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Agreed with previous replies. Not really a job you want to do again by getting the cheapest part you can find.

I'm at 20 years on my original. *nervous*

Wrong subforum, but it's my understanding that in general the battery needs to be disconnected before yanking any of the airbag connectors, otherwise it will trigger the code. I *think* it's a dealer reset or you may be able to do with with a copy of VIDA/DICE.

4 speed? It should drop about 3.5 quarts.

Hello all, I'm pretty familiar with the P80 window switch issues, and around a month ago, my front passenger window would not go up with either the master or the door switch (it would go down only though). I replaced the master with new OEM switch and all was well again! This week, after a nice 3000...

ecbskyes, Thanks. Popular opinion touts Mobile 1. It seems to go dark more quickly than this Penzoil with the same viscosities. I use color as the indicator for an oil change. Like many 850's, odometer gear has broken again. I have the battery disconnected too often to use the trip computer. Theref...

It's good oil. Also, don't judge oil based on its color darkness (unless it's sludge of course). If you want to get super nerdy and in the weeds concerning oil, go to BITOG forums... plenty of discussion, analysis, and anecdotes. At the end of the day, any major oil brand, particularly synthetic in ...

I'll look into that again, I'm pretty sure I got the one for 200K. Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Car is running strong still, though naturally has developed a very loud exhaust rattle which is super annoying. Never a dull moment!

Low battery will cause weird stuff to happen, though I'm not sure that's not your only issue. I would fully charge battery, disconnect it for a while, then start from scratch. See what codes show up if they show up again after a clean slate. Most of what you describe just sounds like a misfire (and ...

You should also get a boost gauge if you're gonna be messing with things, easier to see what's going on with turbo. You should try cleaning the MAF as suggested, though I'm a bit surprised it ran fine under WOT with no MAF plugged in.

It would be so cool to completely renovate it. If I had unlimited money, how cool would it be to drop it off at a place that rebuilds it from the inside out. New electronics, new motor, maybe a 5-speed, new interior/exterior. The works. Wow that would be cool. I often think about this! Honestly, if...

Hello MVS, No need for help today. Just wanted to publicly pass along to Matt and everyone here that makes this site what it is: thank you. I was given this car by my dad who got it new in 2000. It had a fair amount of issues when I got it (parents were tired of the all the random problems) and as a...

How many miles? As abscate suggested, if you haven't already done so, do several drain & fills with some good ATF (it's a bit pricey ~$10 quart, but I recommend Mobil 1 Syn ATF). When you drop the drain plug, it dumps about 3.5 quarts. Replace the same amount that came out thru the ATF dipstick. Do ...

99-2000 S/V/C70s should all be interchangeable to my knowledge. Most people just take apart and transfer the actual blue parts themselves instead of swapping the entire cluster. There are some ethical considerations if you just swap clusters without documenting it and sell the car later on.

Everyone seems to be particular about their oils, but the reality a lot won't admit is that any modern name-brand synthetic oil is going to do just fine in your engine. It's likely that other stuff is going to break on your car or engine prior to the oil itself truly being a factor. Personally, I us...

Been lifting my 2000 XC gently from the center front of subframe for 10+ years, no issues. May not be the best, but it works for me and doesn't appear to have any negative effects. After I jack it up, I usually put the jack stands under where the subframe mounts are.

2000 V70XC? That's the 4 speed auto.

Dex is correct. I personally recommend Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. It's pricey, but great stuff. My original trans went about 270K (before developing an unfixable leak) and shifted very well after years of abuse, towing, high temps, etc.

If they're gapped correctly (0.028) and they run fine, then keep them. I have NGK IX Iridium plugs in mine, runs perfectly, though normally I have used OEM Volvo in the past. For coils, I'd definitely use OEM only. Your P0422 Cat converter code can be caused by a few things. For what it's worth, my ...

Did it get super hot before (foggy window and all?) If so, my bet is on trapped air or like abscate said the foam insulation around it. Let the system warm up to full temp with the coolant reservoir cap off, rev a little to try and get things moving around a bit to purge system of air. Carefully see...

You'll probably have to find a used unit somewhere. Going to be hard to find likely and of questionable condition at this age and potential mileage. Unless you really really want the AWD, which is not amazing on this car to begin with, I'd just remove the drive shaft and call it good. Odds are you'l...

Second the simple green. I soaked mine like that for a couple hours, then scrubbed the crap out of it til it was as clean as I could get it. Looks like that car has used some conventional oil under severe or longer intervals.

There's only one on the passenger side axle Easiest thing to do would just be get under there, unbolt the two (12mm I think) bolts on the holder, and spin it and see if it's good. Honestly, I kinda doubt that would be the source of any major noise, but this car still surprises me sometimes. What kin...

Mstrshkbrnnn wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:07 pm My grandfather just died of it this morning.

So sorry to hear. Hope you all are well and have what you need during this crazy time.

Sounds like massive air leak somewhere. Double check all your intercooler/air hoses.

The damage to the economy and people will take a long time to recover from, and it's certainly no small price to pay... but worth it to prevent a total collapse of our medical system? Hard to know for sure. No economy, no healthcare... but no healthcare, no economy.

