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by panagiotis12
09 Nov 2013, 13:31
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 1999 Volvo S80 v6-turbo drove thru water
Replies: 7
Views: 2853

Re: 1999 Volvo S80 v6-turbo drove thru water

Any time an engine takes in water there is a great chance for catastrophic damage. Unlike air, water cannot be compressed. So, as the piston travels up to meet a combustion chamber filled with water, usually the result is a bent or broken rod(if engine speed was great enough). Sounds like you alread...
by panagiotis12
11 May 2013, 07:00
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: V70 stalling issue, any ideas
Replies: 2
Views: 387

Re: V70 stalling issue, any ideas

I would agree with "abscate". I have replaced many. Not as cheap as you would expect a relay to be. Go with original equipment Volvo part only. It should be located in the engine compartment fuse/relay center near the base of the windshield on the driver's side. Usually red or green in col...
by panagiotis12
28 Mar 2013, 23:39
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: OEM Suspension Only? Maybe not... WorldPac
Replies: 7
Views: 6061

Re: OEM Suspension Only? Maybe not... WorldPac

I own a small independent repair shop in a Northwest suburb of Chicago, (DesPlaines)
I have great success with World PAC. They provide great O.E. quality parts and many it is the actual O.E. part, just reboxed. For 6 years we have been very pleased
by panagiotis12
28 Mar 2013, 18:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Vibrations in the brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 518

Re: Vibrations in the brakes

What brand rotors and pads are you using?
by panagiotis12
28 Mar 2013, 18:37
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: Going catless with OBX turbo back exhaust?
Replies: 11
Views: 5730

Re: Going catless with OBX turbo back exhaust?

Forgot to mention the catalytic converter deletion. I was able to "overcome" that obstacle by lifting the rear oxygen sensor out of direct flow of the exhaust using a drilled out spark plug anti-fouler. The are normally used on older vehicle that burn oil. Anyways, my ECM ran and passed th...
by panagiotis12
28 Mar 2013, 18:33
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: Going catless with OBX turbo back exhaust?
Replies: 11
Views: 5730

Re: Going catless with OBX turbo back exhaust?

Hey guys, I am new to MVS. I have a '98 V70 T5. I've had the OBX turbo back system for 6 months now. No problems, love the sound , and couldn't beat the price, ($400). The only problem I had was finding someone who actually had it in stock. Apparently mine was on back order for a couple of months. C...