Thanks for the info on the intake solenoid It looks like the s40 uses a different style vvt cam sprocket/ hub. So even though the s40 solenoid would mount to my engine it probably needs different oil pressure os something Has anyone used the febi brand vvt solenoid https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/v...

Fcp euro has a full set of trw tie rods for like $90 free shipping. Just don't buy the oem boots they are like $120

It looks like at 204k miles my VVT solenoid is dead ohm checks bad and is throwing ecm-644 code While shopping for a new one it looks like volvo only makes a newer version of this part with different connector which I'm sure many of you have delt with But while browsing fcp euro it appears the oem v...

I was planning on buying the estonia heater core until I saw trhe valeo unit for even cheaper. I have bought other valeo parts and they were also rebranded OE parts Valeo clutch is a rebranded LUK clutch ect

just ordered a new Valeo heater core of amazon for $29 with free shipping and as I suspected it was a rebranded Behr heater core which usually costs $150+ literally says Behr made in france all over it with a valeo sticker on top The ones on amazon are gone but there are a few left on ebay here http...

do have a new dual mass flywheel, again stashed away for over a year, fortunately the correct part. Was there any trick to installing the new clutch with a dmf?

yup since I wanted to do my clutch, sump, pcv, and all timing gear at once I figured it would save me time/effort in the long run to pull the engine

anyway ordered an s60 clutch kit (fortunately only $195 LUK), let me know if anyone is interested in a new in box clutch for a 99-2001 volvo s70, v70, c70

Ok I know my car being a 2002 c70 is a strange love child between a p80 and a p2 volvo, but I never realized how big of a pain in the ass that was going to make my life. I bought a clutch kit for my car over a year ago because my internal slave cylinder has always had issues and I knew it was on bor...

thanks for the help engine and tranny successfully removed. Was only an extra hour or two to all the transmission stuff dissconnected