I would try a new thermostat as they're cheap and easy to replace. If that doesn't work, new OEM ECT wouldn't hurt, especially if it's original. Your temp doesn't really look bad though.

My 2000 XC is always right at 3 o'clock position.

That transmission (I have it) does sometimes have a rough shift or two during normal operation. I've experienced the same thing occasionally on my original trans (lasted 280K before swapped due to large leak) and my current one (used w/~150K). I would just do a couple drain & fills with good transmi...

I want to respect this threads parameters but sorry - I have to respond. I'm NOT going to let the President off the hook for this one. He has demonstrated his complete lack of scientific understand from day one: Rick Perry for Energy Sec when Perry had no scientific background. Rex Tillerson from E...

Yep, Irv Gordon was a cool guy! He died a couple years ago. A Volvo legend!

PS. I see "N. Arizona" on your profile and that always gets my interest as an NAU alum!

Looks like your oil cooler line is leaking. FCP has a pretty good deal on a genuine replacement kit, or you can get the hose individually to save some money. I wouldn't recommend going non-OE though. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-engine-oil-cooler-hose-replacement-kit-850-c70-s70-v70-oem-pa...

I've been running HIDs on stock wiring for almost 10 years with no issues. You should be fine...but it would be nice if you retrofitted projectors so you don't shoot light everywhere and blind everyone.

If I could get some high quality charcoal leather seat skins that work on my 2000 XC seats, I'm in.

Thanks everyone for the info so far. Looks like it will likely be a pain that I probably won't tackle unless I have something else to go with it e.g. AC evaporator. I'm curious to know if if this part is as easy as pulling it off and replacing it. The side of the motor that mates to car looks intere...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any experience replacing this part on a 99+ P80 ? From what I understand, 99+ only have 1 motor that controls both sides. My passenger side will only go full hot or full cold, and my driver's side mostly works though is a bit sticky sometimes. Does the dash need ...

Second Rick, make sure it truly needs replacement. Try calling Erie Vo-Vo as well for a good used part.

I didn't do anything to the core itself. If I recall there was a slight smell during the first use for a few minutes, but it was fine after that. It's a bit more of pain, but last time I did it, I also preemptively replaced the connector pipe between heater hoses and the core (PN: 9134978). The plas...

I have a Behr in mine right now going on 4 years. It's the OE part.

Get the Behr for about $80 on FCP. It's the OE part and should be just as good as the blue box. Nissens is also fine quality.

Depends on how much you wanna spend! See my signature for my list of 2000 XC mods... it is a completely different car. I would know, I did all these these mods when it had 280K! If I could only pick a few.... a tune is probably easiest way to change the feeling of the car. IPD short intake sounds an...

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I believe that's what the shop did to mine. Due to its alignment against the frame, they still had to drop the engine, but only a foot or so. I think then removing plastic fender in this case gave the needed room. It's involved, but not as bad as fully removing the engine/trans. Here's what mine end...

I did this on my car last year, but caught it before I started the engine. Had car towed to a good Volvo shop and they used TIME-SERT. Highly recommend it, it's been solid. You only get one good shot at it or else the engine is probably done. To do this right, you really need drop the engine/trans d...

My dad bought this car new in 2000. Gifted it to me as my first car in 2008 as I went to college. It had some issues and he basically said, "it's yours but maintenance is mostly on you!". That's where I found MVS and really got into wrenching on my own. I really learned a lot of self-confidence and ...

I upgraded my 2000 XC with a 16T. Also done was cold air intake, Snabb intake piping, 3" downpipe, RIP kit, and dual exhaust system (all on a 280K car, haha!). The ECU was tuned by Hilton Tuning (mine is ME7, yours is a 98 so a bit different, I'm not as familiar).You definitely need a tuned ECU to t...

As a 2000 XC dude, spoiler alert: depending on miles and if it's all original parts, the AWD is probably already dead or has limited life left. Putting it on a lift with all 4 wheels off the ground and accelerating a bit should kick the rear wheels into motion. I'm really not too sure of any road te...

Yes, get the Volvo sealant.

Once warmed up, even on long descents, the coolant shouldn't really drop below the temperature rating of the thermostat. Sounds like yours may be broken (stuck open). It's more normal for temperature variance above that rating, commensurate with load (AC, hills, weights, ambient temp, etc).

Nothing really funny about blinding oncoming drivers, which in some cases can create a true hazard to safety. I understand that from the driver's perspective it can be argued that having brighter lights increases your safety, which may be true...but at the expense of others. Kind sucks. My 2 cents: ...

*cries in AWD*

Usually the rust gets blasted off when you use the brakes... it almost looks like those ones haven't been working! I'm not going to jump into the debate here too much, but I'm trying to see it from both sides. From a pure safety standpoint, your car absorbed a lot of energy from the other car. All t...

The fan only runs when the coolant temperature justifies it. I don't remember the exact value that triggers it. Most normal day-to-day driving with decent airflow won't make the fan come on. The fan will always turn on with the AC though, so you can try that to see if it works at all. As far as the ...

FCP sells a TYC brand of headlight replacements that are relatively cheap and pretty decent quality. More or less exact copy of the OEMs. There aren't too many great ways to refurbish dead reflectors, and most junkyard ones will probably be crappy too at this point. You could also buy clear lenses a...

