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  1. Thanks Astro. Yes, Franxc06, the silver...

    Thanks Astro.



    Yes, Franxc06, the silver coating is for anti rust. I have other rotors rust all over. But these R rotors do not rust due to the silver coating.

    Here are some pictures after...
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    Yes, Volvo does great job on body and painting. ...

    Yes, Volvo does great job on body and painting.

    To restore cladding back to new, try "forever black", you'll be amazed.
    Did mine for 1 year, still pleased. Mine was blue, but I do prefer the new...
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    Discoani, I have a 2003 XC70 with more than...

    Discoani,

    I have a 2003 XC70 with more than 120k miles on it. It never let me down. I do all maintenance and repair by myself though.

    Here are few repairs she had:
    - One front hub/bearing
    -...
  4. Update on R brakes.

    Friends,

    Have R brakes on 4 corners more than a year now. Come back to give some udpate:
    - These huge Brembo calipers, 13" rotors and pads are superb. Only a little push of the paddle I feel the...
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    Yes, N00bkiller. I'm running on BOSCH Platinum...

    Yes, N00bkiller.

    I'm running on BOSCH Platinum Plus (FR7DPX) on my 2003 XC for 10 months with 8k miles. I don't think there is any difference with stocks.
    I do feel engine running more smoothly,...
  6. Howard, I had a quite good laugh when reading...

    Howard,

    I had a quite good laugh when reading this.
    This is exactly situation I am having: not too much stuff to work on, :D.
    So I ended up buying another car, issues loaded.

    And thinking...
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    Astro and Kamiar, I believe Lamforder is OEM...

    Astro and Kamiar,

    I believe Lamforder is OEM for XC BJ.
    I saw their logo, the little owl, marked in the boot of my OE Ball Joint.
    In IPD catalog Lamforder is ref as OE part too.
    Plus, it priced...
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    I had the same experience once and it did...

    I had the same experience once and it did surprised me at that moment.
    My 2003 XC70 is in pretty good condition so I'd like to believe this is normal.

    I thought it's because a gear or clutch is...
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    Yes, it's the ABS selftest once speed reach 20...

    Yes, it's the ABS selftest once speed reach 20 km/h everytime after you start the car. I believe every XC70, V70, S60, S80... does this.

    Manual says:
    "The ABS system in your car performs a...
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    Sorry, Ars. I believe lugs for XC70 need be...

    Sorry, Ars.

    I believe lugs for XC70 need be torqued when dry.
    In my 2003 xc70 manual mentioned:"Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The wheel bolts should never be greased...
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    Is there part# or other marks on OE Hub ?

    Just got a used front Hub from a donor which is 2009 S60.

    After examine the hub, what surpprised me is:
    - There is no part# on it, I think for most of Volvo part there should be a part#;
    - There...
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    If money is not an issue, for sure all new tires...

    If money is not an issue, for sure all new tires are preferred.

    Otherwise you may want to save half of your money:
    - Assume you don't hate the brand/name of the pair with more tread;
    - Check the...
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    You have those petcocks for sure. I have 2003...

    You have those petcocks for sure.
    I have 2003 XC70 and I change coolant every two years.

    Method 1:
    Normally by using the petcock under the radiator you can have most of the fluid out. Then just...
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    Big foot may not be suitable for snow driving.

    I like big foot too. Pls ref my setup, I'm running 225/60R18 in summer which is 6 mm taller than 225/70R16:
    http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18052
    I'm sitting 20mm higher which makes...
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    Never heard Anti Sway Bar worn out. Mine are...

    Never heard Anti Sway Bar worn out. Mine are still fine and my 03 XC has 185kkm.
    I know sb upgrade theirs to IPD HD version, but that's for better handling.
    Maybe your garage has special interest...
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    Does anyone told you the spring is broken,...

    Does anyone told you the spring is broken, [nonono] ?

    You need a new (better replace both side) spring. You can't keep using this one even you repositioned it.
    Some people here experienced...
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    Sparkplug, I have same 2003 XC as you and I...

    Sparkplug,

    I have same 2003 XC as you and I did mine TB last fall when car had 168kkm.
    Good marking will do and I never had timing issue after. I didn't turn any wheel even I had marking.
    My...
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    Agree, Michelin Primacy MXV4, strongly recommend....

    Agree, Michelin Primacy MXV4, strongly recommend.

    I have 225/60R18 100H, smooth, strong and comfortable, size is 6% bigger then stock in overall diameter, no rubbing.
    I always have good...
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    Goldxc70, After seeing your pictures which are...

    Goldxc70,

    After seeing your pictures which are nice, I laughed.
    Regarding spring position, you are really creative.

    When I did my first brake service on XC70, after all done, I mean wheels...
  20. Thread: Brake noise

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    Bill, Happen to know you had brake noise on...

    Bill,

    Happen to know you had brake noise on your R's rear brakes. I'm having squeak on my R brakes and hope you can share your experience and thought.

    Mine is 2003 XC with R brakes, all four...
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    Astro is indeed a professional. He left the...

    Astro is indeed a professional.

    He left the calipers rusty as it's nothing to do with functions.
    But actually the brakes are neat. The brake/wheel contact surface is extremely clean since it is...
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    I believe the towing truck is modified from XC90...

    I believe the towing truck is modified from XC90 and the towed truck is base on XC70.

    Anyway they are suck, :eek:.
  23. Comment on BOSCH Platinum(Plus) Spark Plug on 2003 XC.

    Running on BOSCH Platinum Plus (FR7DPX) for 3 weeks.
    Overall feeling is good, [thumbup]. Engine idle is much more smooth. No any issue observed yet.

    Replaced plugs had 90k kms (nearly 60k miles)...
  24. For C-Arm Ball Joint I did both sides 2 years...

    For C-Arm Ball Joint I did both sides 2 years ago.

    I used chisel to pry it loose and pushed out. I left scratch on the mating surface so make sure you smooth them out when replace the new joint.
    ...
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    More information.

    You have good imagination and is a good DIYer.
    But have to say: Your method is dangerous :eek: and don't use it anymore, [nonono] !

    The rotor is not bolted to the hub to stand that much of...
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