Got some strut mounts on the way. Upper and lower top mounts both sides. https://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-FOR-Volvo-S60-S80-XC70-XC90-Front-Strut-Mount-Spring-Seat-Bushing-3546189/283368382130?fits=Make%3AVolvo&hash=item41fa125eb2:g:MYwAAOSwU65cWvo0:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!76065!US!-1 Also, I just fou...

For the reflow of the DIM, I see you have a soldering iron. - Are you going to work each IC pin one by one? - Are you planning to prepare the surface prior to soldering? Some have removed the blue colored coating on the pins of the larger ICs. - Will you use flux? And good job with the Ammo Can. It...

Nice. Following. You kept the wheels/tires from Ammo Can? No, unfortunately I sold it exactly how it was. The guy was so excited to get it. He had watched all the live streams and kept up withe the race. I'm going to go a little different route on this build i think. More long term capable, and a l...

I do need to check the PCV system for sure. I got lucky with my v70, the previous owner took it to volvo for maintenance, and it had a fresh top end! 185PSI across all cylinders! didnt get so lucky on this one. 145psi on cylinders 1 2 and 5. 125 psi on cylinders 3 and 4. I know I'll need to do a tim...

Now Ive got to decide if I want to just replace the strut mounts, or Do the complete struts...

Are the XC struts different besides the springs?

Next up is the Gauge cluster. This is the easiest cluster repair you can do. here are some pics of the re flow

Got the tranny fluid changed. It was just about all black. The way I do these is to remove the Lower cooler fitting from the radiator and slide a rubber hose over it into a drain pan. Run the engine for a few seconds until you see bubbles coming out of the hose. Then pour the fluid into a container ...

Well I sold my 2002 v70 (The Ammo Can) to get an AWD model. I was so amazed at the performance of the 2wd P2 offroad, that i needed the bigger, better brother. The Car: 2002 Volvo XC70 2.4 T 165k miles The Goal: Overland capable rig for long offroad trails/camping I picked up this car for $500 about...

Im not sure, but luckily they are trail changeable!! 4 bolts, and they are out! I have been wondering how long they will last as well, because they do have almost 200k miles on them before adding this extra stress

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