Take a look at this link https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic32245.html I believe the hose you are looking for is (part numbers are from Land Rover) LR001442 - Coolant Hose for heat exchanger LR000491 - Bolt for Heat exchanger hose LR001505 - O-Ring for heat exchanger hose You will need the hose and t...

MVS Readers, I was occasionally getting a code on the S80 related to the PremAir sensor on the radiator. https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/2310 Because the car wasn't being driven I decided to replace the sensor. How hard could it be? (keep reading to find the answer) Whil...

$7400 --- Purchase price $62.53 --- (31401556) --- Booster O-rings $16.36 --- (AISIN T-IV) --- ATF $40.35 --- (DENSO 5344) --- Sparkplugs $00.00 --- Filter housing $51.47 --- (Mobil 1 0W-40, Oil and Filter) $58.28 --- (LR006071) --- Thermostat $00.66 --- (LR001505) O-ring for 30713530 $24.29 --- (30...

MVS, Here is what I would do differently if I was to try this challenge again on a different P3 Volvo Purchase price ... Look for a lower priced P3 to allow for more budget for maintenance and repairs To keep cost down, I selected a front wheel drive, non Turbo charged vehicle and I would do that ag...

]Xheart, I found the service bulletin (Technical Journal if you prefer) from Volvo. The codes listed in the TJ are RTD_Volvo.jpg I Just checked the history for my S80 P1087 Not permanent (Resolved on its own) P2568 Not permanent (Resolved on its own) And here is the actual TJ TSB_RTD.pdf Thanks Paul

This is for the LR2

But the front suspension is similar if not identical to the S80, XC70 (P3 cousins)

Lower ball joint is released at 2:03



If you loosen the bolts for the lower control arm then it should swing down.

COVID madness has set in. Known cures for COVID madness - Filing ignitions point by hand until the contact surfaces are exactly parallel - Indexing spark-plugs to optimize performance or fuel economy - Measuring valve clearance and installing shims - Adjusting solenoids on the Aisin transmission unt...

MVS Readers,

I found this video on YouTube that explains very well the reasoning behind the $10,000 challenge

Enjoy the Video.

"The Best European Car Ever Made (Better Than a BMW or Mercedes)" Scotty K.




Thanks

Paul

MVS Readers, Time for the next oil change - Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 5W30 And ATF change (3 liters) - Idemitsu ATF Type TLS (T-IV) Note: this is the first time that I used Idemitsu if I notice any change I'll post here Here is the Odometer reading My S80 is running extremely well IMG_5928.JPG I also ...

This is where the oil goes to return to the pan when the filter is removed (Note: I removed the spring / rubber disc from this assembly) https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13868/IMG_3752.JPG This one has a missing rubber disc (its broken) https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/1...