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FOR SALE... 2,000.00

PRICE DROPPED TO 2,000.00 !!!

SHMBO? I don't need the RAV 4 but if I decide to drop the price I will let you know!

I'd love to buy that, but that's too much (in my opinion) even for a clean car, especially one with issues. Looks pretty nice overall though! I am contemplating whether to keep it and buy a new one or sell it, if I got everything fixed what would be your ideal price for the car? It's really a great...

ecbsykes wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:08 pm I'd love to buy that, but that's too much (in my opinion) even for a clean car, especially one with issues. Looks pretty nice overall though!

for sale now, 2500 obo for MVS members

OBO

Bump.

Asking 3,000.00 I am the second owner, I bought the car with 100,000 miles on it in 2005. I have put a lot of my money and sweat into this car but it is time to let her go. www.instagram.com/swolevo <--- more pics Car is beautiful! 311,000 miles. It struggles somewhat in reverse, it always will go i...

The car is officially for sale. Everything is perfect except for it shudders and struggles somewhat in reverse, sometimes it backs right up, sometimes it needs some gas to get it going, the timing belt and water pump should be changed in 4,000 miles but there are no cracks on current belt, thats jus...

Well after meeting a more trusted source we fixed the most important thing which was the control arm. It was bad, he checked the timing belt and no cracks, but it will need to be done in 5k miles. Reverse works, just shudders some, all forward gears work fine. May need a pcv cleaning but thats commo...

I trashed mine, they were worthless

ecbsykes wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:08 pm I'd love to buy that, but that's too much (in my opinion) even for a clean car, especially one with issues. Looks pretty nice overall though!

I am contemplating whether to keep it and buy a new one or sell it, if I got everything fixed what would be your ideal price for the car?

Beautiful car! Your car is worth what ever somebody is willing to pay for it. With the work that needs to be done to it if someone offers you 4K with 310k miles on it, I'd jump at it. But, that being said you might want to invest and keep it yourself. I have a plain old '94 850 NA that I have a tot...

www.instagram.com/swolevo. <--- more pics [email protected].com <-- my email The good: Body 8/10 - waxed often and garaged, XC grille, IPD peg replicas machined face 17's wrapped in BF Goodrich tires with 95% tread left (just got these wheels in October), brand new complete headlight housings with Be...

They sold, I called them and they said they just price their cars low to move a lot of inventory

if anyone is selling one in white.... [email protected]

It’s also a polestar with 16k miles. Next closest I could find was 39k

Came across this listing... 31k for a polestar with 16k miles... does this dealer not know what they have?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-20 ... =228919181

Does anyone know if the rear deck speakers are the same in the 2001 s80 as they are in the s70, I think they are. I’ll go junkyard hunting this weekend.

Can I use marine 8” speakers, seem to be a lot more options when I type in marine

Hi all, So one of the rear deck speakers in my s70 has blown, I thought I would just hop on Crutchfield and find a speaker fast, but apparently they are 8'' speakers, there are some marine 8 inch speakers I could buy, or a couple options on Amazon, does anyone have a recommendation for a pair of 8''...

I bought mine off of eBay in 2005 and took it to dealer and they programmed it. But the question is what about the receiver, if I change the receiver out from a 98 car could that be an easier way of programming a new fob.

I have been having flaky reception and sometimes just not working key fob. If it is the receiver located under the dash pad, and not the remote can I just get a new receiver or a junk yard one and replace it or does it need to be reprogrammed? Also I was wondering if anyone ever tried swapping the r...

On all the sites offering new seat covers for the 240's they say from 86 - 93, however the 85' seats look exactly the same as the 86. Is there any difference in seats between 1985 cars and 1986 cars, it doesn't look like there is.

SOLD

I switched out the stock 16” wheels on my s70t5 to the ipd peg replicas at 17” and the matching tires for that wheel. Do I keep the psi at 36 like the car says or is there a different psi I should have the new larger wheels at? Thanks.

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Hi all, With a heavy heart I am listing my mother's 1985 240 DL wagon for sale. This car has sat for a while and I just recently went down to south Florida to get some pictures. It started right up! It has 169k miles on it. Thats less than 5,000 miles a year! It was bought before I was born and been...

Welp, I went to open the hood today and was going to drill a vent hole in the dust cover however I noticed on the right hand side there were watermarks - probably from a huge puddle I drove through, meaning that water can absolutely get to the back of the led if I drill a hole in it. It was only a ...

