Thanks for the input. I ordered up two seals - the OE Volvo part again and also found an aftermarket part by Corteco. One of these should seat properly against the axle. I'll update after I get back under the car this weekend.

For my 1999 V70 (base model, NA, M/T), here's the big items. Engine/Drivetrain - Coil packs went out one by one at approx 160k. - Steering unit blew the seals and subsequently killed my P/S box at about the same time. - O2 sensors at 135k - Alternator at 215k - Torn CV boots 185k (passenger), 215k (...

In doing a complete front end rebuild on my 99 V70 (NA, manual transmission) I replaced both axles. The passenger side axle is from FCP, the driver's side from advance auto. Disassembly and reassembly went surprisingly smoothly, but I'm now battling a leak of fluid from the passenger side transmissi...

Morning after a good snow on a family trip to NH. You can just barely see the skiis on the other side of the Thule box.