E Showell, I am also thinking about buying a XC70 Currently I have the first cousin (2008 LR2) with the same: engine, transmission, all wheel drive system, power steering, cooling, etc. For the LR2 here are the common problems (I removed anything not shared between the XC70 and LR2 from the list) Ma...

The Thermostat design is complicated Note: I did heat up the actuator to get it to extend, the shorter measurement was with it at room temperature. (see picture above) This first picture below shows the two paths for the coolant - Recirculating (back to the engine) - Radiator Engine Cold Actuator is...

only I have no idea where does that wire loom end in order to be able to remove it from the donor car The engine and transmission is all one big harness, it terminates at the ECM & TCM. A new one would knock him back ~$900.00. https://volvoem.com/images/img/b557a62f6958cfb89278bfc3f12bc1a2.png

Those corded drop lights can get very hot!

LED bulb.....

I have melted the orange plastic on the bulb. I use tiny hand-held LED lights and a fluor tube shop light now. Also a backpacking LED headlamp on your forehead points the light right where you're looking.

I LOVE tool threads! Let's see them!

Volvo timing tool kit. 1. Crankshaft Alignment Tool. Volvo part number 999 5451: Installs in block and aligns crankshaft. 2. Camshaft Adjustment Tool, Volvo part number 999 5452: Installs on rear of camshafts, locks and aligns camshafts. 3. Front Camshaft Bracket, Volvo part number ??? ????: Install...

Cheapest and the best approach:

1. TB Kit from Volvo dealer: $110.
2. Aisin WP ebay, FCPEuro: $55.

1969 Toyota EX II Concept
The EX-II was a 2-seater, fully enclosed electric runabout shown at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show.

http://www.thepetrolstop.com/2013/08/to ... ncept.html

Photos below after text. I recently replaced my peeling 06 V70 fabric A-pillar covers with plastic covers from earlier years. Identifying the correct parts was not straightforward to me (relatively new to Volvos), so here is a writeup to help the next person who wants to try it. The P2 V70 and S60 f...