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by Schmitty
16 Apr 2011, 22:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: USE OEM ONLY for these:
Replies: 87
Views: 30527

Re: USE OEM ONLY for these:

Everything! Keep your Volvo a Volvo! :D
by Schmitty
16 Apr 2011, 11:32
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 S6 2.0T Trunk-locking problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2251

Re: 2002 S6 2.0T Trunk-locking problem

Sorry for resurrecting a 4 year old thread, but where is the inner trunk release located? My trunk won't lock (key won't turn when inserted into lock) and my fuel door lock mechanism is non-functional.
by Schmitty
15 Apr 2011, 23:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Antenna problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 1824

Re: Antenna problems?

My antennae has never gone down (is permanently in the up position). Will this cause any problems for any other part of the car? I don't give a hoot, let alone two hoots if the antennae goes up/down but am curious if it's malfunction will effect any other systems.
by Schmitty
15 Apr 2011, 23:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 oil trap - just a hollow box?
Replies: 8
Views: 3593

Re: 850 oil trap - just a hollow box?

I'm not 100%, but that sounds normal. I seem to recall reading about someone being surprised the oil trap was hollow. Although I've been reading bits and pieces of every topic I can get my finger tips on, so my statement right now is not reliable (I could be thinking of something else).
by Schmitty
15 Apr 2011, 23:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95-850 shut down-no electrics, no starter, nothing
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: 95-850 shut down-no electrics, no starter, nothing

A battery that is hot like that is shorting itself out. What this means is instead of electricity going through all the electronics, it's going through straight from one terminal to another. The energy has to be used up somehow and it is turned into heat. Seeing as you said it was raining, I would: ...
by Schmitty
12 Apr 2011, 11:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Got a Volvo Campaign Notice in the mail (850)
Replies: 28
Views: 19996

Re: Got a Volvo Campaign Notice in the mail (850)

I just called up Volvo and they said the service campaign HAS to be performed at a Volvo retailer. Which is bad for me because the nearest Volvo retailer to me is about 200 miles away....
by Schmitty
12 Apr 2011, 11:00
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Any special tools needed to replace control arms?
Replies: 51
Views: 35614

Re: Any special tools needed to replace control arms?

I just got both my control arms installed, it took me 2 days. I have a few tips for those in snowy climates where they use salt on the roads. The bolt that keeps the ball joint in place will be so rusted that (in my case) an angle grinder was needed to cut off the control arm and cut the bolt in thr...
by Schmitty
09 Apr 2011, 10:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 - Brakes and Suspension problems (I got 'em!)
Replies: 19
Views: 4420

Re: 850 - Brakes and Suspension problems (I got 'em!)

Did I do something wrong? I got the strut assembled (shop had to compress the spring for me) and installed the two new (complete OEM) struts and Meyle sway bars and noticed something. The cap is sticking up a little bit, both caps on both sides. I tried turning them and they don't budge. Is this nor...
by Schmitty
08 Apr 2011, 23:33
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Which 850 to keep
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

Re: Which 850 to keep

Which ones front end and brakes are in better condition?
by Schmitty
04 Apr 2011, 10:37
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What would cause this? (Oil in airlines)
Replies: 3
Views: 895

Re: What would cause this? (Oil in airlines)

Ah I see. I keep checking the tube every week or so and the amount is a lot less than in the picture but is persistent. I recently switched to Mobil1 synthetic so I will see if that makes any difference.