I love my 2000 XC. That being said, you've gotta be willing to do a lot of learning, and spend some good time/money on this thing. I've kept mine going so long for partly sentimental reasons, but mainly because it is such a great car, comfortable and capable when it's in top shape. Things will go wr...

You won't notice any difference but in your wallet. Unless you're doing any big tuning with bigger turbos, you really won't see any benefits. I have 2000 XC with bigger injectors, 16T turbo, a tune... and 91/93 is still just fine.

Yep, you're right. My bad! Still not ideal I'd say though.

That's odd. I'd be concerned about that JB Weld inside the housing coming loose and breaking apart after so many heat cycles. Debris like that would not be great to hit spinning turbines and go down the intake into engine.

Hey there. How many miles on this beast? The transmissions on the 98-00 XCs are pretty robust and it's not super common to have issues on them for the most part. First need to start with the basics, like do we know if the PO did drain and fills with the correct fluid? I would assume so, since it doe...

So I've had my angle gear out for years. I'll tell you that no adhesive or anything will keep that spline in where it should be. The most effective method is using two larger hose clamps wound into eachother, clamped around the axle. Push it up against the angle gear sleeve to hold it in place and t...

On the driver's side?

I wouldn't mess with aftermarket. Pay once and do it right with an OEM seal.

Hey there fellow 2000 XC dude. The transmission on your car is pretty bulletproof for the most part. I just had mine replaced at 280K due to a pretty bad internal leak, but I towed with it and did heavy driving for all of its years and it still shifted great, even as it was replaced. As far as leaks...

Temperature sensors. One is for the display in the car, and I think the other is for the ECU (could be wrong). There should be little holes on each side in the air guide where they clip in.

Normal. These cars don't really have ATF filters, so as the miles add up, bits of metal wear/tear add up and create an exponential cycle of wear. I've been using a Magnefine inline filter on mine that features more powerful magnetic filter and to a paper element. In my mind, it's far better to have...

Normal. These cars don't really have ATF filters, so as the miles add up, bits of metal wear/tear add up and create an exponential cycle of wear. I've been using a Magnefine inline filter on mine that features more powerful magnetic filter and to a paper element. In my mind, it's far better to have ...

Sounds electrical to me. The P80s, especially 99-2000 get really weird with bad electrics. How old is the battery? Is the alternator original? When mine died, I got all sort of lights and eventually found myself coasting as well. I'd suspect alternator, but also if your charging cables are original,...

Just had a great tuning experience with Hilton Tuning. Send him an email and ask your questions, should be able to sort you out!

5 mins of driving on highway with no coolant? Sounds like it's toast. I'd get one of those test strips that check for exhaust gases to confirm, but these engines do poorly when overheated.

I just tuned and upgraded the crap out of mine at 280K, so all things are possible! See my signature for details. Without doing any upgrades, you could do a basic "Stage 1" tune with the stock turbo from Hilton, pretty cheap and will allow the car to make the boost that you were experiencing, but sa...

it will get to around 10 psi then spit all the boost out completely and i have to let of the throttle and then get back on it to start building boost again. I've had this issue before. Double and triple check you have the correct TCV hoses going to the correct places. This car stock should not see ...

https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/74225/Camshaft-Adjusting-Unit-Exhaust-Side-1275363/ This should be what you need. These guys have pretty solid customer service, and several times I've sent them my VIN to confirm exactly what part I needed. I would call to confirm. How do you know your CVVT hub is s...

Most interior and cosmetic stuff should be the same. The 98s are different than the 99-00 models though with a decent amount of the mechanical/electronic stuff. As far as checking compatibility, personally I'd hit up a couple of the big parts websites and start comparing part numbers for 98 vs 2000 ...

You have the AW 50-42LE, there is no update for it. Strong transmissions, though a friend and I both had ours start to leak from the torque converter seal around 260-280K.

You have a few good options for parts. That one should just be "intercooler hose" or maybe with the keyword "lower". FCP seems to have some decent looking aftermarket options. FCP Euro is a pretty solid company and a site sponsor, they've always done right by me, even when they've messed up an order...

You're fine. The posting here is a little more "slow firing" than a social media site, but the idea is to provide helpful and in-depth resources. So you may not always get a response right away, but give it time. As far as the hose, you can't beat the Volvo OEM. A little pricier, but if you plan on ...

It isn't abnormal for their to be a bit of a coating of oil inside the piping. If there is a lot to the point where there is a noticeable leak or pooling, that could indicate an issue with the turbo or PCV system. If those hoses are original, I recommend replacing them with new Genuine ones.

Bottom center? Are you sure you're not looking at the intercooler? Your T5 will have a sandwich of condenser-intercooler-radiator.

Please take and upload a picture of what you're looking at so we can help better.

I've had pretty good success so far using hot glue gun.

My recommendation is no phone holder. The use of a phone when driving, in any capacity, is a threat to your life and the life of others. Hang up and drive. I agree in principle, but a lot of people, myself included, really like using our devices for GPS nav which is pretty hands-off for the most pa...

I've found that when I flush/replace fluid, I end up removing a bunch of gunk in the power steering pump reservoir. I believe there's a screen in there. If you aren't seeing any leaks, which is a good thing, it might mean that your pump is having to work a little harder than it should. Maybe there'...

