Yeah, it was low - just wasn’t as hot yesterday. Filled it up to just under 700 and it’s much better

If only a wagon......

You are preaching to the choir about the lack of space Krons! A quick question though. Have you ever had an unsecured zip tie wriggle loose and go flying in the bay? No I haven’t. The edges of the metal spring mechanism are sharp enough (or my Harbor Freight zip ties soft enough) that even with end...

That's the same as "busted," isn't it.

Getting the joint apart wasn't easy. I don't see how you could do it without being destructive. There is a snap ring behind the backing plate of the assembly that retains the joint on the shaft. The backing plate is thin metal, I was able to wedge a small pick and a screwdriver through the bolt hole...

..must....keep....going......

Indeed the '98 V70 is smog exempt!
Got the car inspected a few weeks ago...$10.00 for the sticker and now roaring to go!

Let me know when you're ready to do the AC system. I can meet you at makerspace and let you borrow my gauges and compressor, or you can swing by my house and use them there.

Thanks Neil, Abscate, and foggydog for your replies and helpful diagrams, links, and advice! Once I noticed the shaft was spinning as I was trying to tighten the mount nut, I stopped! Installed the parts in same order and fashion as I removed them (and as illustrated above). All is good. See pics in...

abscate wrote: ↑22 Aug 2023, 14:27 Everyone has a set of Scottish spring compressors at home, to boot…..

Such extravagance, far too many cable ties on that, half the amount would suffice