What type of DIY'er are you?
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matthew1
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What type of DIY'er are you?
What type of DIY'er are you?
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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jblackburn
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PCV and Timing belts are NOT on the same level.
Just sayin
Just sayin
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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matthew1
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You had your chance for input in the moderator lounge!jblackburn wrote:PCV and Timing belts are NOT on the same level.
Just sayin
(I know you had a hellish time with your TB, and that's a shame. Luck of the draw?)
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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obayha
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I put my DIY in my sig line and thank the one who gave the best write-up.
PCV and TB change are pretty close to the same, as long as you don't throw in changing the seals also, with a 14 inch drill
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Did struts also before joining this forum. I thanks someone higher up on that one. Had no idea what I was doing.
Shane
PCV and TB change are pretty close to the same, as long as you don't throw in changing the seals also, with a 14 inch drill
.Did struts also before joining this forum. I thanks someone higher up on that one. Had no idea what I was doing.
Shane
1998 V70 T5 331,000 
Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Her last day was on 3 cylinders. New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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Matty Moo
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I'll do anything BUT rebuild an engine or transmission. Everything else is nuts, bolts and using your head...and having the right tools.
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2000 s70 GLT
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I have never needed to rebuild a Volvo engine or head. When I first started driving Volvos I got a core engine with the idea of rebuilding at my leisure preparing for what I thought would be the inevitable. It hasn't happened yet. You might ask why was I so concerned about having a spare motor ready. In my past I had another "V" car..... Chevy's Vega. I also had an overly stubborn attitude about making the car last. Rebuilding, decking the block, etc. were regular activities. The car was a superb course in how to repair everything and often!
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Billc1015
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I have pretty much done everything except body work. Granted I was a tech at a Volvo dealer for a few years and I am currently a tech at a Subaru dealer so I have just about all the tools I need as well as a lift to work on.
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FCPEURO
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I will break and engine down and that the block sent out to be done, but I will not try and bore it myself. It is just better to have a pro do that. I am also with you on the transmission too, but I think I would try it if the car was not a DD.Matty Moo wrote:I'll do anything BUT rebuild an engine or transmission. Everything else is nuts, bolts and using your head...and having the right tools.