Highly recommend Glowshift. They look great and if you hook it up right will dim with the headlight switch.

FWIW, I just picked up a rebuilt & balanced 16T off eBay for $300. I'm going to be doing a similar upgrade to my old beast (2000 V70XC 2.4 LPT): -16T -Blue injectors -Tune probably from Hilton Tuning or VAST, looking for like a Stage 1.5 -do88 intercooler -Mototec downpipe & cat Already have TME dua...

Hello, I've perused a bit but couldn't quite find what I was looking for (some dead links too). A couple years ago, both my passenger front dash and door speakers went out. I replaced the head unit (HU) and all the speakers but found those two stayed dead. How are those two wired together? My HU onl...

I just bought a new one for my 2000 XC but using a 2005 XC70 reservoir. It fits and is a better design that doesn't leak.

If those bushings are original, just have them done. It makes a big difference (at least it did for me) and I feel like they're often overlooked as a part of front-end maintenance. Get some new OEM ones AND use the IPD inserts to have a really rock solid feel. I got some upgraded ones a while back, ...

I'm fairly certain I've seen this discussed before, as I have a 2000 XC that is FWD (shaft and angle gear removed). The general consensus that I remember seeing is that it's a giant pain in the rear (pun?) and not worth the time and effort. I've thought about removing the axles, but you still need t...

Yeah, the P80s have single rear red fog lights. It just makes a bright light similar to a brake light for dense fog conditions. I think on some there is a spot for one on each side, but in Europe at least I think it's illegal to have two bright rear fog lights because they can be mistaken for brakes.

I'd say it's pretty rare for those 4 speeds to die at 130K. Mine is being replaced at 280K, due to leaking internals (still shifts perfectly!). Not sure what the noise could be though. I wonder if it's maybe just a weird vibration or something. What's the condition of the trans torque mount and engi...

You can remove the main drive shaft, and there is a chance it will stop any noise/vibration. You can leave it like that. Also, there is the option to completely remove the drive shaft AND the transfer case (angle gear). I did this on my car years ago. The issue is that you need to create a system to...

I mean, you might be lucky... but if it lost oil then "died on the way home", I seriously doubt the car just shut itself off without some real damage being done. The car doesn't know if it has oil in it or not. The low pressure light is only an indicator.

If the glass is in good shape still, you could buy an HID projector retrofit kit and make some really powerful headlights with proper beam cutoff. Other than that, they're basically worthless. I'd take the glass off and throw away the rest. Having spare clear glass is nice.

I'd love to buy that, but that's too much (in my opinion) even for a clean car, especially one with issues. Looks pretty nice overall though! I am contemplating whether to keep it and buy a new one or sell it, if I got everything fixed what would be your ideal price for the car? It's really a great...

I'd love to buy that, but that's too much (in my opinion) even for a clean car, especially one with issues. Looks pretty nice overall though!

When was the last time (if at all) your oil pan/pick-up tube o-rings were replaced?

Ditched the stock headunit for a fancy double DIN years ago.

Easy to replace o-rings.

I used Mr Injector to clean and replace the wear parts on my injectors a couple years ago. Very quick service and reasonable price. Sent a nice before/after report of flow. After 17 years, they were definitely ready for new o-rings and a nice cleaning.

If you have fluted headlight lenses, your HIDs are going to dazzle no matter what they advertise. HIDs don't belong in halogen bulb reflectors, period. Do a projector retrofit if you want safe and highly effective light output.

I have routinely lubed the mast. The few times it would stop short, I would gently push the rest of the way in with no issues. https://media.giphy.com/media/Oz0MVF2VZB1mw/giphy.gif Sorry. I'm not too familiar with the physical antennas but most of the time when I do see S70s, they're always just le...

If you're PCV system is good to go (double check with glove test over dipstick with warmed up engine), this may be a dumb question, but how old is the rubber oil cap seal? Even if you're not getting bad crankcase pressure, those things will leak if old and worn out.

Buying replacement axles for a P80 is almost universally a bad news, downward spiral of poorly built parts and recurring hassle. Keep the old FWD axle if you can, what's wrong with it (unless you are $helling out for a Volvo part)? As long as you keep sealed boots on them, these CV axles last a ver...

I believe I've read that 3309 is a safe to use as a replacement to Dex III. However, it's probably better to use Mobil 1 Syn ATF or other suitable Dex 3 oil.

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is damn good stuff. Pricey, but I believe it has contributed to my transmission's long life so far. Been using it in my 4-speed since around 130K miles (280K now). I've done a fair amount of towing, mountainous driving, long and short hauls. Worth noting that I also have Magnef...

The blower motor is not connected to the heater core electrically or anything, and a leaky core won't necessarily put out less heat. A failed heater core wouldn't affect the blower unless there was just so much crud in there that it obstructed airflow (you would hear it). When the blower motor died,...

Hello, My car is in the shop to have the trans input seal (aka torque converter seal) replaced. The guys there are very reputable and I trust their recommendation, but I just want to ping this off the MVS community (trust but verify!). One of their techs said that with the miles on the unit, to effe...