Welp, I went to open the hood today and was going to drill a vent hole in the dust cover however I noticed on the right hand side there were watermarks - probably from a huge puddle I drove through, meaning that water can absolutely get to the back of the led if I drill a hole in it. It was only a c...

Welp, just tried the HID’s... glare everywhere. Have to stick to the LED’s I got... now to drill a hole in the housing or not 🤔 Link to the bulbs? I'm interested. Also, the backs of the LEDs do get pretty hot, though I'm not sure if it's enough to melt the covers or not. That being said, without so...

The cover fits over the LEDs, it’s just so close to the cooling fins of the LED I’m worried it will melt. For now I just put it on as normal.

Welp, just tried the HID’s... glare everywhere. Have to stick to the LED’s I got... now to drill a hole in the housing or not

I had a pair of LEDs that threw light everywhere. They were blinding oncoming traffic but I finally found a pair that has absolutely no glare. I had them in the stock housing on one side and had the stock halogen on the other and there was more glare coming off the halogen than the LED. These LEDS w...

I recently found a great pair of LED headlights however the back of them gets really hot and I'm afraid it might melt the plastic dust cover to the headlamp assembly, I just need to drill about an inch wide hole in the dustcover and then the back of the headlights won't touch the plastic. Is there a...

abscate wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:26 pm This is creepy because it happened to me on my P80 a couple of days ago

Dremel

What did you dremel? The plastic or the head off the bolt? I’m going to go buy a dremel now any advice on discs? The vice grips didn’t work. It’s definitely a dremel situation.

Should I dremel through the metal circle?

I am replacing both headlight assemblies in my s70 t5, today I go to remove the three bolts, get two of them out fine, and the third one just keeps spinning and spinning. It looks as if the metal in the assembly has come loose causing this to just spin freely. So of course I try to hold the metal ri...

I am looking for 2 s70 t5 Perfo wheels to buy immediately. If not, I would consider 4 matching wheels, maybe pegasus or comets. Thanks.

The question is, "How loud should the fuel pump be?" I can definitely hear it running from the rear of the car.

I just bought the whole replacement kit that comes from FCP for the fuel pump assembly. I just replaced the relay and now the car is running fine. Do I bother so replace the fuel pump now since car is running fine. Maybe just hold on to the kit for a while before I send it back in case the pump goes...

Is this able to be done without a trip to the dealership? My fob has been working intermittently and its not the battery, I feel maybe its the battery connection but figured I wouldn't mind buying a new fob and programming it if this is something that is able to be done with https://www.fcpeuro.com/...

Thanks Neil, I would much rather buy from FCP Euro because of their great customer service and I can pick up a few other things I need for the car while I'm at it, will buy that one tomorrow.

Thanks guys, I can get a voltmeter tomorrow, I hear the floats in the bottles are pretty troublesome, I am not sure whether it was OE or not, I can check tomorrow though.

99 S70 T5. The coolant light went on probably about 6 months ago, I thought it was the sensor so I changed that out, was still on so figured it was the float in the expansion tank bottle. Had that changed out at the mechanics and it went off..... 6 months later its on again! Not low on coolant obvio...

99 s70 t5 ... SRS light is on due to side airbag in passenger seat. I do not have a windows laptop so I was looking at other SRS readers such as this one.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-DIAGNOSTIC-SCANNER-TOOL-SRS-ABS-RESET-ERASE-CODE-READER-Vida-Dice-/171654149638 Does anyone know about these re...

It says its the right side airbag, but by the SRS light being on at all does that mean that none of the airbags would fire in an accident? I have heard that it just shuts the all down.

Tried searching, but wasn't able to find anything. The SRS light is on now, it says it is the passenger side airbag in the seat. This is weird because 3 years ago I put new seats in and before I put the new seat in the old seat also had this exact same thing. Anyways, is the old story true that the ...

It is all fixed. Looks good. I would only want to sell to someone on here or a Volvo enthusiast who knows the kind of car they are getting. A t5 model in amazing condition. I would be willing to part with it for the right price and to the right person and then get my s60 t6 r design I want so badly....

Just curious, if I were to sell, anyone have any idea of what they would pay for this car?

