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Better execution than this one, cheaper and not crashed
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto ... 71763.html

With a task list this long, I hope you have alternate transportation during this project. volvolugnut I bought a 940 and a road bike last spring to be able to tackle bigger jobs on the V70 :mrgreen: How could I forget... SUBFRAME BUSHINGS!!! https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=...

Thanks for all the answers I'm adding heater/coolant hoses, front crank seal and cam seals to the list. I'll inspect the power steering and replace if needed, as those are quite pricey. I will most likely pull the engine up and out, I don't have enough room in my garage to drop the subframe :x Once ...

That looks pretty good. I guess you could take care of the oil pump seal/gaskets. But those things rarely fail. Post pics!! The gasket kit looks cheap, but that might be one of those things that you shouldn't fix if it aint broke :?: I will have to do a bit of research on that topic I would look ha...

Hi folks, My 98 V70 2.5T needs a few things done to pass inspection (leaking oil :mrgreen: ) and to be at a true stage 0. Odo is at 337 000km/ 209 000miles I'm planning on getting the engine out of the car to make everything easier. Current plan is: - Timing belt - Clutch - oil pan gasket - oil pan/...

Basically did what that guy does, except I drilled 4 holes to make it easier

Finally did the subframe bushings today, it was way less of a pain than expected ! I was postponing this job for 8 months now :mrgreen: Took me 4h 1/2, I drilled the hard plastic casing and they got out pretty easily The whole front of the car finally feels tight, might swap out the polybush on the ...

Now paint it and add a wing

Not sure how much difference a polybush would make for swaybar bushings, but there's these https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_546_385_387&products_id=8640&osCsid=07b764269a188079f18e6179752ce9b1 https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_546_385_387&prod...

Hi folks, I'm trying to source a cheap spare wheel for my 98 V70 with 302mm brakes, and there's a guy local selling a pair of Regulus 16" from an S60 https://accessories.volvocars.com/en-us/S80(-06)/Accessories/Document/VCC-425380/2003 Do these have the same fitment issue as P80 16" rims ? The offse...

kallekula wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 6:44 pm I hate sunroofs! They frkn seem to always "explode" with plastic pieces flying everywhere every single time you show a potential buyer the car. Seriously, what's the purpose of a sun roof??

Mine is compensating for the non working A/C

Replaced my sunroof and headliner last sunday, easy job, I just wish I had someone to help me lift the sunroof assembly while bolting it https://i.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/10099710.jpg Today I disassembled the old sunroof, it's worse than expected :shock: https://i.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43...

I installed a Nissen in my car back in December and it also had that cut, I had to do a bit of clearancing for the intercooler and didn't notice the cut when installing, it got me scared for a second when I noticed it

Maybe it's for heat expension ?

Bought a non leaky and working sunroof assembly to replace mine, also got a clean headliner from the donor car

I might be able to fit it this week end, but I have to change the pcv on a friends 850 first

There were crazy mods, like an engine that was lowered on the engine bay and tipped back , if memory serves. It's mad how far back and lower it is compared to the production car https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/car/7305/Volvo-850-Estate-BTCC-140889.jpg The head was machined at an angle to get...

I usually toss the part I just changed in the trunk for a few weeks, just in case the new part if defective. After that it gets thrown into the box of old part that may or may not be useful one day :mrgreen: I just keep a spare accessories belt in the trunk all the time because it doesn't take much ...

Here you go

Here's what the hole for the speaker looks like https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2165.jpg At the shallowest point you're looking at about 0.78 inches (2cm) https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2164.jpg Almost an inch at the back https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_216...

It is very shallow, there's less than an inch under the dash pad. I tried taking pictures but it's already nightime so they look crap + I only have a tape mesure. To give you an idea, the size of the hole is around 7" by 7" on the "long side" and by 5.5" on the "short side" https://i57.servimg.com/u...