He's saying the video is of a 600 HP Volvo, and the language and description in it are mildly explicit.

Hello, welcome. This forum tends to be more maintenance/reliability focused as opposed to performance oriented. You may have better luck on Volvospeed or Swedespeed. As far as some of your questions... You're asking a lot out of a 20 year old car. I'm not an expert on doing performance stuff on thes...

ZionXIX wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:09 pm Stillwater Oklahoma, I have seen 3 volvos in 6 months. Same 3 volvos.

Hey there, I'm over in Enid!

I think I have one of maybe 4 Volvos in town here. I've seen a crappy beat up old white V70, a newer V70, and an XC90. Probably more, but that's all I've seen in my 6 months here so far.

Please do not put HIDs or LEDs in any stock housings. You have a few options with varying price tags: Cheapest solution without going to a junkyard (may get questionable lights there too) is probably to get new aftermarket housings. Look for the TYC brand. They're basically just as good as OEM and c...

Lot of tiny little stuff like that is probably NLA. Volvo Parts Web Store has been my best source for odds and ends, but if they don't have, it's unlikely a dealer would. Junkyard is your best bet if you have any around you that have these old cars.

firestarterpro wrote: ↑Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:09 pm I have an amazing

Go on...?

I'm not missing something right?

It seems fairly rigid and I'm not sure that it's going to stay in its original shape. I may be in a worse spot if I damage it trying to yank it out.

Hey gang, Apparently some time ago the door window weather seal pictured got caught up and pushed inward. It seems to stuck in its position pretty well and I've noticed water leaks into the car when it rains. I've been scouring websites like Volvo Parts Webstore, but I'm not sure that I've got it na...

Had that exact same metallic clanking noise on my car many years ago. I had some vibration, though no bad shaking. The issue was the main AWD propeller shaft (drive shaft) to the rear. I'd start by removing that and see if it stops the sound (I'm sure it will). This will narrow it down to the AWD sy...

I just hit 5000 on my Mobil 1 high mileage and might run Blackstone on it to see how it looks vs 7500. The M1 HM is pretty good stuff. I ran a 10,000 mile OCI and did a Blackstone test with nothing really flagging except silicon (which I think was from me screwing with the intake hoses or filter at...

I have LEDs in there. They're super bright and because they're high-beams, I'm fine with the bit of light scatter. The projectors also act as high beams (they have a shroud that is moved by a solenoid when you activate high beams). So I basically have two high beams. When you're out on country roads...

Hi Ed, Ed here. You have a few options. Cheapest would probably be to replace the whole assemblies with some new aftermarkets and use normal bulbs. Please do not use any LED or HID lights in any of the stock halogen light setups. It causes light to shoot everywhere and cannot be aimed properly. If y...

I'll be driving ~530 miles today from my training in Alabama to my friend's place near Orlando, FL. Then back again Sunday!

Yep, just take it slow, and be methodical in making sure nothing is snagged and you should be successful. The fan should be all you need to take out, and you may have noticed that you only have to remove the top two screws, while the bottom two can simply be loosened a bit.

It's a tight fit, but it should come out with enough wiggling and pushing the manifold inlet pipe towards the rear of the car. The pipe is attached to the electronic throttle body by a single hose clamp. In some cases, the hose clamp may be accessible with a long screwdriver and you can remove the p...

I second the ECT as a likely cause. If you decide to try replacing it, use only a Genuine part. As far as the evap code, try checking the charcoal canister evap hose. You have to unbolt the forward lifting panel in the trunk and slide it out. Once that's away, there's a round access hole on the pass...

I got my double-din receiver from Crutchfield. They have a fantastic site that lets you buy everything you need at once. I found their car-specific directions to be close to idiot-proof.

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Not sure if it's the same, but for as long as I remember in my car (10+ years), I have a bit of a light whining sound (whoooooo) from around 30-40 MPH with a bit of throttle. It's very consistent but it's not been an issue. If this is something that you've noticed has only recently developed and is ...

Welp, I went to open the hood today and was going to drill a vent hole in the dust cover however I noticed on the right hand side there were watermarks - probably from a huge puddle I drove through, meaning that water can absolutely get to the back of the led if I drill a hole in it. It was only a ...

any more info on that projector retrofit? this looks amzing I got the kit from The Retrofit Source and used stock housings with lenses from the C70 (clear). -Stock/OEM housings -Morimoto Bi-Xenon Mini H1 -Clear lenses The C70 clear glass won´t fit the 850ies. Could I use those Morimoto units with t...

Welp, just tried the HID’s... glare everywhere. Have to stick to the LED’s I got... now to drill a hole in the housing or not 🤔 Link to the bulbs? I'm interested. Also, the backs of the LEDs do get pretty hot, though I'm not sure if it's enough to melt the covers or not. That being said, without so...

any more info on that projector retrofit? this looks amzing Sorry, not trying to hijack the thread, but... I got the kit from The Retrofit Source and used stock housings with lenses from the C70 (clear). -Stock/OEM housings -Morimoto Bi-Xenon Mini H1 -Clear lenses The bi-xenon is cool because you c...

any more info on that projector retrofit? this looks amzing Sorry, not trying to hijack the thread, but... I got the kit from The Retrofit Source and used stock housings with lenses from the C70 (clear). -Stock/OEM housings -Morimoto Bi-Xenon Mini H1 -Clear lenses The bi-xenon is cool because you c...