Car is at body shop now, my body shop quoted me a lot less than the guys they wanted me to use, they are sending the check and closing it out, it is on me to report that the car was a total loss but I'm not going to do that. All is well.

bmdubya1198 wrote:

mydamnvolvo wrote:If you don't mind me asking, what radio do you have? I love the way it looks!

It looks like a Blaupunkt. I like how these Blaupunkt radios look in these cars... much nicer than most aftermarket radios.

Great guess! It is

mydamnvolvo wrote:If you don't mind me asking, what radio do you have? I love the way it looks!

Blaupunkt New Jersey model

Welp, car is in shop now to be fixed. HOWEVER, the girl's insurance wants me to send them the title so they can make it a salvage title in order to get my check. I don't want this at all and they say they will not pay me until I send them the title so they can report it as a salvage, total loss, the...

Austin, but car is in shop now to have door fixed. thanks

looking for s70 front rh passenger door, preferably in white.

Many pictures attached, scroll down. A couple weeks ago I got backed into in a parking lot. The girl didn't even look in her rearview mirror and backed right into my pristine 99 s70 t5. Absolutely ridiculous. Her insurance company is offering me 1800$, they consider the car totaled. I am keeping the...

So is there a trick to getting the coolant sensor out? Just pull gently?

Just ordered one, will see how it goes. Thanks.

Ahh, so its magnetic and thats how it works, so even if I snap out, no coolant will come out cause its a closed tank?

My coolant light is on and no loss of coolant, thinking its the sensor or the float inside, but how do I tell? Also if it is the sensor how do I replace? Tried searching on here but couldn't find a thread. I look at the coolant tank and not sure how the sensor even plugs in the bottom of it. Any hel...

Whats the response been like for this? How many people?

Any chance you want to trade for 4 s70 t5 wheels with brand new michelin tires on them, just got put on 2 months ago. let me know. I want the comets but spending another 400 on tires, ugh.

I went out to go work on this just now, the lights now work! Only thing I did was jiggle a couple harnesses, one under the dash and one behind the radio. Now it works. We will see for how long though. Crossing my fingers.

Where do I start? Could it be a relay?

You didn't happen to do anything with the small gauge pink wire at the accessory connector involving your dash cam, did you? It's connected directly to the output of the dash dimmer and too much of a load could cause trouble. Nope, I decided not to do that dash cam at this time. If I had I would be...

polskamafia mjl wrote:Bad dimmer switch is the most likely culprit.

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=33569

Thats what I thought, so replaced with an extra one I had lying around… no dice.

These are the dash lights, not the interior dome lights.

Went to go for a drive tonight and the dash lights don't come on. I checked the fuse and it's fine. The same fuse controls the sunroof and that works. Any idea? The dome lights and footwell lights come on, headlights work, just interior dash lights as well as the lights on the AC box too.

So confused, so if I tap into the Red wire on the accessory plug under the dash and then the black wire for ground, I should be good? I think this is what a buddy did to hook up his pod gauges as well.

Black to black yes but for the hot wire look at your owner's manual, it explains all the different power choices. http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/download/file.php?id=26130&t=1 http://matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/download/file.php?id=26129&mode=view http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/d...

Took knee bolster off, took two pics of each I thought it could be… both of them I would have no idea which wire to tap into.

Sometimes you get lucky in a junk yard. I got these out of an s70 a couple years ago, I think it was about 35 bucks a seat.
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Sommerfeldt wrote:BEJinFbk's idea is even better - I don't have that connector anymore, since a PO did some weird stuff with some phone accessories , but if you have it, use it.

- S

If I did use the cig lighter where would I put that ground? Just around any metal bolt?

There's a yellow connector on the drivers side that's intended specifically for electrical accessories. You'll find it secured to the steering column support. Constant, switched, ground, dash lights, high beam trigger, etc. There are all kinds of power sources available there. Hmmm. Are you talking...

Don't give up!

I used to have this so bad, i tried additives and everything, I was then recommended by a Volvo mechanic to switch to Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 10w-30. It has been 3 years now and haven't heard them tick at all!

Hardware it to the cig lighter wiring. I've wired in some extra footwell lighting there, and it works fine. You'll have power from position I, so you don't need engine running for there to be some juice, but it won't trickle out when you're not around. Easy access, and easy routing. - S Ahh, cig li...

I bought a real cool dash cam, and figured with the way people drive in Austin I could use it. Thinking about just sending it back for this reason… can't figure out how to hardwire it into the car. I would run the wire to the passenger side of the car. Took out the glove box and looked for a familia...

