I'll throw in my 2c. I don't think any Sachs offer the same feeling as the original Volvo ones. They furnished the original equipment, but it doesn't mean they sell the exact same product in aftermarket with the same quality of internals. With this in mind, there is more than one quality in the Sach...

Feld...it's really hard to tell a new from old bearing bybfeel. I'm just putting anew one on my 2005 and it doesn't even spin by hand, the resistance is quite stiff

Resistance is ok on a new one as it will feel somewhat tight. But the 'notchy' bit may not be ok. That might imply a defect of either a bearing or race that wasn't caught by QA. You might call FCP customer service. Describe what you're feeling and see what they say. They may say that's normal for a ...

It takes under 30 minutes when you know what you're doing.

I have a bad rear shock absorber that is causing the car rear to really sway out when hitting bumps. Did you check those and/or the upper mounts for those in the trunk ? Funny literally same thing happened. Pre-emptive summer tire change over today because of a blowout a few weeks ago. I don't feel ...

I could give you a look on Wednesday? I have to hit the Bridgeport ferry by 1830 but you are on the way.

I can think of a few things to check: - something is bent from the flat tire event. Should show up in a 4 wheel alignment. - you did not put the tires back on the car in the same location you removed them from. Steel belted tires cannot be crossed from one side to the other as the steel belts take u...

Your car doesnt have a PEM or a fuel pressure sensor. Runs at full duty. I’m thinking vacuum leak. Causing it to run rich and reek of fuel? Check the purge valve hose tree that goes up to the intake manifold. Change fuel filter for giggles. I’ve heard of contaminated fuel/tanks causing it too. Crank...

Idk about 2004 XC70 but my 2004 V70 has a PEM sitting above the metal fuel tank.