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What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Re: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today....now sticky!!

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Not my video but interesting how this Volvo owner is performing a DIM test using the Vida software



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Post by Rattnalle »

oragex wrote: 16 Jan 2019, 12:47 Not my video but interesting how this Volvo owner is performing a DIM test using the Vida software


Imagine that going off while driving. :-D

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Post by oragex »

It almost happens on 02-03 :) (end of the video)



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Post by mark99tj »

I installed the IPD Poly Subframe Bushing Insert Kit on my XC70 last night. It seemed to tightened the car up a bit. I also noticed some clearance issues with my passenger front LCA where it is rubbing with the frame. The LCA and bushings have about 2,000 miles on them so I hope the bushings are not bad.

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Fitted a ProPerfekt diverter valve, a popular mod with the Renault guys, but not so much for Volvo? I fitted it on my TD04HL-13T and fitment was 100%. Holds the boost better than the stock DV. Worthwile upgrade imho

ImageVolvo S80 2.4T ProPerfekt Diverter Valve by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ImageVolvo S80 2.4T ProPerfekt Diverter Valve by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ImageVolvo S80 2.4T ProPerfekt Diverter Valve by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ImageVolvo S80 2.4T ProPerfekt Diverter Valve by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr
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Volvo S80 2.4T Wasa Limited Edition (+-230-240BHP)
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Nice views in the mirror this evening.

Still got one of the shiniest cars on the road but it's quickly changing with the salt..
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Pretty seriously snowed in this week, compared to previous
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So pretty, and quiet, except for the snow blowers.

We live across from a grade school, so Mr Snowplow likes to push everything to the far side of the street.....
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Moderator Steve (abscate) was helping me out with a PCV service on the V70 R today. I understand now why mechanics are paid what they are. That job is a bear. Minor setback when discovering parts supplier shipped wrong oil trap and we determined we couldn't reuse the metal/rubber breather pipe (the long one that runs across the block behind the intake manifold. Awaiting parts delivery to finish. I wouldn't have attempted without Steve's help (and help is an understatement as he was principal wrench to my supporting cast). Awfully nice to spend some more time with Steve as well.

I've done this job 2x together with my brother on NA P80s and it isn't so bad. Maybe a 3 out of 5 wrenches. Totally different animal on a turbo P2 (and perhaps especially the R). I'd say its a 4 of 5 wrenches on a turbo P2. Two banjo bolts to deal with and, as with the P80, access to the lower intake manifold bolt next to the #1 cylinder (immediately adjacent to the thermostat housing) is problematic to say the least. Learned something new today (I'd starve if I had to make a living as a mechanic).
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'99 V70 NA FWD Auto, dark blue (sold)
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'06 V70 R AWD Auto, Sonic Blue Metallic (sold)
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