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by paulklee
06 Jul 2017, 01:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?
Replies: 10
Views: 2307

Re: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?

Odometer and speedometer are broken as of 2 months ago
Odometer reads 210,000
It's running strangely smoothly – I think it knows that I'm thinking about selling it 😳
by paulklee
02 Jul 2017, 12:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?
Replies: 10
Views: 2307

Re: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?

Thank you for your replies! Yeah it was quite a shock when the bolt snapped and the wheel completely collapsed We were just really fortunate that happened in the parking lot and not on the expressway ! I'm still debating what to do – hoping to find a answer to how important this "rear backing p...
by paulklee
02 Jul 2017, 00:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?
Replies: 10
Views: 2307

Re: Keep or sell?

Thank you for the input. I'm concerned about the turbo on this 98 V70 T5. - not sure if lack of boost is a sign it's completely failing and needs to be replaced or if it can be repaired without a huge expense. And has virtually no boost anymore If I decide to keep it which I think is more likely now...
by paulklee
30 Jun 2017, 18:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?
Replies: 10
Views: 2307

Keep or sell 1998 V70 T5?

Letter to Matthew's Volvo Should I stay or should I go now... I'm sitting on the fence trying to side whether to put another six or $700 into my Volvo or not I have had a 1998 Volvo V 70 T5 for five years now I'm right at that point… I just put in new struts in the front – my buddy who help me with ...
by paulklee
19 May 2014, 23:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850T Blowing hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 966

Re: 95 850T Blowing hoses

I just read the thread - I think I have the picture

one last question: could pressure be being built up/hoses blowing be from some other cause besides the ancient-ness of most of these hoses?

thanks!
by paulklee
19 May 2014, 23:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850T Blowing hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 966

Re: 95 850T Blowing hoses

Thanks cn90- I'll check that out-!
Is this a fairly straightforward job?
by paulklee
19 May 2014, 23:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850T Blowing hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 966

Re: 95 850T Blowing hoses

yes I think that is correct- 2 hoses coming off fire wall to engine block side?
by paulklee
19 May 2014, 23:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850T Blowing hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 966

95 850T Blowing hoses

My fun to drive 850 with @ 220k on it- just got way less fun - In the past week the lower radiator hose blew- fixed it - then today as I hit the gas getting on expressway another "bang" - steam pouring out from the hood- couldn't even get it to limp home. I looks like the one of the heat e...
by paulklee
06 Aug 2013, 13:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 V70 T5 Dangerous Fuel line test valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1003

Re: 1998 V70 T5 Dangerous Fuel line test valve

Thanks- They seemed like decent guys - I would like to think it just happened rather than total neglect

Replaced valve- 3 minutes - parts guy at Pep Boys gave me the valve stem for free

No harm in the long run

Thanks to all
by paulklee
06 Aug 2013, 10:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 V70 T5 Dangerous Fuel line test valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1003

Re: 1998 V70 T5 Dangerous Fuel line test valve

Thanks for the replies (and humor -or attempts at such):) It was anything but funny when I realized that I had been driving on basically a bomb - and that I had been driving with one of my kids in the car The fumes were so strong - and that I didnt think it was gas- was a total shock- Was this total...