thank you!!

thats awesome. I just did the same repair...worked like a charm!!

Everyone,

Thank you for the input and help!!!

As it turns out the center sleeve had completely separated from the spring seat. I had ordered replacement parts from FCP. Tonight I finally got the chance to rebuild it. I reinstalled and everything is working as it should!!

Thank you again

The break is after the MAF and I agree totally.

thanks!!!

ok we may have solved the problem ...maybe.... we will see... I replaced the air intake tube yesterday. I went back and double checked the tubes connection to the turbo plus the vac lines to make sure i didnt miss anything. There is a stop on the edge of the intake tube which keeps you from putting ...

Solved!!! I replaced the 2 vacuum lines re-attached and success. started and ran smooth. no hitches. RPM steady and smooth. Took it out for a drive and it ran flawlessly So summary : Broken intake pipe at Turbo connection, loose connection in the intake pipe directly above the center of the radiator...

SUCCESS!!!! after ending up cutting away the side of the steering wheel cover to reveal the side of the bolt. I tried to grab it a few times with my Knipex and got semi-decent grip but it wasnt enough and there is very little clearance to turn. There is a metal brace right above the bolt shaft which...

For those of you wanting to repair ABS parts here is an easy cheap way to do it. I am always researching things like this, trying to learn new ideas and techniques. I did some research on ABS. I have a 99 S70 GLT and several ABX parts have been cracked or broken altogether. I would not recommend thi...

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