Some code reader have a LED that indicates if they're powered, but otherwise you can use a multimeter (might have to use some wire as the testing prongs might not fit) You should have ~12V between pin 4 and 16 https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/download/file.php?id=5528 source: https://www.mat...

It's clean until you see the back of the gauge, I didnt want to remove the vent door so I had to bend/cut a few things :? At least I felt like a pro when using a grommet for the wires 8) Credits to this guy on thingiverse for the grille https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4077096 I've used a VDO senso...

Decided having two volvos wasnt enough work already


I have time to buy more cars but still havent reinstalled the plastic footrest in the V70

Using VIDA with my 98 V70 B5254T vin, it shows a break on engine serial number https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/2022-110.png Thread seems a bit different and the newer bolt is lighter according to Skandix listings https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/engine/engine-repair/connecting-rod/con...

FireFox31 wrote: ↑09 Dec 2022, 16:50

Goupil wrote: ↑20 Nov 2022, 12:12

Goupil, I love that Hot Wheels display on your dash! How are they stuck there?

Just some good old VHB double sided taped, stacked 3 or 4 layers

Vast has a power goals page that can give you an idea of what kind of power to expect https://vasttuning.com/sample-setups/ Honestly if you're going for 300whp I wouldn't bother with a standalone ECU, the M4.4 will do just fine. I'd go with green injectors (as long as you're using gasoline and not E...

Vast has a power goals page that can give you an idea of what kind of power to expect https://vasttuning.com/sample-setups/ Honestly if you're going for 300whp I wouldn't bother with a standalone ECU, the M4.4 will do just fine. I'd go with green injectors (as long as you're using gasoline and not ...

I've also heard changing the pressure plate can help the 850R clutch take more torque. Sachs 707 plate and Audi S2 plate get mentionned quite often, apparently can get the 850R clutch to 580Nm but flywheel needs to be modified https://www.vivaperformance.com/sachs-707-pressure-plate/ I can vouch for...

I spent a lot of time swearing ! I have someone interested in buying the Canistos off my parts car C70, but the rear wheels had wheel locks with no key. Tried shoving a socket in, welding a nut, drilling, no success. So this morning I woke up with plan It involves doing this... https://i57.servimg.c...

Hello, I spent the last 2 days working on swapping a P80 C70 amp into my 1998 V70, and I've seen a some informations on the net that didnt match what I had so I'll share my experience. This will be purely electrical, as the rest is well documented :lol: As usual, remember to unplug the battery as yo...