abscate wrote: ↑27 Feb 2024, 16:54 I really want to go inthe Bentley dealer and ask the hourly repair rate....

After adjusting his monocle, he'll tell you it's $395/hour. Plus tax, of course!

gas smell around the wheel well is usually the fuel pump cover plate, they are known to crack, mine did. if you smell gas on the driver side step around and smell the passenger rear wheel well. if you're not convinced, wrap that gas hose with paper tissue , then masking tape and drive it around unti...

I use timeserts. I feel like more of a professional repair, but helicoil is an FAA approved repair as well.

I had this issue on my 98, with one leaking cam cover bolt. It's just one of many and just the cam cover: I decided it is not worth the effort of a helicoil etc: I just tapped it larger on-car, carefully collecting the swarf as I did, and stepped up the bolt. Did not try to reseal or anything. No do...

Add this to the list (or delete if already mentioned). 2000 S70 GLT SE uses a new type of sensor for turbine speed (engine speed) on the transmission. Best way to test is in diode mode on multimeter. Pins 16 and 17 in the large connector on top of the trans. Should read about 1 in one direction and ...

The '99 alternator spins counter clockwise I believe, and '98 and older are clockwise.

I’m a moderator on a forum. Top pet peeves:
1. Posts for sale and immediately leaves forum to not return for 6 months.
2. Not updating sold items resulting in multiple “sorry that is sold” replies.
3. No details of what part number is or what it fits.
4. Priced way above market.

Hey Everyone, It's been a bit, but I finally got the oil cooler hoses installed and a picture taken. It's working out great! I wanted to thank everyone for your help here in helping map out a solution. I ended up going with some silicon heater core hoses from DO88 in Sweden https://www.do88performan...

Topic closed - fitting at ABS pump for front hard brake line is M12x1. To replace front left hard brake line you need about 30 ft of tubing, flex line side is M10x1

I am glad to hear that Ms. Abscate is improving. Nothing worse than seeing your loved one in pain.