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by jonesg
19 Aug 2024, 12:05
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Re: Alternator 2006 S60 R; also Chicago area shop recommendations? [ How long can I run a P2 on just a battery]

you get more miles if you pull the AOC fuse from the rear panel, no sense running the haldex pump.
i drove mine 60 miles, it easily restarted when i got home.
by jonesg
22 Aug 2024, 17:07
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Re: Plastic tube repair question

i'd try cleaning with brake kleen , rinse with acetone, apply a bead of black rtv sealant and wrap with gorilla tape.
by jonesg
23 Aug 2024, 00:33
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Re: Plastic tube repair question

I used hi temp rtv sealant by permatex on my aft cat flange joint. it sticks like stink. https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81630-Ultra-Temperature-Gasket/dp/B08CRY2BJB/ref=asc_df_B08CRY2BJB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4247470192065445218&a...
by jonesg
27 Aug 2024, 08:17
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Re: 2010 2.4 Liter Non-Turbo Engine - Exhaust odor briefly at start up.

the aft cat flange joint is prone to leak at startup.
by jonesg
28 Aug 2024, 03:17
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Re: Sadness - 2002 V70 2.4T - Transmission Service Required - is it time to say goodbye?

I did a series of drains and refills with Mobil 3309 ATF. I have seen some threads about this. What was your specific procedure? (Do you have a link to a how to or YouTube video?) I’m trying to figure out how much time and $$ I am willing to put into it at this point. Thanks! Jonboy https://turboau...
by jonesg
29 Aug 2024, 18:55
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Re: Air in the brake master cylinder..easy to flush out?

Due to apparent discolouration of the brake fluid and somewhat sponginess of the brakes, I did a brake fluid flush and while I was at it, I replaced all the calipers on my 2007 XC70. When finished bleeding the lines, with no more apparent air bubbles showing up through the clear bleed hose, I start...
by jonesg
30 Aug 2024, 17:28
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Re: Air in the brake master cylinder..easy to flush out?

"if you didn't operate the system with the ignition on , running the elec vac pump, there shouldn't be any air in the abs.." I did start the car after I was finished and tested the brakes...would that would that count as "operating the system with the ignition on"? I'm guessing ...
by jonesg
03 Sep 2024, 16:31
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Re: 02 XC70 - throttle falter/drop when returning to idle

no I think permanent fault need a repair before they can be cleared. heater in the O2 sensor affects other things , it might cause a maf code but its not the maf. big air leak is causing a lot of the problems, just smoke it. block the hose in front of the maf, no sense smoking that. Cam sensor is no...
by jonesg
04 Sep 2024, 10:17
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Re: Steering locks up mid turn, engine stalls

I'm assuming you're thinking the stalling is an ignition problem? My take on the stalling mentioned, based on the description of the lock up, is that it's from an excessive load on the PS pump due to an actual mechanical binding problem or a problem with PS pump pressure getting too high for some r...