Try turning the temperature dials on the electronic climate control unit all the way to hot (or cool). On both of my P80's you can hear the little motors that control the amount of heat added to the air stream fluttering a bit when the temperature inside the car is equal to the temperature outside ...

Want to buy a set of perfo wheels for the s70t5. The stock wheels that came with it. Pretty sure they are perfo, look just like the columbias. Located in Texas.

Or would take the Comets but with tires on them.

So lately there has been this knocking coming from inside the dash. No, not the dash mounts, and no not the recirc motor. I took a video of it. It will go on for minutes and I can't figure out what the damn thing is! Any ideas!?? I have tried changing from recirc to outside, it still knocks. Tried t...

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All 4 of my rims have curb rash, has anyone tried to repair their rims themselves. This link shows a very good way to do it, but it seems like a lot of work to do on 4 rims full of curb rash from the past 15 years. So here are some options.. 1. Purchase a refurbished set here, pretty good prices htt...

Just was browsing ebay and this V70r is in absolutely pristine condition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-V70-R-/19 ... 1883038191

Nice! Can you post all the detail? - Which Blaupunkt model, where to buy and price? - Which kit, where to buy? - Wiring diagram where to splice etc.? Thanks! Blaupunkt New Jersey model Crutchfield.com They supply you with a free wiring harness for our cars. In order to get it to sit flush you will ...

I gotta say though, the sound through the speakers was much fuller with the factory receiver. No matter how much I adjust the equalizer it does not seem as rich as the factory unit. Any thoughts? Are you running an amplifier? (Sorry if I missed it in a previous post) That could have a lot to do wit...

I gotta say though, the sound through the speakers was much fuller with the factory receiver. No matter how much I adjust the equalizer it does not seem as rich as the factory unit. Any thoughts?

Oh lol. Well let me know before you drive to Austin and I can check the junkyard for you if I have time. They usually have a pretty decent selection of s/v 70's but I'm sure Dallas has better.

Installed head unit today, looks great, it took quite a bit to install it and make it flush. If you don't mind a little gap its very easy to do. If you want it to sit flush, you need to cut one rail out of the stereo cavity, as well as dremel quite a bit out in order for the stereo to sit further ba...

Let me know if you stop in Austin. The one time my car is complete and doesn't need anything Robert is around, ha!

Beautiful. Just curious -- how much did it cost to repaint the bumper? My front bumper needs paint too. Welp figured since the t6-r sold, I'm going to finish my car, added an XC grill I got at junkyard for 20 bucks and got the bumper painted. Eventually I will get that S60 but for now, she is looki...

Relatively new Texan here. Can I ask where you got those seats? They're better than any tan seats I've seen. My charcoal leathers are in good shape for a quarter-million miles, but the driver's side is starting to crack. Do you ever make it out to the Austin Cars and Coffee meet? Second Sundays of ...

I got the head unit today, will try and install tomorrow. I have two questions though… 1. Since the head unit is 4x50 and the s70 has 8 speakers is this not going to power some speakers? or do we have an amp somewhere else in the car from the factory? 2. This Blaupunkt head unit is a double din, but...

Ended up getting this one, I have had great success in the past with Blaupunkt. Also this one doesn't have flashy lights and looks somewhat stock. Also the bluetooth microphone is built right into the faceplate. I just hope there isn't a gap when I install it, anyone know? http://www.crutchfield.com...

Hey guys, I have the old head unit with an adapter on the back to switch to iPod interface and now Blitzsafe (the model i have) is coming out with a bluetooth to add on to it. I am tempted to just get a whole new head unit though. I like the original look of the Volvo unit but maybe its time to get ...

Got lucky and found them at the junkyard! Nope, never been, will have to check it out.

Thanks for the compliments guys, yes I am in Austin, if anyone ever needs help, just PM me.

I was just at the yard here in Austin, at least 5 or 6 70 model cars, one of them was in really great shape and as of last week the whole dash was in it. I did this job myself, it is very easy, you just need patience and a hand to get the new dash inside. Have you tried tightening the 4 bolts at the...

Welp figured since the t6-r sold, I'm going to finish my car, added an xc grill I got at junkyard for 20 bucks and got the bumper painted. Eventually I will get that s60 but for now, she is looking good.

