5/27/2017 254,064 Installed 4 "Tethys" 17" wheels with 205/50R17 Pirelli Cinturato Strada AS tires.
5/28/2017 254,244 Installed 2005 Volvo S60 AWD "Sport" 3 spoke steering wheel.
1998 S70 T5
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
Re: 1998 S70 T5
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
6/2/2017 254,414 Oil and filter changed-Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0W-40 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance filter
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
10/21/2017 256,569
Replaced turbocharger with used unit with ~130k miles
Replaced oil pan pickup tube seals
Repaired coolant leak
Replaced turbocharger with used unit with ~130k miles
Replaced oil pan pickup tube seals
Repaired coolant leak
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
10/13/2018 262,337
-Replaced engine with used unit from 1996 855 Turbo (stated 129k, true mileage unknown)
-PCV to PTC elbow replaced
-cam and crank sensor replaced, oem used parts, mileage unknown
-engine mounts replaced
-Turbocharger solenoid replaced (Pierburg unit)
-All cooling hoses replaced (Samco, iPd heater hoses)
-Transmission torque mount replaced
-Cam seals, front pump seal replaced
-Timing belt and water pump replaced (ContiTech, Aisin)- all other timing components reused from previous engine (approx. 22k)
-Serpentine belt tensioner assembly replaced
-Steering rack assembly replaced with used unit from 1996 850R (130k on part)
-Power steering system flushed
-Oil cooler thermostat gasket and line seals replaced
-Oil pan resealed with new o-rings
-Air filter replaced
-Oil and coolant changed, Mann filter
-Vehicle aligned and tire pressure checked
-Transmission drain and fill performed
10/14/2018 262,357
-Changed oil and filter (Castrol Edge 10w30 High Mileage/ Mann filter)
-Installed Volvo spark plugs (used, about 21k on them)
-Car passed PCV glove test
-Replaced engine with used unit from 1996 855 Turbo (stated 129k, true mileage unknown)
-PCV to PTC elbow replaced
-cam and crank sensor replaced, oem used parts, mileage unknown
-engine mounts replaced
-Turbocharger solenoid replaced (Pierburg unit)
-All cooling hoses replaced (Samco, iPd heater hoses)
-Transmission torque mount replaced
-Cam seals, front pump seal replaced
-Timing belt and water pump replaced (ContiTech, Aisin)- all other timing components reused from previous engine (approx. 22k)
-Serpentine belt tensioner assembly replaced
-Steering rack assembly replaced with used unit from 1996 850R (130k on part)
-Power steering system flushed
-Oil cooler thermostat gasket and line seals replaced
-Oil pan resealed with new o-rings
-Air filter replaced
-Oil and coolant changed, Mann filter
-Vehicle aligned and tire pressure checked
-Transmission drain and fill performed
10/14/2018 262,357
-Changed oil and filter (Castrol Edge 10w30 High Mileage/ Mann filter)
-Installed Volvo spark plugs (used, about 21k on them)
-Car passed PCV glove test
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
11/21/2018 262,734
-Replaced brake pads and rotors all around. 302mm brakes installed in front of the car. Brake fluid changed.
2/16/2019 264,111 Passed Safety and Emissions inspection
2/25/2019 264,173 Cooling system pressure tested; leak found and repaired (hose clamp)
4/21/2019 265,680 Distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires replaced. Serpentine belt replaced.
4/27/2019 265,860 Simota cold air intake kit installed. Fuel filter replaced- Mahle
6/23/2019 266,624 Installed used 1998 M56H 4.0 transmisison with 850R "707" clutch, new internal slave, used Volvo axles, resurfaced early flywheel, new Volvo rear main seal, new engine mounts (Meyle HD), oil and filter changed. Transmission filled with Volvo transmission oil.
-Replaced brake pads and rotors all around. 302mm brakes installed in front of the car. Brake fluid changed.
2/16/2019 264,111 Passed Safety and Emissions inspection
2/25/2019 264,173 Cooling system pressure tested; leak found and repaired (hose clamp)
4/21/2019 265,680 Distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires replaced. Serpentine belt replaced.
4/27/2019 265,860 Simota cold air intake kit installed. Fuel filter replaced- Mahle
6/23/2019 266,624 Installed used 1998 M56H 4.0 transmisison with 850R "707" clutch, new internal slave, used Volvo axles, resurfaced early flywheel, new Volvo rear main seal, new engine mounts (Meyle HD), oil and filter changed. Transmission filled with Volvo transmission oil.
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
7/19/2019 266,943 Parking brake adjusted (Swedish Imports)
02/16/2020 270,126 shifter cable bushings replaced (Snabb solid)
04/11/2020 271,226 Evaporator replaced (Nissens), evaporator box cleaned.
