I figured I would write a follow-up note. I purchased the cam shaft locking tools and got the camshafts locked into the correct position for TDC. I then removed the timing belt and rotated the VVT hub all the way to the clockwise position before reinstalling the timing belt. I also changed the oil/f...

based on the above photos, I'm leaning towards an oil pressure problem that is not allowing adequate flow to the solenoid on top of the head. I will change oil and filter with good grade oil to see if that helps with the CEL at all.

Here are my timing marks. They were hard to get a good angle for the pics. I determined that the toothed crank pulley actually had a small notch on the back of two teeth that were side by side. I noted the "bump" on the engine cover and attempted to use a white pen to touch all the timing ...

Thanks for the reply. I did some additional searching, and noted that the following link also verifies that the needle should have movement. Here is the link that confirms that: http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/engine_repairs/manual_tensioner_adjustment.html As for the timing marks, I'm f...

Hey there folks. I don't post often, because I can usually answer my questions with the search feature; however, I need some insight from the pros on this one. My car has been periodically throwing the P0014 code for exhaust cam being over-advanced. I generally ignore the light because it comes and ...

Me again. This board seems too good to be true. I have an issue that I strongly suspect is a failed interior climate sensor. I have no heat on the driver side, but it appears the dampers are working properly. I would like to test a replacement cabin sensor, but do not wish to pay $100+ for the part ...

Thank you very much. I will take a look in the vicinity of the ashtray. If I can't get it back in there, it doesn't sound like an important part...especially since I'm not a smoker.

Thanks again!!!

Greetings to all. I was replacing the heater core on my beloved 99 s70 t5 and I pulled back the carpet on the driver side and was greeted by a random part that just showed up. I am not certain if it is part of the car, or maybe something else, but it seems to have come from behind the driver dash so...

According to this link, the s70 and 850 are different but I can't confirm until I fix this. Assuming the info in the link is correct, it does not explain why only one side is blowing heat when the other only blows cold on any setting. Link: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&...

I just walked out there with a flashlight and saw no such animal next to the grab handles. There is simply a grab handle and nothing else. I saw some other threads about the 850 having a sensor in that location, but the original poster and myself both have the s70 (which is basically the same car as...