WTB: S70 T5 Lower Front Splash Guard
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liquidfluidity
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WTB: S70 T5 Lower Front Splash Guard
My other half got hung up on a snow bank and ripped the splash guard off - the one that runs side to side under the radiator. This is a 1998 S70 T5. Hoping I can find one here cheap as I can buy a new one for $65 shipped. LMK what you have and how much shipped to 50701. Thx
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JRL
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You mean the large plastic airguide? (That's what it's called)
Easier buying a new one, most that are used are junk and it's so large that shipping is as much as just buying a new one.
$65 is very cheap, just buy it
Easier buying a new one, most that are used are junk and it's so large that shipping is as much as just buying a new one.
$65 is very cheap, just buy it
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2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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liquidfluidity
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Probably the same part. Hooks into the lower section of the nose piece and has a bolt on each end. Yeah, I figured the shipping was going to be the most prohibitive factor. It's so light but yet so friggin' big! When she told me to come out to garage, I just cringed and asked why...... Could have been worse I guess.
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cn90
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I am doing the "ghetto" fix soon using hardware stuff (gutter guard and roof vent plastic, about $12 total).
I am waiting for better weather to do it and post it in forum.
Don't waste another $70 on this stupid thing.
Stay tuned!
I am waiting for better weather to do it and post it in forum.
Don't waste another $70 on this stupid thing.
Stay tuned!
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2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
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JRL
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The "Stupid thing" is a necessary part.
It guides the airflow to the radiator to cool the engine in the summer.
It directs air for better airflow under the car thus better highway gas mileage.
It provides the correct snap in position for the outside air temp sensor
It gives some protection to the underside (not much, but some is better than nothing)!
It guides the airflow to the radiator to cool the engine in the summer.
It directs air for better airflow under the car thus better highway gas mileage.
It provides the correct snap in position for the outside air temp sensor
It gives some protection to the underside (not much, but some is better than nothing)!
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP
2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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cn90
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The factory design is very bad, it easily breaks off and gone. I have gone through a few of these.
Re: Gas mileage thingy: not true. With or w/o it, the mileage is the same.
Protects the underside from debris: yes.
I have done this mod on my 2007 Honda Odyssey, see photos, the plastic gutter guard protects the AC condensor from rocks.
In a few days I will do the mod for my 98 S70 (gutter guard and roof vent, total = $12), I will post in the forum.
I guarantee that this mod will be much better than Volvo factory thingy.
Re: Gas mileage thingy: not true. With or w/o it, the mileage is the same.
Protects the underside from debris: yes.
I have done this mod on my 2007 Honda Odyssey, see photos, the plastic gutter guard protects the AC condensor from rocks.
In a few days I will do the mod for my 98 S70 (gutter guard and roof vent, total = $12), I will post in the forum.
I guarantee that this mod will be much better than Volvo factory thingy.
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+