1+, Find out EXACTLY why the serp belt went south. Otherwise, it will be futile effort fixing the cyl head. Did you figure out what threw the serpentine belt? I have a laser belt alignment tool, and it will be used. The tensioner and idler will be replaced just as "PM". My first suspicion...

Apologize for the long absence. Life got in the way, volvo went to the back burner. Now it is time to tackle it. Tool just arrived, few parts have been ordered. Still finalizing the list. May have the timing belt cover thing figured out, although I will still take the pictures as previously asked. O...

However I can't not see any signs of leak near the heater core.... The leak is sometimes so small, as to not actually leave wet spots. Coolant level may drop so slowly that the light doesn't come on for months. May find evidence under carpet or around drain. On eBay, a seller claims to have an upgr...

The problem with a used unit is that it may be in no better condition than the one you currently have. Or may soon fail in the same fashion, snce this is such a common problem. The 2 schools of thought, both involve "rebuilding" the lock. Both techniques might be able to be applied togethe...

Once you have fixed the head, my recommendation is to stick to Volvo, INA parts. I understand that the car had "Fresh recent complete timing job", but my comments are generic: My price estimate is largely based on OE parts such as Volvo/INA/aisin. (Did entertain the kevlar belt even thoug...

Me: Long term lurker. Have read and searched regarding procedure specifics. Formally trained in automotive repair, experience mainly in diesel. None in driving/maintaining Volvo cars. Most prior pro tool collection gone, and primitive diy parking lot workspace. Car: 1998 S70 GLT. 18x,XXX miles. Abov...