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- 23 Jan 2018, 19:26
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changed the rear view mirror
Very fiddly and a PITA. My original mirror was 3/4 darkened and I have a vehicle inspection coming up.. I got a used mirror assembly from the parts yard, and removed the mirror - it was just clipped onto the PC board. I wish I had a chance to test it before I put it in, but I didn't know the operati...
- 01 Apr 2018, 19:34
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Re: key / fob / remote swap from one car to another?
Find doublebug (Henry) on the board. See if he can reprogram / pair a new remote for you - you will need an OBD2 cable..
- 02 Feb 2022, 15:38
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Re: and a return of the spark plug wars
NGK has this equivalency chart they may be useful..
- 13 Apr 2022, 19:56
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I finally got around to replacing the Turbo water supply hose
On my 2001 Volvo V70. There are a few things different from Robert's how to: 1 - To drain the radiator, you need a #40 torx bit. 2 - My car had Oetiker clamps on the hose and they are a PITA to get loose. On the end attached to the cross block water supply pipe, I had to use an oscillating cutter to...
- 01 Jun 2022, 13:17
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Installing IPD Bushing inserts for front subframe
I decided to go with using IPD's blue poly front subframe inserts on my P2. First lesson - it isn't too smart to try to beat them into place. The on line videos show the tech doing that but I found it is much easier to do it this way: 1 - find about a foot long or more bar, rod, or piece of metal pi...
- 18 Dec 2022, 08:09
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Re: failing alternator or belt? 2001 V70T5
Thanks to all for support and advice - R&R done and car is back on the road. A few things - I have a different tensioner pulley - the one that has a bolt to release tension - an open end wrench slipped into a piece of pipe did the job. I had to move or remove: Power steering pump - Get a rubber ...
- 20 Jun 2023, 08:10
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For Sale: Big Red - 2001 V70T5
Front-View.jpg A T5 that someone ordered with all the bells and whistles, including the cell phone option. 213K miles. Uses no oil, solid engine and transmission, no mechanical issues. 5K synth oil changes. New water pump, alternator, ignition switch, front subframe IPD bushing inserts. PCV kit abo...
- 27 Jun 2023, 17:31
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Re: For Sale: Big Red - 2001 V70T5
the phone mount is still on the left side of the passenger footwell.






