.

But for me. 17.

 

+1 on redheads. I'm also married to one.

 

Step up to the plate...could be a no hitter...hopefully it will bunt and get on base..LOL

I just put a 21k engine in my 06 S40 and a yakima space case... 34 mpg ..i love that thing...

best mod i ever did to my rover.... well this summer that is... motorcycle carrier..

 

@vandev - what size is that bike?

I have a dual sport I've been debating on getting a trailer or hitch carrier. Weighs around 395.

Where did you find it?

 

It's a 1979 Husqvarna 250wr going to do some vintage motocross this winter..it weighs around 200-210.. heavy for a new motocross bike but had one in high school. Another plus to vintage motocross is that I wont have a 16 yr old flying down my back trying to kill me. Just old farts like me. I got the rack at Harbor freight on a whim as i needed to drive up to Ocala Florida..about 230 miles to pick it up the next day so i had no time for a trailer .It works great.I know that there is another company that makes one that supports 400+.. will find the link and post it for you...

 

Her Volvo is not worth putting the money into, the engine is good and strong still, the turbo sets you back in your seat.
But it needs a radiator, and you have to remove the whole front of the car to replace it.
8 hour job for a $150 part.
Plus all the other crap wrong with it, I'm going to polish that turd and sell it quick.

 

Hey guys, just wanted to point out Amazon sells the Mann W950/4 for $11

Two questions though:
First, can I keep that pan on the bottom with this filter?
Second, is Chevron Delo 15w-40 any good in the rover V8? My old Mercedes 300D loved the stuff, and they sell it for a good price at Costco. (I have no problem with Shell Rotella, just a question)

 

IMHO the advantage is using diesel rated oils, which are formulated for soot control. They keep this in suspnsion so filters can grab it. So that helps with removal of gunk. I don't have any spacing issues with my D1 and the MANN filter.