Well here is the latest update on my oil leak. The pan was indeed leaking. A few of the pan bolts worked there way loose and broke the seal causing a ever so slight leak. (As shown in pic, signs of leak shown at corner of pan resulting in a discoloring of mating surface) The problem was that, though...

...continued from PNP Removal Part 1 . With the plastic connector exposed, use a small screw driver to break off the plastic tabs. 25.JPG Spray the inside of the connection box with WD-40 as shown by the arrows and outline. 26.JPG Use the small pocket knife and stick it into the very back of the co...

To see Part 2 and/or discuss this fine writeup, go >>> here . <<< This is a write up for the removal, cleaning, installation and alignment of the PNP switch on a 1996 854, I'm pretty sure other year 850's as well as s/v70's are very similar if not identical. Tools Required: 10mm wrench 10mm socket ...

I've seen a lot of requests for information on the Volvo OEM amplifiers and how to interface with them. I've got a '98 V70 R that also includes the Dolby ProLogic Surround, so that's what I'm basing this on. The thing to remember here is that the amp is just an option in an assembly line process. It...

Here is my write-up for removing the oil pan, or oil sump as some call it, in order to remove and replace failing o-rings throughout the lubrication system. Removing the oil pan for o-ring replacement is a messy affair, but very necessary if you are experiencing low oil pressure due to old and degra...

Here's the video! Everything is still working as it should, I've done a lot of interstate travel in the past week and, I've noticed that I can cruise at 75 mph at just a bit under 3000 RPM maybe 2900 RPM, I was at about 3200 RPM before getting the VVIS to work. I haven't got any proof (my odometer i...

I would check two things. One, make sure that all the exhaust connections are tight and sealed. If everything looks good there, then check that wire adapter.

I toyed with the idea of trying the dryer hose, funnel system that Matt posted, but the clearance getting up past the battery is tight in my S70. And once you remove the weather guard from the stock intake, which is a pretty straight shot, I don't know if it would make all that much difference. I di...

www.ddmtuning.com Ive put HIDs on EVERYTHING ive had (audi, bmws, volvo, toyota, Hayabusa) and always bought through them. Buy the 55watt kit for 50 bucks. Check your bulb type. Takes me about 5 mins for the complete install (just like changing bulbs. the only thing you need to do is get some tin cu...

DIY: 1998 Volvo V70 Ignition Switch & Cylinder Lock Replacement Car is 1998 Volvo V70 with 106K miles. - Symptoms: sometimes cannot crank the engine, after wiggling the key a few times, then I can start the engine. It was intermittent, then it became permanent. - Key can turn to Position I and ...