So, another white one has found me.
This will be the intro to my first AWD vehicle. It has some issues for sure.
That is usually how I come into possession of my cars.
I will be sure to detail the said issues as I deal with them.
It is in great shape interior and exterior. The sellers photos here to begin the thread.
That is it for now. It is with me in the drive awaiting its turn for attention.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
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1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
So there is a stalling issue that I think I will figure out tomorrow.
The previous owner had said she topped off the tank completely when gas prices went down.
Shortly thereafter, the fuel gauge stopped working, There were stalling issues. Pops and jumps on acceleration. These indicate fuel starvation intermittent, but I know these do not work on recirculating fuel pressure.
The regulator on the fuel rail has no vacuum attachment.
Saddle tanks are also an issue having two fuel pickups.
Finally, the float had been sent to a place it has likely never been.
I'll figure it out.
Washed the wheels today while putting the hose on the spool for the winter.
The neighbors must be curious as to my mental state. Me too, I might think?
That being said, I will open the hood tomorrow. Weather permitting.
The previous owner had said she topped off the tank completely when gas prices went down.
Shortly thereafter, the fuel gauge stopped working, There were stalling issues. Pops and jumps on acceleration. These indicate fuel starvation intermittent, but I know these do not work on recirculating fuel pressure.
The regulator on the fuel rail has no vacuum attachment.
Saddle tanks are also an issue having two fuel pickups.
Finally, the float had been sent to a place it has likely never been.
I'll figure it out.
Washed the wheels today while putting the hose on the spool for the winter.
The neighbors must be curious as to my mental state. Me too, I might think?
That being said, I will open the hood tomorrow. Weather permitting.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
If you need anything let me know, I might have it.

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1996 850 Platinum Wagon. ARD Green Tune, OBX.-Gone
1998 s70 ARD tune, EST exhaust, SE/R interior.
1999 s70 Plain Jane.
2000 s70 GLT
2014 Ram
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
Thanks Matt.Matty Moo wrote:If you need anything let me know, I might have it.
Probably Meds.
Are you still allowed to help people as myself? Challenged and whatnot?
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
It is not under cover yet. I have a vehicle tent coming from a friend that does not want it.
The plan is to set it up in the back yard.
I have stabile electric heaters if it gets unbearable.
Point being, there is a good chance to fix the issues in short time and enjoy this as another winter driver alternative.
As I may quote another forum member from a recent post, " Go big, or go home. "
So, I had picked up a few things at the pull yard that could apply to any of my cars. I m thinking of making the LPT into an HPT by way of a '98 T5 ECU and 16t compressor.
As I mentioned in another post, if I blow it up, it was just meant to be. I will have to fix it. Again.
I have to do something this winter, lest I get cabin fever.
The plan is to set it up in the back yard.
I have stabile electric heaters if it gets unbearable.
Point being, there is a good chance to fix the issues in short time and enjoy this as another winter driver alternative.
As I may quote another forum member from a recent post, " Go big, or go home. "
So, I had picked up a few things at the pull yard that could apply to any of my cars. I m thinking of making the LPT into an HPT by way of a '98 T5 ECU and 16t compressor.
As I mentioned in another post, if I blow it up, it was just meant to be. I will have to fix it. Again.
I have to do something this winter, lest I get cabin fever.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
I have plenty of downers and booze, but nothing that will help white car OCD/hoarding. Since I hoard cars myself I don't see that as an issue. The only issue I have is a woman that complains. I have enough room left for about a dozen cars.Ben850 wrote:Thanks Matt.Matty Moo wrote:If you need anything let me know, I might have it.
Probably Meds.
Are you still allowed to help people as myself? Challenged and whatnot?

http://www.midwest-abs.com
Simplycleanpowerwash.com
1996 850 Platinum Wagon. ARD Green Tune, OBX.-Gone
1998 s70 ARD tune, EST exhaust, SE/R interior.
1999 s70 Plain Jane.
