Amazing ! im going to be attempting to do the same as a novice of course I have a topic on here aswell and thanks for the time you placed in the topic its very well versed !

Nick

Oh yeah , so you left off when the balloon does inflate is that the PCV system or do you think its the Oil cap gasket ?
Also hey Thanks Lee man your too awesome !!!

Hey lee Your right !

From looking at the car hood head on, The left spring seat turns easy, the right not so much.

I also was about to attempt the balloon test and once i started her up and pulled the dipstick out i noticed a considerable about of clear to white smoke from the dipstick nozzle ...

Okay , My gf loves Volvo's so i ended up buying a V70 S.W for her recently. I actually like..love the little car.
Everything seems to be alright except;

when going over speed bump's there's a loud bang from the front end , the rear hop's the bumps no problem.

I know it needs a cv joint and ...