It’s not a winner unless it’s a Spinner…

Three engine mounts 123 on the p80 engine in the FWD model, the AWD has a fourth, marked X

Two torque rods in circles

I think someone wanted extra firewood for camp.

Subscribed. This is going to be fun.

I drove that BYD from Munich to Innsbruck and back for back-to-back conferences. It was a gas hybrid and returned something like 50 mpg highway. It was too electronic but as tight as my x3 on the road, and fit finish top shelf. Rented through Hertz , thst pretty much tells you it’s real,despite the ...

fail. Not only that but the price of replacement can quickly total a car with the stupid high prices of parts. These guys all use the same fallacy that repairs to a car should be capped at its retail value. A meticulously maintained car like one of Dirks , with new FCP parts that are free moving fo...

P2 cabin filter change. T25 and T20 needed.

Front T20 is bad access , had to use a cranked T20 key half turn at a time.

I would be hard pressed not to take that to the largest Volvo dealer amd body shop in town. Remember p2 door lock modules are onthe CANBUS so electronics are involved. I thought the door handle/ lock cylinder assembly was all mechanical. A few years ago I replaced the driver door on Ikea and swappe...

Here’s the 2005 wiring of the 4 pin speed sensor , maybe research what those designations are for help in rewiring?

Finally got new brake hoses. How much fluid does it take to do a hose replacement and a flush? Would it make any difference flushing before the new hoses because to my mind it would mean less debris 250 mL per brake caliper bled is enough, so 1 liter bottle will do it. You can see the color change ...

Both the 1999 and 2000 use ME7 control system - I dont know why a 2000 would be easier

I believe the list of things VIN locked are..

ECM
CEM or DIM (display module)

Possibly 2/76 lock control module
Possibly immobilizer module

TCM does not seem to be VIN locked