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by volvosurfin
17 Mar 2012, 00:35
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: He towed my car backwards.
Replies: 18
Views: 4126

Re: He towed my car backwards.

Well I spoke with the tow company. Was very polite. Even pointed out that I made a point to come to the them first rather than just hitting them with AAA. I was pretty disappointed to hear from them that the tow driver completely denied even picking up the car backwards, let alone pulling it. He sai...
by volvosurfin
15 Mar 2012, 21:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: He towed my car backwards.
Replies: 18
Views: 4126

Re: He towed my car backwards.

Prior to this the car had fantastic performance. Transmission was smooth as baby's butt. Clues about since the tow.... Gas mileage kinda cruddy now that I think about it. Car did slow down even at higher speeds going down hill a little bit yesterday -- rather than coasting as well as it used to sinc...
by volvosurfin
15 Mar 2012, 20:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: He towed my car backwards.
Replies: 18
Views: 4126

Re: He towed my car backwards.

So would it be safe to say that any guy towing should have known he may have/did cause damage?

If so, I think I'm just gonna call AAA and tell them. And... he never gave me a receipt. And... I tipped him well.
by volvosurfin
15 Mar 2012, 19:16
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: He towed my car backwards.
Replies: 18
Views: 4126

He towed my car backwards.

Hi all, As the Volvo is continually a work in progress, I found myself broken down at work at one AM after a brutal shift. Turned the key a few times without luck on startup and was scratchin' my head. Then I heard a funny sound, looked under the car and gasoline was pouring out! No good. Convenient...
by volvosurfin
17 Jan 2012, 17:23
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: How to remove fuel pump without dedicated tool?
Replies: 6
Views: 19461

Re: How to remove fuel pump without dedicated tool?

If the area is similar to my 98 V70 T5 this may help. Mine was tough to get off too. I tried the hammer/screwdriver method and ended up taking a few chunks outta the engine body around and just under the old seal so I stopped I came up with this idea which seemed to work quite well. I used a razor b...
by volvosurfin
14 Jan 2012, 16:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Modification: Dual Auto Down Power Windows 850
Replies: 26
Views: 11565

Re: Modification: Dual Auto Down Power Windows 850

Just what I needed... another project. Hehe. I want to expand this project. Think I want to do all four windows.... and the sunroof, all with touch of a button. I'm working on acquiring replacement switches right now and I want to mod the center console so why not yank the parts for this at the same...
by volvosurfin
13 Jan 2012, 17:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turbo?
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Re: Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turb

Thanks Obayha! Just checked with UPS and they quoted over $1000 dollars! Said it had to go freight cause the (height + width)x2 + the length could be no more than 165in. Kinda strange I think. I'm checking around right now for other options. I think the hood weights about 73lb and is a bit under 60x...
by volvosurfin
12 Jan 2012, 19:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turbo?
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Re: Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turb

Thanks for the info guys, just talked to the seller and he's got everything above minus hood, plus he's got the front right quarter panel and door lights, interior stuff to boot. Gonna get it all for $120 and he's gonna pull everything for me, plus I wont have to tow the car and have a scrapped S70 ...
by volvosurfin
12 Jan 2012, 11:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turbo?
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Are any 99 S70 parts interchangeable with 98 V70 T5 turbo?

I have a 98 V70 T5 turbo wagon and have been looking for parts car here Hawaii. Very, very scarce here, have never even found one in a junkyard, not one. There is a 1999 Volvo S70 sedan on craigslist for near nothing, just trying to get rid of it. I really need rear bumper brackets, maybe bumper, an...
by volvosurfin
06 Sep 2011, 15:15
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Can a leaking oil cap do all that?
Replies: 12
Views: 11945

Re: Can a leaking oil cap do all that?

Problem fixed. So I replaced the oil cap seal and no oil under engine cover for about 30 miles, with some pretty demanding conditions. Oil level is stable, no coolant leaks, nadda. So it would seem that yes, a bad oil cap leak can create a situation where it would appear to have a leaking cam seal. ...