One-year follow-up on this DIY using generic ATF hose.

The Oetiker clamp connections are bone dry, car is happy like a bird......

As a companion to a similar thread for turbo cars (https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63615), here is a thread dedicated to documenting the vacuum lines in the non-turbo (NA) 850 and 98 S/V/C70. I know that what I am posting here is good for 95+ without EGR, someone else will h...

Two (2) + years and 25K miles later...the rebuilt hoses look fine, zero leaks.

Just an update...

Charles - you can use that CRC cleaner with turbo engines. The turbocharger is upstream of the TB, so unless time reversal comes into play you can't get the cleaner into the turbo - there isnt enough difference between the engines of turbo and NA cars to merit that warning. My guess is someone used ...

The starter is beefed up and so is flywheel. Volvo has had this on some 5 cylinders in EU for several years. All of the new 4 cylinders have it. I have been repairing cars for 40 + years and cars that die when you stop have been a big part of repairs. I took time getting used to it. Volvo's start-st...

Sounds good. I'll ping you if I take Friday off, but I'm thinking I will.

Working the early am support shift?

Thanks for your work for the people of the Empire State..

More like over-nights. I'll fill you in further offline.

Yeah, you live and you learn! I still scour the NYC craigslist ads to see if another one like that pops up. I'd love to give one another go with a real $250 turbo. But then again, I think I'd find the same pleasure from a T5 manual! Just prepare, things break on Saabs... Make sure you have some hig...

I bought a 1998 V70 in which the left side of the dash was maddeningly squeaky. Just a touch would stop the racket, but it's tough driving with your left arm while your right arm is poking through the steering wheel. The right side of the dash is rock solid. I read several posts about repairing the ...

If you start getting unexplained engagement of the STC/ABS on a AWD check and verify the drive axle bolts are tight. I found the passenger's side wasn't torqued to spec. I'm unsure if it ever was as no work was performed on it during my ownership. Special thanks to Matty Moo. If I ever require a rep...