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Meyle HD endlinks from FCP: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-sway-bar-link-kit-front-s60-s80-v70-xc70-xc90-kit-p2sblkf3p2. These have worked fine. Go to a bicycle shop and get a skinny open end wrench - 15/16mm I believe. I would not skimp on control arms or bushings: Lemforder is OEM on many ...

Bought the car with 117,000 on the odometer; records from 50,000 showed no brake problems, but there has never been what I would call adequate boost at the brake pedal. Soon after purchase I replaced the front rotors with Brembos, with no change in braking effect noted. More recently, at 134,000, I ...

Did this on my 04 V70awd when upgrading to a bigger turbo. Very good writeup by turtlehead. From my experience, zookim must have small hands/arms if he didn't find turning the turbo nuts to be extremely tedious. Some recommend dropping the angle gear assembly to get much easier access for the whole ...

How about using an OBD2 interface device? They can send data via Bluetooth, wifi, USB, etc. Anybody had success with one of these? What software shows boost?

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2004 V70 2.5t AWD, 16t, ARD Green

With Lucky's help, I have acquired a flashed ECU and 16T housing with billet wheel for my 04 V70 2.5T AWD. When removing the turbo I left actuator and cartridge attached to the flange and pulled the entire assembly. This was a bit of a hassle. Can anyone here suggest the easiest way to reinstall? I'...

Recently bought an 04 V70 2.5T AWD with 120k miles and a solid service record. This is my "rainy day" DD and also the wife's dog hauler. Were it not for the dogs I'd have a BMW - but hey, bliss is bliss. Engine performance is best described as "relaxed", but after a t-belt change...