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 ?

Getting my V70 Back to Stage 0

Restoring a free ’98 V70 (B5254T = light pressure turbo, 190 hp engine) to a generally dependable condition, suitable for around town and highway drives. This topic mostly speaks to the timing belt replacement and which parts are to be … Continue reading →

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1. 850 Turbo Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement Marathon
2. Oil in Water
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Volvo 240 Diagnose & Repair: TPS, MAF, PCV, Acceleration, Fluids

This Volvo Forum topic covers a whole slew of 240 issues. It’s “all over the map”, but you’ll find something to interest most 240 owners in it. mass airflow sensor (MAF): how to check it throttle position sensor (TPS): how … Continue reading →

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1. Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush

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

DIY VVIS? I Did.

DIY Non-turbo Volvo Variable Intake System (VVIS) Non-turbo Volvo 850s and S70/V70 cars made in 1995 to 2000 were missing something their earlier brothers from 1993 and 1994 had: Volvo Variable Intake System. VVIS essentially made the engine more efficient … Continue reading →

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1. Improve Air Delivery to N/A Engines w/ VVIS Mod
2. Making My Volvo Faster
3. Matt’s Volvo Blog, Issue 1

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+

Volvo 850 (very) high idle at startup, then up and down

Idle Air Control Causes Poor Idle It appears we have a winner. Took out the IAC, sprayed it liberally with carb cleaner (didn’t touch the connector, don’t trust carb cleaner around those, but I might be paranoid) and replaced. Also … Continue reading →

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1. ETM Cleaning 2000 Volvo S80 T6
2. Crankshaft Pulley – Timing Belt – Poor Idle and Drivability
3. Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?

89 Volvo 740 Random Stalls Ignition Failure

Various Volvo 740 and 760 Stalling Fixes Example: Eventually found on a forum that the radio suppression relay solder joints were cracked. I re-soldered the joints and had no further issues. This and more found in the Volvo Forums. 89 … Continue reading →

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1. Fix your own fuel pump relay
2. 940 1993 Stop Lights Do Not Work
3. 2001 S40 Stalling

850 N/A Throttleplate Modifications

Easy way to check is the diameter of the TB. NA 850s and the 960 have a 65mm throttle plate. If the S70 is the same then you’re in business. Any 960 throttle plate should work. 850 N/A Throttleplate Modifications … Continue reading →

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1. Check your Cam Timing
2. Making My Volvo Faster
3. Loose Wiper Arm Fixes

Cold Air Intake (CAI) Tutorial

Want more power? I’ve had a bug in my head to do this ever since Pete in Australia posted his cold air intake modification years ago. Mine is really no different. Just better documented . Want more power, more efficiency? … Continue reading →

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1. Cold Air Intake Mod for 850, S70, V70, C70
2. Air Pump Fix Tutorial
3. Replace Distributor Cap & Rotor Volvo 850, S70, V70

2001 Volvo S40 MAF Replaced: Doesn’t fix Stalling

It is fixed, and they replaced the catalytic converter and replaced a part for the climate control that was part of a recall! All done for $700.00 plus tax. Picking the car up tonight. Thanks I will keep this in … Continue reading →

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1. 2001 S40 Stalling
2. Advice on Catalytic Converter Replacem
3. How to Dignose Stalling Problems

Modifying the Wastegate actuator rod…

The Cheapest Performance Mod The 4.4 Motronics (94-98) can handle up to 3+ turns but you don’t want to do that. You will actually get too much boost almost off the line and in bad weather can be a bit … Continue reading →

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1. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo
2. Fix a Stuck Glove Box Tutorial
3. Weird steering and braking problem

Cold Air Intake Mod for 850, S70, V70, C70

Pete’s Volvo 850 Airbox Mod “I found my fuel economy increased to 10.5l/100km around town. down from 12l/100km…” [Read more and discuss this mod in my Volvo Mods Forum] 1: Intake hose duct placement on front spoiler 2: hose attached … Continue reading →

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1. How to Fix Clogged PCV
2. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 4

Rear Booster Sensor Symptoms

Rear Booster Sensor Symptoms It all started with a rough idle in park followed by a check engine light. The CEL was for the heated oxygen sensor which was replaced. At this time I also noticed that when the car … Continue reading →

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1. O2 Generic Sensor Part #
2. How To Diagnose Heater Problems
3. maf sensor

Volvo 850 Turbo with Crankcase Pressure, Oil Leak

I have an update but still confused. I pulled the oil trap and it was free and clear of any clogs. I cleaned it thoroughly and then replaced it making sure that every hose had a nice tight clamp on … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Main Seal Leak Volvo 760
2. Options to Fix a Rear Main Seal Leak
3. Positive Crankcase Pressures Explained

240 dies when I shift immediately after starting

Volvo 240 Dies Shifting from Park + Brake Problems Car dies when I shift quickly out of park… and I was about to change the rotor on the front driver’s side, unscrewed the caliper, when all the brake fluid leaked … Continue reading →

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1. Transmission Slow to Shift Into Drive
2. XC90 Pulls while Braking
3. Replacing the #2 Shift Solenoid

Volvo S70: Code P0171 and White Smoke

On startup, regardless of the weather, the S70 will let out a puff of white smoke. The Check Engine light is on and throwing a P0171 code. O2 sensors have been replaced and the code continues to pop up. I … Continue reading →

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1. 850 T5 blue puff of smoke
2. Make your own Code Reader!
3. Volvo Diagnostic Code Lookup

K&N or Traditional Air Filter?

To date no MAF sensors that were sent in failed due to the filter oil. In one of their tests they submerse a MAF in K&N filter oil and then take it out and and test it. Results were the same as a new clean one. K&N does not filter as fine as your stock filter but the combustion environment is a messy one and the burt fuel supplies particles larger than the ones K&N lets pass through. Continue reading →

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1. S80 1st gen. Trans Fluid & Filter Change How-To
2. S80 Oil and Filter Change How-To (& other “P2″ Volvos)
3. Air filter recommendation

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

What Is “Stage 0″?

Stage 0 Overview Stage 0 means to get your car up to the condition it was when it was new. It makes sense in every situation. Are you a regular driver? You’ll improve fuel economy and dependability. Modder/performance/horsepower guy? You’ll … Continue reading →

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1. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo
2. Airbox Thermostat Mod Increases Fuel Economy
3. How to Fix Clogged PCV