Buy a new ring.

Old post resurrection warning...

On my 1999 the correct torque is

Water Pump To Block 17 Nm (13 ft lb)

If your bolts snapped, it was not the extra 2 ft lbs, the bolts were already dead.

Most guides for this are very old and have broken photo links at this point. I recently did this so here's a new how-to! Time required: At least 2 hours Note: Does not retain center speaker Why would I do this? : You have a factory system that is 6 or more speakers, and have an external amp that han...

Diesel Volvos are a little different to gasoline powered ones, but in the V70 versions of the D5 not hugely. If you assume the drawing of the accessory component bracket, and assume it is correct as seen above, it is the same as on any 5 cylinder gas engine. On this particular issue the problem is o...

At 212,000kms about 2 years ago replaced: Head gasket set due to a seized thermostat including valve stem seals New Wahler thermostat NGK base spark plugs Nissens radiator Gates upper radiator hose Gates lower radiator hose Both heater hoses (URO) PCV system bottle and upper hose. Turbo drain pipe n...

I just did the timing belt, WP, etc. on my 2005 XC90 2.5T with 110K miles. I just came up with a nice way to line up the crank and want to share with everyone. This easy trick is true for all Volvo 5-cylinder engines, from 850, S70, V70, C70 to S80, S60, XC90 etc. On the issue of Crank Marks, there ...

I started using Oetinger clamps about two years ago and have fallen in love all over again, they did solve the PS pump hose seep on my 1999. I still haven't sourced big ones like radiator hoses and turbo induction yet. Hmmm..a zip tie gun sounds like a nice birthday present for me. Best use for Oeti...

This is a thread on the subject:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=81459&hilit=ABB+clamp

The brand name is actually ABA.

Neil.

bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑01 Feb 2018, 09:29

abscate wrote: ↑01 Feb 2018, 09:00 What’s the red wire running by the seat? Is that the heated third seat option ?

Did we finally find a car with that option!?!?

Sssshhhh. Everyone will want one if we let the cat out of the bag.

The Sachs stunts are a good choice. I have yet had to install new springs.