- My 2004 V70 with 122K: the PS reservoir was replaced with Genuine Volvo reservoir in 2019. So the reservoir is basically new. - From watching youtube and reading some threads (using the Steering Rack as the pump), changing PS Fluid is EXTREMELY easy! No need to do the whole thing as in the youtube...

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Forgot to say that sometimes P.O. used an aftermarket cap. So, it is good to inspect and find out the mfg of the cap. There are so many aftermarket caps out there, it is unbelievable. - So, yes use only Genuine Volvo Cap. - I understand different mfgs make it (Mann and Mahle and the junks at local a...

What abscate said, but flush with air (shop vac in reverse). This makes air "spills" inside the car, not water or coolant ;) I got it completely dry, not a drop. Ah, your P2 experiences its half life ;) My 2005 has only original fuel pump and some rubber bushings in the rear subframe, and ...

Sorry to be so long in reply, the motor linkages were the culprit. By disassembling both sides, and comparing the motion of each under identical CCM settings, the linkage issue was resolved. The L-shaped arms were the issue, they were not in their "tracks" in the disk that is rotated by th...

Once the ignition coil cover is out, leave it out. This allows you to inspect oil leak or change coil with ease.
I left my cover out yrs ago.

I only leave the TB cover on to protect the TB and that is all.

This is a funny video to watch:

Perps may have stolen the Volvo to try to blend in suburban Oregon.
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Hard to tell, but with those marks it is hard to tell if there is actually any damage. Most looks like rubbing marks. Long shot but perhaps see if someone can try a cut and buff to see how bad it is first.

Neil.

Here is the crispy pump next to a new one for those who haven’t seen one. Quite a difference.