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by tigerscott
19 Feb 2020, 19:37
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Knocking on Acceleration 09 XC70
Replies: 4
Views: 4311

Re: Knocking on Acceleration 09 XC70

Mine is doing that too. Volvo says it is a wrist pin or crank bearing failing and needs a new engine. Another mechanic says he has seen this in another car, the engine eventually blew, while Volvo is telling me the 32 is bullet proof. I am trying to decide the likely hood that a donor engine will ha...
by tigerscott
21 Apr 2012, 10:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 Low Defrost flow
Replies: 1
Views: 1364

98 Low Defrost flow

I have a new-to-me 98 V70 no-turbo 320,000Km that I am trying to put on the road. On of the items identified on my safety inspection is increasing the air flow to the defroster. Hot air does exit the defroster vent when the ECU (not manual) is set on defrost and the fan does ramp up to loud noise wh...
by tigerscott
24 Mar 2012, 15:27
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: DIY: 1998 V70 Axle CV Rubber Boots Tips/Tricks
Replies: 135
Views: 84131

Re: DIY: 1998 V70 Axle CV Rubber Boots Tips/Tricks

Excellent write up. I would never tried this without these detailed instructions. All the pictures are of the drivers side with a note that passenger side is similar so I was trying to pull the inner joint can from the extension out of the transmission. Maybe it is obvious to others but I thought I ...