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by th-edi ll
10 May 2008, 17:32
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1998 S70 T5(a) 165k [the 'star' of "A New Chapter"
Replies: 3
Views: 1900

- yeah - I was a little surprised - in any case it took all of three days on craigslist to sell it at the asking price... I am having a little withdraw
by th-edi ll
09 May 2008, 20:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: PCV.... Do I really need to do this repair?
Replies: 6
Views: 2065

my two cents

(please note the title)

I just did the hole PCV system last weekend, removed all the intake (large diameter) hoses and cleaned them, cleaned out the PTC too. The job is a PITA - but satisfying and reassuring.....but

here it comes....

HOWEVER, from my direct experience - you can read my blog about ...
by th-edi ll
06 May 2008, 19:39
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1998 S70 T5(a) 165k [the 'star' of "A New Chapter"
Replies: 3
Views: 1900

teardrop

:cry:

SOLD
by th-edi ll
20 Apr 2008, 23:53
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1998 S70 T5(a) 165k [the 'star' of "A New Chapter"
Replies: 3
Views: 1900

1998 S70 T5(a) 165k [the 'star' of "A New Chapter"

Well I have had my affair and while it was short (and I don't want to end it) - matters in life somewhat beyond my control - and personal :roll: - dictate a sale. I really can't believe I am doing this -for the dozen or so times I have taken it to work -every time I walk toward the car at the end of ...
by th-edi ll
04 Apr 2008, 11:30
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: British to English Translation.
Replies: 7
Views: 2506

another

American -------- British

shocks -------- damper (not dampner)
by th-edi ll
02 Apr 2008, 22:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Never Doubt a Volvo's Safety-Proof!
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

You could totally rebuild that - especially if your dads a TV repair man.... JK

WOW - sounds like quite an experience. Certainly is a testimony to the safety built into these swede-machines. Glad your injuries were only from safety equipment.

ahh - what's with the high heel?
by th-edi ll
02 Apr 2008, 20:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 S70 T5
Replies: 2
Views: 745

not sure on the S70 yet...

While I don't ( yet - fingers crossed, knocking on wood) have any experience with this problem on my S70, past incidences with this symptom (on other cars) involved fuel filters ie you should definitely check your filter. If they get clogged stalling can occur. It's also the easiest and cheapest fix ...
by th-edi ll
27 Mar 2008, 23:20
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: British to English Translation.
Replies: 7
Views: 2506

translation

I think:

American ---------------- British
truck ---------------- lorry
spare tire ---------------- stepney
aluminum ---------------- al-u-min -e -um

& I thought Lucas was the "prince" of darkness....maybe I'm confusing with Lucifer.... :twisted:
by th-edi ll
25 Mar 2008, 20:54
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Please vote for my photos
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

+1
by th-edi ll
23 Mar 2008, 18:16
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: advice, guidance? (98 S70 T5a)
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

o - ring and hose seal

Thanks - they are exactly like the tranny cooler lines, great pointer....
Got the line out and pulled the o-ring and seal.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1580/oilline2px7.th.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8522/oiline1qd6.th.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8247/theculpritsgh5 ...