Sorry, but nowadays $60 for oem part for the car that is 24 years old is a great bargain. As far as I am aware, no aftermarket option is available. No point to go to junkyard and waste 3-4 hours of life ti find that those parts are rusted as well.

BYD? Is that the same company that is being supported by communist government and is being actively criticized by many automakers inside the home market? It could not possibly be true, but i heard the rumor that BYD is utilizing cheap parts which are failing eco standards even in China. Also another...

Everything in this world has a price. We can opt to open or close our eyes when it comes to a fine print. In terms of every totalitarian or communist regime you think you are buying goods from them, but in reality you are building up their military might. Lenin wrote, “When it comes time to hang the...

Do you think US manufacturers are not subsidized? They more or less write the EPA MPG laws, among other home-court advantages. Without the US world hegemony that keeps oil prices low, what would happen to the Big Three? They only make money on large SUVs and full size trucks. Yes, Ford is completel...

T6 engine is not easy to service. You have nothing to loose. Feel free to start with cutting the belt and removing it. Charge battery or put a booster pack(if available) and try to start. If nothing changed-remove the spark plugs and try to start the engine with starter. If it is not turning-....you...

It sounds like you are quite advanced DIY. Respect to you for doing all the work. My guess is that your timing .arks are off. At this point I would suggest to get cam holder tool($45 on amazon) and do this job correctly. You can put crankshaft into tdc using marks without using special crankshaft ho...

Hi everyone, Oil Trap 9146756 is the 151mm tall version for naturally-aspirated B5254FS engine for 1993 850 GLT and 1994-1997 850. Oil Trap 1271988 is the 167mm tall version (with plastic heat shield) for turbo engine B5234FT in 1994-1995 850 after engine number 330414. It also fits engines B5244T ...

10 years or 110k miles whichever comes first I believe. I am conservative and change it at 100k mark

Pump and transfer unit are not all the way up on xc70. Remove rear seat cushion. Folds forward and then has 2 red tabs that unlock it completely. Remove seat cushion. You will gain access to 2 round covers secured with 3 screws. Remove those and inspect for any leaks around screw lock ring on each s...

I would say that you did the basics. Without investing into ton of diagnostic equipment, it would be hard to pinpoint anything. I woukd suggest to send to dealer and pay 1-2 h diag fee. It could be variety of the issues: low fuel pressure d/t leaky injector or backflow valve, problems with engine co...