DIY: 1998 Volvo S70 Timing Belt Overhaul, Water Pump, Cam Seals, Serpentine Belt Overhaul! My 1998 S70 with 150K had the TB and SB replaced at 65K (in 2004). At 150K , these are my observations: - The TB (Timing Belt) with 85K on it is still OK, has hairline cracks, but time to replace. - The TB fa...

For reference thread.... DIY: 1998 Volvo S70 GLT PCV Mod: no more smoking dipstick! https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53448 Ever wonder what is inside the Volvo Oil Trap? I had some time today so I sawed it off. Well, it is simply a plastic box, sort of... Note that: -...

Ok. Sorry to burst your bubble and enthusiasm. None of the parts you list fit a 98 V70 AWD. They are all for P1 (04- S40/V50), P2 (01-), P3 and some SPA cars from later years. The fuel pump is for a FWD car, unless it is the infamous Pro Parts Sweden AWD unit. It lists 850 so maybe it is an AWD part...

Have you considered (I'm sure you have) contacting the Volvo Owners and Enthusiast Clubs if they are still around to see if anyone there is selling a car? When it comes to buying a used car, I assume that every seller is a immediately forgetful of the truth and issues with their cars. Even the, 'I'm...

Couple of pointers on the car you are looking at: 1) Coolant level and colour - My Volvo mechanic friend says you should not use red coolant in these engines. It can damage the internals of the engine and gaskets. The level is low. Check for boil off residue around the header tank cap (in case it ha...

Outstanding. Post a photo please.

Go down the list of Stage 0 items.

Looks good. What could possibly go wrong?
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I am also planning to use the opportunity to replace all the important screws under that timing belt cover (used for pulleys and tensioners and the oil pump) with super duper heavy duty items. I found the excellent Volvo product catalog online and from the part numbers therein and a few hours of go...