Volvo Forum + help for owners

Daveliz99

I’m not sure what kind of car you have but if it’s a P2 then it takes a 4 wheel alignment and that should take care of your positive camber if all is assembled correctly. In a totally different scenario I got the left and right control arm backwards on my F150 and had a ton of positive camber. As fa...

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I used moog problem solver on mine recently. The inners were identical, and didn’t have the different thread. The outers also have grease fittings on them. I got them from advance, because I had a store credit there. It seems like I rented a tool from advance to install them, but it didn’t fit. I ju...

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One follow up question... What should the measurements be when you have tires and wheels on the ground? I thought I understood it should be 394 mm, or 384 in my case since I screwed up. But that’s not what I got. Also, is it possible that that would tighten up the rear end for possibly better, or wo...

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And also, thank you oragex for the videos. I’m sure it takes a tremendous amount of time to make all the videos you do, and this time is added on top of however long it takes to do whatever it is you’re doing for yourself. And of course then there’s the amount of time you spend answering questions a...

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I can contribute this to the stitching discussion: I worked in quality control for a manufacturer that made the seats for Honda Odyssey mini vans. They outsourced the skins to a company in Mexico. Around the area where the air bag deploys, the stitching is indeed “different”, in that it is controlle...

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Thank you.

They are all genuine Volvo. And pressing them in nearly frustrated me into a blind rage. But that’s another story.

Daveliz99

I had to make mine, and it’s makeshift, but it worked. I’m not familiar with the loaner thing here. What’s that? In my case, I had some scrap laying around that looked like the right length already, so I just welded a bolt onto each end so it could grab. I’ll try to get some pictures and dimensions ...

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2001 V70 2.4T I just replaced all the control arm bushings in the rear end. When I was putting it back together, I read in the manual that before you torque the bolts, you have to put the suspension in the “normal” position. It said it was 394 mm from the wheel arch top to the center of the hub. Wel...

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Over the last month or so I have been working on a full suspension rebuild on my 01 V70. I have the rear end done already, and all the stuff on the front end, except subframe bushings and the front IPD sway bar. Today, I got the front sway bar in...upside down. So, it hits the tie rods. Then ran out...

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Here is a link to a thread where a guy says he did make the conversion. He says he went from a 5 speed auto, apparently in an AWD car, to a M56 from a FWD car. It’s the last post in the thread.

viewtopic.php?p=484461#p484461

Daveliz99

Oragex, did you ever try this?

Daveliz99

E Showell wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:25 pm '98 likely different from '01.

I thought they must be...I didn’t have anything like that when I took it apart. But after a quarter million miles, I wondered if it might have fallen off lol

Daveliz99

Did you Install a striker plate. Did you leave 15mm of space between the end of the spring and the raised portation of the control arm? See the attached replacement procedures. But about that 15mm, I tried to eyeball about 15, 10, 20, 50 and zero. ANYTHING to get it to stay. If I’m correct, 15 is i...

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Did you Install a striker plate. Did you leave 15mm of space between the end of the spring and the raised portation of the control arm? See the attached replacement procedures. I didn’t know about the striker plate. But yes from looking I can see that is made to control exactly the problem I’m havi...

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E Showell wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:39 pm Just had this problem on a '98 V70. We solved by tightening down the disk that hold the spring in place before releasing the spring compressors. If you go that route, working space is exceptionally tight.

What disk are you talking about?? Mine is an 01, are ours the same?

Daveliz99

2001 V70 2.4T FWD I’m very, very frustrated. If you have experience, please comment. Hello, I have recently taken my rear end apart for a suspension rebuild. I have my bushings pressed in and the subframe back in, and I’m trying to put it back together. I’m having a hell of a time trying to get the ...

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Thank you very much

Daveliz99

2001 Volvo V70 2.4T I’m slowly working my way through a suspension rebuild and just took the front strut apart. Shouldn’t there be a little piece of rubber that goes between the bottom of the spring and the strut? My old one didn’t have one on it, but that doesn’t mean much lol. I watched some video...

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Thank you abscate. Not quite sure where all the bushings in the kit go yet, so I’m still doing some reading before I get started. So since I don’t need those, will that kit complete the job? And will I need special tools made or rented? In addition to the kit, I also have rear sway bar end links on ...

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Hello, I have a 2001 Volvo V70 2.4T with 244k miles. I am about to start a suspension rebuild, front and rear. I’ve got almost all my parts and have a few questions for the rear. I bought the rear control arm bushing kit from FCP. Here’s a link to review it. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-co...

