no numbers for R and T5 models? i notice a lot more S60 T5s than P80 T5s - the former are almost common, whereas the latter seem like unicorns.

Hi, I saw a really good video on changing the TB on You Tube the other day when i was looking for other info about my 1998 v70. It shows in detail how to replace it and issues with the tensioner. The guys name was "Robert DIY" who posted it, so you'll have to search. If you cant find it i...

on the bright side, you don't have to worry about the PCV

Valve stem diameter changes at some point during the 1999 MY, from 7mm to 6mm. This probably accompanies the change in lifters.

It's more than made up for with the banjo bolt under the intake manifold and the ETM that requires removing that same intake manifold.

Although I should report that the third time I had to remove the manifold, I got that bolt off first try.

It's not.

Tips from my experience recently: Mark the hell out of the hub and the cam cover, but you're going to have to check it with the belt anyway. When you're checking to see if you've got the angle set right, torque the bolt down before strapping the belt on. If you let the hub snap home without that bol...

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The first guide, which I wrote, will get you good enough to drive to the alignment shop. The second will probably get you a good alignment.

Also, for what it's worth, a few weeks after that post I got an actual alignment done and found that I wasn't really all that close to spec. But it was close enough to not destroy my tires.

What's the deal on 99-00 axle quality from the aftermarket? Mine are fine but it's a recurring nightmare on mine that I break one and end up swapping aftermarket axles every six months for the rest of my life. Will Raxles rebuild a 99 manual axle if I mail it to them?