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by mrealtor
06 Sep 2012, 06:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Transmission not shifting out of First
Replies: 6
Views: 748

Re: Transmission not shifting out of First

I got her home, and thanks for the replies, I will check out the Solenoid posts, and report back. I just felt like it was
something stuck or a vacuum problem. Honestly don't know much about automatic transmissions. But, I will read the Posts
and Captain Kirk it "Boldly Go".
by mrealtor
05 Sep 2012, 18:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Transmission not shifting out of First
Replies: 6
Views: 748

Transmission not shifting out of First

1998 s70 non turbo 298,000 miles owned since new. Fluid changes with Mobil 1 Syn. Last Transmissions flush and refill 100,000 miles ago. Nice pink color no smell. Lovely drive to West Coast of Florida for Labor Day. Stopped for Rest, Restroom. Started car put in R backed up put in D took off noticed...
by mrealtor
19 Aug 2011, 06:02
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: White Patches
Replies: 1
Views: 894

White Patches

1998 S70 GLT 270,000 miles
White patches are appearing in the middle of my roof and hood, is this fixable or am I
headed for a paint job
Old Mechanic newer car
by mrealtor
27 Dec 2010, 10:29
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: steerin wheel locked/ignition control unit
Replies: 0
Views: 493

steerin wheel locked/ignition control unit

V50 2005 21,000 miles, key turn on but no start,
"steeing wheel locked" on dash. Told it is ignition control
unit, and I need software to replace $800 total from dealer
Looked up part on Groton looks like a plug in to me......
by mrealtor
24 Mar 2010, 10:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up
Replies: 7
Views: 1271

Re: 98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up

Thanks I think, really thanks I am sure with the age of the rubber and the heat down here in Florida, I will find several if not all of these that need replacing. Gives me something to do while I wait for UPS.
by mrealtor
23 Mar 2010, 15:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up
Replies: 7
Views: 1271

Re: 98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up

Thank again, Volvites, I went on Groton and ordered the tune up kit, all Volvo parts made by Borsch, plus air filter. Can't wait to get started, niether can my wife since, I am sharing her Truck. I don't want to drive the Volvo while it is misfiring. I asked before but are there any other vacuum con...
by mrealtor
22 Mar 2010, 17:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up
Replies: 7
Views: 1271

98 s70 230000 miles codes and tune up

Ok, engine misfiring, scaned and codes are; PO172, PO300,01,05,PO442,PO455, I am thinking plugs,wires,cap and rotor. Replacing rubber elbow connectors, easy one on back of engine to a shiny thing, and harder one under PSteering and upper radiator hose, any other ones? What kind of plugs, Autolite Ir...
by mrealtor
29 Dec 2009, 09:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: S70, 1998, Front Axle Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2312

Re: S70, 1998, Front Axle Replacement

I am not an expert, but, after several sets of tires and much humming disappointment, Michelin are the best for that smooth, Quiet, comofrtable ride and they don't wear out too quickly.....
by mrealtor
16 Dec 2009, 12:51
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 s70 ball joint boots
Replies: 5
Views: 868

Re: 98 s70 ball joint boots

Thank you, I can type with both hands now the right hand still had my greasey glove on...Finished axle, ball joint and control arm next prodject, I thought maybe just the ball joint could be punched out and replaced. But, since these have lasted 220k without problems, I will replace whole control ar...