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The peppermint videos are yours? That's cool. I subscribe to your channel already. You put up more videos than I can watch, but I watch what I can.

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Last month, they had a pro parts Sweden replacement bushing on clearance for about $4 each. So I bought them. Was that a wise move? Yes if you continue the move and throw them into the bin.. Junk Parts Sweden is the same company as ScanTech who changed name because of poor quality. Wait to see thei...

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Hello to all, and thank you for all the previous help. I'm about to spend a huge amount of time and money on this car, and if you have experience and opinions I would really be thankful. 2001 Volvo V70 2.4T 244k miles I am planning to rebuild the suspension very soon. I'm holding out for a black Fri...

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Did you happen to do a write up or any notes on the M56 install? I'm assuming you swapped from an automatic it sounds like.

Daveliz99

Hello to all, and thanks in advance for the help. 2001 Volvo V70 2.4T. 243k miles. I have two questions. First, I need to replace my subframe bushings, and I'd like to try the poly inserts with the new bushings. I've read several threads that say the ipd inserts won't fit the bushings that come in t...

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Yes my car is FWD. So in my case a T5 rear sway bar might be a good upgrade, and you don't think the ipd's will last long. I assume it's the bushings that wear out?

You also mentioned replacement of your subframe bushings. What was your experience there? Been reading about that most of the day.

Daveliz99

Make sure the sway bar end links are tight. Very tight. Very very tight. And check the engine3 mount, sway bar bushings as suggested. Problems with the subframe bushings are possible, but they are very rare while the other things mentioned are very common. Then you will have a problem undoing them....

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I'm about to start collecting parts for a suspension rebuild on my 01 v70 2.4T. I've been looking at the ipd sway bar and saving money for it and all kinds of other stuff I need and want. Forgive my ignorance please. So it sounds like the sway bar from an XC90 is an upgrade option for better handlin...

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Gotcha. Thank you. Any thoughts on changing to 17 inch wheels from an XC90? Right now I have 215 55 16 wheels and tires. I'm not sure what all the computer does with the data it collects as it counts the tire rotations. For example a 17 will travel slightly farther in one complete rotation than a 16...

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The plastic box itself if the same for all years P2 models 2001-2009 (the XC70 went to P3 on 2008 I think) The mounting bracket is different so you'll need to pull the siren from the bracket (two side bolts and it slides out) if swapping from a XC90 to a S60 for example. For this reason sites give ...

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The junkyard ones will have the same problem. Can you clean up the board and replace the battery? If you go to FCP and put in your part number for the alarm module, it will tell you fitment. No I can't. I read a forum post about trying to salvage them, but mine was ruined. I also read another where...

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2001 V70 2.4T 237k miles Hello, I will be in a junkyard soon to get a light switch module. While I am there, does anyone know about the alarm module compatibility from car to car and year to year? Mine had the problem with the leaking battery and ruined it. So I thought I might try to pick one up wh...

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Thank you very much mrbrian200. That's good news, and i'll go get one asap and post again if it works or not.

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Yes that does make life easy. I'll try it asap. Just to clarify, my thumbwheel nor any other part of my lsm works. Most of my dash lights went dim, radio display out, bright headlights won't stay on etc. Other people who posted similar symptoms said they had some success by changing the lsm. Thank y...

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I tried to fit the silver rings on my 2003 but it didn't work, the area around the gauges has a diameter juust slightly larger than the rings for some reason. But one may try to perhaps swap the whole housing of the DIM (with the cluster, gauges, glass and white cover), and just keep the original c...

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oragex wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:41 am In theory, that is a 2004+ and will not work on your 2001.

So those with rings only came on 2004+?

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2001 Volvo V70 2.4T

Passing through a junkyard the other day I saw an S60 with a dim cluster that had chrome rings around the gauges. I think it may have been a 2003 or 2004.

Can I swap mine out for one of those? I just thought it looked better...

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I have the same problem on my 2001 V70 2.4T.

I looked through the junkyard the other day but the only ones they had have the gas tank button on the left. On my car, that button isn't there. It just has the fog light button and where the gas door button is, it's just blank.

Will it still work?

Daveliz99

Well now that it's all over, I feel kinda stupid. I don't know how I missed it the first 57 times, but the hose popped off the throttle body. In my defense I suspected one off them immediately, and gave them all a firm shake. It didn't move very much. But this morning I was looking at the car, and r...

