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Blacklab467

There's a pretty good video on YouTube by SiRobb that shows how to do it. You're just going to have to get a bit creative to get the socket between the sway bar and up to the bolt, I used a standard 3/8 Craftsman 13mm socket and u-joint and extension, it fits......but just barely. I'm wondering if y...

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It also might be easier to weld the viscous coupler together and run the stock unmodified propshaft with all other components installed and present but then.................why not just make the existing AOD AWD functional by fixing it? Unless you want to make a huge project and like doing fabricati...

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I think it would be a challenge on two accounts; first you would need to couple the propshaft to the rear differential obviously, that may involve another joint or support bearing to prevent vibration, also some fabrication on the coupler.....I cannot recall how the VC ordinarily connects to the dif...

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You need a real thin walled socket, then it will fit with a short u-joint immediately after the socket and a 8 inch extension. You might as well also disconnect the torque bar across the engine on the top and the right passenger side engine mount because you will need to jack the engine up a little ...

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That says a lot about the car and it’s abilities, that boat must have meant a lot to you to pull it out of Ontario in severe winter conditions on a trailer with no brakes. I can’t help but ask; why wouldn’t you go the safe and legal route and get a trailer with brakes? Or rent a 3/4 ton truck and pu...

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The problem has slowly gotten worse over the course of the summer, not specific to any particular repair or part replacement. I think the spring seats may be suspect, they look ok from the top but from the videos I've been watching, they almost need to be disassembled to see the cracks. There is no ...

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Should be an interesting trip, just make sure of a couple things: tongue weight should be 9 to 15 percent of trailer weight so about 300lbs. This will be extremely important with a trailer that heavy. Also trailer brakes will be required for any trailer over 2000lbs or greater than half the tow vehi...

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I'll check the spring seats this evening, the car has 276,000 kms on the original subframe bushings so that may also be the cause. I put some good used OEM struts in this summer after a bad experience with aftermarket Chinese quick struts.

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My 03 XC 70 is having some annoying steering/ alignment issues that I'm having a hard time isolating. To best describe the problem: when parking or driving at slow speeds where the steering approaches full lock left or right, the wheels "oversteer" such that they continue to steer into the turn on t...

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That looks like a pretty clean wagon, nice find! I don't know if it would be necessary to replace the fuel pump, probably just the large o-rings need replacing and cleaning out that area. It's a bit of a nasty job getting all the dirt/ road salt/ and whatever else is sitting on top of the fuel tank ...

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I often wondered about that guage too. Mine sits at 12 o’clock on the hottest summer days with the A /C on in the parking lot for 1/2 hour at idle. Also, it warms up right away in the coldest of winter days, to the 12 o’clock position and blows nice heat. It never boils over so all I can assume+is t...

Blacklab467

If you’re that far into it take the knuckle off and press it in with the bench vise. Or a ball joint press. Mine sucked in pretty easy with the bolts but I think they were changed once before. You really don’t want to screw up these threads!

Blacklab467

You might want to look into changing the three motor mounts at that mileage, not too bad of a job. I had a collapsed passenger side and a split rear motor mount that I just changed. You couldn't see the split until it was off the car. Other than that, emergency brake shoes are probably worn out or d...

Blacklab467

I would lean toward 2 things that are pretty easy and cheap to rule out. Most likely your CV Axle(s). Get a couple good OEM ones from the auto wreckers. If they are good, the vibration goes away, if they are bad, the vibration might change in frequency/ speed/ etc. Also they are really easy to chang...

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Update: three days of hard driving and washboard gravel roads and highway driving totalling 1200 kms and all’s well! No vibration, leaks or strange noises. I tried to put the welded sleeve through it’s paces to ensure it wouldn’t fail and it held solid. I feel with this setup that there should be no...

Blacklab467

Has it been getting worse over time? Most likely a CV shaft. The depth of the passenger side shaft is determined by the bearing retainer and 2 bolts. The passenger side shaft passes all the way through the bevel gear and into the Transmission, it can’t come out unless the bearing retainer fell off a...

Blacklab467

Thats a beautiful car for $1800 bucks. I can't really help you though. There's plenty of members here that will probably be able to help you once they see your post. Probably wouldn't hurt to be on the Swedespeed forum as well. Best of luck with it.

Blacklab467

Last Update: Propshaft is back in and a good long test-drive on some gravel roads confirms that the project was a success! Its so nice to have my AWD back, the driving experience is much more civilized in this car when it works, no more front tires spinning on wet pavement uncontrollably and just ge...

