I don't like the idea of a carpenter's square for this work. It could lead you to the wrong conclusions. You can get a precision straight edge for like $50 on Amazon. Plus a set of feelers for $20. Can't beat that really. Checking for flatness is super easy. I've done it multiple times. The block co...

My big problem with the oil changes is:

4 cars
Motorhome
2 boats (total of 5 engines)
3 dirtbikes
3 kids and a wife


Doesn't leave a lot of time, if you know what I mean. It's a good problem to have, but still a problem none the less.


Chay

Updated oil pickup tube? Now you tell me??? LOL Nope, didn't know one existed. Next time I guess. The thing is, those hard deposits were so stuck on to the screen it's hard to believe they would just fall off, but maybe they weren't always so embedded in there...interesting approach to solving the i...

Well we shall see I guess I run nothing but Mobil 1. I do short trips though so we will see She’s as clean as I can make her for now The oil pan is actually pretty easy to drop so I’ll probably do it again 100k into the future and see how we are doing. With a stereo upgrade this car will be in the f...

Hey all. I had a 2001 XC70 that died on the way to the interior of BC. Lost oil pressure in the middle of nowhere and had to limp it in-car was toast, and many miles away from home so I had to let it go. After this experience I searched and found out the oil pickup tube likes to get clogged up. Pret...

I pulled the engine covers, in order to troubleshoot the misfire when it was happening-I have not had it happen since. It had been two weeks, so I thought maybe the cover was holding heat and the coils are the issue. That symptom doesn't quite match, given that when it doesn't start I get no cylinde...

I removed the cover plates for the coils and the injectors. It hasn’t run rough but it failed to start for about two tries then fired right up and ran great I feel this must be a fuel issue. Didn’t have the correct adapter for the Schroeder valve to check the fuel pressure but I think I’m probably l...

Thanks for the ideas guys. Yeah it's some type of heat soak for sure. I'll check the CTS but there is no indication form the guage of any issues. Do they use the same sensor for the ECM and the guage? I've seen it both ways. I have checked both the injector connectors and the ignition coil connector...

Hi all. I have a 2000 V70XC with the 2.4T. It is my first Volvo but I am an active mechanic--I take care of all my vehicles and have modified/turbo'd vehicles etc... BUT, this one has me scratching my head a bit. When cold, it starts and runs great. Smooth-no issues. It will continue to run this way...