2000 s70 GLT
2014 Ram
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
I really do like your community Matt. It seems to be a very pleasant area.Matty Moo wrote:I have plenty of downers and booze, but nothing that will help white car OCD/hoarding. Since I hoard cars myself I don't see that as an issue. The only issue I have is a woman that complains. I have enough room left for about a dozen cars.Ben850 wrote:Thanks Matt.Matty Moo wrote:If you need anything let me know, I might have it.
Probably Meds.
Are you still allowed to help people as myself? Challenged and whatnot?
My yard might be able to handle a few more cars.
I am really trying to curb the hoarding.
I may have to get another storage unit already.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
The new location for the XC will be fortunate for the work I would like to do.
Since installing the '98 T-5 ECU and the MAF cleaning, The car continues to fire up, Idle, and continue to run without fault.
Unfortunately, there is a radiator drip.
There were a few very cold days here in MI over the winter, I had expected to find issues.
The battery held charge. No parasitic draw to be found.
I think I may enjoy this one for myself as well.
New radiator coming. PCV system to be done as the others.
I will likely do the 3" throttle body, and N/A manifold install. I have the parts, so why not.
It will need a bit more attention when I look closer, but I expect this one to be another fun one.
Since installing the '98 T-5 ECU and the MAF cleaning, The car continues to fire up, Idle, and continue to run without fault.
Unfortunately, there is a radiator drip.
There were a few very cold days here in MI over the winter, I had expected to find issues.
The battery held charge. No parasitic draw to be found.
I think I may enjoy this one for myself as well.
New radiator coming. PCV system to be done as the others.
I will likely do the 3" throttle body, and N/A manifold install. I have the parts, so why not.
It will need a bit more attention when I look closer, but I expect this one to be another fun one.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
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Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
I really have not touched the XC since I bought it, Aside from the T-5 computer and MAF. This has the car running without stalling.
Last winter had a few days way below zero and a radiator tank sprung a leak.
I pulled it from storage yesterday and installed anew radiator. No photos of the install, but I was able to drive it home from storage to join my other white ones in the drive.
It needs the center bearing in the rear prop shaft. It bangs on hard acceleration. Otherwise id drives like a true luxury car.
The brakes and tires are new from the previous owner. It needs a battery though. It is not holding a charge.
It will need plugs, wires cap and rotor. It is missing a bit.
Last winter had a few days way below zero and a radiator tank sprung a leak.
I pulled it from storage yesterday and installed anew radiator. No photos of the install, but I was able to drive it home from storage to join my other white ones in the drive.
It needs the center bearing in the rear prop shaft. It bangs on hard acceleration. Otherwise id drives like a true luxury car.
The brakes and tires are new from the previous owner. It needs a battery though. It is not holding a charge.
It will need plugs, wires cap and rotor. It is missing a bit.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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- Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:53 pm
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
Re: 1998 V70 XC Cross Country White
Went to my storage unit today to get some parts.
Since I will have the manifold off, I will go ahead with the 3" N/A throttle body and manifold with the 960 throttle plate.
I have already ordered, and received the Snabb 3" intake turbo to throttle body conversion tubing.
I brought home ah N/A manifold I had picked up last year before I bought the XC. Also my box of throttle bodies. I have enough to make two of the modified type. I will throw one on my '94 black N/a wagon when I get to that.
I have already put T-5 ECU in, which automatically deletes the SAS and maps for higher boost. I also have the 16t from the '98 T-5 but that will happen later.
It will be cod soon, and I am working much.
When time allows.
Since I will have the manifold off, I will go ahead with the 3" N/A throttle body and manifold with the 960 throttle plate.
I have already ordered, and received the Snabb 3" intake turbo to throttle body conversion tubing.
I brought home ah N/A manifold I had picked up last year before I bought the XC. Also my box of throttle bodies. I have enough to make two of the modified type. I will throw one on my '94 black N/a wagon when I get to that.
I have already put T-5 ECU in, which automatically deletes the SAS and maps for higher boost. I also have the 16t from the '98 T-5 but that will happen later.
It will be cod soon, and I am working much.
When time allows.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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