Doesn't seem like a solid idea. The back of the LED could be exposed to moisture/dust, and you won't have a good seal for the whole assembly. Additionally, HIDs and most LEDs do not produce proper beam patterns in the stock halogen housings. Ever been driving down the highway when some turd with bri...

So I've had my car 10 years now, it's been in the family since new, and I've done almost every repair to this car in that time. I've somehow managed to avoid learning that you can position the hood straight up. Sharing this in case anyone missed it like I did. It certainly gives more headroom if you...

The leak is most likely from the o-rings and plastic retainer. They're cheap, and I recommend ordering some extras. Most of the plastic retainers will break when you re-use them if they're original. For the battery, just replace it and save some trouble down the road. These cars often will get erran...

scot850 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:06 am Check oil when transmission is hot only. cold reading is not very accurate.

Worth also noting that it needs to checked with the engine running, on a level surface. I agree with checking it hot.

I'm about at the end of my wits trying to find good axles for my car (2000 XC). My original Volvo ones lasted about 130K. Since then I've gone through probably 4 on each side (Axles Unlimited, NAPA, EMPI, FEQ). I think the genuine ones are now reman, though they still charge like $400 apiece. My new...

If you have a battery charger, I'd disconnect the battery again and use that to get it to full charge. The flashing arrow is the transmissions limp mode, and it's not great to drive it like that.

Sounds like an electrical issue of some sort. Low charge or dying batteries and/or bad cables can cause really weird electrical issues with these cars. Could be something with the immobilizer system as well, but not sure. I'd start with charging your battery fully and making sure the contacts are cl...

If you can find an exact fit, sure. If not, clean up and re-use the old one if it's still in one piece. Next time you order something from one of the online parts stores you could get a new one cheap. Less than a dollar for aftermarket, a few bucks for Genuine.

Very quick replacement. Hopefully new tube comes with an o-ring. If it doesn't you might want to consider replacing it as they get old and can leak.

Hello, welcome to MVS!

If I remember correctly, you just use a 10 or 12mm socket on the bolt near the top of the dipstick (that holds it in place). Once that's out, the whole thing should pop out of the oil pan with a small tug.

You replacing the o-ring or something down there?

Based on my recent dive into the timing belt shenanigans for my 2000 XC, I believe you do need the rear cam locker tool for the VVT engine if you are replacing the cam seals. I know a few others here are more well-versed in the topic than I am though.

The OEM version should last a long time and is what I would buy, but with FCP Euro I'd also be pretty confident buying any of those aftermarkets. They have a lifetime warranty on all their products and will replace whatever you buy if it fails again.

That's no moon...

2000 V70XC @ 270,000 miles. Been coast-to-coast several times and up to Alaska and back. Dad bought it new in 2000 and I got it in 2008, so I've legit grown up in this car and it's been with me through the ups and downs of life ever since. I've done almost all the maintenance on it since getting it,...

7 years and this thread is back from the forum grave! (Whyyyy?)

Any codes that are coming up?

I think your link is missing. I just installed do88 silicone hoses and had a little leak from the lower hose at the radiator. I just used normal hose clamps. Ended up having to reseat it a bit and clamped down a bit harder. For yours, make sure the metal on the pipe is free of any corrosion or debri...

Another URO nightmare here. I had cheaped out and replaced the power steering reservoir-to-pump hose with a URO one. A couple years later, it was so swollen that it finally made contact with the serp belt, got cut, and sprayed fluid all over the place. I had just enough to make it to the dealer and ...

Brake cleaner and brake fluid are two different things!

Asking about oil additives is basically just a can of worms. The general consensus is that if you know the history of your engine, and you run a quality oil, additives are probably not going to help much. In relevance to your oil pressure light, it could hurt, it could help, but we still don't know ...

Lee, thanks so much for that detailed description. Hoping to tackle that this weekend. I'm sure I'll report back if I have any questions. Good thing I've got my motorcycle as a backup vehicle!

Thanks. I looked at most of your videos, but I guess I didn't think of looking at the ones for P2.

IPD says their cam locking tool doesn't work for 1999 and after, but are you saying that it will fit in there and could be useful to make it easier?

Hello again, It appears that my water pump has been leaking very slightly, so I'm just gonna do the whole thing (TB, tensioner, idler, pump). There's a wealth of information here and on other forums about pre-99 non-CVVT engines, but very little on mine (more complicated of course). I want to get so...

Well, to my surprise, that little tiny straw-like hose really does some work. I re-used the straw and some new fuel line to create a new hose and got it hooked up today. Warmed up the car pretty well. No smoke out of the dipstick, and there was vacuum. Small parts can be deceiving I suppose. I'll ke...

Remember on ME7 1999 its crank- fire - stall, then crank with no firing if the Immob isnt being set. Or at least for my sample of N=1 it is. Truth. I'd been having this issue occasionally for the last few years now. Replaced my original antenna ring last weekend and no issues with starts since then.

