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by peterz
02 Feb 2013, 09:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2002 s60 CV axle boot rotted - safe to drive?
Replies: 1
Views: 297

2002 s60 CV axle boot rotted - safe to drive?

Daughter is out of state with 2002 s60. noticed vibration from from end at certain speeds. boyfriend says the CV axle boot is dry rotteded and leaking grease. can it be driven safely back home for repair here? does it make sense that car would exihibit vibration from front from this, or would a bad ...
by peterz
27 Jan 2013, 05:09
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Wiring help - 2001 s60
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: Wiring help - 2001 s60

Thank much for advice - I did notice several splash shield bolts missing which may have given the squirrels easier access. new bolts on order, but odd they fell out in such a short time. I didn't do last oil change though, so mechanic may have been lazy. Have rat poison under hood while car is await...
by peterz
26 Jan 2013, 08:01
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Wiring help - 2001 s60
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Wiring help - 2001 s60

I need to repair squirrel damage to a set of wire which I think support the fue injection system. See image, right arrow. I will try repair, and need advice on the guage of wiring to buy. And any pariticular advice as to repair process - in intend to splice in and solder the 3 damaged wires. The sma...
by peterz
13 Jan 2013, 12:09
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2001 S60 - need help identifying parts
Replies: 1
Views: 322

2001 S60 - need help identifying parts

2001 S60 T. car ran rough on start and I found where a squirrel has chewed through a hose and small wires. On the photo I need help identifying the parts and any advice on repair. the small black hose appears to lead into an inline filter. the up arrow oints to where insulation was chewed away on tu...
by peterz
08 Aug 2008, 12:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 S70 Can't get Key out of Column - Overdrive Button?
Replies: 5
Views: 3205

98 S70 Can't get Key out of Column - Overdrive Button?

1998 S70 Auto trans. Son can't get ignition key out of stearing column. Says only thing he's done differently is push down the ovedrive button but says button didn't depress all the way. Don't see how they are related. He's driven the car and moved the stearing back and forth. Any suggestions? Thank...
by peterz
28 Oct 2007, 12:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: radiator - buying & install instructions? 98 s70 volvo
Replies: 3
Views: 2059

radiator - buying & install instructions? 98 s70 volvo

98 volvo s70 non-turbo needs new radiator.

any advise on buying a replacement & where to get good installation instructions? Doesn't look simple.

thanks
by peterz
27 Oct 2007, 10:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Radiator leak - can I patch ?? 98 S70 volvo
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Radiator leak - can I patch ?? 98 S70 volvo

'98 volvo s70 with 170k Radiator leak is near top next to hose. Appears to be results of leaking seal as it is coming from a place where two parts of radiator are joined and clamped. Bubbling out and loosing about a liter per day with normal driving. Is there a repair compound that I can use to seal...
by peterz
07 May 2007, 07:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: will not start even when jumping s70 1998
Replies: 2
Views: 520

will not start even when jumping s70 1998

98 s70 would not start but would jump start 2 days ago. battery would not hold a charge so bought a new battery from autozone yesterday. Car cranked fine right after installing new battery. This morning car would not start even when trying to jump from my truck. It turns over but does not fire. Low ...
by peterz
12 Mar 2007, 16:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Machining needed for head gasket change ?? 1998 s70
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Machining needed for head gasket change ?? 1998 s70

Low compression in 2 cylinders and have to replace head gasket (Likely head gasket failure according to mech). Does head automatically need to be machined, or do I just have the machining done only if out of tolerance? Mech claims need to automatically machine head as part of gasket change.
by peterz
12 Mar 2007, 15:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Missfire caused by comprssion loss ?? 1998 s70
Replies: 3
Views: 665

Questions: How is the car running? If you have 2 cylinders not firing it should run like crap. What are the actual compression test results by cylinder. It should be around 180 - 190 on a good cylinder. If it's under 125 or so then you'll need to look into it. If it's zero in one or more cylinders,...