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850 Fuel Pump Relay Capacitor

It’s probably a good idea to replace the capacitors with higher temperature rated parts, such as the Panasonic P13132-ND (22uF, 50V) and P13122-ND (100uF, 25V) from DigiKey (37 cents and 44 cents each + $2.41 shipping) which are rated for … Continue reading

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Getting to a Gen 1 V70XC Fuel Pump

Ok so I found out that the 1998 v70 xc fuel pump was best removed by cutting the floor pan out, ok so here is the problem i can not get the two wires from here is a pic of … Continue reading

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Upgrade Fuel Pump Relay Capacitors

A while back I [jreed] wrote up a description of upgrading the fuel pump relay capacitors, based on a nice write up originally written by Ozark Lee. You can read my write up here: Upgrade Fuel Pump Relay Capacitors Here is … Continue reading

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Fuel Pump & Tank Removal DIY: 850, S70 & Gen 1 V70

An excellent tutorial for 850 and 1st-gen S/V70 fuel pump and fuel tank removal on a front-wheel drive model. 850 gas tank drop and fuel pump removal.

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S70 High-mileage Maintenance Checklist

I’ve got a 98 S70 GLT with 242k miles. This weekend I replaced the PCV system, plugs and wires. What other “high-mileage” maintenance should I be planning? serpentine belt tuneup front driveshafts power steering flush transmission flush replacing the oil pan O-rings … Continue reading

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How to Make a Fuel Pump Removal Tool

I just finished my tool made w/ a 1/8 x 3/4 flat bar, welded them together and put a axle nut on top and use a power handle to turn the retaining ring on top of the fuel pump. The … Continue reading

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Upcoming Fuel Pump recall

I have a 2001 Volvo S80. Just got off the phone with volvo to see if all the recalls had been performed on the vehicle (ETM software – done; cooling fan – done). The rep I spoke to informed me … Continue reading

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Fuel pumps and the Volvo 940

Idles, then Dies – Turns Out it Was the Fuel Pump So I got the 940 station wagon running good again. Both fuel pumps were toast. The one in the tank was probably toast some time ago and the one … Continue reading

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1998 Volvo v70 xc – awd fuel pump issue?

XC70 fuel pump access instructions without removing the fuel tank. Problem – can’t figure out how to get the fuel lines and the wire connectors off the tank. The fuel lines (pretty rusty) seem to have some kind of push/slide … Continue reading

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