04/28/2020 271,336 Oil/Filter changed, AC orifice tube replaced, system recharged. iPd subframe bushing inserts installed.
05/09/2020 271,375 Cruise control wiring repaired, servo replaced with used part from S40. Starter replaced. Starter relay replaced.
05/16/2020 271,410 Serpentine belt, idler and tensioners replaced (ContiTech belt, INA pulleys/tensioner)
05/31/2020 271,471 Headliner replaced
06/20/2020 271,477 Seats replaced- 1997 850R interior. "Recall harnesses" for seat heaters removed.
09/26/2020 272,352 Dashboard replaced- 2000 V70 SE. Faulty light bulbs and switches replaced, interior temp sens replaced.
03/28/2021 273,645 Compression tested, spark plugs replaced (OEM Volvo)
04/25/2021 273,706 Brake/Clutch fluid power flushed (Lucas DOT4 fluid used). Fuel injectors replaced- refurbished "blues". Oil and filter changed. Driver's side parking brake cable replaced and parking brake adjusted. Parking brake handle assembly replaced (used part from 1994 850). ECC control unit replaced (used part from 1998 S70)
02/16/2020 270,126 shifter cable bushings replaced (Snabb solid)
04/11/2020 271,226 Evaporator replaced (Nissens), evaporator box cleaned.
04/28/2020 271,336 Oil/Filter changed, AC orifice tube replaced, system recharged. iPd subframe bushing inserts installed.
05/09/2020 271,375 Cruise control wiring repaired, servo replaced with used part from S40. Starter replaced. Starter relay replaced.
05/16/2020 271,410 Serpentine belt, idler and tensioners replaced (ContiTech belt, INA pulleys/tensioner)
05/31/2020 271,471 Headliner replaced
06/20/2020 271,477 Seats replaced- 1997 850R interior. "Recall harnesses" for seat heaters removed.
09/26/2020 272,352 Dashboard replaced- 2000 V70 SE. Faulty light bulbs and switches replaced, interior temp sens replaced.
03/28/2021 273,645 Compression tested, spark plugs replaced (OEM Volvo)
04/25/2021 273,706 Brake/Clutch fluid power flushed (Lucas DOT4 fluid used). Fuel injectors replaced- refurbished "blues". Oil and filter changed. Driver's side parking brake cable replaced and parking brake adjusted. Parking brake handle assembly replaced (used part from 1994 850). ECC control unit replaced (used part from 1998 S70)
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
5/11/2021 273,800 4 Continental 205/55R16 tires mounted to refurbished Perfo wheels
6/19/2021 274,652 ABS module reinstalled (Repaired under Midwest ABS warranty)
10/22/2021 275,286 Front left brake caliper replaced, brake fluid flushed. Inner and outer tie rods, steering gear boots, and sway bar links replaced.
10/23/2021 275,291 Alignment performed, passed safety and emissions tests
3/26/2022 276,316 Replaced battery - Costco H6 AGM
4/30/2022 276,647 Oil and filter changed
9/1/2022 278,073 Replaced instrument cluster with 1997 850 Turbo set to correct miles - replaced odometer gears and light bulbs
10/18/2022 279,458 Passed safety inspection
10/30/2022 279,985 Replaced headliner
3/19/2023 281,499 Oil and filter changed
6/25/2023 283,305 Installed shifter and cable setup from 2000 S70 (new cables from Volvo)
6/27/2023 283,400 Tires rotated
10/6/2023 284,726 Remotes programmed (3), safety inspection passed (Weaver Bros Volvo- Raleigh,NC)
11/17/2023 285,718 Replaced front strut assemblies, rear shocks, rear springs and rear shock mounts.
12/30/2023 285,989 Oil and filter changed
6/19/2021 274,652 ABS module reinstalled (Repaired under Midwest ABS warranty)
10/22/2021 275,286 Front left brake caliper replaced, brake fluid flushed. Inner and outer tie rods, steering gear boots, and sway bar links replaced.
10/23/2021 275,291 Alignment performed, passed safety and emissions tests
3/26/2022 276,316 Replaced battery - Costco H6 AGM
4/30/2022 276,647 Oil and filter changed
9/1/2022 278,073 Replaced instrument cluster with 1997 850 Turbo set to correct miles - replaced odometer gears and light bulbs
10/18/2022 279,458 Passed safety inspection
10/30/2022 279,985 Replaced headliner
3/19/2023 281,499 Oil and filter changed
6/25/2023 283,305 Installed shifter and cable setup from 2000 S70 (new cables from Volvo)
6/27/2023 283,400 Tires rotated
10/6/2023 284,726 Remotes programmed (3), safety inspection passed (Weaver Bros Volvo- Raleigh,NC)
11/17/2023 285,718 Replaced front strut assemblies, rear shocks, rear springs and rear shock mounts.
12/30/2023 285,989 Oil and filter changed
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"