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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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scot850
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Re: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

Post by scot850 »

+1 with Abscate on that. A weep can be eliminated with AT-205. Blue Devil also make a similar product I have used on oil leaks which worked well.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
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br0dy519
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Year and Model: 2004 XC70
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Post by br0dy519 »

Thanks, I was just being facetious anyway :twisted: . Just noticed I got bumped to contributor. Thanks & happy holidays to all.
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prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.
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xHeart
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Post by xHeart »

xHeart wrote: ↑18 Dec 2024, 10:05
br0dy519 wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 11:24
xHeart wrote: ↑14 Dec 2024, 18:56 The tailgate lift function on our 2001 V70XC failed. It is original with close to 240,000 miles - a loud experience.
You mean using the fob to lift tailgate? That has never worked on my car since purchase.
I didn't know if such upgrade is possible br0dy519.
Tailgate Hatch Lift Support Shock no longer keeps the tailgate stay open; it is heavy to lift and comes down crashing. This is replacement part...

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Installing is cuss-free after taking off the trims 2, 3, 12, 16, 21, 24, 25 and corresponding trims on the passenger side -- nothing cracked or broke off.

Our dog Brx (bricks) loves riding the cargo area, he appreciates restored tailgate!

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Past: Golden Retriever | 2001 V70XC | 1997 Volvo 854 | 1989 Volvo 740 GL | 1979 Volvo 240
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scot850
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Post by scot850 »

I've had those panels off so many times fixing various tail light issues. Only issue is the brakeage of the trim clips #4. I bought a bag of this from a trim clip supplier in the UK. I think there was around 100 in the pack for less that $10 with shipping a few years ago.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
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thatdudewaller
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Post by thatdudewaller »

Replaced in oil cap on the lady's '05 XC70!
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jonesg
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Post by jonesg »

I saved so much money doing my own repairs I don't need to work for the rest of the year.
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yanga001
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Post by yanga001 »

Fixed my boneheaded mistake from a few months back. I had a small fender bender and replaced the passenger light. During this process i managed to mount the headlight sprayers upside down which meant the nozzles would not fit. Found some time in the cold and rain to pull the bumper and fix the issue. Now both headlight washers work perfectly.

I noticed that my washer fluid sensor has broken recently and does not read when the tank is empty. Will need to keep a bottle handy in my car.
1998 S70 N/A Auto (Parts car)(planned to be harvested)
1998 V70 N/A Auto New full restoration project (Water pump thrown at 404K Km)
1998 V70 N/A Auto (Workhorse) (Tree to driver B pillar :( )
1999 S70 T5 Auto(Project) (planned to be fixed)
2000 S70 SE M Learning platform (planned to be driven one day)
2008 S60 2.5T Auto (Sold)
2012 Honda Pilot AWD Touring (Daily)
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xHeart
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Post by xHeart »

scot850 wrote: ↑29 Dec 2024, 07:16 I've had those panels off so many times fixing various tail light issues. Only issue is the brakeage of the trim clips #4. I bought a bag of this from a trim clip supplier in the UK. I think there was around 100 in the pack for less that $10 with shipping a few years ago.

Neil.
Clips and fasteners used on our Volvos are engineering at its best; however, the electrical connectors can trigger emotions. I take precaution when using fingernails as a tool while disconnecting, it hurts later.

Happy New Year!
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Past: Golden Retriever | 2001 V70XC | 1997 Volvo 854 | 1989 Volvo 740 GL | 1979 Volvo 240
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Post by 850 LPT »

Greta got an oil change with Mobil 1 HM today as well as a tranny drain and fill with Volvo fluid. I also installed a new tailpipe, which no doubt adds at least 5 HP. Then the front bumper cover got a light polish and a coat of wax. I installed it a year ago after the accident but never treated it.
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Happy new year to everyone here!!!

Dirk
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey :oops:
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project :D )
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ZionXIX
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Post by ZionXIX »

1st post of the year in this thread. I hope everyone had a good New Years day. I'm hoping this is my year to restore Scarlet my 96 850 turbo wagon. I've been saving the last 2 years to buy basically all new suspension, bushings and motor mount as well as a number of maintenance items. The plan is by summer she will be back on the road better than ever.
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle
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