Nick since you are in Michigan maybe you are also close to Detroit Axle on 8 Mile Road. I've used their re manufactured axle for my XC70 with good result.

Sorry to hear that. I don't have any more advice as my brake tubenut loosened without too much issue.

I just had this theoretical idea of cleaning any engine with sludge... Completely hypothetical... Let's see what you guys/girls think: - Drain old oil and dispose of properly. - Reinstall the drain plug. - Remove spark plugs. - Pour some Berryman or equivalent (AC Delco fluid, info in BMW forum) do...

One tip I can give is that hose nut does not turn when loosening the connection. Hold it with 14mm and turn the brake tube nut with 13mm. Somehow the 14mm hose nut is indexed into the bracket so it will not turn until the connection is fully loosened. Looks like your car have had brake hose replaced...

vtl answered your question so I'll just add that replacing shock/springs on mine was much easier as result of those shields keeping joints and fasteners clean.

Well played abscate:) I'll watch how I write next time!

Some observation; there are plastic shields, two per side, that protects the shock lower and springs from splash. I don't know if you took them off prior to the photo. They seem to help keeping things off of rather fragile springs in our XC70's.

I just did the same on my 03 XC70 rear left caliper + hose. It can be done without taking out the whole assembly per link above with a caveat. What I did: 1. clear all debris from the brake tube nut connection with wire brush and spray with liquid wrench( or you favorite ) 2. loosen the bracket wher...

LHS mirror was replaced as matter of fact. Issue persists so I"m asking what to do here. I'll recheck the mirror element on the replacement unit per the video. Is there a reliable source just for the mirror with heating element? I don't want to buy brand new mirror assembly for my 2001MY with 2...

I checked continuity of the heating element on LHS side mirror. I checked the fuse but only the RHS mirror heating is working. What do you recommend I check next?

Remote control to move the mirrors work on both sides.