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by thetazjagman
18 Mar 2012, 20:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Silicone vacuum lines - where to buy?
Replies: 3
Views: 701

Re: Silicone vacuum lines - where to buy?

I purchased all mine from Stylin Motors. They have all sizes and colors to choose from, competetively priced. I replaced them & have them in a '96 850 & my '01 V70, no issues after 3 years...
by thetazjagman
18 Mar 2012, 08:26
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: New Tire Suggestions, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3062

Re: New Tire Suggestions, Please

It took usually less than 1 week. I had them sent to my local "certified Installer", mine was a MONRO center. They charged me approx $50-60.00 to mount & balance. All in all, it was always a pleasant experience. With the savings, I just purchased an extra tire, so I have it as a spare ...
by thetazjagman
18 Mar 2012, 08:21
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Which steel wheels will fit
Replies: 2
Views: 940

Re: Which steel wheels will fit

Try tirerack.com , they have many varieties when I looked for my '01 V70...Also ya might want to check IPD. They haad some as well...hope this helps. I did the same thing for both myself & my daughters. It's just easier to switch out sets of wheels in spring & late fall.
by thetazjagman
17 Mar 2012, 22:22
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: New Tire Suggestions, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3062

Re: New Tire Suggestions, Please

I have used TIRERACK.com now for all my cars now & they DEFINITELY have the BEST prices & service. I have used the Goodyear Triple tred Assurance on both my '01 V70 & my daughter's '96 850 and they have superior handling for all season. I have personally gone though 5-6 inches of snow in...
by thetazjagman
17 Mar 2012, 22:00
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: SRS Service Urgent ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3375

Re: SRS Service Urgent ?

I just had this happen to me when I disconnected the radio as I was replacing the mini light bulbs in the dash(replaced them with some blue, red & also some UV LED bulbs( from www.autolumination.com). I sent for a reset tool from FCP Groton, am expecting it any day now. Will repost once I receiv...
by thetazjagman
15 Mar 2012, 22:15
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Let's see your Volvo (The Photo Thread)
Replies: 1252
Views: 560097

Re: Let's see your Volvo (The Photo Thread)

My '01 V70...gettin' tricked out, many extras including custom exhaust, performance upgrades, "BLACK PEARL" paint, custom wheels, all interior BLUE LED lighting & also behind grille to light up the SICKSPEED blaster horns...the 850 just got the engine painted, very interesting color co...
by thetazjagman
15 Mar 2012, 21:28
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: ATF and funnel
Replies: 5
Views: 1040

Re: ATF and funnel

I also just seafoamed my '01 V70...had a little slip once in a while..definitely took care of it after approx 20-30 miles. And yes, I used the $2.95 funnel from IPD as well, worked great ! No drips , No spills...
by thetazjagman
15 Mar 2012, 21:18
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars
Replies: 6
Views: 1999

Re: my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars

I got them on TIRERACK.com. They have a HUGE selection for volvos, I bumped the V70 to 17"wheels & the 850 to 16"...they're prices are great & they'll even mount & balance the tires on the wheels if you purchase both at the same time. I checked & compared prices, and I must...
by thetazjagman
10 Mar 2012, 17:05
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars
Replies: 6
Views: 1999

Re: my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars

Hey thanx much ! Wasn't sure if I could list the companies that I purchased the supplies from. I have many many sites that I have found that are easy to deal with for the headlights, high heat engine paint, interior & dashboard bulbs, & others. I see IPD listed on your site...they are simply...
by thetazjagman
10 Mar 2012, 09:31
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars
Replies: 6
Views: 1999

my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars

I am new to this site and wanted to introduce myself. I am currently working on 2 cars, listed above, and have included some pics. The '01 V70 started out as a plain base model non-turbo tan family wagon which was transformed into a mid-performance car with a bite! It has been modified with 268 HP f...