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by ithcy
03 Aug 2007, 13:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ambient temperature gage
Replies: 19
Views: 5101

Thanks for the replies. I'll try to locate the thing and see if it's come loose from the cover.
by ithcy
03 Aug 2007, 00:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 V70 - Two questions about a leaky evaporator
Replies: 9
Views: 1662

What an awesome tip. Thanks.

Although I'm not sure I could do a headstand anymore. Maybe I'll find a hill and lie facing down it. Oh wait, no hills in florida.
by ithcy
02 Aug 2007, 16:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 V70 - Two questions about a leaky evaporator
Replies: 9
Views: 1662

In my interpretation the advice said, more or less, "sealants bad, but here's one that's supposed to work for evaps." So I wasn't sure. But thanks everybody, I know now to avoid them.

Is there any difference between R134 brands or should I just seek out the cheapest one? I can't seem to find it for ...
by ithcy
02 Aug 2007, 14:05
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 V70 - Two questions about a leaky evaporator
Replies: 9
Views: 1662

Thanks for the advice. I'll give that sealer a try if I can find it nearby.
by ithcy
02 Aug 2007, 11:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 V70 - Two questions about a leaky evaporator
Replies: 9
Views: 1662

1999 V70 - Two questions about a leaky evaporator

I can't afford the $1200-$1500 I've been quoted to replace the thing, and I have no inclination to do this nasty job myself. (I'd probably end up replacing the dashboard upside down or something.)

My first question is - Is it OK to keep pumping cans of R-134A refrigerant into the system until such ...
by ithcy
02 Aug 2007, 09:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ambient temperature gage
Replies: 19
Views: 5101

Would this dash gauge also display road temperature (as opposed to ambient temp) in a 1999 V70? The reason I ask: mine usually reads at least 20