Yes, might as well while in there, tie rods and endlinks, too. I would go with Lemforder control arms, ball joints and tie rods. Meyle HD endlinks (sway bar links) are a good economical choice. FCP of course.

I regularly see P2 wagons advertised in CL, Autotrader, Cargurus, ect. typically in the $3500 - $4500 range for an '05 - '07. And as "GlennG2759" mentioned, It will often take $1500, own work, to get it sorted (suspension refresh, engine mounts, timing belt, PCV, fluids, tires, ect.)

$7000 is an absolutely ridiculous price, $3500 at the most...and you'll still have to refresh a number of components.

I have a 2002 V70 T5, installed a Magnefine filter, it was 3/8".

Ok...I rather not replace them, I get on a roll and like to refresh stuff while working in an area or on a system...like the experience of doing/accomplishing a new repair/project.

Same here, the V70, that my daughter has taken over, will be accumulating a lot of miles with her college commute, I’ll put an FCP order in for the hoses....and I’m assuming the yellow heater hose o-ring kit, too?
Are there any nuances to changing the hoses, removing from the junction box, etc...?

Makes sense, thanks Lee. Preemptively replacing coolaning hoses, did lower radiator hose and the turbo inlet hose on 2 cars this past weekend, well needed for sure. Is there any rule-of-thumb with heater hoses for replacement?

Same thing happened to me, so annoying having to back-track. Anyhow, turned out to be a bit of the old gasket material on the block. Emery cloth sounds like a good idea...on the second attempt I used Permatex water pump & thermostat housing silicone rtv on the new gasket (thin coat) and under side o...

https://www.siliconehose.com/

Good product.

Heater hose part #9186849 & 9186847...is it necessary/critical that the hose length be shaped to fit the space? Was thinking about using straight lengths of silicone hose as replacements, but concerned about the bends.