That throttle cable looks like it's at the end of its life,
I just replaced mine a few weeks ago, due to the cable hanging up inside the sheathing. It adjusts by threading the square piece that slips into the mounting bracket.

Not too critical to use OE part there. Any fuel vapour resistant hose if the right size will work

Bump for 2024, for folks in OK

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Use this FCP or IPD's Kit as a reference for parts needed for a rebuild.
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Volvo Suspension Refresh Kit
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... t-19029450
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I drove home a new-to-me 2001 V70XC. It had one previous owner (family friends who bought it in August 2000), and about 20 years of dealership only maintenance before receiving less care the past three years. I drove it 500 miles home. The odometer worked sporadically, it registered about 150 miles...

Get it to Volvo and get VIDA hooked up

The 2001 has a neutral stop software feature that has probably been removed, which is a good thing.

Definitely a drain and fill on that trans

This fine Volvo appears to have had 20 years of dealer service and 3 years of neglect. You could do a lot worse. Several drain and fills on the transmission will likely give good results. If you don't need/ want to use the sunroof and don't care about the alarm, you can just ignore it. It must have ...

It’s not a winner unless it’s a Spinner…

Oetikers Rex?


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_Rex
Way before there were hose clamps

A full suspension refresh is underway for my 850 wagon. I had a productive weekend and got half the garage cleaned out to make room for Scarlett. 20250917_143910.jpg She's sat there untouched for a year. I dropped a new battery in and she started right up. 20250917_161341.jpg Big order from FCP arri...