Well, I appreciate all the compliments on the car. I was at the junkyard yesterday and picked up an XC grille, really gives it a more sporty look, and on Monday the front bumper is getting painted. Why? well because the s60 t6-r in Dallas was sold, so until I find another one I want, I'm going to ta...

Looks like I'm going to have to take the steering wheel off again to figure out why it is catching, any ideas anyone?

had to take the tumbler out today and steering wheel off again, now its doing the same thing! problem is i don't remember how i fixed it, do i need to make sure something isn't catching?

It would soften the blow by knowing the person is a Volvo enthusiast.

Actually, part of Austin. Thanks though. I wish there were someone on here who would want a t5 in this condition but also willing to pay maybe 3500 or 4.

Yeah, I probably should of gotten rid of it at the transmission failure in January, but even sitting, not moving it looks so good. I didn't want to send it off to a junk yard. So I had it towed in and fixed. The emotional value vested in the car wouldn't allow me to junk it. Sigh. Maybe the t6-r wil...

So the often asked question, what do you think this car is worth? I am interested in getting a s60 t6- r design but don't want to trade my beloved s70 in, because I know I won't get anywhere near what I think its worth. Here is the car in a nutshell… S70 T5 White with Tan leather 4/5 on cosmetics, I...

Thanks all. It seems like someone would of made an aftermarket one that doesn't go up so high!

My antenna decided to hit a gate coming down or the other way around but I bought a new one. My question is because the stock antenna goes up so high is it possible to make this one go up only half the way by cutting the plastic wire? Also which way does the plastic teeth face? I didn't pay attentio...

Thanks guys. The other question I have is can you put the factory R kit on it? I notice the 2007's have a different rear bumper and I never see the 07's with the kit. I love the look of the exhaust poking out of that rear valence.

I have 272,000 miles and it's my daily driver. 99 s70 t5

Thanks guys. I am hesitant to buy the R as I use my car all day for work. Always driving, however, I have wanted one for so many years!!

I have had a 240, 740, and currently my longest car a 99 s70 t5. It has 271,000 miles on it and the transmission is about to go. I still may keep it but I am going to look at this car on Saturday. I haven't owned one, so I will have it inspected, but anyone got any advice? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vo...

My front bumper is pretty ugly. Just the usual 271,000 miles on it, nicks and paint gone, the rest of the car is perfect. There is a very good condition front bumper same color at the junkyard, I was thinking of having mine repainted, but now I'm thinking of getting the bumper and swapping it. My ca...

When I bought the tumbler I had to use the VIN to purchase and its not the ignition switch, it's the tumbler.

I have a brand new ignition tumbler for my 99 s70 that I bought coded for my car by telling them the VIN number over the phone. Turns out for the past month ever since that tumbler came, my old one has been working fine. Also I think at this time if something did go wrong I would just cut the plate ...

Really? Is it not how they do it in the first minute of this video?

The problem is that it is for a 99 so it is VIN coded. Can it be recoded for another car?

The tumbler came today, which do you think is harder? Changing the whole timbler or the removing the plate? I wish I didn't spend the 250 on it but now I have it. Ugh. Unreturnable.

Hmm. I already ordered the part and it's not returnable. Ugh. I still might just drop the plate if it's easier. It seems to be working every time by turning counter clockwise for a second then clockwise. I wonder how long this will last but it has been two weeks now and still works. I was wondering ...

I posted DIY a while back... A lot of tricks involved... Thanks I will have to search for that. I guess my question is, could it be anything else? It doesn't even want to turn from putting the key in to position I. The other posters say that they could at least turn to position I, then their key wo...

99 S70.. Takes about a minute of me messing around with the key to get it out of position I and start the car, I'm guessing its time to change the tumbler? Thats all it could be right? Before I plunk down 295.00 for a new tumbler! I wish Robert had a video on this!!

99 S70.. Takes about a minute of me messing around with the key to get it out of position I and start the car, I'm guessing its time to change the tumbler? Thats all it could be right? Before I plunk down 295.00 for a new tumbler!

Beautiful car but what a joke. 10k is more like it.

Wait, 1500.00? For new fuel pressure sensor and O2 sensors?!

I would definitely try and take it back, if not possible leave reviews of where you bought it. I'm sure this didn't just happen for the first time. If you really need to pass emissions and have no choice, take the bulb out from the instrument cluster, or buy your own obdii scanner and clear it right...

I'm just curious as to why you want to bypass the heater core?

