PCV Job for V70 and S70 Non-turbo

Since mine is a Non-Turbo, there are minor different designs compared with Turbo Models. In addition, I will point to areas of possible problems for people. - Read the above write-up for Turbo. - Copy Radio AM FM channels, disconnect … Continue reading →

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1. 1998 V70R Turbo vacuum line – How to get it off?
2. Vacuum Hose Routing for ’94 850 Turbo
3. Tightening up the Turbo Waste Gate ?

Bad Used Volvo Purchase

Follow the Fallout of a Bad Used Volvo Purchase This is a good example of what not to do when buying a used Volvo. (What TO do when buying a used Volvo? Read our Volvo Buyer’s Guide, ask questions here in … Continue reading →

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1. S70 Fuel Tank Pressurizing when trying to Refuel
2. Diamler: No Volvo Purchase
3. ’97 850 Turbo De-Tuning

PCV System Repair on a Volvo 5-cylinder

PCV System Cleaning Tutorial w/ Pics This tutorial will help you clean the PCV system on your 1993-2000 5-cylinder Volvo engine. Keep in mind that this is focused on a later-generation Turbo model (I have a 1998 S70 T5), there … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
2. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner
3. Differences in 98 S70 vs. 99+

PCV is Completely Clean but Still Smokes

Did the PCV cleaning today, first time for everything!! It’s completely clean, no gunk what so ever, however I am getting the white gunk on the tip of the oil dipstick, watery condensation drops along the dipstick tube, and white … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 EGR Cleaning Tutorial
2. PCV cleaning/replacement
3. Water Drops in Oil? Not Always Bad

Clogged PCV on Volvo S40/V40?

Q: when I turn the air on thats all I smell and the engine is not leaking oil… clogged pcv? A: hard to say if this is your PCV or not… when engine running pull the oil dipstick and put … Continue reading →

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1. How to Fix Clogged PCV
2. Fuel Fumes When Tank is Near Full
3. Unclog the Evaporator Drain (A/C)

Due for PCV Job

Tips on doing the PVC on your 850, S70 or V70 “I have not removed the injectors on any of them. The only thing that is tricky is getting the fuel return line off since the hose is a little … Continue reading →

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1. How to Fix Clogged PCV
2. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
3. How To Check For Leaking Fuel Injector

How to Fix Clogged PCV

The only parts you have to buy is the oil trap, there are two versions. The one you need depends on your engine serial # and FCP will ask for that... Continue reading →

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1. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
2. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
3. Odometer Fix Tutorial