http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/ Discussing the 1st generation wagon en Tue, 21 May 2013 06:58:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/ http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23757-HELP!-P0455-nightmare&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 04:31:46 GMT I have a P0455 code that absolutely will not go away. my 98 XC turns this code on before the drive cycle is even completed, regardless of if the tank is full or not! my tags are due, and i cant get this code to go away. ive replaced the purge valve, all j hoses, the roll over valve, the vent valve... I have a P0455 code that absolutely will not go away. my 98 XC turns this code on before the drive cycle is even completed, regardless of if the tank is full or not! my tags are due, and i cant get this code to go away. ive replaced the purge valve, all j hoses, the roll over valve, the vent valve in the fender. what the heck else could be making it throw this code?! starting to get really frustrated with this car. after replacing a bunch of crap it turned on P0442 for a day, and went right back to 0455. grr! any help would be appreciated. thanks! ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC rcglextacy http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23757-HELP!-P0455-nightmare http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23744-Probably-my-last-Gen-1-our-only-V70R-left-(wife-s)&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 23:25:05 GMT Gave my wife's 2000 V70R a really good detail today.
I think it's about that time to get her into something newer!:(



Slideshow!

http://s732.photobucket.com/user/JRL...AFTER%20DETAIL ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC JRL http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23744-Probably-my-last-Gen-1-our-only-V70R-left-(wife-s) http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23727-408AWD-WHP-On-My-M66-Converted-98&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 02:03:17 GMT Finally got to an AWD dyno to see where my current power levels are at. Image: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/TTandWothDataLogs/IMG_2295a_zps0e7f2295.png The Spec Stage III+ clutch is slipping under peak torque, so the dyno had to be done from 4500-8K rpm to avoid... Finally got to an AWD dyno to see where my current power levels are at.



The Spec Stage III+ clutch is slipping under peak torque, so the dyno had to be done from 4500-8K rpm to avoid slippage at lower rpm.

The Wagon doesn't really look like an XC anymore - but I still prefer the XC bumper, so I have just modified it to suit my needs





Interior wood trim is now all covered with carbon weave vinyl film



]]> 1997-2000 V70XC lookforjoe http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23727-408AWD-WHP-On-My-M66-Converted-98 http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23720-Tchau-Baby!&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 08:11:59 GMT Sold the 2000 for $750. Still ran great. Tranny was silky smooth...just didn't make sense to keep it with no AWD and a bunch of small stuff to fix. Was driving it 150 miles a week until it went.....still have the 2007.

I still have a Propshaft if anyone wants it!! Pretty much new....less than 1000 miles..... ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC 8pack http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23720-Tchau-Baby! http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23630-Accessing-the-Fuel-Filter-98-V70XC&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:16:00 GMT My daughter ran her wagon out of gasoline. The car now occasionally stalls.

I want to change the fuel filter in case trash from the bottom of the tank has clogged the filter, but much to my surprise, the filter isn't where the Haynes manual promised it would be. I now see that it is mounted over the rear axle and must be reached through access panels in the spare tire hold.

Is there a walkthrough posted somewhere I have missed with the search function?

If not, any tips would be appreciated on what needs to be removed to access the panels and filter. I assume that otherwise the job is similar to later model XC's

Thanks,

AG ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC AGS http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23630-Accessing-the-Fuel-Filter-98-V70XC http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23622-Please-help-me-or-at-least-enjoy-a-good-laugh-)&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:17:51 GMT delete wrong forum delete wrong forum ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC winsotaxc http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23622-Please-help-me-or-at-least-enjoy-a-good-laugh-) http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23620-Can-I-put-FWD-Bilstein-struts-on-my-lowered-01-XC-70&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:33:45 GMT Sorry just noticed I am in the wrong forum! I need new front struts on my 01XC, it is no longer AWD it is now FWD and lowered so I am wondering if FWD Bilsteins will work. I see them listed on ViVa site but only for FWD. I have a friend here that can get me a substantial discount on Bilsteins... Sorry just noticed I am in the wrong forum!

I need new front struts on my 01XC, it is no longer AWD it is now FWD and lowered so I am wondering if FWD Bilsteins will work. I see them listed on ViVa site but only for FWD. I have a friend here that can get me a substantial discount on Bilsteins so long as I can provide him a part number. Does anyone know the reason why the struts are different? Is there a way to make the FWD Bilsteins work on my application?

Thanks,
Dave ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC flyn-hawn http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23620-Can-I-put-FWD-Bilstein-struts-on-my-lowered-01-XC-70 http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23619-P0133-O2-sensor&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:04:48 GMT Hey Guys, Just a quick one got the electronic fault light come up the other day, stuck the obd tool on it and it came out with this P0133. is this the front or rear O2 sensor? Cheers Gav Hey Guys,

Just a quick one got the electronic fault light come up the other day, stuck the obd tool on it and it came out with this P0133. is this the front or rear O2 sensor?

Cheers Gav ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC GavinH http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23619-P0133-O2-sensor http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23614-What-a-well-taken-care-of-v70xc-gets-you-(sort-of-a-success-story)&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:04:39 GMT Reading all these sad stories as to how people bought an early model XC that was bought from a neglectful owner, I figured I'd try and liven up the forum by giving a success story:

After my old 1995 850 was totalled (tractor trailer truck collided into my car) I took the insurance and bought a 1998 v70xc from my mechanic. My mechanic only services Volvos and is very well known within the community as a good/honest guy. So, I bought the car from him.

The car came with a thorough history of repairs, routine service, etc. The records show the following replacements:
1. Fuel pump replacement (I guess the XCs are weird with their fuel pumps, you gotta raise the car and drop the tank to replace the fuel pump)
2. Ignition cylinder replaced (I believe this is common)
3. Timing belt (next one due at 180k)
4. E-brake repair
5. And a long history of routine maintenance including and not limited to transmission flushes, oil changes, wheel rebalancing, etc.

The vehicle was (and still is) immaculate, the leather seats are plush, the A/C blows frigid cold air, the seat warmers are nice and toasty, the engine starts with nothing less than two cranks of the engine, the transmission feels quick and responsive. The car even has that stupid black velcro bumper cover that goes under the trunk. Thus far the only thing I had to replace as of last week was the catalytic converter... the car made this subtle rattling noise while at a stop sign in drive. At first, I thought it was the internal cabin fan, but after turning that off... it still rattled. I took it in to the mechanic, I guess the internals of the cat came loose - 740 bucks later, I got a new cat. Also, there's some rust around glass frame for the sunroof - at some point I'll have that replaced.

Bottom Line:
It's obvious that the previous owners had put some love into this car. It's a fine car and will last for a long while, but you have to make sure that it's well cared for. The chances of finding a good early model XC are low, and even when you do find one - there's still stupid things like a faulty catalitic converter that may fail (however this could happen on any car). It actually amazes me as to how well the damned thing works granted that she's a city car in San Francisco. ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC schuckles http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23614-What-a-well-taken-care-of-v70xc-gets-you-(sort-of-a-success-story) http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23612-Can-t-stand-no-one-posting-in-this-forum&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:42:24 GMT So how is everyone? [happy]
I still have many Gen 1 parts available incl. a tan 3rd seat, two very good light sand front door panels, plus a plethora of smaller parts including an alternator and an A/C compressor (1999-2000)
Spare tires, jacks. Heck, just a bunch of stuff I now need to start getting rid of as my Gen 1 buying days are about over:(
(Too old now and needing too much work to make any money)
A good master window switch and more, etc. ]]> 1997-2000 V70XC JRL http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?23612-Can-t-stand-no-one-posting-in-this-forum