Thank you for the information. Most helpful.
I've am not familiar with ODB's but, it is way past time I purchase and learn how to use one.
All the best,
Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Ahoy !
Happy New Year, Everyone.

Need to fix a fuel gauge/fuel level read-out problem. Problem does not seem to be uncommon, from the little I managed to read across the internet. Note please =>...

Thank you.
All the best.
Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Ahoy !
Re: 2001 V70 XC; passenger from axle botl.
Apology to bothering the Forum again, but, from on-line searches, I am finding different torque specs ranging from 20NM + 90 degree to 35 Nm + 90...

Gives me a sentimental longing for safety wire.

All the best,
Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Thank you.

Regards,
Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Ahoy !
Re: 2001 V70 XC; passenger front brake caliper-to-spindle mounting bolts, qty 2. ("flange screw").
What is the appropriate thread locking compound ?
I see they are tightened to 100 Nm....

OK; OK: "Youse" convinced me to purchase used.
Is it difficult to remove the radio ?
I'll poke around the Internet but, thought I'd seek advice first, here.
Yes, I do have the code.


All the...

hello.
thanks to all for the information.
my hesitation on getting a used unit is - well, you know: same "mileage" & wear as mine.
an aftermarket new, modern radio ? oh, good grief. i can barely...

Ahoy !
What is the collective wisdom on getting a CD player ( HU-613) repaired ?
Remove the unit and take it to an automobile radio repair shop?
Take the car into an automobile radio repair shop...

Hello.
Working "strut-side" rather than "ball joint side" sounds like a lot less effort.
I don't fully understand when you say "unbolting the strut" nor "mark strut/spindle relationship".
1....

Thanks. I did not know it was that commonly available.
I guess the next step is to find a reputable seller.
Regards,
Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

No, I did not intend to post twice. User error.
I apologise to the Forum for the error.

Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Ahoy !
Re: 2001 V70 XC; Passenger side CV Axle Replacement.
I don't have a service manual nor service information so, I'll be doing this mostly "cold"; although, I found a procedure via the...

Ahoy !
Re: 2001 V70 XC; Passenger side CV Axle Replacement.
I don't have a service manual nor service information so, I'll be doing this mostly "cold"; although, I found a procedure via the...

Hello, Everyone.
Thank you.
In the Matthews site, I found a super-simple method among the comments to the initial posting. Below is that method. I missed copying the name of the poster and so...

Ahoy !
After all that needs to be removed or loosened, how difficult is it to extract the axle-cv from the transmission ?
My internet searches have found a range of effort from it can be wiggled...

Ahoy !
Re: 2001 V70 XC - Does anyone know how interchangeable the towing eye for this model is with other Volvo's ?
I need to find one for the 2001 and will need to know interchangeability if I...

hello.just saw this post. is it still available, april 2917 ?
though, shipping may be a killer.
all the best,
richard cielec

thanks.
which model number did you purchase ? oeteker lists several and, i don't know which will do for this pcv job.
thanks.

Ahoy !
Re: Oeteker pincers ?

1) For this PCV service, assuming Oeteker clamps are used, is the straight-on or the side jaw (90 deg?) or both styles of pincers needed ?
2) Add to confusion,...

The members of this forum are Champs ! I'll be doing mine soon and, like you, am encouraged and informed thanks to everyone.

Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro

Ahoy !
Can someone recommend a good brand of wrench so, when I get a new filter housing/cap, I don't repeat the damage that prior "mechanics" have done. Re: rounded off the flats on most of the...

Hello.
Apologise for delay in responding (employment going goofy). I never allow tank to empty or to equal to/less than half but, usually fill up when tank is just under a quarter/more than half....

Apology for being thick in the head but, I don't comprehend what you are saying. May I ask, please, for further clarification ?
Thanks.

Richard Cielec
Greater Chicago Metro