I might know a guy who put the exhaust hanger upside down, spent half an hour modifying the top hanger to make it work before realizing its mistake
That guy conveniently put a picture of it on my phone as well

Got the old exhaust out, a piece of cake since it was broken right being the axle https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2158.jpg New Ferrita catback in https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2160.jpg And then finally swapped my dash speaker for a working one https://i57.servimg.com/u/...

That Mototec is a rebranded Simons (they are sold under many other brands, like Jetex), if that can help you taking a decision
http://europeantuning.luondo.nl/en/1184 ... -stainless

I have a Ferrita catback on the way for my LPT, but it's definitely cheaper in Europe (paid about 460$ for the single exhaust turbo catback)

Finally got my rusty trailer hitch removed. The last 2 stripped bolt put up a good fight and I had to get the angle grinder out https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/91789610.jpg When removing the hitch it got caught in the exhaust, put quite some weight on it and the p.o amazing welds made some...

Nothing really bothering at idle compared to the stock bushing. It does get noisier over 3k rpm and under load tho, but it sounds kinda good
2.5T with a stock exhaust, recorded by my phone on the dash

As jreed said, old Volvo are great if you like working on cars. They are enthusiast friendly and have a great community with a huge database of DIY. Your budget will depend on what kind of engine you want: N/A and diesel go for very reasonable amounts, turbos a bit more and R for quite a lot of mone...

Bought a OMP strut brace yesterday, installed it today (after work, hence the crappy picture)

Previous owner got it powercoated black, looks stealthier than the original orange

I did replace mine with FR7DC, and had to close the gap a little bit.

I have yet to find one in shop locally, but I bought one on ebay from germany when they first came out. It's living in my V70 now

My 98 V70 is my first car, she's 2 years older than me :mrgreen: Reasons I bought it, and still own it: -Confort -You get a lot for what you pay (getting heated seat and a quality sound system for less than 2k around here is hella rare) -Enjoyable to work on, and with a great community behind so you...

Bought mine here, cheapest I could find with shipping to France https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Celica-Vvti-brass-gear-linkage-shifter-bushes-t-sport-190-00-06-gen7-190/302688893809?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 In the US you can get those https://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-...

New shifter cable bushes, the difference make them really worth the money !
I used MR2/Celica ones because they were cheaper, fitment is perfect

Replaced my lower passenger side engine mount (Febi) and transmission torque mount (Hutchinson) https://i.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2152.jpg Can definitely feel the difference, the engine isn't rocking around at every gear change and the car is quieter at idle. Replaced the leaking radiator ...

Haven't done anything to the real Volvo but I got a 1/18 850 T5R


It might end up on my V70 dash, no risk of paint fading with the piss yellow color

Installed Heko wind deflectors

and I bought the wrong radiator and didn't figure out until I was ready to swap it

I bough an Eezibleed for my V70, works flawlessly (well, once I fixed the leaking valve...).
I was happily surprised considering how cheap it is

Headliner time !
I did a bad job in the front lining up with the handles holes, but it's not sagging in the back anymore and that's all I care about
Before

After

That's good news because the Hutchinson branded one is more than half the price of the Volvo !

I need to replace mine soon as my V70 has similar symptoms and there's little doubts that this is the factory torque rod

Went back to finish my transmission fluid replacement yesterday, but I couldn't get the drain plug out :cry: So I gave up and got 1.9L of fluid out with a 50ml (0.05L) syringe, took me a while :lol: https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2142.jpg Gear changes feel smoother now, next thing on ...

The long bolt part number is 982831, it is a M10x130mm

https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/61378/ ... mm-982831/

The hoses quality looks great, but I have too many parts to replace to justify a 400$ intercooler :P I'll go for an ebay one, i'm not making massive amount of power anyway. Started the gearbox fluid change tonight, I got the fill plug loose (with a lot of extensions and a big breaker bar :mrgreen: )...

Do88 intercooler hoses came in the mail today, installed 2 before it got too dark and cold

Replacing the brackets isn't that hard of a job, as long as you don't live north of the rust belt :? They're around 20$ a piece, I think most junkyards ones will be rusted anyway. Here's mine, and those are far from the worst I've seen :mrgreen: https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2141.jpg...

