Beth My strong impression is that’s a loved, well cared for Volvo based on appearance. At 2K, that’s a screaming deal, at 2500 it’s a good deal, and her 3K ask is probably attainable if everything’s in order. When you look at it, look for a dry engine both on top and underneath, these engines really...

On the parts issue, without getting into specifics M V capital S is all about sorting out where we can cut corners and where we can’t so I will just say all that knowledge is resident here, and we can guide you as you find you need parts replacing. You don’t need to go strict OEM but our resident fe...

Tough break, but the good ones go quickly. Keep your eyes open in the high rent suburbs for second car Volvo’s on private sales.

...and don’t forget to say thanks again in a week in case deal falls through.

Mine lasted 5 years and about 70,000 miles more before the clutch plate gave up and fragmented. I think there are role here with even longer reported success

If anyone needs shims I bought a bunch on one of my FCP orders - I can mail for a stamp vs $9 shopping for a 90 cent part.

I could also give dimensions as any steel washer would do here.

Intake manifold looks great, and that same stuff can clean the cat(s) too.

We get three of those little towers on the V70 trim

I wrapped them in vinyl tape, the filled the tower with epoxy. From there, I drilled new holes and countersunk holes to fit.

That British a Racing Green is a gorgeous colour

Those are hard to find little screws by the way. I’m sure they are orderable from Volvo but probably not in a factor or FLAPSas we call them here. I have spares.

You can make a couple hundred bucks parting out, but consider donating it to a local church group for someone who needs cheap wheels to make a big difference in their life, right now.

There are a lot of them out there.

Watch orangex video and you can see the puller in action