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by BenRiches
01 May 2013, 08:37
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: s70 door clicks
Replies: 3
Views: 740

s70 door clicks

I have a 1998 s70 and about a month ago the drivers side door started to click when you open/ close it.


Its harder to open at 2 points in the opening area. the click is loud and i have no idea how to fix it

thanks
Ben
by BenRiches
13 Jan 2013, 18:25
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Xc 70 2003 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Re: Xc 70 2003 advice

From what I understand the transmission was no longer an issue after 2002 models
by BenRiches
13 Jan 2013, 07:23
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Xc 70 2003 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Re: Xc 70 2003 advice

I doubt I could do much work to the car but at less than half the normal price (inc repairs) it's hard to say no.

What will the smoke be able to tell me?
If the Trans oil is low/ burnt should I turn it down?

Yeah Australian garages are not too kind to euro cars, or any one for that matter haha
by BenRiches
13 Jan 2013, 05:59
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Xc 70 2003 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Re: Xc 70 2003 advice

I am in WA, I did a little reading and it could also be a PVC fix which I have done my self on my NA 850

Might be worth a sway bar upgrade then

Ben
by BenRiches
13 Jan 2013, 00:11
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Xc 70 2003 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 1491

Xc 70 2003 advice

Hi, a 2003 xc 70 T with 320 000 km (198000 miles) has just come up for sale in my city (they usually cost around $9000- 13000 here in Australia) This one is $3000 but needs the sway bar replaced and has an oil leak between the motor and gear box. Is this worth looking at? And anything else I should ...
by BenRiches
05 Oct 2012, 05:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850 front seat belt stalk replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 3732

Re: Volvo 850 front seat belt stalk replacement

I am about to attempt a seatbelt stalk replacement and was wondering how you went with yours?

Any tips?
by BenRiches
15 Aug 2012, 07:31
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: s60 2.4t advice
Replies: 1
Views: 802

s60 2.4t advice

I just got a great deal on a 2002 s60 2.4t with 125 000 KM on it. i would love some advice on brand of oil to use (i live i australia, temps between 5c - 45 c going into summer now) spark plugs and some preventative maintenance for the transmission i did some googling and it seemed to go around in c...