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Bevel gear install: Bevel Gear went in fine today but I ran out of time and didn't get the propshaft reinstalled. New Bolts.jpg I learned something new regarding the top two 13mm bolts for the BG though: if you maneuver your hand through the exhaust/cat tunnel by the O2 sensor wire, you can easily a...

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Update: I've been doing some late season camping so I just got back from the machine shop with my Bevel Gear with TIG welded sleeve. One of the things I wanted to mention that I did before I got the sleeve welded was to file the splines on the sleeve where they mate with the transmission output shaf...

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I put a Walker on mine from the Cat to the muffler 5 years ago, it was a near perfect fit and still in great shape on salty roads, I used a OEM muffler from the boneyard because I found a perfect one and the aftermarket muffler was over $300.

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Also, Volvo can supply a spline lube for the assembly, which would be compatible for the transmission output shaft,which is a mild interference fit. Never seize would be a poor choice as it is mildly abrasive and wouldn’t allow the transmission to accept the sleeve without binding. These splines nee...

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I'll let you know how it turns out. Welding was the cheapest and strongest option so thats why it was chosen, plus you don't need a "good" BG spline or collar sleeve to do it. As far as a sacrificial wear point (I'm assuming your talking about preserving the transmission should something downstream ...

Blacklab467

Correction, No green o-ring in the automatic transmission, that is for the manual transmission only.

Blacklab467

Day 3 Update: Collar Sleeve Removal I expected to spend the better part of Sunday getting this thing off from what I had read, I was pleasantly surprised! I jacked the car up at 12:45 and I am now documenting the procedure I used at 2:15. 1. Measure the exact distance the existing collar sleeve prot...

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Day 2 on the project. I sourced a reasonably good used collar sleeve from my local Volvo independent shop so decided not to use my brand new Volvo one. The sleeve fits somewhat snug on the Angle gear input shaft and doesn't spin like the one still on my car. Mounted the Angle gear in the drill press...

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Hope this thread helps those with stripped Bevel gear input shaft / Collar sleeve splines. The goal is to weld the Collar sleeve to the Bevel gear input shaft using a technique I read in Swedespede forum. I will estimate this thread should be complete in about two weeks time and I'd like to chronicl...

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I grabbed some really nice OEM GKN Loebro shafts from the boneyard today, no more vibration!! My first aftermarket set of shafts lasted 1 and a half years, replaced with Cardone, vibration right away from new, tried a new set or Cardones, vibration was the same. Never use aftermarket parts again! I ...

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Yup! Willow green with the two tone tan/brown interior!

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Well, I missed it anyways. Someone else scooped me! No it was a nice light metallic green with tan and brown interior. Oh well, it seemed like a pretty good car for the price but I wasn't looking forward to doing the brake booster and whatever else it might need.

Blacklab467

Installed this funky little drink holder I got at the boneyard yesterday for 3 bucks. It replaces the useless storage nook that previously occupied that space.

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Thanks Oragex, I did the Saran Wrap test and it sucked in, also did it on my own car after I watched your video. OEM struts are on it and the original LCA's in decent shape. Really clean underneath ( it was originally a BC car). The message centre says 4CS(?) service required and a headlight bulb is...

Blacklab467

Ok, I didn't have voltmeter needles and couldn't get my voltmeter terminals into the pump wiring but I put my finger on the pump and could faintly feel the pump running, It's really hard to tell and it's very quiet but I'm about 80% sure its working.

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Just finished looking at a super minty XC for a really good price. 220,000 kms on it, drives nice although previous owner's son ran the brakes to metal on metal on the front so will need those. When I drove it the brakes seemed really weak and he mentioned something about the mechanic said it might ...

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2003, and it does have the original subframe bushings.

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There are no steering stops on this one.

Blacklab467

I am just finishing up a few repairs and will be sending my car in for a four wheel alignment. I have been doing my own alignments roughly with the string technique and a carpenter's level for camber. The toe is about 2mm each side and I try to get the camber as close to zero as I can without an ali...

Blacklab467

Thanks, I'll make sure that works tomorrow!

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Today I got the New pump in and filter and put fresh fluid in the Haldex. I will reinstall the propshaft in the next few days when I get time. I also cleaned and repacked the propshaft CV's and inspected the support bearing. Didn't have any trouble removing the shaft with the exhaust dropped and sup...

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Yeah they're also new too. More of a vibration from a stop feels like driveline related, not so much a noise or rattle.

Blacklab467

Still having issues finding the vibration. I've removed the propshaft because I'm repairing my AWD so it is out of the car. I've replaced the CV Shafts with Cardone units, had a similar vibration so received and installed a second set, still the vibration persists. Now I don't know if its the cheap ...

