After fixing a variety of "issues" on my new-to-me '99 V70, I was physced to get an (inspection) sticker and be be legal. "Better recheck the lights" "Dammit" Replacing the bulbs didn't help, and I couldn't get my voltmeter probes in the socket. So resigned my self to take it (the handle) off ...

I just did the LR delta link on my new-to-me '99 V70. I had a little wander still left after replacing the RF ball joint, 'didn't think much about it. I was tightening my LR wheel when the hub moved aft 1/2" !!WTF! After reading up on the delta link, I thought about buying the special tool (and then ...

I'm in search of decent struts for my daughter's XC70 right now. I need something cheap enough that will last a few seasons. Roads are rough up here in vermont and she was blessed with her father's right foot (dammit). So this whole blue, white or red label kinda threw me off. I managed to locate ...

Years out of date now, but here this is either way: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30215

Public shaming is where I'd put my money (time).

You can name the dealer if you want to. Legally, you're well covered by the First Amendment (as long as it's true).


OUTSTANDING ...

Long story short, my wife's 2005 XC70 developed a sudden engine miss. She was several hours away, so she ended up taking it to a Volvo Dealer. As I suspected, a coil pack had failed. No big deal, right? The dealer then sticks her with a bill for TWO HOURS OF LABOR (at $140. an hour) after telling ...

Sounds like your brake interlock solenoid isn't functioning. The solenoid allows the shift lever to move when your foot depresses the brake pedal. Keeps old ladies from crashing through coffee shop :lol: I haven't replaced one yet, but hear it's common failure. I would guess the solenoid is in the ...

I replaced both the Forward and Aft bushings on the front control arms a few months back. If you have access to a large hydraulic press and the right press-plates it's not hard.

I have a smaller hydraulic press at home and only a few press plates with it, so I took it to work. The CORRECT press ...

My wife's S60 looses taillights like there's no tomorrow :shock:

Of course Volvo saw fit to equip the S60 with a small christmas tree for rear lighting (how many bulbs are there?) I keep telling her "the cars 7-8 years old, ALL the bulbs are 7-8 years old too" but I know I changed some of them ...

I can't help much with the coolant overflow. I would check the connector pins and see if they got pulled back or if the wires got damaged.

Good info on the timing belt job. I need to do a belt on my wife's '01 S60 soon. So I'm searching the archives for any info on doing a TB. I've done a few ...

You might also take a hard look at your tires. I deal with this daily (as a VW/Audi tech). Some tire are naturally noisey and get worse with wear. Scallopped or feathered tires can make some unbelievable road noise too.