Checked the fuel pressure with a gauge, no pressure at the rail. Cycled the key 4X, no fuel, no pressure at the rail. I had replaced the fuel pressure sensor. I just removed the PEM & its components, no corrosion found, no evidence of moisture, ever. The sound of the fuel pump is odd, it revs up...

The fuel pump runs when you turn the key to position II--the one right before it cranks, anyway. I appreciate you responding, this is a problem for me. It appears the fuel pump relay is on a little board up under the dash near the driver's door. Judging by the length of the bundle of wires running t...

Thanks for the reply, I found it, hidden. Got it out, unseen, with the aid of quite a bit of profanity.

Went out one morning last week, it cranked but didn't start. The pump ran for about a third of a second, like always when you start it. There's no gas in the fuel rail. 270K miles, pretty original, seems to be the PEM, which I'm not finding. And that removable lid behind the driver's seat, I removed...

Yeah, it's the pulley, appears to be plastic. It's somewhat loose on the shaft. I'm going to get a new one, but would that make this noise? The tensioner is bolted securely in place.

No, it only happens when the car's running. I know what you're talking about, though, another S70 we had did that thing with the headlight wiper motor years ago. I appreciate your prompt reply.

280,000 miles, fairly up to date - wtr pump,timing belt kit changed recently, but the A/C system has never been touched. Started experiencing occasional short (5-15 sec.)periods of rumbling/rattling near the A/C compressor, whether A/C is on or not. Not real loud,only heard it while the car's idling...

Yeah, it is. I've washed it out&cleaned the joint well, too. I'll try the 24-hour freezer,prob. put the knuckle in the oven.Pilot light makes it nice & warm in there. Thanks for the helpful input.

This is a 2003 V70 with 130k miles or so. Inspection time in MO,front end having looseness & noises,bought many parts, getting it all back together,but the 2nd balljoint won't go into its knuckle - it keeps tilting over in the direction of the bolt holes when I try to tighten it down,and I'm afr...

I will. I'm going to the junkyard, probably tomorrow, and get one. Bought this car 10 years ago in Northern New Jersey,for my daughter. It had 55,000 or so on it,now has 265,000. Original alternator,shocks,hoses. I've had a few issues,but I like it and it still looks good.

I appreciate your counsel.