Just bought a "new to me" '04 V70 110K miles. Driving it home, when I got to operating speed the message above appeared. It went into limp home and would barely exceed 20 mph. I went to post the problem, and the first thing that came up was a post of my own concerning my previous V70, abou...

Special thanks to MDK and Oragex. I knocked off the plastic cover and found the 14mm bolt. I had the job done in 5 minutes with available tools, I may yet go for the HF tool. After 3 generations of engineers, "available tools" included a 1/4" breaker bar (a little sentiment there, I g...

The fact that the cars are known to 'sink" is still further reason to provide some protection for the radiator. Making the job of replacement a little easier wouldn't hurt either.

I have three Volvos available for parts '97 960, '02 V70 (NA), '04 V70 (NA). I am getting complaints from neighbors, so I can't guarantee the duration of this offer. Located in SE Massachusetts, close to Providence, RI.

As I prefer the "lower technology" of pre '05, I keep an eye on those. Until about a year ago, they were all sub $2500, except for very rare examples. Now, $2500 is the starting price and most at that price list a number of needed repairs, "must be towed" etc. Just noticed a very...

side question about the wheel bearing job: are we able to change the front bearings on the xc70's without requiring removal of the strut to knuckle bolts or ball joint? I really want to avoid doing either of those again I was able to do it. A "universal joint" socket made it possible to r...

Here is a video on replacing fuel pump in steel tank car:


Please note that every so often he decides to go off camera, those are points that are really going to cause trouble and you would really appreciate video guidance.

The corrugated hose on the pump had developed a pin hole leak. and caused the original problem. I am confident that I patched that. Wrapped it with rubber and put on a fuel injection clamp. High pressure leak no longer visible.

Solution, first it is time for me to realize that I am still just a points and carburetor kinda guy and stick to my old Mopars. In any case after of hours of checking wiring, loose nuts, sensors connected, etc. etc. I noticed there were wires coming out of my air filter which I had not reinstalled, ...