Volvo Forum + help for owners

Goupil

How similar is the 900 to the sc-901? SC-900 has two sound modes, SC-901 has three. 1. Mono 2. Stereo (all speakers play). 3. Dolby 3 channel. My 900 has three modes :?: Factory HU in my 98 V70 (built in late 97) with the center speaker - Nothing displayed on the screen so I would guess Mono - "3ch...

Goupil

I have a set of TeamHeko on mine, pretty happy with those. It's a European brand so not sure if you can get those in NA I paid around 65$ for the set iirc. https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2217.jpg I also love the background music of their How to video :mrgreen: https://www.youtube.com/...

Goupil

I didn't hear good things about the Do88 aluminium radiators, unlike their intercoolers

At that price I'd rather be swapping Nissen radiators every once in a while

Goupil

I spent 3000$ in parts for the V70 this year and drove about 10k miles (drove less than last year due to multiple lockdowns), that's not a good score

Some of these were upgrades tho, or replacing parts that should last for a few years (clutch, timing belt...)

Goupil

Mine ended up free floating in the spring

Goupil

New injectors in, was an easy job. Just had to modify the retainer clip to only hold the pulse damper as the new injectors didn't have the slot for it

Goupil

My 98 V70 also has a number 2 sway bar, and the yellow marking is clearly visible (looking from the top, between the engine and firewall)

Goupil

I'd love a Jaguar XJ, my wallet would not

Replaced the fuel pump in my V70 yesterday, quite an easy job. I had to dremel the pump carrier a bit to fit the AEM 340L/h pump but otherwise no issues

Goupil

I was getting tired and hungry when I plugged the heater hoses back in last sunday, so I had one pop off on the highway ramp today

Got it plugged it back in and made it to work, but now I'm scared of using too much of the right pedal

Goupil

Anyone familiar with a good Volvo mechanic in the Tuscaloosa, AL area?

Goupil

I have an SC900 in mine, and as far as I can remember there's no free wires

The pinout might help you

source: https://www.tehnomagazin.com/Auto-radio ... nector.htm

Goupil

Finally got the engine back in the V70 after 10 days First startup went fine for 10s then the bottom oil cooler line popped off and spilled a good liter of oil everywhere :lol: So far everything seems to work as intended. The new clutch engagement point is super low compared to my old one, which was...

Goupil

I like the green more, but that may be because I have had a Nautic blue for a while now

Goupil

Maybe one day I'll get a Quaife, but those aren't cheap ! :( Today I installed the new rear main seal, realised I bought only one gearbox seal and then did the timing belt/waterpump/cam seals job. Went really smooth thanks to this thread https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&p=2...

Goupil

https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_2205.jpg Engine was out by noon without too many issues So far: - I bought the wrong flywheel bolts :roll: (too long, I think they are dual mass flywheel bolts - previous owner went hard on the RTV sealing the oil pan :lol: - a few snapped bolts here an...

Goupil

Making some space to take the engine out with limited ceiling height

I replaced the radiator/intercooler last december, so it didn't take long to do it again

Even managed to limit the amount of spilled coolant/oil

Goupil

I have about everything I need (engine hoist didn't fit on the 940 bonnet

), I'm getting into it next week

Goupil

A low profile 225 on 17" will rub on a stock V70, not surprised 225/70-15's are rubbing :) From the infos I can gather, 195/70R 15 fits really tight. Someone runs 215 65 16 but their car is lifted so ymmv. If the tires are rubbing inside the arches, maybe a thin set of wheel spacers could help ? 215...

Goupil

According to the facebook group "Lifted volvos", 205/70r15 do fit on a stock Volvo 940. Mine has 215 75 R15 and these will not fit under a stock strut

Goupil

This one has been around for a while, it's a diesel 740 iirc

It was featured in this 2011 music video (in which you can see the interior with its beautiful chains steering wheel

)

Goupil

I have one in my V70 since last december, I think I paid even less (about 170$ shipping included iirc). Build quality seems fine, haven't had any issue. The brackets are crap tho, they don't line up with the bolts. What holds the intercooler in place is being sandwiched between the radiator and the ...

Goupil

Did a bit of cleaning on the volvo parts shelves, getting all the news parts ready for when I'll get the engine out

Goupil

I run Bosch coppers, and they are so cheap I replace them every 15k miles. Gapped at .028 as Sufbug said

Goupil

I am totally comfortable letting the hydraulic tensioners go a couple intervals i.e. 150k miles. If I don't know the history and the mileage is up there, I give it a new one and reset the counter. For brand, Aisin (or Volvo) only on the hydraulic tensioner. The Aisin is quite cheap (half the blue b...

Goupil

I've got a few orders coming soon, but I'm still wondering wether I should replace the hydraulic timing belt tensionner or not ?
The timing belt was replaced about 3 years ago afaik, but I dont know if the tensionner was.
And if buy a new one, what brand should I go for ?

Goupil

Disassembly of my V70 sunroof that had the seal unglued from the glass for a while... that's crusty

Goupil

My next car will most likely be a 4th gen Legacy with the 3.0 :D I've always found the P80s to not be that big: my 940 sedan is longer than my V70. The square shape make them look somewhat thin compared to modern cars, or even something like a E39 sedan https://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/16/41/73/43/img_...

Goupil

Better execution than this one, cheaper and not crashed

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto ... 71763.html

Goupil

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=...

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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/...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

Now paint it and add a wing

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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 ?

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

Here you go

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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/...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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)

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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-...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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

Goupil

Installed Heko wind deflectors

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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

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

Goupil

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: )...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ? )

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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/...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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

Goupil

Should have done this 6 month ago...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

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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 ...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

Rear seat cat ? I have one of those !

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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)

Goupil

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. ...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

It smells so bad I doubt it would even pass customs

Goupil

Today I checked my PS fluid

Guess I need to change it

Goupil

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

Goupil

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...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

Goupil

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 ...

Goupil

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

Goupil

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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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

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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...

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

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I found why my parking break was weak

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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...

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