Miatas are cool, you can fit them in the back of a Volvo wagon for the trackdays

That oil leak may be the turbo oil drain seals... definitely easier than dropping the pan! Looks like that axle seal might be leaking too. You definitely caught that passenger side mount right on time! They can be a pain once the bolt heads dig into the rubber. Already did the turbo oil drain seal ...

I did have a clunking sound going over speedbumps, found out one of the swaybar links got loose. I then got onto checking all the engine mounts: gotta replace them all :mrgreen: The passenger lower mount is just starting to sink https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2139.jpg Subframes bushin...

Did some very uninteresting stuff, but very much needed https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2136.jpg It was more than time to replace the belt :? https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2134.jpg My interpretation of the belt tensioner tool :mrgreen: https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/4...

I don't know much about trims for the NA market (I think they are engine based), but I found this on r/Volvo

I removed the retainer clip using C clip pliers, it works great.

My V70 needs a radiator as well, planning on getting a Nissen but I'm not sure about aftermarket hoses (anyone knows if Gates hose are any good ? )

Got my Powerflex bushings in the mail today, decided to install the upper one at 7:30 (car is a daily and I need it tomorow) Took me an hour and a half, and I can definitely feel the difference compared to the old beaten up bushing ! https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2133.jpg Side effect...

Might be a dumb question, but do you even have power to the OBD plug ?

When I got mine it had a blown fuse, iirc the obd fuse is shared with the AC

Had a Volvo sunday :D Started by lowering the front of the car 25mm, it does look way nicer that way. I definitely need stiffer springs in the rear tho. Then I fixed the door switch I didn't do last time. You can see the switch not being pressed far enough https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/i...

So things to check on mine:
-how old the battery is
-how's the accessories belt

Ride is fully adjustable, so can go softer than Volvo OE if you want. I think OE settings equate to 10 clicks on front and 5 clicks on rear on the BCs. Thanks I'll try those :D I've been fiddling with the adjusters, started with full soft on all 4 corners but it was a lil' bouncy :mrgreen: I'll rep...

Coilovers are in ! The front was a piece of case, basically 4 nuts and 2 bolts. The rear took more time since the shock eye didn't want to fit on the stud, I had to get the dremel and make it slightly larger. https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2126.jpg https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/...

abscate wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:50 am Typically out of range codes are thrown at about 20% in my limited experience, so I will guess 10% is in the normal operating range for an older car.

I'll try grab some data from mine

Mine is around 20/21% because E85, and doesn't even throw a code

Couldn't it be just the microswitch in one of the door mechanism getting stuck ? And then somehow got unstuck so the lights stays on while the doors are closed

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=75954

Good sense kept me from installing those at 8pm when I need my car tomorrow morning

Lazyness got me, I fixed only 3 out of the 4 door lock switches a few month ago, just found the 4th door closed with the marker light on

Good news, the coilovers where shipped this morning so I should be able to do suspension and oil change next week end

That should be a nice upgrade! I've heard the BC coilovers are pretty good, I'm interested to hear how you like them. There's a lot of Volvo owners in the UK using them and they seem happy with how they perform. I was originally going for Koni struts and Eibach springs but replacing every single pa...

Replaced my turn signal bulbs because they weren't really orange anymore, I'd guess there's quite a few miles on those :mrgreen: https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2121.jpg Just placed my order for BC coilovers, can't wait to replace the whole suspension (Monroe strut with 200k miles stoc...

Tried fixing my washer fluid light staying on this morning, without any success. Sensor might be faulty. Sometimes the float gets stuck. I was able to dislodge mine with a magnet. I have a friend who used a screwdriver (or any long object) to just lever it unstuck. Both easy, just take the fill spo...

Tried fixing my washer fluid light staying on this morning, without any success. Sensor might be faulty. I then decided to mount the stock rear springs I got with the car when I bought it, instead of the cheap lowering one currently on the car. https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2116.jpg ...