Blacklab467

To add, there's some really good videos on Youtube on how to deal with the solenoid rebuild.

Blacklab467

I didn't replace the bushings on mine as you are, Instead I just ran the drill bit provided in the kit to clean the bores. There should be 2 drill bits, make sure you read the instructions on how to clean the bore with them, you don't want to get too carried away with it. the piston inside should mo...

Blacklab467

Ok thanks for that, I'm going to order them tomorrow and I'll find a kit. Be nice to get that working again. Next week is the Haldex pump and filter and if the DEM is good, I'll be out of things to fix on this car!

Blacklab467

Yep! That 's what I did. How embarrassing! I was in a hurry yesterday doing the brakes and put one of the caliper springs on wrong. I did find another common problem while doing the back brakes in that my emergency brake shoes delaminated and there was no friction material left on the shoes. I'll ha...

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I just changed all the pads and rotors and cleaned and lubed the caliper pins, now my brake pedal feels mushy and goes almost to the floor and the brakes feel like they have no power. I had to depress the caliper piston to get the new pads in and I did so with the master cylinder cover off. It feels...

Blacklab467

Great writeup, very informative! were you going to do one on the Angle gear also?

Blacklab467

Mine did that when the fuel pump was on it’s way out. No CEL.

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The one under the crank pulley was oil soaked and the rubber was separated from the metal. I’m not sure if the other two were liquid filled, I’ll poke a hole in one tomorrow and see. The front one was almost 3/4 separated!

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I replaced the 3 lower motor mounts today, not a bad job, took about 4 hours working slowly and tripping over dogs in the garage. The right mount was pretty bad, the other two hydraulic mounts looked ok but the front one was separated as shown in the picture. The rear mount was a little tricky to ge...

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If its the black one on the back by the seat base it will release the upper seat to fold up towards the steering wheel. There should be one on the drivers and passenger seat. Send a picture so I know which lever you're talking about.

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I can’t recall what I did, although you’ll want to measure how much oil comes out to put the same amount back in. A few posters make a big deal out of getting the pan bolts off but I found no problems with mine and I live in Canada where they salt the roads pretty heavily. Just take your torx bit 3/...

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Cleaned the CV's really good with Varsol and Brakleen and regreased them with CV joint grease. They appear to be in really good shape, as does the center support bearing. I would like to grease the bearing also. Someone on this forum described greasing this bearing with a needle attachment on their ...

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Just to add, You don't even have to take the valve body off if you don't want to. Many people just take the solenoids off and rebuild them. I chose to remove the valve body and clean it thoroughly, the Transgo kit includes some VB upgrades that I thought I might as well do, being that I was that far...

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I did it with a Transgo kit that included all the parts required to service the valve body and linear solenoids. There are a few good videos on this site on how to lower the subframe and gain access to the valve body. I was pretty intimidated by the job description at first but it is actually a rela...

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Might be something other than software electronics. I had to rebuild my linear solenoids to get rid of that shift flare.

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I'm talking about the prop shaft CV joints. That's the driveshaft that goes to the rear Haldex unit. I've got the CV's off the shaft and soaking in Varsol, wondering if I should disassemble them completely to get all the old grease out and clean them before repacking them. I don't know if they come ...

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Can these be disassembled on the bench to be cleaned and regreased. Ive got the cover cup off and want to clean out the hard dry grease out and repack them. I'm not sure if I take the race and balls out if I'll be able to get them back together. Has anyone done this? Thanks!

Blacklab467

I think I might have found the problem yesterday. The right lower motor mount looks pretty bad and oil soaked. I have changed the upper mounts and transmission torque mount about a year ago. I will now order the two hydraulic mounts and the right lower and report back.

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Yeah new tires last year, the vibration is on acceleration from zero to about 60 kmh, goes away when coasting and decelerating. I’m going to look at the mounts tomorrow, also remove the prop shaft because I have to replace the Haldex pump next week. I’ll take it for a spin without the shaft and see ...

Blacklab467

Sounds like it needs a DIM overhaul. That's about 4-500 USD.

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I would, also see how the maintenance history looks if he has any records, and if the CEL is on. That's generally what I look for when considering a new used vehicle. For many people that cannot do DIY repairs, the cost estimates at a shop or worse yet, a Volvo dealership are prohibitive, particular...

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How many miles on it? I had about 220,000 miles on mine and it was displaying symptoms of a transmission failure/ slipping, etc. After some research I concluded that the symptoms could be rectified with a valve body kit and rebuilding or replacing the linear solenoids. I see a lot of xc 70's and V70...

