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Blown Heater Hose: 1998 S70 T5
I was out driving home after getting home, getting a text to pick up some cough medicine and doing so, and almost made it home. I accelerated to 50 after the person in front of me turned left and heard … Continue reading
How do Volvo turbo control valves (TCV) work?
When they fail, how do they fail? Its a pulse modulated solenoid. So it opens and closes like a fuel injector to get the right boost characteristics throughout the entire rpm range. No air is lost in these systems. They … Continue reading
Gates Heat-Shrink Radiator Clamps
You need the clamp to get really, really hot (~300 degrees), so I’d recommend either having a REAL heat gun instead of a hairdryer, or do what I did and go make the engine really hot on some twisty roads. … Continue reading
Prep work for a vehicle in storage?
- Condensation might accumulate where it would be cooked off with occasional running. Usually this isn’t a problem except some minor surface corrosion, but it can accumulate in the oils where it will degrade the fluids. I would suggest an … Continue reading
PTC Nipple Vacuum Line Routings
My real question is about the smaller hose running off ptc nipple, the one across from electrical connection. On mine the hose ran about 10 inches to about under distributor and was just broken off and not connected to anything, … Continue reading
No Brakes When Cold, Volvo V70
No Brakes Symptoms After a startup when engine is cold there is no brake assist, the brake pedal feels very hard, braking efficiency is very low and for some reason it feels worse when driving in reverse. No Brakes Solution Vacuum … Continue reading
J-Hose Repair Tutorial w/ pics — EVAP Emission Hose
Volvo forum member (now Contributor) Kickin It joins out memberlist, and within 48 hours posts a very useful DIY tutorial on how to replace the J-hose on 1998-2000 Gen. 1 FWD Volvos. It may be a record. Either way, thanks KI. … Continue reading
Volvo In Bad Shape? Taking a Trip? Read This.
Should I Try a Long Roadtrip in my 850? Comments, suggestions and advice on what to do before you leave on a long trip in a Volvo with high miles, and perhaps one that is not in the best condition. … Continue reading
Silicone Intercooler Hoses
Finally got everything on using silicone spray, and cutting 45 degree angles on the lips of the “s” hose. The 90 degree was ok with just silicone, and all the rest took lots of force and soapy water and a … Continue reading