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I'm thinking and hoping that in my case it isn't a bad turbo. In your case, simply unplugging the MAF would not have made the smoke go away, but in my case it did. I don't know if that totally rules out a bad turbo in my case, but in my mind, I think it does. I Replaced the tcv with a spare on hand ...

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The only codes were p1238 and one for the MAF being unplugged. I'll look into the tcv. Any other comments appreciated. Thanks

Dave

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I will have the codes pulled at advance or somewhere today when i get freed up, and report here. Abscate, I guess if it ignores all other inputs, It could mask, a lot. But what can it NOT mask? Initially i suspected either a bad turbo or a bad throttle body because of the surging and turbo sound. Th...

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Thank you both for the replies. So I will get the codes before spending any money. I think it's worth noting that the exhaust is a lot louder than before this happened. Any thoughts on that? It sounds kind of cheap and aftermarket now, it's pretty noticeable especially if you know the car. Unfortuna...

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Yeah i'll be sure to get it but there to get the codes scanned, but it was late last night when I got it home. I just cleaned the maf about 3k miles ago, with maf cleaner, as part of the stage zero I've been doing. I suppose it could need but I doubt it. About the codes... I cranked it last night, s...

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Thanks for the reply. I unplugged the MAF and limped it home quite well actually. It drive fine, about 25mpg over about 8 miles home. So I guess it's a bad MAF then? And those are plug and play from the junkyard right? Is it ok to drive it unplugged until I can get one? Seems to be. Thanks for the h...

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Hello 2001 V70 2.4T 230k miles. Stock. I have a stage 0 nearly complete on the motor, except for oxygen sensors and this pesky engine system service required message. On with it. I was driving the other day and my car started surging a little. I could hear a noise coming from behind the dash that so...

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I'm not the best mechanic in the world, but i also have a 2001 2.4T. If any of the intercooler pipes are loose, the engine will die right away. I had a lot of problems out of the pipe that goes over the engine. The couplers more specifically. Make sure the ends on those aren't deteriorated and leaki...

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I just wanted to update this thread with the final solution. The problem was indeed with the alternator. On the back of the alternator where the battery wire hooks up, there are two posts. On mine they are labeled B1+ and B2+. On the B1+ post, you hook your battery wire. The other post is unused. Ho...

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Hello to all, I have been reading the forum here for years while i've owned an 01 V70 2.4T. Great site. I have some questions about an XC90 T6. Fist off I realize the answers to all my questions can be found by searching the forum. However, in this case an opportunity to buy (2) 2003 XC90 T6 AWD has...

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Thanks again for the reply. And a big thank you for your homework. I really appreciate your time. I've been working and otherwise busy the last couple days and haven't been on the forum or messed with the car much. I never use my volt meter so I couldn't find it of course. So I let the batteries cha...

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Ok. Thanks again. I did search the P80 forum and read some about it but didn't find any pictures. When I look at mine, I don't see the white plastic cap you were talking about.

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I installed the battery from my truck last night and was able to crank it and drive it the rest of the way home. It was raining, so I didn't get to rest voltage etc yet. I will try that tonight or tomorrow

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Thank you abscate. I will search the P80 forum after work tonight, and look for it on the car tomorrow. I'm assuming you mean the fuse panel under the hood on the drivers side right? Of course on this car the battery is in the back, so that would be a long wire. Is it the same to just touch the wire...

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any chance conductivity will improve enough that I don't have to do anything as long as I keep the battery on it? I don't remember if I mentioned it in my op, but I started the job, life happened and it took me about 3 months, maybe less, to do it. Battery disconnected the whole time.

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Thank you mrbrian. Schematic of the ignition circuit? Or of more than just that. I may can find one in my alldata, but if not do you have a link to one for a 01 V70 2.4T?

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Ok I'll try the battery and the 2 position in the future. What is the ccm?

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Also as far as a spare battery, I could use the one from my truck if that's okay. They're different somehow, my truck is normal but I think the Volvo battery is like a side vent or something because its used inside the vehicle and not under the hood. That okay?

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Thank you oragex. I have a volt meter but haven't had a chance to verify the voltage. It should be about 14.4 at idle with accessories right? Measured at the battery? I have checked those connections at the battery and the alternator, as well as back at the fuse panel where I removed the harness con...

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Hello, thank you for reading and helping. 2001 V70 2.4T 227k Miles, I've owned it 11 years and have done all my own repairs, in large part because of posts here on mvs. Great site. Recently I completed a large repair job. Timing kit, pcv cleaning (not due for changing), Ac compressor clutch plate sh...

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