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by cali c70
14 Oct 2009, 20:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: a made a little mistake... some advice please
Replies: 2
Views: 504

a made a little mistake... some advice please

Dear volvoittes Durring the fix of my dash mounting tabs, i had left my cowl cover off, leaving a corner of the cabin filter exposed to the rain(the hood was closed). The next day i noticed the carpet was a little wet. My main concern is that the water may have overflowed in the ducting. Drilling a ...
by cali c70
24 Dec 2008, 12:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: clearing troble codes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: clearing troble codes?

the gauge's refresh rate is adjustable. i have it set at two seconds(the fastest). the thing i like the most about the gauge is that it can display four different sensor readings of your choice. it can tell you intake air temp, water temp, fuel pressure(na in most vehicies),ignition timing, engine l...
by cali c70
23 Dec 2008, 20:53
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: clearing troble codes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: clearing troble codes?

so far-so good, no cel.
this gauge has already paid for half of it self 8)
by cali c70
23 Dec 2008, 12:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: clearing troble codes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

clearing troble codes?

hey volvo-ites, I just had a fuel emission leak code pop up(P0455) via "scan gauge II". After having the 70,000 mile service done afew 1000 miles ago, i wouldn't suspect the hoses to be bad. So the first thing i did was tighten down the fule cap and reset the cel. Started up and no code. C...
by cali c70
07 Sep 2008, 12:09
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: home made high octane
Replies: 6
Views: 2339

SWEET... TNT in my engine. just what i need.

nice reply, im gunna have to take a chemistry class to under stand it compleatly.
the ecu upgrade from Rica calls for a 98 octane. i havent checked the current price for the local 100 octane but i know it isn't praticial for even for a weekend car.
by cali c70
05 Sep 2008, 13:01
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: home made high octane
Replies: 6
Views: 2339

home made high octane

I found another fourm that had a formula for making 92 octane in to 98/99 octane by adding Xylene or Toluene avalable at paint supply stores. they said Home Depot no longer carried it but Lowel's did. 11 gal. of 92 + 3 gal. xylene = 98/99 . i'm going to look in to this more before i try it in my car...
by cali c70
26 Jun 2008, 13:01
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: high out put alternator or compacitor; both?
Replies: 2
Views: 1511

high out put alternator or compacitor; both?

the bass slap kills dims my lights. i should do both upgrades. what's y'all experence with this this? im allways afraid to change any thing from oem with this car cause every thing is is so touchy and fragile.
by cali c70
23 Mar 2008, 13:41
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 3
Views: 1568

wheel spacers

do wheel spacers affect wheel well clearence, in turns, over bumps, ect. ?
p.s. thx goes out to every one who posts, you have helped me a great deal.