Winston was sorry about the rug.......

We miss Winston every day.

The twins look older, but you haven't changed a wink. Sure there isn't a portrait of an older-looking Steve hidden in a closet somewhere, eh?
Aside from losing an old friend, you seem to have weathered the storms well.

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If that section is too large just cut a cross, so four slot, and that can help close the area tighter. Use a little material to wrap or seal any small opening that has exhaust seepage.

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So, i have to change a control arm because a bush is broken. Under warranty.

Thanks to all of you Guys that transformed me from a pumpkin beginner to a respectable mechanic.

Im down, the MCC for the V70 will be the next electrical project id like to start.

iamhives wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 22:28 Any way to differentiate plugs or coil from something more difficult just based on symptoms?

Clear codes
Swap plug and coil with those of another cylinder
Test

Or swap in plug/coil from your current V70 (“known good”).

Which parts should we be hoarding for our 1998-2000 S/V70 in anticipation of them going end of life? Which have short lifespans or common failures so would need replacing? Which must be bought new and which are perfectly fine from a junkyard? Also, which parts are "good to have on hand", e...

I'm thinking of adding motor mounts to the my list. By the time I actually purchased the nice ones they will probably be NLA and I'll be forced to buy some awful aftermarket brand.

This morning, I decided to clean the ETM from my ‘99 V70 XC parts car in the hope that it will work in the ‘00 V70.

Only after Abscate so graciously offered one he had on hand, did it dawn on me that I had harvested it from the V70 with a busted flywheel. Fingers crossed!

In the cases where semi generic hose parts are no longer available, you may be able to get the advice of a knowledgeable auto parts counter guy. A good one with gray hair may be able to advise what will be a good replacement. You will have to shop around to find a counter guy who knows more than how...