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by tombrisk
19 Apr 2022, 19:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?
Replies: 7
Views: 561

Re: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?

Oh- and thanks to abscate for the consultation with Confucius!!! ;-)
by tombrisk
19 Apr 2022, 19:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?
Replies: 7
Views: 561

Re: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?

Thanks, foggy and scot, I talked to a very friendly rep at ipd after exhausting options. I like their loaded struts- has all the good, proprietary bits and saves a LOT of hassle. I have spring compressors, but meh. The rep assured me they weren't like 2+ months out; I should have them end of month. ...
by tombrisk
19 Apr 2022, 11:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?
Replies: 7
Views: 561

Re: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?

Heehee, is that guy still around giving advice?
Yeah, about what I expected. The ipd nice ones appear to be assembled from scratch and are WAY out, time wise. Still searching
by tombrisk
19 Apr 2022, 11:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?
Replies: 7
Views: 561

Amazon loaded front struts- gamble too big?

2000 V70XC needs struts, in a bit of a hurry. The ones I can get off Amazon (nothing locally!) are rather cheap/inexpensive

Too big a gamble, has anyone tried them?

Thanks
by tombrisk
31 Jul 2020, 21:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 99 V70 R rough idle after warm up and stalls
Replies: 61
Views: 10282

Re: 99 V70 R rough idle after warm up and stalls

Oof da! A lot of trouble and no fix, sorry! Keep us updated on what the problem is please! So, couple days ago fuel pump was replaced as I did not have a pressure in fuel rail when the car was turned off. That did not fix the issue. Car still dies after few minutes of running, When I disconnect nega...
by tombrisk
28 Jul 2020, 15:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 V70 not holding fuel pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Re: 2000 V70 not holding fuel pressure

Yeah, dang
One (tiring, messy) search result mentioned a non-return valve.
Thoughts?
https://www.amazon.com/SUR-Auto-Parts-S ... svolvo3-20
by tombrisk
28 Jul 2020, 09:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 V70 not holding fuel pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 774

2000 V70 not holding fuel pressure

Usually have to crank 3-6 seconds New: fuel filter 200 miles ago Vid shows 52ish running, several on/off cycles up to maybe 30ish with several tries Then bleeds off Q: What's the most likely cause/fix? The long crank is my concern Thanks! Oops- can't attach .mp4 1st On: 12psi 2nd: 32psi 3rd: 42psi S...
by tombrisk
26 Jul 2020, 02:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Wait--- VolvAru??
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Wait--- VolvAru??

June wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 20:05
abscate wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 19:44 That’s wrong, it’s just wrong,...
I totally agree!!! June
I'm going with it, but I have a warped sense of humor and love irony and the absurd.
I bet I'll get more giggles than sneers.
by tombrisk
25 Jul 2020, 16:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Wait--- VolvAru??
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Re: Wait--- VolvAru??

That reminds me, I'm going to get some Club (as in a card deck) stickers printed up. I Club my Volvo I Club my Shitzu I Club my... :-) That's great! https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.matthewsvolvosite.com142523/subaru-i-love-my-volvo-1200x673.jpg -- from https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/i-love-my-sub...
by tombrisk
25 Jul 2020, 11:34
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Wait--- VolvAru??
Replies: 10
Views: 1642

Wait--- VolvAru??

I always wanted a Subaru and all I got was this dumb VOLVO :-(