Replaced engine oil & filter, replaced ATF & Magelife in-line filter, and installed new LED Bi-Xenon bulbs.

Removing the front bumper keeps on getting easier by the year. Now it takes less than 5 minutes.

Was the oil leaking from the crankshaft seal? When I first replaced the front crankshaft seal it started leaking right away. The splines on the crankshaft easily split the seal. If it is the front crankshaft seal then use either a funnel over the splines or wrap them with electrical tape. Whatever y...

I got the rebuild kit on ebay a few years ago.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323454791943

The seller's name is AWD Pump Repair.

The name of the part includes the Volvo oil pump PN:

Haldex AOC Gen 1, 2, 3 precharge pump repair kit - Maxi. Fit Volvo OE 30783079

Here is a thread on removing the driveshaft. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=98916&hilit=colorado+cv+joint I removed the driveshaft yesterday and it took ~ 1 hour. That's because I've removed it a handful of times, has a replaced Haldex flange, and replaced driveshaft C...

The groundhog didn't see his shadow today so you can start in 30 days.

Strike it gently with a brass drift several times at several locations in between the bolt holes. I’ll repeat, be gentle and persistent as. You don’t want to damage the CV joints inside. If you’ve soaked it with penetrating oil you just need to break the rust bond. The cv joint will probably come a...

When I replaced the thermostat with a full coolant flush it took several valve openings to burp all the air out. I had the front end raised on ramps and used the Lislie Spill Free Funnel. That funnel is great for burping air and comes with adapters to fit nearly any radiator.

With the sump dropped replace all the O-rings and gaskets with this kit

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... r-30750783

I rolled on Permatex Anerobic Sralant 8 years ago with no issues.

For my nephew I just reconditioned a 2005 V70. It has 251k miles but that 2.4L with hydraulic lifters will last longer than a 2.5T engine. I dropped the sump, cleaned & repaired the clogged PCV, new water pump, TB, tensioner pulley, idler pulley, serpentine belt, spark plugs, rotors & pads.....

Used my P2 to drive up to Davidson County TN just south of Nashville. With 4 chainsaws and a few coolers in the back 4 of us helped do some tree cleanup the last 2 days. The southerners were biting their teeth while I safely drove over the icy roads. I am so fortunate that ice storm shifted north of...