Yep, 6 out of 8 were broken I got the whole repair kit but it had already been done
And replaced a few other broken clips as well, should be silent now

Should have done this 6 month ago...

Fitted Thule roofs bars and a bike rack while eating swedish fish (bought at Ikea where I parked near an XC90 )

I've planned on trying to setup the Windows Volvo850diag this weekend using a laptop and a cheap bluetooth ELM327.

I don't think the 850 OBD-II Android app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... i&hl=en_US ) is made by the same guy

I could already see myself buying left handed drills and stuff like that...I didn't even had to take the disc off and got it out by hand

Bled my brakes, got the dash back in again...Everything was fine until the last wheel bolt

I hope I will be able to get the rest out easily, not doing anything else car related today...

New discs all the way around, 302mm upgrade up front and new lines http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/29/2/1563305820-img-20190715-143453.jpg http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/29/2/1563305872-img-20190716-195557.jpg Only issue I ran into was the new pads rubbing :? I ended up putting th...

I replaced mine yesterday with a cheapo one from aliexpress. Doesn't feel as good as a brand new OEM would, but still better than the half broken original https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2109.jpg Now I'm getting ready for next week jobs: new discs, 302mm upgrade, braided lines and fix ...

Mine is currently running on a mix of E85 and RON 95-E10. Simple reason being that E85 is at least half the price of 95, sometimes a third.
LTFT is at 20% which sounds legit and I get a 20% worse mpg, but still make it cheaper to keep the brick on the road

Good Sunday all, Since were on the subject of AC systems. I'm in the middle of replacing my blower motor and resistor. While doing that I decided to shop vac around the evaporator a bit. This is actually the first time I have ever physically looked at the evap and I this vehicle has gone 23 years w...

There must be something between cats and Volvo headrests

Replaced my sparkplugs today, they were NGK Bkr6eix (iridium plugs) but the gap was over .031
I got some cheap Bosch copper FR 7 D+ gapped at .028, already feels smoother

Rear seat cat ? I have one of those !

I fixed the broken net cover last sunday, almost can't see the crack in it

That 3d printed part looks good

I got a good deal on some discs and pads for the V70, still need a few things including the infamous 302mm bracket


Also tapped my spoiler back, it's not flopping away anymore

The diesel auto seems to be an AW55, might be the same shafts as the petrol auto but I don't know anything about autos.
The manual diesel is an M56

Only replace sister caliper if you are buying new genuine Volvo calipers. Aftermarket rebuilds are all junk. Even rebuild calipers from known brands (such as Bosch or TRW) ? They are still slightly cheaper than Ate/Genuine Volvo. I might just changed the seized one then. Brake fluid has been replac...

I have a seized caliper, planning to replace it soon.

Should I change the other rear caliper as well ? They are a bit rusted and have 195k miles on them. I'll get all 4 new discs and new lines (braided maybe)

The V70 comes with both 15 and 16 inch wheel options - I have a T5 with 16 inch wheels and 280mm brake rotors Yeah, I've never understood why parts sites designate "w/ 15" wheel" or "w/ 16" wheel". They should be the same. The only factory options for front brakes on these cars are 280mm or 302mm. ...

Did they still made 95 models in December ? My 98 was built in November 97
You can check the year model by looking at the 10th caracter on the VIN
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicle_I ... /VIN_Codes

Not done to my Volvo but volvo related, I just received my Arduino nano. The goal being to build one of those CD changer aux input for the SC radios http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/20/7/1558294999-61038017-294692101481575-376221882245971968-n.jpg First step will be to build a test setup out...

Pegasus rims have an stamped R (there's a lot of replicas of these wheels, some may not have the R) https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/253483261952_/Volvo-Genuine-pegs-Pegasus-18s-C70-S70r.jpg While Titans, which were only offered in 95, don't have the R http://volvo-wheels.com/wp-content/uploa...

