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    It almost slides itself in place! :D Just be...

    It almost slides itself in place! :D Just be careful as the bottom part wll act as a seal and spring against the black cover assembly. The one I installed was OK, but if you judge that the pressure...
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    Just bought one for my stepson's V70XC... and was...

    Just bought one for my stepson's V70XC... and was also surprised! ;) It is in fact the new model and contrary to the old type, it will keep it's shape. As per your picture, the top is on the large...
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    Damaged wires?

    Although I don't own my XC anymore (my stepson's car now...:)), I had this problem too. At first, it seemed that ice buildup around the gate was the cause. It solved the problem, but it came back a...
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    ... And you probably wouldn't sell it to anybody...

    ... And you probably wouldn't sell it to anybody either! :D:D
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    You're probably right on the amount of fuel used,...

    You're probably right on the amount of fuel used, but we must consider the nature of pollutant in engine emission. When cold, the engine doesn't burn fuel as efficiently, the catalytic converter...
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    Yes, still great looking inside and out, minus...

    Yes, still great looking inside and out, minus normal winter fading... A good polish and wax would do the trick! I think Simon (it's my stepson's name :)) made a even better deal than I did! [cool2]
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    Good bye, my XC !!!

    Hey, guys! [thumbup]

    Thought I'd end my XC adventure where it began almost four years ago.

    I just « sold » (matter of speaking ;)) my beloved XC to... my stepson! :D I insisted on the fact that...
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    Agree with John. The car will warm up even...

    Agree with John. The car will warm up even quicker if you can drive gently for 2 or 3 kilometers. Furthermore, it's more environment friendly too! :D
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    Nah...!

    Me neither ! ;) :D

    http://citronord.org/images/accueil/garage/citro_garage_03.jpg
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    Shame...

    I know, I know, shame on me... :o
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    Thanks

    Thanks guy! I was pretty sure I could, but it's always comforting to be confirmed by pros! [thumbup]
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    Where do I connect my battery charger?

    Ok, I admit I should have listened to my mechanic... :( My 6 and a half years old battery is dying, and today its -20șC. The XC is in the driveway, very very weak... Fortunately, since I work at...
  13. Thread: Rust proofing

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    Where do you live? My XC is 6 years old (bought...

    Where do you live? My XC is 6 years old (bought used in 2003) and I should have get rust protection. I compared the underside of mine with another used one which had an oil/wax rust protection and...
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    At first glance, it looks right. Can't see the...

    At first glance, it looks right. Can't see the part number though...

    http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6720/2743386kk.jpg
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    Gee, I have my invoice before my eyes and I'm...

    Gee, I have my invoice before my eyes and I'm amazed how inexpensive these parts are. :confused: They even gave me back the old parts..! FYI in Canadian currency:
    $62.00 - Genuine Volvo timing...
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    I confess...

    I confess...:o Just bought a 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Limited. Nice car. No fun whatsoever, but very well equipped. Name it, it's there: auto-everything, ESC, 4 steel wheels with snow tires for...
  17. Thread: tailgate crack

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    Humm... Hard choice! My question would be why and...

    Humm... Hard choice! My question would be why and how it ended up cracked in the first place? It must have been hit very hard, IMHO because it's very strong. Any sign of other damages? :confused:
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    I went to an independant mechanic specialized in...

    I went to an independant mechanic specialized in Volvo and he charge me CDN$360.00 including oil change and spark plugs.:) The dealer asked more than CDN$500.00... :eek:
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    My XC's timing belt was changed at 150,000 km and...

    My XC's timing belt was changed at 150,000 km and it was seriously time to to do it! :eek:
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    And if I'm not mistaken, the tach is at 700...

    And if I'm not mistaken, the tach is at 700 rev/m. ;)
  21. Thread: Shop Manuals

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    There is none. You'll have to get a VADIS (Volvo...

    There is none. You'll have to get a VADIS (Volvo Aftersale Diagnostic and Information System) DVD (now called VIDA...). Some are available on EBay, but beware. You need a user key to use the DVD....
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    Poll: Glass cleaner and microfiber towel

    Glass cleaner and microfiber towel
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    It seems to come from a driveshaft support .....

    It seems to come from a driveshaft support .. Don't remember the exact part name. Anyway the car is due for another visit at 168,000 km and it will all be fxed then.
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    Update 3

    Ok... I took the time to do something I should have done before: GET A SECOND OPINION !!!

    The darn bevel gear doesn't need replacement after all. The indi mechanic I went to (who by all means...
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    You mean "a" bell !!!

    You say "ring a bell"! If you mean Big Ben, Parliament Tower, Santa's sleigh and every known bells in the world... you're right!

    I still wonder if philosophicaldreamer was joking or not... :D
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