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- 06 Jul 2023, 18:00
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Unfortunate new Volvo owner! (98 V70 AWD)
Hello everyone, through a series of unfortunate circumstances, I am a new owner of a 200k+ mile '98 V70. Seems it was thoroughly (mechanically) abused before I got it, so I'm picking away at it. No rust or major body damage though! As bought: Power steering pump about to come apart, rotten tires and...
- 22 Jul 2023, 22:47
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Re: Unfortunate new Volvo owner! (98 V70 AWD)
Bonus content: LED conversion for the climate controls: IMG_20230722_183342[1].jpg IMG_20230722_183356[1].jpg IMG_20230722_184742[1].jpg The are cool white with a built-in resistor for 12V operation. I drilled the center of the bulb holders out to pass the wires though, stripped & tinned the wir...
- 24 Jul 2023, 20:09
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Re: Unfortunate new Volvo owner! (98 V70 AWD)
Those small bulbs like the auto-shifter position light are a real pain to repair as they were originally 'welded' by their leads to the pins. Makes it hard to remove and solder a replacement without melting the casing. Looks like you did a much nicer job than I did! Neil. Thanks, a nice pair of flu...
- 12 Oct 2023, 10:51
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Re: Unfortunate new Volvo owner! (98 V70 AWD)
C&D branded, made by Bulldog.
- 13 Jun 2024, 20:15
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Re: Unfortunate new Volvo owner! (98 V70 AWD)
I trimmed up this horrible melty damage from a past fender bender with some 14ga steel and stainless fasteners.
Pretty satisfying centering it around the new 4" tip.
Big news, I know.
Pretty satisfying centering it around the new 4" tip.
Big news, I know.






