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Weird steering and braking problem

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holler1
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Volvo Repair Database Re: Weird steering and braking problem

Post by holler1 »

He has a 98 V70 AWD. I have the same car and it uses the four bolt control arm. I don't know if all the AWDs use the same control arm, but you need to check and see which type you have. This type has four bolts that come through from inboard the subframe and go into the control arm. This is from the fcp Groton site.
volvo 98 v70 awd control arm 4 bolts fcpgroton.jpg
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This one is $139. To me, the bushing on this one doesn't look at all like the one in the link you sent for the febi/Bilheim bushing. fcp groton sells what looks like the same kit but it only fits the control arm with the 2 bolt mounting.

The subframe bushing is something different.
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JFO
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Joined: 27 March 2007
Year and Model: '98 S70 GLT
Location: North of Whistler BC, Canada

Post by JFO »

MadeInJapan wrote:Buy OEM and avoid Scantech (listed on some sites as simply "after market"). Good places to shop for these are: http://www.fcpgroton.com and http://www.eeuroparts.com Even with Canadian import tax, I think you'll come out ahead.
Zoll,

As MIJ suggested, buy OEM for these parts, even though they will be more expensive. On some some sites, you may find that OEM may in fact be Scan Tech, if you don't actually see the Scan Tech model listed separately. If the maker isn't shown, call them to check! AutoPartsway doesn't always show the maker. It's tempting to order the cheaper ScanTech stuff, but many have had bad luck with some of it and it's not worth it in most cases.
There is no duty on these parts and both FCP and eEuro will deliver to your door/post box, so the only difference is exchange and shipping cost, depending on the size of the order. FCP is now using UPS WorldEase and they don't add a brokerage fee. In fact, I don't think I paid GST on my last shipments :D

Jim
'98 S70 Turbo GLT

280,000 km

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