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I rebuilt mine with the Transgo valve body kit with excellent results. I understand Rostra sells new linear solenoids for a reasonable price. Personally, I would do the Transgo kit again. Once you have the VB off it only takes a couple hours to do all the work.

Blacklab467

I still cannot find the cause of this vibration that occurs from a stop while accelerating to about 50 kmh (30mph). I’ve changed the lower control arms, ball joints, halfshafts, wheel bearings, inner and outer tie rod ends, struts, mounts, and strut bearings, stabilizer links, and the upper and lowe...

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That's for the Dorman pump.

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I picked one up on RockAuto for $252 CDN to the door. That was the best price I found.

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Anyone have any input on the quality of these pumps? I am considering buying one instead of the genuine Volvo part out of financial necessity, they are about half the price.

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Ok so I got under the car and looked at the Haldex, looks pretty good, not much evidence of leakage. I then disconnected the pump and put 12 volts to it and a ground on the other terminal and there is no life in it at all. I wonder if there's any point in rebuilding it or it's probably in need of re...

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Thanks for the great information! I will keep the forum apprised of my progress and include some pictures. Also will try and find someone in my city that may be able to help with getting codes off of my car. Do you think it may be possible to service/repair the pump by disassembling, cleaning, and l...

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I was just looking at the Zemodex diagnostic flow chart and was going to check the pump this morning to see if there is any life in there. I just checked the rudimentary DTC on the dashboard and found that there is a DEM SET but don't know specifically what the code(s) are. My thoughts were that I w...

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Ok, I decided to take the plunge and service the Haldex after confirming that the bevel gear/ collar sleeve is in good shape. I just ordered the filter and fluid from IPD and will take the pump apart and clean and service it at the same time as the fluid and filter go in. I've decided that I will bi...

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It was at 284,000 kms. The hose was leaking on the rubber portion just behind the radiator. It was leaking pretty bad!

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Finished this job yesterday and it was pretty nasty. The subframe had to be dropped in the rear to access the 16 mm fitting on the rack with an open end Crowfoot wrench, that was actually quite easy to get off, not tight or corroded and somewhat accessible after dropping the rear about 4 inches. Not...

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Did you get my PM? Seems to be stuck in my outbox but shows sent???

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There will be a little white nylon lever under that broken plastic that you have to put back to release the seat. Make sure to flip the seat Bottom up first, then the seat will fold down. That plastic is very brittle, I smashed mine up loading ski's and had to fix a couple years ago, I'm much more c...

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Just finished putting my new used seat skins (bases) on. It was a really easy job, got both sides changed in 3 hours working pretty slowly. I think I will go back to the auto wreckers and try and get the driver's side seat back off again, mine is all shredded at the side bolster beside the driver's ...

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Ok, the fuse is good, I checked yesterday. I'll check the pump resistance this morning as well as the haldex fluid level. I find it interesting that there is a DEM code set in the DTC, yet the Haldex "kinda" still tries to work on icey roads, just not very well. I'm wondering if I should just change...

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Ok, so it appears that the bevel gear is fine. I got all fours off the ground and confirmed that the driveshaft cannot be rotated freely. Also, back wheels rotate freely and independent of each other with no movement of the driveshaft. I then started the engine and put the car in drive and the back ...

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Yes that is the one!

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Has anyone done this recently and can offer any tips? Doesn't look to be too difficult but there are always surprises. I have to change mine next week and just wanter to know what I'm in for. Thanks in advance! 2004 2.5 litre XC90.

Blacklab467

How many miles on the car? I did a Transgo valve body kit and rebuilt the linear solenoids and that made the car shift like new. I also had a really harsh shift from park to drive that cleaned up as well. Its not as big of a job as it sounds and well worth the time and $ 125.00 for the Transgo kit.

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I just removed 2 really mint seat bottom skins and cushions from the wreckers. Pretty easy job. Start by going around and cutting the hog rings with side cutters, theres about 14 of them. Disconnect the wiring, really easy! Then peel the skin and cushion from back to front to reveal 4 more hog rings...

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Ok great, Thanks. Will do that!

Blacklab467

So you can safely do it with the battery disconnected? Do you have to ground the airbag wire or anything?

Blacklab467

Ok great thanks, I looked at your pictures on how to remove the seats once they're unbolted, thanks. That should make my job easier! I'm not changing the whole seat, just the lower seat skins but I will do it with the seat removed and on the bench.

