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by iamjason
28 Feb 2022, 17:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 S70 t5, damaged fuel pipe & part discontinued
Replies: 8
Views: 794

Re: 98 S70 t5, damaged fuel pipe & part discontinued

Thanks all for the quick responses. I am in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'll try to get a photo of the damage and post it here when I can
by iamjason
28 Feb 2022, 17:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 S70 t5, damaged fuel pipe & part discontinued
Replies: 8
Views: 794

98 S70 t5, damaged fuel pipe & part discontinued

I backed out of my driveway with a front tire flat, then noticed some gas leaking. Had it towed to the mechanic and they said the fuel pipe needs to be replaced They said it is part # 9186288 but they can't find the part. volvopartswebstore also doesn't have it Anyone have ideas for either an altern...
by iamjason
11 Jan 2019, 18:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Safety of S70 vs newer cars
Replies: 45
Views: 7442

Safety of S70 vs newer cars

I have been having an informal discussion about this topic and curious to hear what others' thoughts are The question is -- how much more safe is a new car (take say a 2019 S60, and as an alternative comparison a 2019 Toyota Camry), vs a late-90s S70? Statistically, I have trouble finding the precis...
by iamjason
23 Dec 2018, 18:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: S70 trunk shuts quickly
Replies: 10
Views: 1536

S70 trunk shuts quickly

I have a 98 S70. I feel like the trunk has been this way since I got it new but my recollection is under dispute :). So maybe someone can shed some light on this The trunk opens just fine and, as long as it is fully up, will remain up without it closing. However, if someone does it a little bit less...
by iamjason
29 Jun 2006, 20:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: How to install a battery?
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

How to install a battery?

Hi, This may sound like something obvious but I haven't been able to find the relevant information anywhere and don't have any experience doing this. What is the correct procedure for replacing a battery in a 98 S70? Does it matter what order to plug the clamps in? Are there any safety precautions o...