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by Pcar
28 Apr 2013, 14:34
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 v70xc front end vibration
Replies: 0
Views: 233

1999 v70xc front end vibration

Can anyone help with this. 1999 xc with 175000 mi. It has developed a noticeable front end vibration when turning a sharp corner at low speeds. It happens in both directions . The tires are fairly new.
by Pcar
22 May 2011, 01:49
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Leaky heater core
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: Leaky heater core

Then a new core it shall be . Thanks for all the advice.

Mike.
by Pcar
17 May 2011, 22:33
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Leaky heater core
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Leaky heater core

Hi all. I have a '99 XC70 with a leaky heater core. Mist coming out the vents , sweet odor and fog on the windows. I havn't noticed any fluid on the floor. Is there any way to tell if I just need new o rings or the whole heater core.

Thanks , Mike
by Pcar
02 Mar 2011, 13:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: wandering idle
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: wandering idle

Success !!! I have a '99 xc70 that had an erratic idle for the past 3 months. Sometimes as much as 1000 rpm variation in park or neutral once the car was warmed up . Did a tune up ,cleaned the MAF to no avail . Took it to Volvo and they said a new throttle body ( $1200 ) was needed. So I took it to ...
by Pcar
02 Mar 2011, 13:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Idle problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1470

Re: Idle problem

Success !!! I have a '99 xc70 that had an erratic idle for the past 3 months. Sometimes as much as 1000 rpm variation in park or neutral once the car was warmed up . Did a tune up ,cleaned the MAF to no avail . Took it to Volvo and they said a new throttle body ( $1200 ) was needed. So I took it to ...
by Pcar
02 Mar 2011, 13:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Idle Bouncing Upand Down after Rev Up.
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Re: Idle Bouncing Upand Down after Rev Up.

Success !!! I have a '99 xc70 that had an erratic idle for the past 3 months. Sometimes as much as 1000 rpm variation in park or neutral once the car was warmed up . Did a tune up ,cleaned the MAF to no avail . Took it to Volvo and they said a new throttle body ( $1200 ) was needed. So I took it to ...
by Pcar
02 Mar 2011, 13:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: erratic idle, sometimes
Replies: 15
Views: 3568

Re: erratic idle, sometimes

Success !!! I have a '99 xc70 that had an erratic idle for the past 3 months. Sometimes as much as 1000 rpm variation in park or neutral once the car was warmed up . Did a tune up ,cleaned the MAF to no avail . Took it to Volvo and they said a new throttle body ( $1200 ) was needed. So I took it to ...
by Pcar
20 Feb 2011, 20:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: erratic idle, sometimes
Replies: 15
Views: 3568

Re: erratic idle, sometimes

Hey guys, I have the exact same problem and it's driving me to drink ! 1999 xc70 /w 150k . Replaced plugs cleaned MAF and about to clean throttle body. I'll be watching to see if we can work this out.
by Pcar
19 Feb 2011, 19:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Idle problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1470

Re: Idle problem

Cleaned the MAF and the problem still remains. I'll go over the stage 0 and think about cleaning the throttle body soon.
Thanks for your help.
by Pcar
19 Feb 2011, 19:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Re: timing belt

Checked belt position and condition while I cleaned the MAF sensor .The belt has not passed the edge of the pulleys and is not frayed , it is only one eight of an inch off the inside of the pulleys. There is no unusual noise coming from the engine either.
I was cleaning the MAF because I have an ...