I have just realized most of the posts by ThaddeusTheBold will be about electric conversion of his 98 V70. These interest me and I will try to follow them.
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My condolences to you and your family,
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Here is the massive discussion of 'key won't turn'
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It is a common problem for higher mileage P2 Volvos. Most people seem to remove the anti theft feature and don't replace all the switch.

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Spend some rewarding time searching this forum for each of the issues the shop recommends you repair and you think may be needed. You will learn a lot if you have the knowledge to understand the information. I am encouraged that you have this knowledge since you posted an extended list with details....

For general reference information, Antlers, OK would have been about 35 F this morning.
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Make the alternator repair soon, or the high voltage will ruin the battery and maybe other electrical devices including bulbs.
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For general reference information, Antlers, OK would have been about 35 F this morning. volvolugnut It was 82F/65F on Friday and 50F/33F yesterday (Sunday). I recently found an Oklahoma meme that shows the days of the week with the same person per day. One day hes in tshirt/shorts, next day a winte...

MrAI, Your comment on making bearings is interesting to me. I had always thought making bearings to be a specialty of bearing manufacturers. But I guess if you need a special size or design you make them yourself. I have designed a lot of machined and heat treated parts, but not rolling bearings. Ot...

Many sealants are self vulcanizing and contain acetic acid. You can tell from the vinegar smell. Once at a work place, self vulcanizing sealant was used to seal a lid on a steel tank. Later all of the internals of the tank were found rusting.
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Choices will be made by each individual based on mood, finances, other chores waiting, other people waiting, tools and parts available, knowledge, experience, and the current weather conditions.
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