I thought of a tip today to make it more comfortable to work down low on the front of V70 engines. The steel radiator support has an edge on the back side that is always cutting into your arms. This is particularly hard when the fan is removed. I realized a length of split hose or wire loom would ma...

The high pressure hose is a pain to remove from the engine bay, not to mention it is surely stuck at the rack. I would leave it there. On 2001-2003 these fail at some point along the rack where they rust badly. However, looks like you live in CA so rust shouldn't be a problem - I would just spray it...

Mike, 'Full Editor & Preview' is shown just south of the text box I'm just typing into ('quick reply'). Try to obtain the wiring diagram online, it has the names and functions of all the relays. If you cannot find it send me a message. The topmost relay in the left row of the REM (rear electroni...

....we got the X/C model in order to go snow boarding in the mountains, which are covered in snow.. Now it all makes sense. I had no idea the former required the latter. Nor did I realize heated seats were a prerequisite for snow, or have I got that backwards, as well as the above? Whatever you do,...

No module will cause error codes, but should not cause any damage. If you have VIDA or another means to clear codes you should be fine. I don't recall the wiring, but it may trigger the SRS light (which needs VIDA or equivalent to clear).

Covered in the smart people forum, the P80 forum

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Short version, discontinued in 2002 late in model year.

The Bolt at the rear has no check valves as it has to be a straight shot for the coolant water; and the new one for whatever reason has probably been changed to a 19mm form a 17mm. Do you really need a new bolt for that though? Beats me. You are gonna have to remove the top engine mount and the alum...

Banjo bolt with check valve ( not to be used for the water line) is 31325709

Water line banjo part number 973950 , to be confirmed