98 V70- What should I do while the engine is out of the car ?

[Goupil]

Thanks for all the answers
I'm adding heater/coolant hoses, front crank seal and cam seals to the list. I'll inspect the power steering and replace if needed, as those are quite pricey.

I will most likely pull the engine up and out, I don't have enough room in my garage to drop the subframe

Once I get my shopping list done I'll put it here, if anyone plans on doing the same job.

Quick question while I'm at it: do an 850R and a 2.5 LPT V70 like mine have identical clutches ? Mine has been converted to single mass flywheel with parts from an 850R according to the seller

[volvolugnut]

With a task list this long, I hope you have alternate transportation during this project.

volvolugnut

[smacknab]

Just did this to do my clutch and flywheel a couple weeks ago. If you're replacing the AC compressor you should replace the accumulator/drier/receiver and since you'll have the system open you could pull your lines and flush them with a solvent (I rented a free kit from O'Riley's). While you're doing that you could put in a new expansion valve as well.

If you have an internal slave cylinder you could replace that as well. I also replaced my rear main seal, transmission input shaft seal, and both axle seals. Make sure to drain your transmission oil first, and have replacement fluid. If it were me I'd try to clean the drain first and catch the fluid in a clean container since the transmission takes 2.1 liters and it's annoying to buy 3 liters for that. FCP has a better price on Volvo manual transmission oil than the dealer.

[abscate]

Valvoline synthetic transmission gear oil is fine in these. Running it in both of mine

[FLXC90]

The R clutch disc and cover are different from the base version. IIRC different diameter, definitely more grip

[theWIFES_S70]

How could I forget...

SUBFRAME BUSHINGS!!!

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[abscate]

With a task list this long, I hope you have alternate transportation during this project.

volvolugnut

He’s in France. They do transportation really well over there.

I did a five year gig in Paris, and once I got a bunch of frantic from phone calls from my colleagues on Sunday night.

“We must warn you there is action planned in the RER B line ( the one I take to CDG airport)

The schedule will he delayed, and trains will come only every 20 minutes.”

[bmdubya1198]

The schedule will he delayed, and trains will come only every 20 minutes.”

must be hard waiting for public transit over there!

How could I forget...

SUBFRAME BUSHINGS!!!

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YES... definitely a great idea to replace those.

Thanks for all the answers
I'm adding heater/coolant hoses, front crank seal and cam seals to the list. I'll inspect the power steering and replace if needed, as those are quite pricey.

I will most likely pull the engine up and out, I don't have enough room in my garage to drop the subframe

Once I get my shopping list done I'll put it here, if anyone plans on doing the same job.

Quick question while I'm at it: do an 850R and a 2.5 LPT V70 like mine have identical clutches ? Mine has been converted to single mass flywheel with parts from an 850R according to the seller

Yes, you can use the 850R clutch with your car. I have one in my car and it's been great.

[Goupil]

With a task list this long, I hope you have alternate transportation during this project.

volvolugnut

I bought a 940 and a road bike last spring to be able to tackle bigger jobs on the V70

How could I forget...

SUBFRAME BUSHINGS!!!

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77040

I replaced those a few weeks ago, but yeah would have been easier to do with the engine out, I was just bored and ready to suffer

Just did this to do my clutch and flywheel a couple weeks ago. If you're replacing the AC compressor you should replace the accumulator/drier/receiver and since you'll have the system open you could pull your lines and flush them with a solvent (I rented a free kit from O'Riley's). While you're doing that you could put in a new expansion valve as well.

If you have an internal slave cylinder you could replace that as well. I also replaced my rear main seal, transmission input shaft seal, and both axle seals. Make sure to drain your transmission oil first, and have replacement fluid. If it were me I'd try to clean the drain first and catch the fluid in a clean container since the transmission takes 2.1 liters and it's annoying to buy 3 liters for that. FCP has a better price on Volvo manual transmission oil than the dealer.

My AC system has been open for an unknown amount of the time, there's a lot to replace

Mine is external slave cylinder but the threaded rod on it looks bent Doesn't look too expensive, might swap in a new one in

Transmission seals sounds like a good idea. Just remembered that I couldn't get the drain plug loose with the gearbox in the car (ended up using a syringe through the filler), another thing added to the list

[abscate]

Those ac parts are cheap, about 20 EUro, other than the compressor. Rein brand is fine