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99 V70XC w/AC Serpentine Belt Pattern – Photo

If you notice a squealing noise coming from the front of your vehicle, it could be from the serpentine belt. It could just be due to slippage, misalignment,…

Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Fuel Pump Replacement DIY V70XC

My estimate is 1.5 hours to prep, cut and remove pump. Another 1-1.5 hours to re-install, close the opening, seal and re-install everything. You should be at about 3 hrs total as long as you don’t do like I did and install a pump with a broken wire. My total out of pocket was about $475 including the parts, tools, diagnostic fee and tank emptying.

Post categories In Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Volvo Engine Oil Change — The Easy Way

Looking for an easy Engine Oil Change? I wrote a short and sweet DIY for Oil Change using wood ramps and no need to jack the car up.…

Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Getting to a Gen 1 V70XC Fuel Pump

Let’s talk about the Gen 1 V70XC Fuel Pump Ok so I found out that the 1998 v70 xc fuel pump was best removed by cutting the floor…

Post categories In Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Boot Fix Becomes Workbench Driveshaft Refurb

Let’s talk Workbench Driveshaft Refurb Well, I pulled the entire driveshaft, cleaned & reassembled the joint ‘on my bench’ (in the boot) & it all went back together…

Post categories In Drivetrain, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Project: Volvo 850 Repair or Replace Punctured Oil Pan?

If you’ve never used a product called J-B Weld’s epoxy for repairs, this post offers insight into who is using it and for what kind of repairs. Someone…

Post categories In Engine, Tools, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

About to buy used 2000 V70 w/148K miles–what to ask

Looking to buy used? What to Look For When Buying a Volvo V70 or XC70 Another informative group of tips and items to check when buying a…

Post categories In Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Volvo V70 AWD – Clanking noise when driving

Hearing a Clanking noise when driving? The 1998-2000 AWD v70 use 3 different drive shafts. 1. early 1998 2. late 1998 – 1999 3. 2000 You need the…

Post categories In Volvo Transmission

850 glt replacing piston rings

Are you looking into replacing piston rings? Detailed step-by-step instructions for removing engine & replacing worn piston rings in a Volvo 850 engine Changing piston rings is an…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

Let’s talk Delay wiper upgrade I just wanted to share some information regarding the delay wiper systems on our cars. As you all know there is only one…

Post categories In Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Front Driveshaft Removal V70 XC

Check out this Front Driveshaft Removal Tutorial Front Driveshaft and CV Replacement Tutorial I received my drive axle back from the shop in Denver called Axle and Drivesaft…

Post categories In Drivetrain, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info

Volvo Repair Frequency Data Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer…

Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, FWD General Information, Volvo 850, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90