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How to Replace Oil Return Line on AWD Volvos
After about 4-5 hours under car I have the turbo oil return line disconnected at the turbo; old gasket (falling apart) removed. Problem: Dealer sold me an orange O ring with the turbo oil return line gasket. Said it went … Continue reading
AWD Volvo Whining Noise
Diagnosis Help and Advice on XC90 AWD System It had a noise when accelerating when cold, it sounded like someone tapping a pan under the car. My friend found the problem to be the rear output CV shaft was lacking … Continue reading
Diagrams & More on V70-XC Rear Suspension
How to replace the rear trailing arm bushings on the 1998 AWD Volvo models. Info on Pre-2001 Volvo AWD Rear Suspensions Here are the repair procedures from VADIS. This should get you started. Because the AWD rear suspension is completely … Continue reading
V70 R Good in Snow
AWD+Tires = Good Traction How is my 2004 V70 R in snow? Pretty damn good. With the new Continental ExtremeContact tires I have on her, she’s unstoppable. These Continentals’ tread bites into the hardpack snow pretty well, while the tires’ … Continue reading
2001+ XC70 Owners Chime in on Ownership
Which XC70 Year to Buy? This is an interesting topic about XC70 years because it’s from 2006. What was the conventional wisdom regarding buying a used XC70 four years ago? Has thinking changed vs. today? I don’t think so. Let … Continue reading
How to change rear bevel fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
Tutorial – Change Bevel/Angle Fluid on AWD 2003+ Volvos Before proceeding with this tutorial, ensure that your Volvo AWD system is the same one as is on my 2004 V70 R. If it is, you’ll have no problem. If not, … Continue reading
Pre-2001 Volvo XC70 AWD Drive Shaft Removal
From reading this and other forums, lots of people are running former AWD cars w/o the driveshaft. The actual driveshaft unbolts from the angle gear and the viscous coupling at two flexible couplings. Here is a picture of mine at … Continue reading
XC70 2005 Rear Wheel Drive Not Engaging
AWD Engagement Failure on an XC70 Driving in our recent snow storms, with four new studded tires on: my XC-70 was noticeably lacking in traction. Sitting on a slippery slope with an observer watching, it is obvious that the rear … Continue reading