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05-18-2013, 07:24 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Replacement axle recommendation in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I'm in the same position. There is no new axle from Volvo, it's a rebuild also (TascaParts has a $75 core charge for you to return your old axle to...

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05-17-2013, 10:49 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

It probably doesn't help that the 08+ models look like crap and get worse gas mileage. That's going to make people want to buy a late model P2 over...

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05-16-2013, 02:17 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread XC Wheel Bearing Service in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Remove knuckle, whack bearing out with 3lb hammer, fit new bearing, re install knuckle. Just did the job on a Ford Explorer with tapered ball joints...

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05-15-2013, 09:55 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Ball Joint Replacement in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

The tension is from the control arms pushing up and the suspension spring pushing down. In order to relieve pressure on the ball joints you need to...

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05-15-2013, 07:09 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Ball Joint Replacement in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I think we'd both recommend an alignment after replacing suspension components. But really, there is so little to work with when it comes to strut...

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05-15-2013, 07:07 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Ball Joint Replacement in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Great! I bought a 10,000lb ratchet strap specifically for this purpose, what a waste of time! Does nothing, maybe I'm doing it wrong. As for those...

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05-14-2013, 08:11 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Ball Joint Replacement in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Many people here, myself included, find the tension strap thing a bit of a joke (i.e. ineffective and impossible to work with). Much easier to remove...

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05-12-2013, 08:06 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Volvo Garmin Navigation mount in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I looked at that too. Only reason I could think of was so that it was on a fused line, however I put my own fused linkage directly into the dash fuse...

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05-08-2013, 11:02 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Instrument Cluster (DIM) on the Fritz in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Because it's not regarded as a safety issue. NHTSA only monitor safety related issues and force manufacturers to issue recalls when there is a safety...

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05-08-2013, 10:52 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Volvo Garmin Navigation mount in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Great, thanks! Looks like you can't buy just the mount anyway - although seems like you must be, what if you wanted to switch between cars? The...

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05-08-2013, 10:41 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Hot weather driving, in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Why's that? I mean my boost pressure gauge shows the same boost pressure no matter what the exterior temp, and the change in air density associated...

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05-07-2013, 08:19 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread 2005 XC70 100k miles intermittent shaking in drivetrain(?) in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yes, it's axles. Most likely the drive shaft, but there are clearly other components interacting with it, possible engine mounts or worn suspension...

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05-07-2013, 08:40 AM

sjonnie started a thread Volvo Garmin Navigation mount in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Volvo have a new mount for your portable navigation device. Mounts onto the A pillar and positions the GPS right above the vent. It's designed for...

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05-06-2013, 10:57 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Leather Melting? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I'm a kayaker, as are a lot of my buddies. My dog is a water loving Aussie. We get into the car wet all the time, including in the summer, but my...

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05-06-2013, 09:59 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread power steering fluid: which brand? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

It's a mineral oil combined with modifiers to make it suitable for power steering applications. Numerous, cheaper automotive fluids are made this way...

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05-06-2013, 02:43 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Hot weather driving, in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I switch to Molbil1 0W40 for the summer. Thermal tinting is nice if your state allows it, 35% reflection sure helps too

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05-04-2013, 05:21 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread power steering fluid: which brand? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Pentosin CHF 11S

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05-04-2013, 07:30 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Possible addition to the transmission sticky? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

That's already a very low failure rate, routine testing would be a waste of money. Of course if you suspect something to be wrong, it makes sense to...

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05-01-2013, 10:25 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Why is an XC's driveshaft so complicated? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

What's your beef with the VC? I see just as many if not more people with failed Haldex units that complaining about a dysfunctional VC.

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04-28-2013, 12:26 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread V40 Cross Country is coming soon! in 2013+ XC40

The V60 is confirmed to return in 2014, no decision on the XC40 yet. This forum really needs a volvo news section

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04-24-2013, 09:28 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread Yet another oil leak problem in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Sure, in order of what I'd regard as most probable explanations: 1. High speed causes the oil to be blown out from the engine splash shield so...

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04-22-2013, 07:35 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Curt hitch in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yes, the Curt trailer hitch fits fine without any problems. Here's a list of parts you need.

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04-19-2013, 12:53 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread 2004 XC70 warm AC in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yes, you have a leak and adding more refrigerant will not fix it. You'll most likely need to take the car to an a/c shop to get the system diagnosed...

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04-18-2013, 07:58 PM

sjonnie replied to a thread EMC Octane question in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yes, but it hears the tiniest of premature detonations, nothing approaching what you'd call knocking. The boost pressure in this car isn't...

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04-18-2013, 08:45 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread 120K too late in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

First check the condition of the oil. If it's worn, replace it. Dirty worn oil is of no benefit to your transmission and doesn't offer the protection...

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04-17-2013, 11:29 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread AWD vs 4WD - What's The "Big" Deal? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

In this case the transfer case either disengages the front axle (2WD), puts a clutch pack between the rear and front axles that allows some torque to...

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04-17-2013, 08:09 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread AWD vs 4WD - What's The "Big" Deal? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Not exactly, always driving all four wheels is 4WD and it is pretty rare. To ensure that you always send torque to all four wheels, no matter what...

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04-15-2013, 07:55 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread 2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 2.5T Oil Filter Change in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yep, completely. The filter isn't secured particularly tightly, but one the rubber seal ring engages it becomes harder to turn. I always use the...

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04-12-2013, 11:54 AM

sjonnie replied to a thread Mityvac for angle gear fluid replacement... in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

You need to use the cup supplied. Attach the MightVac to one port and a length of hose to the other. With the MightyVac in vacuum mode, stick the end...

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