That's what I did with my 2000 XC. The center connector [can't remember proper term] was totally fried. Drove it until first snow and when front wheels spun, ordered a rebuild from Co Drive Shaft. Great folks; totally fixed the problem for a little over $500.00
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Hi, I've owned a '93 940; got close to 300,000 miles, and currently drive a 2000 XC with 205,000 miles. [And yes, I've suffered through a lot of problems, but the car was a gift from my best friend.] I came across a 2008 XC90, 8 cyl. with 70,000 miles, for sale by the original owner; very anxious to...

Thanks for your prompt reply. The "roughness" I mentioned is quite brief, and sometimes doesn't occur. Maybe I'm being too picky since it used to be much worse, but other cars I've had certainly start much more smoothly. I'm going to have my girlfriend sit in the car with the brake on and ...

Have appreciated earlier advice re notorious starting issues with this model. I'm running at 164K miles. After many tweaks, and a few new parts, fuel pump, with check valve, etc. my Volvo now has started every single time for the last month or so.The last fix was to remove the Antenna Ring and apply...

150K and the radiator appears to be leaking at the seams or at least not at a hose where a clamp could be changed or tightened. Is there anything I or my mechanic might have overlooked in trying to solve this? If not what is the best radiator to buy and where might I find the best price. IPD wants $...

Update: Changed the filter fairly easily with the above advice and Bay 13 pics. Car started perfectly perhaps the next 10 times; then hesitated once yesterday. Started fine maybe 5 or 6 times; failed one more time. I can live with this, but it's still puzzling. I do love this car; extremely conforta...

Finding the filter was easier than I expected; thanks to the help. I'm a little nervous about the fittings since they just slip on, but there weren't any leaks after starting the car and a brief test drive. I'll see if this has a positive impact upon the starting problem. Appreciate the helpful comm...

Thanks, I'll take another shot at it during half-time. Bay 13 site stated that they change fuel filters every 50K and showed a pic of the gunk that came out of one with only 50K on it, so mine at 112K is probably loaded. I wonder if this is making the fuel pump work harder? I can easily hear mine tu...

I can check the plugs in the morning, but new plugs were installed by the dealer at 90K service, so I'm assuming they were the correct plugs. BTW, car has started perfectly since I told on it. I thought maybe the fuel filter was contributing to the problem and noticed that Volvo doesn't recommend a ...

Car has 112 K; Dealer maintained [until I inherited it] Sometimes it starts fine; other times it cranks normally but won't start. I've tried reversing the key; giving a tap on accelerator; After numerous attempts, it will always start, but something is wrong. Repair records indicate this is an old p...