Today I got most of the small details completed on the Camshaft seal replacement and other maintenance on my 2001 V70 T5. I turn the key and it started with no new codes (just the normal evap system code). I am very proud.
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What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?
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Re: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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vtl
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This happens every time you come prepared, pay attention to details and, generally, take pride of your work!volvolugnut wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 18:31 Today I got most of the small details completed on the Camshaft seal replacement and other maintenance on my 2001 V70 T5. I turn the key and it started with no new codes (just the normal evap system code). I am very proud.
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Only once in my life I faced a potential car-related theft. It was during COVID, when cat thieves were crazy out there. For some reason I woke up at night and noticed a static car lights on the the wall in bedroom. The stupid thief was lighting up two easy targets for CAT steal (no, they were not - 10 GA steel cat shields are not easy for sawzall), engine running, he woke me up. Was not hard to spook him off, not at all.
I never lock anything. Home, shed, cars. Nothing valuable to risk your health and freedom.
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I always say my cameras, security system, hardened locks etc. are there to protect the most valuable thing in my home : the humans that occupy it. Nothing material matters.
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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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I've never had a car stolen, but lost a couple batteries on vehicles without hood locks. Now I use a chain to lock the hood on my 1977 truck without a hood lock.
I also lost a couple cat converters on offsite parked cars.
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I also lost a couple cat converters on offsite parked cars.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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volvolugnut
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No Volvo or other outdoor work today. The 2026 winter storm is coming. Now 31 F with 20 MPG wind. Frozen wet stuff expected and power failure possible from here to New England states.
My new generator is fueled and ready. Three weeks ago the electricians finished wiring from generator building to the house. They installed a switch to change 6 circuits from grid power to generator power. Safe and effective - FDA approved.
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My new generator is fueled and ready. Three weeks ago the electricians finished wiring from generator building to the house. They installed a switch to change 6 circuits from grid power to generator power. Safe and effective - FDA approved.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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vtl
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What did you get for the generator?volvolugnut wrote: ↑23 Jan 2026, 12:53 No Volvo or other outdoor work today. The 2026 winter storm is coming. Now 31 F with 20 MPG wind. Frozen wet stuff expected and power failure possible from here to New England states.
My new generator is fueled and ready. Three weeks ago the electricians finished wiring from generator building to the house. They installed a switch to change 6 circuits from grid power to generator power. Safe and effective - FDA approved.
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Generac 8000 Watt, battery start. It will run refrigerator, lights and most outlets. Not enough to run the heat pump. We would need to use plugin small electric heater for some heat.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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Thanks. I plan to get a Westinghouse 14500. It is dual phase and can run on gas and natural gas. Need it mostly for summer, when heat is high. For winter outages we have a wood stove, which is less comfortable than air heating, but at least won't let the water pipe to burst.volvolugnut wrote: ↑23 Jan 2026, 18:22 Generac 8000 Watt, battery start. It will run refrigerator, lights and most outlets. Not enough to run the heat pump. We would need to use plugin small electric heater for some heat.
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