The XC90 didn't have an RNC, the RNC was reserved for the P1 and P3 cars. The XC90 2.5T is an RN just like the rest of the P2 cars. You can use the 2.5 from the XC90, there are only very minor differences on the 2.5T. You will not use the intake VVT control on the 2.5, as your 2.4T only has exhaust ...

One of my front struts has started to make some noise since the season has changed and gotten a bit colder out and I can even spin the rubber top piece under the hood with my hand. ... Spinning of the top nut (not just the rubber cap over it - the nut and strut shaft need to rotate) means the sprin...

Oh man! I just wrote all the stuff below because I was stuck on the question about replacing the spring. You mention being able to spin the strut mount cap. If the noise is a clunk or rattle then I bet the problem is loose hardware at the top of the strut or your upper spring seat is shot. My wager ...

robisindy wrote: ↑22 Jan 2022, 12:31 Thank you very much for the information, everybody.

Here is the section of his website that pertains to Volvo. Extremely knowledgeable & helpful fellow that we are all extremely grateful for!

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Noticed an oil puddle near the pass/front wheel on our 06 2.5T v70 with 170k. Once I lifted the car and looked, most of the wet area seemed to be at the front crank seal although there's oil on the belt and both cam pullies also (pulled off the top of timing belt cover too), may be leaking from the...

My hint in this job is if you warm the crank pulley nut (30mm hex) before you remove the timing belt it will impact off easily. Also loosen the m6 harmonic balancer nuts , 10 mm hex

Usually a two arm puller will get the crank pulley off

This happened with my S60 when I did the PCV 2 summers ago. Carbon in that block passage was hard as cement. I was a bit discouraged, but I powered through trying to take my time and stay organized. I did not do all the seals right away. I took care of the clogs, cleaned the oil pan and pick up tube...

20220614_062306.jpg the crank pulley is keyed to the crank, it can only go on in the correct position. If the crank shaft moves, mine did, reinstall pulley and move it back until the pulley lines up relative to the timing mark on the block. Its a non issue. A bit of white touch up paint to make it ...

Another tip using gear pullers I learned in 2020

If you put a rubber band around the legs while setting it up it’s really easy!!

My exhaust VVT hub failed (started to leak) at around 220k miles. You may have another 50k miles. Or not.

In any case, you may want a new O-ring, fcpeuro sells it for $9.99.