Well, I think my S70 decided to call it quits on my commute home. I got the dreaded flashing arrow followed by the check engine light. Codes P0740 and P1618. I Cleared the codes when I got home, took it for a spin around the block... Shuddering on acceleration and buzzing noises. I'm sure the Trans...

Well, I think my S70 decided to call it quits on my commute home. I got the dreaded flashing arrow followed by the check engine light. Codes P0740 and P1618. I Cleared the codes when I got home, took it for a spin around the block... Shuddering on acceleration and buzzing noises. I'm sure the Transm...

Replaced the Front Brake pads and Rotors on my '99 GLT
I went with Textar again, Since Powerstop dropped the ball and sent the wrong pads.
I really wanted to see If the powerstop pads kick out less dust...

Made it to 280,000 miles

I like that blue. What is the colour code on that? Lol, wasn't sure if you were referring to my car or not We were! The code is on the plate inside the left front fender, under hood. That’s a rare colour for an S70 and the year of champions and Princes I think you have the Columba wheels on that to...

abscate wrote: ↑15 Feb 2020, 17:21 I like that blue. What is the colour code on that?

Lol, wasn't sure if you were referring to my car or not

Well, I replaced my heater hose firewall coupler and gave my S70 a much needed wash.

You checked the wastegate with the pressure setting, correct? Most Mityvac models only do vacuum. I believe the GLT should be set to 2 PSI, but I'd have to confirm that. Yes, the mightyvac I used only has a vacuum gauge on it. I basically wanted to check if the diaphragm was leaking, which it is no...

The wastegate flap itself moves around freely when it's open, so that's normal. However while the WG is closed, it should be held on there tight. If you're referring to the arm, that could possibly be creating a weak seal if it moves around with the actuator connected. Keep us posted! Yes the waste...

Well I unplugged my TCV electrically, which should directly link the red and yellow vacuum hoses. Now I get progressive boost to about 3psi with no spikes at all. So either my new TVS is defective or my original one was defective and I didn't notice it because my wastegate actuator is not adjusted ...