I replaced three of mine with junkyard ones, tried to find the newest s70 I could. That was about 3 years ago and all are still good. They do fail often but sometimes you get lucky.

I got my remote programmed at the dealer for 100 dollars. I bought it off eBay. However mine is. 99 s70, not sure if that matters.

FLXC90 wrote:Alright! That car is way too pretty, and I can't afford to buy it from you right now!!

Thanks! I take care of it, two new front seats, steering wheel, paint is great. I'll keep it a little while longer.

I think I'll be replacing the trans. I don't think I can afford a car payment right now. If I can get 6 months out of the car without any major repairs then the transmission will be worth it as a car payment would be about 400 a month anyways.

Well at 90 dollars an hour for labor, taking out and putting in a new transmission can add up. If I buy one off ebay for 500 bucks and have them put it in, then I'm still paying about 1500 dollars with labor. If that one fails then I will be out again for the labor to take it out and put another in,...

Hey Speedy, bring old girl up here, back home. LOL I had the tranny in my wagon replaced at 191,000 with a used box, no idea what the miles on it was. I never believe them anyway. I now have 267,xxx so I'm trying to catch up to yours. Should be able to get a used tranny swapped in for less than $1,...

I replaced mine with the Behr from FCP Euro two weeks ago. It was around 100 bucks with the o rings. I am in Austin and last week I was sure glad I did, man that thing gets toasty! I figured it was only 60 dollars more, I was going to do it right rather than do it again. If you are in S Texas I don'...

still for sale?

still for sale?

still for sale?

Thanks guys. I saw this one and it kind of caught my eye. I have always preferred white but this is a t5 in pretty nice condition. It's just how do I know the a/c won't go, or this or that. etc. I guess it's a risk, but minus the awful extra wood trim inside, looks pretty damn nice. http://www.ebay....

You definitely busted an a/c hose. When the smoke came out it was refrigerant from the hose. The hose or fitting wherever it may be that broke sent the refrigerant out which can be mistaken for coolant. The reason the A/C is blowing hot is because there is no refrigerant.

Nothing wrong with the motor, but who is to say that an original turbo with 268k miles on it will last? I mean nothing really wrong with motor, there are minor annoyances that I put up, as all of us do with owning these cars, but I would have to say the next big thing would be the timing belt and wa...

There definitely has to be a difference in transmissions based on whether the car is a turbo or non, according to this there isn't, this even says an s40 transmission is the same as in my car? Is this correct? However this one says its a different trans in the 850 which is not the case. http://www.m...

Where do you guys find your transmissions? EBAY? The only problem is that if the transmission is no good, then even with a warranty, the labor costs are not covered.

I wouldn't be able to put it in myself, there is a shop here that lets you rent their lifts for 25.00 an hour and helps you a little, but when it comes to giving you more than a helping hand they start charging you labor. Its actually a really good idea. I would keep driving it for sure. So any 96-0...

I have a 1999 S70 t5 that has been my pride and joy for the past 9 years. It is white, paint is in perfect condition. Recently have put in two new front seats, new steering wheel, fixed the dash mounts, heater core, the car looks great and I get compliments on what good condition it is in often. I c...

Since in the last video the noise is louder when I turn the wheels could it be axles and not transmission? A guy can hope, can't he?

rspi wrote:That's a lot of noise. I'm not a tranny guy, but if I were you, I'd start looking for someone that knew what they were doing that can help you change it on the cheap. A guy swapped mine out for $400.

How did you manage this one??

Here is a video of it tonight. Was driving fine most of the day, tonight I noticed that when I turn the wheels the sound gets louder. Axles?

Thanks guys. Sometimes it's ok. Today putting it in reverse the car was shuttering like crazy. In neutral it's ok but drive it's shaking and trying to lurk forward hard at stop lights. I'll try and post another video. Thanks for the help!

"adjust" the timing belt on the loaner car before you bring it back in

Do you mean the outside air all the time? what do you mean that it is stuck on vents all the time?

My 99 s70 t5 has been throwing a flashing arrow and check engine light for a while. I clear it and it comes on again after a little bit of driving. It is throwing p0740 Torque Convertor Clutch Circuit code, as well as the p1618 code. Here are the issues I am having. Most of the time, the car drives ...

Took the heater core out today, this random black piece of plastic was in the box. I think it could be from a vent above the core? Doesn't look like it has anything to do with the actual core. I did have a hard time getting the core out, wonder if I broke something or it was already in there? Any id...

