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by Vovo Virgin
24 Mar 2007, 18:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Blown Engine in 2000 v70
Replies: 3
Views: 696

Sorry I am clueless :?
Engine: B 5244T has 125k on it.
I do have a friend... should I even go there? :(
Thanks
by Vovo Virgin
21 Mar 2007, 15:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Blown Engine in 2000 v70
Replies: 3
Views: 696

Blown Engine in 2000 v70

:cry: So I was driving the v70 and it started running rough so I slow down and notice it's smoking like a fog machine and go to pull off the road and the oil light comes on. Get it towed to the nearest town and the local mechanic tells me its the rings on #5 cylinder. He says they don't rebuild them...
by Vovo Virgin
08 Jul 2006, 21:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Towing with v70 AWD
Replies: 3
Views: 2283

Thanks for the links, they helped but left me with more questions;
Do they make an after market Nivomat self leveling kit? Where?
My trailer has surge brakes, is that a problem for the v70? Do I need to upgrade the brakes?
Thanks, Doug
by Vovo Virgin
06 Jul 2006, 13:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Towing with v70 AWD
Replies: 3
Views: 2283

Towing with v70 AWD

Ok I admit it I don't have a clue, I'm not a Volvo guy, I'm not even a car guy(I'm a truck guy). I bought a 2000 V70 XC with the intent to tow my tent trailer with it. Now I need to know how to outfit it to do the job. I put a trailer hitch on it, no not the Volvo one. I found out I can't wire it wi...