2001 V70 2.4T Power steering pressure hose leak

[br0dy519]

Yes remove it completely. New bolts aren’t necessary.

I remember it gave me enough room to fit my hand in there to thread it by hand while taking off slack and helping it into position with the other. And yes it’s critical to back it out CCW until it finds the threads and sets. And when tightening you need minimal torque as there is an o ring.

Did I forget to mention that whoever had the PS pump off last in my car completely destroyed the threads on the PS pump? Another wonderful surprise on this job for me! Brought it to a machine shop to have it rethreaded for $40. Make sure 200% certain that you are threading these in straight. Especially on the rack side.

[prwood]

Yes remove it completely. New bolts aren’t necessary.

So, in VIDA, the instructions for removing the rear lower engine mount are as follows:
On top:
1. Remove the engine stabilizer bar.
2. Remove the top nut from the rear lower engine mount.
Under car:
3. Remove the lower screw from the rear lower engine mount.
4. Remove the screws mounting the catalytic converter and push the catalytic converter mount forward.
5. Remove the screw and nut connecting the lower torque rod to the transmission.
6. Jack up the transmission to raise the engine and remove the engine mount.

Is that basically what you did, and did you just leave the jack in place while doing the rest of your work?

[prwood]

After you get the car as high as you can with your jack, place jack stands under the car in secure locations. Then place stacked wood blocks under your jack and raise it some more. Then raise jack stands, with more wood blocks if needed.
But you probable knew all this.
volvolugnut

I have seen people post about doing this but have never tried doing it myself. I have also seen people put the wood blocks on the jack pad instead of under the jack; not sure if one was is better than the other. I'll look around for some wood blocks... good rainy day activity.

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[volvolugnut]

Do not use concrete blocks - they will break under this loading. Do not stack the wood blocks without a wide and stable base.
Rain, rain go away..

volvolugnut

[abscate]

Peter - get four new subframe bolts. Worst case, you can drive the car without power steering to an indy to get the hoses in up on a rack - EZPZ. Just put the plastic caps or plugs in the rack to protect it from dirt getting in.

Put a capful of oil into the PS pump and maybe use the old line to dump excess into a container, then drive it to the indy.

We drove Gruhilde all summer with no PS fluid, the pump will just freewheel fine with no work being done as long as you have a bit of oil in it, residual.

Maybe you and Enotslim can get a group rate on PS line replacement, he is in the middle of that too, down closer the Mass Pike.

[abscate]

Peter..a bit of web searching this am.

Quality Volvo in Wakefield, not far from you

http://www.qualityvolvorepair.com/contact-us/

I’ve never been embarrassed to tell an indie I’ve been beaten by a lack of a lift. Up inthe air, they will have this thing on in one hour. Bring a cash tip !

Also Superior motors right in Salem

I bet both of these guys are ex-dealer people from Herb Chambers or Volvo of Danvers who got tired of working for wankers

[Blacklab467]

Yeah, send it to a Volvo indy, it would be a shame to scrap it for what might cost a couple hundred to finish the job. PS hose can be a bitch if you are doing it on the driveway with no room underneath, I've been there too! Get it done and enjoy your car again!

[prwood]

Thanks for all the concern! My current plan is to take some time off for rest and give it another shot when there's a dry weekend. I think I'll be able to get it once I'm rested and in a better frame of mind.

[volvolugnut]

Many a time while wrenching I learned too late I should have stopped work before I broke something.
Hang in there. This is doable.
The satisfaction of a job is directly proportional to the difficulty.
volvolugnut

[prwood]

While I'm waiting for good weather and free time, I'm thinking about things. Like, what solutions do people use for working under their cars? I was thinking of getting one of these:



Although I am a bit concerned it might not work well on uneven ground (i.e. my poorly-paved asphalt driveway). My current solution is a couple of those foam anti-fatigue mats laid under the car and then trying not to scrape myself on the asphalt as I shimmy out and in.