What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

Post by **jtp** » 20 Dec 2017, 07:05

abscate wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:24 CEB

One of the few Proparts Sweden things on my car

The tailgate repair kit is about $10 and is available from IPD or FCP

Try searching these numbers for PPS 8619383, 83431866

Yep, I got it from either IPD or FCP Groton, comes with mildly helpful instructions.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 20 Dec 2017, 09:11

I got mine from eBay. Definitely pre-drill the holes... otherwise you'll surely crack the plastic.

Don't get me started on Pro Parts... I've used their stuff here and there for a long time, but after ordering PPS PCV parts for my Saab... never again. I had to return one of the hoses because it was entirely too small to fit. Definitely wasn't worth saving the $6 over the genuine Saab hose.
Anyway, they're just above Uro on the do not buy list!

CEBirnley · Post by **CEBirnley** » 20 Dec 2017, 21:40

jtp wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 07:05
abscate wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:24 CEB

One of the few Proparts Sweden things on my car

The tailgate repair kit is about $10 and is available from IPD or FCP

Try searching these numbers for PPS 8619383, 83431866
Yep, I got it from either IPD or FCP Groton, comes with mildly helpful instructions.

“Mildly helpful instructions” That’s awesome! Thank you for the info.

TWC · Post by **TWC** » 21 Dec 2017, 02:49

Replaced the windshield wipers with ones that doesn't emit a faint squeak all the time...and also replaced the common H1 bulbs of the driving light with LEDs.

The effect is quite amazing...no, they don't turn my headlights into lightcannons, but the now white lights (manufacturers claim: 6500 K) do make reflectors and lane markings better visible especially in bad weather conditions. I know that they are not street legal, but as the light distribution is equal to those of the halogen bulbs I'm apparently not harming anyone (so far).

Or to quote Frank Drebin: "Jane, since I've met you, I've noticed things that I never knew were there before... birds singing, dew glistening on a newly formed leaf, stoplights."

Post by **loosenut** » 21 Dec 2017, 07:59

a week late although I took the stock exhaust manifold off of my 99 v70xc ltp and installed a v70r exhaust and put on a 15g turbo i had on my other v70xc lpt. needless to say the other v70xc got a 16t.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 21 Dec 2017, 08:56

loosenut wrote: ↑21 Dec 2017, 07:59 a week late although I took the stock exhaust manifold off of my 99 v70xc ltp and installed a v70r exhaust and put on a 15g turbo i had on my other v70xc lpt. needless to say the other v70xc got a 16t.

I bet that livened it up quite a bit! I want to get a 16t for my GLT soon. I already have a set of NA cams sitting in my garage, just waiting for me to put them in.

Post by **loosenut** » 21 Dec 2017, 12:22

yeah i heard about the NA cam swap and i was ready to do it until i learned that it cant be done with the vvt cams..oh well, i have a complete head sitting around the shop and i plan on doing something to that, dont know what just yet...there has to be something that can be done...what if i milled the cams to mimic the NA cams...huummm lol

ans yes it feels good with a 16t. although i still need the ecu tuned to the turbo so it isnt complete just yet.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 21 Dec 2017, 15:07

I think you can use the NA intake cam, but definitely not the exhaust cam because of the VVT.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 21 Dec 2017, 18:21

Finally replaced the lights this weekend. Each light has 3 x 10mm bolts holding them in. The outer most bolt on each is a trick to get to, suggest a box wrench and fingers going through the turn signal space.

Before install

Car before replacement

And after...

Have to replace the corner turn signals - they're in bad shape.
Headlight assemblies are from a ~2004 C70 series Volvo.

If you don't care about after market they were listed as "Evan-Fischer EVA1350809141498" which I believe was made by DEPO according to the boxes. They're no longer offered on Amazon and are manufactured in Taiwan. They have glass outers - not plastic. The amount of light I now get at night is freaking amazing. It's not quite as bright as HID, but it is more than ample. They felt like they weigh more than the OEMs that were removed.

brunocerous · Post by **brunocerous** » 21 Dec 2017, 22:45

I used the break in the subfreezing weather to replace the right control arm in the '00 V70. Braking had been an interesting adventure, with the wheels pulling a good, sharp 5 degrees to the left at 25 mph. The ball joint in the old one was completely shot.

Of course, no sooner did I finish the repair when the '98 V70 developed a vague steering clunk!

: Control arm, 2000 V70

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