Interesting. No idea what that black wire is. Could it be that issue has been there for a long time and someone ran a direct feed to the pump from a live source somewhere else in the harness to bypass the immobiliser? Neil. Thanks Neil, that's an interesting thought. I didn't think about am immo by...

P80GLT wrote: ↑21 Jul 2024, 15:04 Today was a visit to the Ayr Vintage Rally, lots of tractors and farm implements, lawnmower racing, collie dogs and farmers.

Ayr show.jpg

Great looking 850, as always. Looks like a nice Escort parked right next to you as well.

P80GLT wrote: ↑22 Jul 2024, 10:44 Can there be such a thing as a nice Escort?

Here it is, tidy enough but I'll stick with my old Volvo

Escort.jpeg

Absolutely, especially if it's a RS2000. They were around when I was still driving my Capri MKIII in Germany.

I still own that one, plus a few old Volvo's

'84 245, 3 pedals, 170k claimed. One of the stranger ads recently. Long list of spare parts. FL style rust. 1984 245 M.jpg Pretty big ask for the condition. https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/silver-spring-1984-volvo-240-wagon/7770009889.html DC C/L, but the car is in Miami. There is a s...

Sorry to hear this Neil, but I think you are on the right track in terms of troubleshooting.
Removing the prop shaft is a good and logical first step.

Good luck, Dirk

OP is looking to find a stock one for an XC. That would be a Sisal kind which was special for the Cross Countries. Very hard to find in good used condition.

PZEV V70 has:

Engine code B5244S6

VIN type 64

454cid wrote: ↑26 Sep 2024, 10:14 I don't remember my distributor caps have had plastic on top of the contact.

That was a special edition for the Finnish market.

Hi there,
I would check tie rods first, they may be worn to the point where you have a lot of play in them.

Hello C30Newbie,
Very good description of the V70, but photos would go a long way in helping you to sell it.
Good luck!