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Are you just getting that one code? I’ve found most scanners don’t map Volvo code text correctly , the best way is to get the Volvo Ecm-xxxx code then look it up in Volvo lit Definitely clear that code and see if it comes back first. Prayers that it isn’t in the rear axle subframe. At least your bol...

You can buy this at a generic motor factor ( do you say that down under?) but the Volvo one is reasonably priced here at least.

Chevrolet is Swedish for 10 valves...

The cup should have a protrusion on it which goes into a hole in the spring seat. If that’s gone it will migrate.


Probably not available new anymore.


…and it is available ! 3546435 part number

btw, what is up with the swedes, not shipping ot Austria? I tried 2 swedish parts shops from bildelsbasen.se but both said they are not shipping to Austria, but they do ship to Germany. Pretty crazy, we are all in EU and that is just a few km more. The Swedish have a deep fear of kangaroos. They al...

Just ordering some parts for my XC to include Timing belt kit and PCV kit etc. Went to clean off the engine serial number sticker so I could read it and used Brakleen to clean off the grease. The solvent took off the numbers and now I cannot read it! Can I find this number anywhere else? Thanks. i ...

How many miles on the spark plugs? Try those before coils

You can use a hose as a stethoscope to track down the noise source. Did it still make the noise with the serpentine belt off?

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