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- 31 Jul 2024, 23:09
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: 1998 V70 NA RMS rear main seal - pull engine? Anything else while there?
- Replies: 36
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Re: 1998 V70 NA RMS rear main seal - pull engine? Anything else while there?
Any update if it’s gotten better? I’m in the same situation with my 99’ with a fresh PCV, 5w-40, and some AT-205. Just drove 4 hours today, we’ll see if in the coming days it gets better for me. Really hoping! This is the last update I have from a few days ago posted above. Haven't driven it since....
- 31 Jul 2024, 09:11
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
Re: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
This place is about an hour away in South Bay / San Jose, haven't found anything else. Like $30/hr space, lift, till rental. https://www.diyautolabs.com/diy-auto-repair/ If any of y'all need help in Albuquerque my driveway is available. Would be nice to find something like that here. I may leave the...
- 30 Jul 2024, 21:57
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
Re: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
Use PM or EM to reach out too. User Saturn ? Is a good guy and is in that area I think. I’ll try locate him reach out to who? none identified as relevant (location/what they offered) Thanks for finding Saturn (I'm pre-editing out the Uranus joke :-/ I got a bunch of sh*t going on to write it tastef...
- 30 Jul 2024, 09:31
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
Re: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
Thanks for the link.abscate wrote: ↑30 Jul 2024, 06:40 Scan this thread for Berkeley area MVS people..
viewtopic.php?t=91744
There was one MSVr offering help a couple years near area w o space or tools.
I posted the request there.
- 30 Jul 2024, 09:29
- Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
- Topic: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er
- Replies: 49
- Views: 39677
Re: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er
WANTED workspace and tools Berkeley CA (or San Francisco Bay area) To replace RMS rear main seal 1998 V70 NA Have skills, need space/tools Andy 505-304-5306 Thanks Brought this V70 to my kid who moved to Berkeley. The RMS seemed fixed and now leaks more. Replace is next step. Space and engine hoist ...
- 29 Jul 2024, 12:37
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Windshield & rear window trim: budget / DIY options?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 556
Re: Windshield & rear window trim: budget / DIY options?
I wonder if there is a longer term goo for have had success with.
- 29 Jul 2024, 10:13
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
San Fran Bay area - any DIY garages or MSV member with work space?
Hi, y'all know of any DIY garages or a Matthews Volvo Site member with some work space they may not mind sharing around the San Fran Bay area? I brought this 1998 V70 to my kid in Berkeley and even with the steps taken so far the RMS may need to be replaced. History here https://www.matthewsvolvosit...
- 29 Jul 2024, 09:58
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Windshield & rear window trim: budget / DIY options?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 556
Re: Windshield & rear window trim: budget / DIY options?
IMG_20240729_102307.jpg the windshield top trim, it was rattling around. it looks ratty. In the exact same spot!, Mine started flapping before a 1200mi road trip. I plan to goo it in place eventually. Right now I just twisted/tucked in the edge between windshield and body and it's been holding for ...
- 28 Jul 2024, 23:42
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Headlight Assembly Replacement?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1364
Re: Headlight Assembly Replacement?
Just ordered some TYC on RockAuto for $65 each (remember your 5% RA discount code)
- 28 Jul 2024, 23:42
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens
- Replies: 41
- Views: 25781






