Electric vehicles will not dominate the US market because the US has many large, open areas to travel. Electric vehicles will need to overcome the slow 'refuel' rate compared to conventional refueling. Until both types are near equal, in areas where vehicle trips may be hundreds of miles in a day or...

I think it is more likely you have an air intake leak than a fuel pump failure. The filter change is just good routine maintenance and I would do this on a newly acquired vehicle. As JimBee said, look for leaks in the air hose from mass air flow meter and any of the many vacuum lines. Unmeasured air...

It looks like the hose attached to the device in the second photo is near to failure. The hose diameter change at the end of the hose nipple is showing failure cracks. It would be good to replace now before it fails. Soap Box Rant Alert! Everyone attempting to service a modern vehicle should periodi...

I went looking for some training info on general canbus technology and found a company in Europe that makes canbus data loggers. They also have some good training and basic information on the history, use and advantages on canbus in vehicles, machinery and factories. I learned a lot in a few minutes...

The problem: Occasionally I would find the floor mat wet on the passenger front footwell of 2001 V70. Initially I checked the carpet under the rubber mat and found the carpet felt dry. I made the wrong assumption that the rubber mat was catching the drip as it fell from somewhere under the dash. Lat...

If you are asking about the bell shaped tube, this is the fuel line. You will need a special fuel line tool to push into the big end of the bell and release the clips. There is an oring that makes the seal. The tools are common but are various sizes. They don't cost much. You can do this with a smal...

Fantastic! You have been rewarded for your month of struggle with the sound of running engine. Carry on with saving this Volvo from scrap.
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Well, I have learned something today. I did not know about solder sleeves. I think I need to upgrade from crimp connectors, which are prone to corrosion.
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The pressurized intake tube from turbo to intake may be loose. The extra boost you enjoyed, may have partly blown off the tube. Just reposition and tighten the clamps.

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Call me a red neck, but if it runs ok and looks ok, I can carry oil and put in oil every 1000 miles. At that consumption, it likely still does not embarrass you by smoking on acceleration.
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