Interesting. I'll look into that as well. I think the current plan is to take it all apart, fix the small hose, clean anything that looks weird, and see what happens. The dipstick sucked in very well at idle when I finished the PCV job last year. I hope my engine hasn't worn so much in that time, th...

It’s more likely the block ports are plugged I think the smallhard hose only vacuums the PCV box at idle speed, though. You have to fix it so worth a try. Damn. I use Liqui Moly 5W-40 oil, so not exactly bad stuff. I'd be surprised if my ports were plugged after relatively so little time and so few...

2000 V70XC - 270,000 miles PCV system fully replaced January 2017 w/ Genuine Volvo and passed "glove test" perfectly afterward. Hello all, I was investigating the source of a bunch of oil in my intake system, when Justin recommended I also do a dipstick check. To my surprise, it filled a glove, and...

Thank you!!

Took a rock or something today and smashed one of my relatively new headlights that I was proud of (project retrofit). :( I need a new clear (preferably glass) lens for the passenger's side light. Does anyone know of anywhere that sells these without buying a whole assembly? I know there is a writeu...

Axles are getting hard to find for me (2000 V70XC). If I could get 5-10 years out of a set of new OEM ones, I would, but I hear they are all re-manufactured now, and I'm not sure if the ~$400 each price tag is justified. I put in a set of new FEQ axles (~$100 each) a few months ago. No noise and the...

I just got new tires from Costco, Michelin Premiers, good stuff. Just order them from Costco and drive carefully in the meantime.

I totally forgot to take some good pics for you. I did snap a couple as I was blabbing about it with some other Volvoheads. This may help to give you a bit of an idea where to cut. You can see some other lines are just on the other side of the panel, so it's important to only cut through the metal a...

I chopped the floor under passenger rear set to do mine as Neil mentioned. Worked out really well, and funny enough, I'm about to use that access again today to replace the leaking gasket there. There's a good thread here somewhere that shows exactly where you cut if you want to do that route, or I ...

Unless you're doing some serious other mods and are trying to squeeze out every possible bit of HP, you could probably spend the money better somewhere else. Anyone who tells you they "feel a difference" or anything because of a product like this is probably making it up in their head to justify the...

^ What he said! That back and forth play in your video is normal as far as I know. Mine has always had that. PS. Axles for the AWD 98-00 cars getting very difficult to get. Pretty much the only option is to get cheaper ones, with questionable longevity and quality. The OEM ones were always the best ...

Yep, I had that for years. There's a bushing with bearings at the bottom of the steering wheel column inside the car, covered in a plastic plate. The only way to permanently fix it is having the boot and bearing replaced. I had a mechanic do it while replacing my subframe bushings. Some people have ...

I kinda like that last one. Agree with others though, the dark shirts with big rectangular box background color looks super meh. Go for something a little more subtle and simple (less busy!). Looking forward to what you come up with!

Anytime the AC is on, the fan should be on. If the AC is off, the fan should come on anytime the coolant reaches 216° and turn back off at 204°.

According to rspi, from an older thread.

xW-40 is fine. Been running it for years. Currently using Liqui Moly 5W-40. There are no issues with it, other than maybe some lost MPG compared to the "Energy Conserving" oils. With my engine at 260K+ miles, I can use all the help I can get to keep the oil where it's supposed to be. In theory, you ...

Thanks for fixing the pictures! My sunroof is leaking inside a bit and has some rust, so I'll probably get to work on it in the near future with these steps.

Sounds good. Just keep a close eye on things. I'd do a through leak check and possibly replace the cap. After years of heat and pressure, it's common for them to develop hairline cracks. As others have pointed out, if you ever noticed boiling or steam again, that's a big red flag, shutdown immediate...

It's probably just stuck on due to not being used much (I'm guessing?). I'd try soaking the seal with some penetrating oil or something for a while and then see if you can gently twist and break it free. I'm not familiar with 2001+ models, but if it's anything like the older ones, the danger is that...

Nice writeup.

I preemptively replaced my original heater hoses last year and decided to just buy a new OEM coupler. The old one basically fell apart as I removed the heater hoses, so it was a good call.

Sounds like your cooling fan is inop. With car on and in park, try turning on the AC and going out to see if the fan kicks in. Could be a bad fan, but more likely just a bad fan relay. Do not let the needle ever go into the red on these cars. A little bump up from the 3 o'clock position is okay, but...

Has anyone here ever tried permanently mounting a small tablet or the like in their dash? I was hoping to use something like Ultragauge in a display mounted in the dash with a touch screen that is powered by the car and always on. The Amazon Fire tablets are pretty cheap, you can root them, and abo...

Hmm. That sucks. I have two new FEQ axles in mine... so I'll be sure to report back if they act up. They've both been good for over 1000 miles of driving so far.

Almost impossible to get good axles for these cars now.

Have you measured fuel pressure at the rail? The fuel pump relays are known to go bad (replace with OEM, not KAE brand). Can't really hear the fuel pump when cranking, but do you hear it prime (from under passenger rear seat) when go you from key position I to II? Did you use OEM Volvo for the coola...

I've yet to see any web-store offer all-in-one kits for my 2000 XC. I've done the suspension twice now and I've just bought the parts and assembled. It's honestly not too hard, the only annoying and slightly dangerous part is dealing with spring compressors. I just rent out two kits when I do it and...