No factory wires were cut, the aftermarket alarm ones where just soldered right onto them. I just cut them off, soldered the stock ones if needed and insulated everything. This schematic is the only one I could find, there's not much with the alarm being at least 10yo from what I could find. I just ...

Hi, I bought my V70 with a pair of non working remote. As per the seller, one just needed a new battery while the other wasn't programmed, but I couldn't get any to work :? Car was built in late 97, and it has the red light on the dash. I've never seen it being lit. Central locking works fine and I ...

It smells so bad I doubt it would even pass customs

Today I checked my PS fluid


Guess I need to change it

WhatAmIDoing wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 5:20 pm Goupil, could you share the cad file for that fix? I've seen so many fogs in the junkyard with the same problem.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3619373

I made that to fix a broken fog light https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2070.jpg https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2071.jpg That's's about an hour of modelling, 3 prototypes and 50 cents in PLA instead of a 40$ fog light, I'm quite happy with it :P I can't see 3d printing bei...

Nice ! How's the interior ?

I thought about going to the Netherlands to buy an 850, but I ended up finding the perfect V70 an hour from where I live

P80s have SC-xxx units, made by Alpine
Newer Volvos have HU-xxx, (made by Mitsubishi ?)

I'm saving those links, I'll start testing some of this stuff once I get all the parts

Wow, now this sparked the nerd in me. Definitely keep us posted on this. I'm going to have to try this one myself. Same, I haven't seen anyone that did this mod to a SC head unit, but still ordered the required parts :mrgreen: I don't mind a little bit of fiddling around to get it to work, as long ...

I guess the previous owner on my V70 was annoyed by the chime as well, it only does a relay clicking noise for the seatbelts.
No open door or ignition on chime

I'm a 3 as long as I have an internet connexion

Might get into level 4 if I have to, but I'd rather not

Update: I found this thread (same mistake as always, I'm searching with "volvo v70" and "volvo 850" keywords, but never S70...) https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63615 Everything is plugged the same way, except I don't have a 2nd T connector on hose #3 that would let me run a ...

I love my factory brake gauge: more than 50% braking and the dash starts squeaking

I replaced the gasket a few weeks ago on mine, easy job once the car is on ramps and it fixed one of my oil leaks https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2078.jpg I'd recommend fixing it asap when it leaks, p.o drove mine with the leak for a year and since it drops on the driveshaft it covers ...

not sure in Europe, but the 2.5t would be a later engine, it hadn't been invented in '97. will be fast. Just edited my profile, my car was made in '97 but it's a 98 model according to the VIN :P Feel down under the Air cleaner near the Engine/Firewall corner you will find it unless somebody removed...

Do you have a sticker under hood with vacuu:hose diagrams? There are a lot of variations of emission controls on these cars so you mightnot have anything connected there I haven't found a sticker, if there's one where should it be ? It's a belgian made car for the french market, so I would guess it...

Hi, Now that I'm done with big issues, I'm trying to fix all the small stuff and I'm stuck at a missing hose on the intake. It's been blocked with a screw https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2084.jpg Car is a 1998 V70 2.5T (B5254T) and the hose nipple is right after the MAF. I can't seem t...

So far I really like how it looks on a pc

I'm not really used to have the "user card" on the right, but other than that it's all good

Painted the grille black and did a german inspired mod (it's just tape so I can take it off easily)

I had some free time this afternoon, so I started troubleshooting. Dolby speaker looks dirty but fine http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/12/4/1553196434-img-20190321-164322.jpg The reading seems legit http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/12/4/1553196437-img-20190321-165142.jpg I've checked...

Nop I haven't got time to work on it, might give it a look this week end.

I found why my parking break was weak

Hi everyone, I got a 97 V70 a few weeks ago, and just noticed the front passenger speakers aren't working: having never messed with audio stuff, I don't know where to start the troubleshooting. The car has a SC900 with the Dolby Prologic The front passenger door, the dash and the dolby speakers aren...