If there is no change in drivability now, should I expect one in the future?

Sometimes the flashing stops and only check engine is on.

It is the swedish car parts one on ebay. 38.00 with free shipping.

Also a crack in the coolant bottle could cause this, as it expands it closes this, then the car sits, it cools, the crack opens and coolant leaks out. Always check the least complicated things first. Sounds like you need a new coolant bottle and cap, and to go from there.

Do you actually see coolant leaking from the passenger area? It could be a heater core and you just didn't check the carpet enough, actually pull the carpet back, pull the black plastic panel and actually look at the heater core.

Just place the entire thing in the dishwasher out of the box?

A couple weeks ago my 99 s70 t5 threw a P0740 code of torque converter clutch circuit/open, as well as a P1618 code. Cleared it, came back on a day later, has been on but no problems in drivability. Still flashes today, sometimes the flashing stops, however the car drives fine. Should I be expecting...

what is a "t5 network car"?

Just wondering if anyone bought the same heater core as RSPI used in his video. The 40.00 one off ebay. Some people say it makes a smell when using heat because of the foam used. Some people say it doesn't. Just wondering if anyone has any input? I have purchased both the cheap one as well as a behr...

Shop says it is both the hoses going to the heater core, as well as one of the hoses to the expansion tank has a small leak as well as the lower radiator hose has gotten oil on it and has a huge bulge and is ready to go too. Anyone want to loan me some money?

Anyone have any idea? Could this be coming from the turbo hose? Thanks.

Thanks. The fluid is good. Haven't issues shifting all week, so I think it is a solenoid in the tranny. As fas as the axles go, I think I will need two new front ones. A shop quoted me 530.00 for everything. Thinking I might go ahead and do that. Thanks for the help guys.

Just started happening, sometimes when putting it in reverse it doesn't go. But it doesn't seem like its an actual transmission problem, there is no short time that it goes into reverse, doesn't move then you push the gas and it jumps into reverse. Instead this seems like a problem more electronical...

matthew1 wrote:I know nothing about patents, but wanted to provide this comparison:

Thanks buddy!

Came across this as a patent from Volvo. It was filed Dec of 1992. If you look at the pictures, it look pretty close to an S60.

https://www.google.com/patents/USD34314 ... CGwQ6wEwCg

Thank you. Car doesn't have trouble starting but maybe signs of an about to fail alternator?

Tonight while parking I noticed my abs light flashed for a second. I then put it in drive and the lights inside the car went dim, back to bright. I put it in reverse lights went dim, back to bright. I put my foot on the brake, lights went a little dim. I then put the brights on and the abs light lit...

All good ideas. Will do it today. Thanks.

I admit I only looked at this thread because I wondered what a sponge sounded like. What a synæsthetic choice of words! I would describe that sound as "graunchy", but that's just my own idiom and it probably makes no sense to anyone else. Assuming you didn't boost that sound with software in order ...

The pads are only a year old. It is just the front left one, and only when it gets wet? Any ideas? It makes the sound when I apply the brakes, but also when I let off of the brake as well.

It rained today and the noise is back!

They are functioning normal. It's just that clicking sound when turning the wheel whether the signal is on or not. Do you think a new stalk would do it?

thank you, i don't see any fluid loss. it really only did it after it rained and it was just the left front pad. so weird. maybe something got stuck in between pad and rotor? When I put the car in reverse and go slowly I can hear a squeaking every couple seconds which I'm guessing means part of the ...

anyone?

It rained today, driving home, the left front brake made this noise, very spongey sounding, as I applied it it made the noise and as I took my foot of the brake it made a little bit of the same sound. Here is a video of it. I have never heard brakes make this noise before. http://www.youtube.com/wat...

Recently replaced the dash on my s70 t5. Put everything back together. There is now a clicking sound from the left turn signal stalk. When I loosen the stalk the sound goes away. Here is a video of me turning the steering wheel and showing the click. Anyone know what the deal is? http://www.youtube....

The car has been throwing a P0455 code forever, evap emission system leak, large leak. Could this also be the culprit? It has just recently started to smell like fuel through the vents, especially when accelerating uphill. About 2 months ago I noticed when I fill up the tank all the way there would ...

I will do this when the car cools down. Is it dangerous to be driving it like this without windows down and only a/c on?

