Hi, I have a March 1998 V70 to which there is fitted a donor engine B5252S from a late 1998 S70. The VIN number of the engine shows it is a 2.5, 10v, 144 bhp. YV1LS5106W2519955. Looking on ebay .es and Autodoc in Spain, APT-autoteile in germany the engine number is quoted as B5252FS. The fitment is ...

Hi, I have a 1998 V70 to which I have fitted new headlights. In addition I purchased from ebay a H7R HID kit, 35w and 5000k. There is a cut off line for the beam but a fainter light extends beyond for about 100yds and 20 feet high. The kit specifically advertised anti glare and it comes with certifi...

Hi FLXC90,Thank you very much for the info.My current engine and gearbox are from a donor car which were fitted about 2,000 miles ago. New g/box oil was put in and that is full and pink. I have a trottle cable. Should a faulty solenoid show up on the fault codes. The gearbox is very smooth and gear ...

Hi FLXC90, many thanks for that. Forgive my ignorance but is there a specific solenoid for the auto box and if so can it be cleaned or is it best to replace it. May I ask what connection the throttle body has to the gear changes. Again apologies for
for my ignorance. thanks again. jack

Hi Kara503, Thanks very much for that. Most reassuring as I thought I would need another gearbox. I would certainly appreciate all opinions.regards jack

Hi ERIKVII, Thanks very much for coming back. My engine and gearbox came from a donor car and were fitted about 1500 miles ago. The mechanic said he put new gearbox oil in when fitting. Are my current problems usually associated with the oil.The symptoms appear to be gearbox related but would you kn...

Hi, I have a 1998 V70, 2.5, 20v petrol non turbo.It has covered 140,000 miles. I always drive with gearbox in "economy".The problem occured for the first time yesterday. I reached 50mph and lifted off the accelerator as usual so the torque converter would lock into 4th gear or overdrive; I...

Hi, The bottom of the facia in the drivers footwell, a few inches above the hood release lever is dropping.I have looked but cant see how the bottom of the facia is supported or clipped. I would very much appreciate a kind guy posting a couple of photos showing how to secure the facia. Thanks jack. ...

Thanks guys; most appreciated.

Hi, I am registering my volvo onto spanish plates and the testing authorities have insisted that the 195 x 60 x R16 are no good and I must put 205 x 60 x R16 VW on the car. I cant find tyre pressures for this size so shall be grateful if anyone please knows for normal and fully laden use. Thanks jac...