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by Andrew Vanis
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
Views: 1556

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....
by Andrew Vanis
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...
by Andrew Vanis
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...
by Andrew Vanis
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?

abscate wrote: 30 Jul 2024, 06:40 Scan this thread for Berkeley area MVS people..

viewtopic.php?t=91744
Thanks for the link.

There was one MSVr offering help a couple years near area w o space or tools.

I posted the request there. 🤞
by Andrew Vanis
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 ...
by Andrew Vanis
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.
by Andrew Vanis
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...
by Andrew Vanis
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 ...
by Andrew Vanis
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)
by Andrew Vanis
28 Jul 2024, 23:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens
Replies: 41
Views: 25781

Re: Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens

BEJinFbk wrote: 26 Jul 2024, 22:36 A lot of folks seem very happy with the TYCs. Glad they worked out.
Depot Jewels are also pretty reasonable these days, too. 👍
Just ordered some TYC on RockAuto for $65 each (remember your 5% RA discount code)