Hi all, When I have the a/c on outside air it smells of fuel. Problem is that damn plastic arm on the recirc motor has fallen off and I can't get it back on, I think I need a new one from a junk yard as this one is the second one on there, so it's always on outside air. The fuel smell is pretty stro...

Hydraulic lifters. Very common. When u hear it, put the car in neutral or park and rev to 2500 rpms for about 30 seconds to a minute it should distribute the oil over the lifters and stop it for a while. Add a can of lubromolly anti friction from IPD in to the oil next oil change and should really h...

Any ideas on a used wheel that had an airbag deploy?

I am replacing the dash on my s70 and the steering wheel has seen much better days. I have an extra steering wheel that I bought from someone but I didn't realize it does not have the metal bracket inside it that has the two bolts to mount through the airbag. My question is does anyone know if this ...

Thank you, I will check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WzVPCBNbxQ I see you did your metal bracing going over the top and bottom of the mount, while the other person in the picture above went around the front and the side of the mount, wouldn't your way keep the mounts in place as opposed going around the front of the mo...

I see how they (the metal) goes in but do I go around the sides of the plastic mounts? The thing is that all my mounts are intact, so putting the metal bracing around the plastic will add thickness then I am not sure they will sit in the firewall spots perfectly making it hard to get the screws to t...

Thanks, I'm hesitant to use the metal strapping though.

I pulled a dash out of a junked s70 and every single mount was intact with no cracks. I plan on putting this in my car in the next couple weeks. My question is, should I bother reinforcing these mounts? They are all in perfect condition. If I do reinforce them, I was thinking of getting some fiber t...

oh thanks!

photo 1.JPG 2004-2007 v, xc70 steering wheel, taupe, perfect condition, must of been rewrapped, received this steering wheel from someone who sent me the wrong one and told me to keep it. I have no need for this and there is not a mark on it, looks new, asking 50 plus shipping, but will take best o...

abscate wrote:It's a whole day to break open the AC and the climate unit. If you aren't afraid of the dash removal, which isn't that bad, I would leave a working AC alone. You'll probably pull the dash in half the time of your first shot.

I like this answer the best.

I have taken the dash out before and know everything that goes into that, it just seems the evaporator is a whole nother level. Am I wrong? Could this be done in a day?

Do you recommend I do the evaporator while I have the dash out? I haven't had any worries with mine, but I have had the car for about 7 years, and I have no idea if it was done before I owned it but who knows? I would probably get a new one as opposed to a used one, but how hard is it to do? I remem...

Looking for a good condition s70 steering wheel, beige and grey, not just the grey. PM me, thanks!

Nice find. There is a good chance that the dash is not that old. May have been a replacement for someone. I seen a guy rebuild his dash with some stuff called 709 or something like that. It is some kind of plastic rebuild stuff. Personally I wouldn't worry about it if it's solid. It may last 10 yea...

Yesterday, I pulled a perfect dash out of a junkyard car. I knew it was solid before I pulled it, but when I got it out, every single mount was in place, not even cracked, even the felt around the mount was perfect. The question is, when I decide to put this dash in my car, I should probably reinfor...

JDS60R wrote:no dipstick for manual. make sure to say 5spd manual in the future as most of these cars are 5 speed auto's

Some scrubbing with dish detergent "Dawn" and water tonight would leave a nice clean dry car in the morning

I thought most auto s70's are 4 speed.

any news?

Yeah I know the typical wordage used by people who aren't knowledgable in Volvo's. Thanks for your input. If it had the Atacama leather it might be a little more "rare".

Sometimes when I go over speed bumps it will open my trunk. I am wondering if I need a whole new actuator or if it can be adjusted, since its only sometimes? About a week before this my friend slammed the trunk down hard, on my car you have to just let it down slowly since the trunk lid shocks are c...

Hello, I currently am the highest bidder on this S60R. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-S60-R-2005-volvo-s-60-r-sedan-4-door-2-5-l-/151178501578?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2332f0ddca&item=151178501578&pt=US_Cars_Trucks I am just wondering, if anyone has any insight, or their thoughts on this car. I am tr...

I am missing the middle plastic cover on the bumper of my 99 s70 t5 that covers the hose from the compressor to the condensor i think it is, today I hit bump and the hose burst, spewing out r134a everywhere, I took the car to my mechanic, the hose was replaced with a new one, the refrigerant was vac...