Blacklab467

I found some really nice seat bases for my 2003 XC 70 that aren't split and worn out like my own. I plan on removing the seats to change the bases obviously and want to make sure I don't get the airbags or any other sensors confused when I disconnect all the wires. Is there anything I need to do bef...

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Thanks everyone, so to confirm, If I jack the front wheels up and spin the tires, the driveshaft should spin also. Is this the best rudimentary test of the Angle gear/ collar sleeve? Also, the procedure for checking the modules on the DIM doesn't seem to work on my car! I started it and left it in p...

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Changed the control arms and the inner and outer tie rod ends and it still pulls to the left! I checked the alignment and tweaked the toe in a few times and simply cannot get rid of the pull.subframe mounts appear ok and so does the rear suspension and bushings. Everything in the front is literally ...

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Thanks for this information. What is the best way to test if the bevel gear or collar sleeve is intact and working correctly? I was thinking that if I have to rebuild that AND spend money on the Haldex and associated components in the rear that it may be cost prohibitive to restore the AWD. Also, if...

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I have owned my 2003 XC 70 for about 5 years now. The AWD system doesn't work anymore and I could not recall when it stopped working or if it ever worked since I owned it. The car has 270,000 kms. on it and I would really like to get the AWD working. I've fixed everything else on the car and labour ...

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Yes they're all the same, and new a couple years ago.

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Car has 272,000 kms. I ordered control arms this week plus a few other things I needed including new inner and outer tie rod ends. I checked the control arm bushings and they appear to be pretty soft, not really torn but are originals and Volvo units. I'm pretty sure thats what the problem is. Axles...

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Thanks, Oragex. I watched your video before aligning it using your technique. I put new springs in too with the struts and mounts. I've tried it with anything from zero to 5 mm total toe and still the same result. Brakes are new last year too with new rotors and tire pressure has been checked. I'm r...

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My XC 70 has started to pull to the left. The steering wheel is centered and I have checked and adjusted the toe in several times with no success in remedying this situation. Total toe is about 4mm, and I've adjusted left and right plus or minus 2mm each way with no success. Essentially, the alignme...

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Just finished installing my Transgo kit and cleaning the linear solenoids and wanted to provide an update on the job and results. I followed the instructions on my previous post regarding dropping the subframe and they were spot on, the only thing I would add is that it is not necessary to use an en...

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Help! Just in the process or cleaning the SLU solenoid and can't remember if the pointy end of the valve goes toward the spring or the other way? Can anyone clarify this for me?

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Disregard, I just found it on the forum!

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Is there any way to clear this without taking it to the dealer? What makes this message come on?

Blacklab467

Ok great thanks! I am in Canada where they salt the roads so I am definitely going to have to fight with the torx bolts on the cover. I wonder if it would be worthwhile to go to the wreckers and get a VB and rebuild it so I can just R&R the one on the car with a rebuild?

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Should I buy a VB gasket kit or does it come with the Transgo kit? Also, how long does it take to get the VB out roughly? Thanks, Kevin.

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I have determined that I need to clean up my linear solenoids, I've changed the B-4 Servo, flushed the fluid and changed the torque mounts, and updated the transmission software. Although these things improved the overall performance of the transmission, some symptoms remain that would point to the ...

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Turns out it needed a new fuel pump!

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I have voltage at the light Blue wire at the fuel pump harness but no life from the pump. Also the ground is good. Should there be any voltage from the other 5 wires that plug into the fuel pump? Does anyone have a wiring diagram of this connector and pump? Thanks.

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K thanks, will do tomorrow. Also, I have a p0014 code. I read somewhere that if the Camshaft position sensor is failed the ECU would prevent fuel pump operation if it doesn't recognize the engine turning, any truth to that?

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I checked the fuel pump relay, swapped it with the fog light relay, same part number, seems to be ok. Still no sound from the fuel pump. Is there a wire I should check next for voltage for the pump?

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Are you suggesting that I have to take it to the dealer or can I check the ecu and associated connectors? I thought that p0014 was in reference to the camshaft position. I'm currently more concerned about the lack of fuel pressure, it seems most cars with a p0014 code still start and run.

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I will check that out next. When they key is turned to the #2 position I can hear something running for a few seconds…..my understanding is that this is the brake accumulator. I do not think that I can hear a fuel pump. I will have to wait till the weekend to try and jump the relay. Thanks.

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So my 2003 XC 70 has 220,000kms on it, I bought it used about a year ago. About 6 months ago it would occasionally not start every couple weeks or so. After an hour or several or sometimes overnight it would start right up fine. Now it won't start at all and I've tried everyday for about 3 weeks! Th...

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