It looks like the VIDA DVD's only work on Windows based machines. Are there any options for Mac users? Or do I need to setup a virtual machine?

conorb

In arranging to have the car towed back to me I did talk to the shop/garage and they have run a compression check.

0 (zero) psi on all 5 cylinders.

I guess that's a 100% on that test.

conorb

When you get it home, before tearing the top end apart double check that the garage got the timing set up correctly to the marks. My thinking being it was running bad but just wouldn't restart at the rest area. If the belt had slipped enough to cause damage I would probably expect it to have stoppe...

About your other, original question: Expect the AWD to go out soon, those components are basically wear items. Angle gear and collar. If you haven't replaced the 4C struts and shocks yet, those are coming up at $300 or so per corner (especially the fronts). Similarly, control arms usually go out by...

Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely take a look at those crankshaft tools. The replacement timing belt (if I remember correctly) was a Continental which I don't know if it's up to OEM quality or not. I'll call my previous mechanic and ask him if we did the idler pulley and water pump then. Hones...

Hi, I have a 2004 V70R with about 145k miles. I did the timing belt shortly after I purchased the car 4 years ago at about 81k miles. On our way home from visiting family over the 4th of July Holiday the car started running erratically and then refused to start at a rest area off the highway. I had ...