I usually put the front end on jacks, open the reservoir cap, and with the engine running, will then cycle lock-to-lock numerous times.

ATF or regular PS fluid (Pentosin) works fine. Like FLXC90 said though, don't mix the two. Therefore, if you're not sure what's in there now and need to top up, I'd flush the whole system.

I've been using Mobil 1 Syn ATF in my PS system for about 8 years now.

1) How terrible an idea is it for me to tow a moving trailer with my car ~2000 flat-ish highway miles? It seems cheaper than getting a truck, but my girlfriend thinks the ol' wagon will give up the ghost if we do that. I recently towed a decent amount of weight with my XC at close to 260,000 miles....

Thanks guys :D A big thank you to Matt who helped me with some major formatting problems today! Question for you. I see you have the EST dual exhaust. Is that the Mototec "Touring" exhaust? Am I correct in assuming you still have the cat, and so cat-back is just the dual exhaust? If so, how's the s...

Beautiful. If I needed a new car right now, I'd buy this.

Good post! I had the exact same issue with the same fix.

Didn't do anything to the XC today... just went out for a nice drive in the country.

I love how much interest this thread has generated, and OP has yet to reply!

PM sent for cabin vents and side-view mirror adjuster.

100 amps. Your alternator is probably fried. I replaced my original one around 200K with an Autozone Duralast because I was desperate and time was a factor. It lasted about 35K before dying. Replaced it with a Bosch unit. You can try recharging the battery and going from there, but based on what you...

Replaced 4 year old (~40K) Empi passenger CV axle with an FEQ assembly. Pronounced side-to-side wobble during acceleration from about 25-40 MPH completely eliminated.

Also tightened a sway bar link that was loose and making a racket.

misha wrote: ↑Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:15 pm Ptc is a TURBO item only...n/a don't have it.

Thanks for the clarification.

All they replaced was the oil trap box? That's usually the one part you can re-use because it rarely gets fully filled/clogged as far as I know. Where it connects to the engine block IS a place that needs to be cleaned out though. PICT6541.JPG I'm not as familiar with 850 models, but assuming they'r...

I concur with Neil, that's a hard hit and I'd be worried about a bent subframe. May be worth seeing if there's a non-crashed one at a junkyard you can get. I'd also be worried about damage to the steering rack.

Could be a bad axle. When the inner joints die they tend to make a pretty noticeable wobble, especially under heavy acceleration. I'd get the car on pretty high on jack stands and really take a good look at everything. Check control arms, tie rods, sway bar links, etc. Grab your tire at the 12 and 6...

PSA for those who get the ABMs: they are projectors, but there are NOT HID projectors. Don't put HID bulbs in there. Agreed. I tried HIDs in mine at first. They were bright, but had bad flickering and tended to get hot in the housing. I run LEDs now and modified the dust boots to accommodate the he...

Here is the ABM link. Way better than TYC, but WAAAAAY more expensive. https://www.ipdusa.com/products/6956/114361-projector-headlamp-set-p80-c70-s70-v70 I had the ABMs for a while. Eventually ended up using the clear lenses to do a projector retrofit on some TYCs. PSA for those who get the ABMs: t...

You talking about this thing circled? open-uri20150812-5482-1nblit4_.jpg Some of them have them, some of them don't. I think it's just a vibration damper. As long as the splines into the transmission are correct, it will work. Finding the correct axles for 2000s can be a pain, especially with an XC ...

1) How terrible an idea is it for me to tow a moving trailer with my car ~2000 flat-ish highway miles? It seems cheaper than getting a truck, but my girlfriend thinks the ol' wagon will give up the ghost if we do that. I recently towed a decent amount of weight with my XC at close to 260,000 miles....

If you suspect the seal is bad, I'd change it if you can get a separate replacement somehow. The fuel system should be sealed and no fuel vapors should be escaping. It is possible if your evap hose is broken it could be the cause of the smell, though if it's strong I'd suspect the pump seal. Can you...

So it only has trouble starting when warm? Could be the ECT acting up and giving bad signals maybe.

I'm closer to 300 now than I am to 200! Right at about 261,000 miles now in the ole 2000. She's 18 years old...

Why would you keep more fuel in the tank in winter? I can think of a few reasons. If you're in an area prone to poor weather and road conditions, it's nice to not worry about fuel if you end up in a big delay due to closure/accidents. Likewise, if you're in a more remote area, it's nice to have fle...

Yes really...change the allignment shop. I wouldn't go back to them again. So, question... because every time I've done an axle swap on my car, I take out the top bolt of the hub assembly and rotate the top towards me (leaving the bottom bolt in but loosened) to slide the axle out. When I put the t...

Yes really...change the allignment shop. I wouldn't go back to them again. So, question... because every time I've done an axle swap on my car, I take out the top bolt of the hub assembly and rotate the top towards me (leaving the bottom bolt in but loosened) to slide the axle out. When I put the t...

Ed - How many miles are on the seat? Im a fata$$ so I replaced my seat bottom foam and skins on my 1999. I do believe I have a seat heater that I can sell you - free if you are on a budget, Volvo list if you screw people for a living - left over from that project. June priced P2 skins at about $400...

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