I'm posting a script that I used for some years with my 7 years old laptop. Successfully used my laptop for almost 3 years without VIDA reinstallation. Those of you who does Volvo diagnostics every day may notice that the more cars you have read the slower VIDA shows DTC list after reading. This scr...

Thanks for showing pics, I should have thought of that. From 98 v70, I cut at the fuse box under the cowl ~6 foot of wire, confirmed continuity from connector to the cut end with multimeter Received today, installed tonight, fixed the ABS problem on my 96 850. The car is now out of my hands and on ...

Valve train, they all sound like this.

Yup. The drains go straight out into the rivers without any treatment so they don't want soap (even biodegradable) to go down the storm drains. It is laughable as they use salt on the roads and now a really aggressive salt de-icer on the roads that gets washed down the drains. That is what is being ...

Did more digging and found this helpful write up: https://volvoforums.com/forum/2001-2013-model-year-xc70-53/02-xc70-low-beam-issue-77856/#&gid=1&pid=2 Looks like there is a removable mosfet relay that I will need to chase down. Junkyard run may be on the cards. Might also have to drag out V...

That looks about right, mine looked the same. I used permatex upon reinstallation, can't recall the part number but anaerobic sealant.

That’s what it looks like correctly dosed. Most people use way too much https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-51813-Anaerobic-Gasket-Maker/dp/B0002UEONM/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2FCIA2RWKZEM0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JAOkVZAMy494raShdeDRVbLT7h1QHSQfisFjT54APNvmNeqXYGcQ1STGfSBGAoS82o9ArVEn1twBrBBI-ECfymeFJeWfDAgdT_v...

Yes, i used the Volvo stuff, only need a small bead. Used green scotchbright to clean surface and tiny foam roller for sealant. Make sure to clean out the oil pickup mesh.

With the sump dropped replace all the O-rings and gaskets with this kit

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... r-30750783

I rolled on Permatex Anerobic Sralant 8 years ago with no issues.