The timing belt broke on my '99 V70 XC AWD and I'm looking at close to $1,000 to replace it with a rebuilt head and labor. I'm thinking that I'd be better off with a lower mileage engine. They say that only another 99 B5254T will fit but I read on this forum about a guy who swapped a 2001 B5244T3 in...

My 99 V70 XC AWD threw the timing belt. Most likely the valves are bent and I'm looking for a good used head. I heard that the head from newer Volvos might fit. My engine is the B5254T 5 cylinder turbo. Can someone verify what years will work? THANKS!

:?: PLEASE HELP SINCE $$$ ARE IMPORTANT! I've asked before but no definitive answers so here goes again! I'm looking for new front suspension parts and found a seller on ebay, Deutsche Parts USA which has control arms and sway bar end links mfd by Hamburg-Technic of Germany. They claim these are act...

:?: :?: This seems to be a common problem on the Volvo wagons--the rear bumper sags and creates a gap of about an inch or two separation between it and the rear quarter. Does anyone have a fix for this? It looks like hell but I don't want to spend big $$$$ at a body shop to get it repaired. THANKS! ...

:?: I'm looking for new front suspension parts and found a seller on ebay, Deutsche Parts USA which has control arms and sway bar end links mfd by Hamburg-Technic of Germany. They claim these are actual OEM--not OEM style--and exceed OE specs. Their prices are great and free shipping, but I don't wa...

THANKS for the reply. Found a set of the TCs for $160 new. Is there a way to tell if the rears are Nivomats without removing them first--like in the VIN or another code anywhere? THANKS!

:?: Hi will the Bilstein struts model number F4-VNE-4579-BE fit my all wheel drive 1999 Volvo V70 XC AWD ? I'm not sure as some Bilsteins are only labeled for FWD. If not, any recommendations? I've read elsewhere that the Monroe Sensatracs are a good value for the money. My tires are 205/65R15 and t...

:?: My 99 V70 XC has the SC816 stock radio/cassette/single CD player. I'm upgrading to a double DIN Pioneer head unit. The problem is the old unit has 2 antenna leads, one with a slightly smaller plug than the other. I assume one is for the antenna on one side of the rear hatch glass and the other c...

THANKS to all who answered. A 16T is going in along with an ECU tune. I'll advise about the results! GREAT FORUM!

:?: My '99 V70 XC AWD with the B5245T engine turbo needs to be replaced at 137K. It's the stock low pressure unit, a 13G model. I read somewhere that I could simply swap out this for either a 15G or 16T and should go with the 16T. Is this correct? Any problems to watch out for? Anything else to chec...