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    protective barrier? 2006 xc70

    The cage thing, that drops in the back right behind the back seat? I'm sure it has a real name. How does it come out? The hydraulic supports are shot. It's really in the way. Even tied up. I see two...
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    When I changed oil on Sunday I disconnected the...

    When I changed oil on Sunday I disconnected the battery to reset everything. It worked. Car runs great, better than it did before which is always good!! Even more responsive when I first step on the...
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    The throttle body wasn't that bad. I expected...

    The throttle body wasn't that bad. I expected much worse once I saw the oily deposits in all the air tubes.

    I did/do have a couple hiccups this morning. I remembered forgetting to tighten a clamp...
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    Done deal. At least the PCV box is done. 5 hours....

    Done deal. At least the PCV box is done. 5 hours. FIVE. A big chunk on that one stinking bolt!! I found cuss words I didn't even know I knew!! It was so frustrating all by itself that when I got to...
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    Had my teeth pulled Tuesday (why I took the...

    Had my teeth pulled Tuesday (why I took the vacation) and I'm well enough to at least get the PCV system done. I still have 30k before the timi ng belt is due so I'll get it some time this summer.
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    Yes I do have that one!!

    Yes I do have that one!!
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    Well, here I am with mud on my face. I want to...

    Well, here I am with mud on my face. I want to come up with some grandiose situation that occurred to cancel my work today but it isn't.
    Feeling pretty silly to be honest. Had to abort today on...
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    How about that? Now I can't find the video I...

    How about that? Now I can't find the video I liked on replacing the timing belt and water pump. It was always the first to pop up! lol It wasn't the FCP video. Guess I'll see how good my memory is!!
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    Marking the belt is even simpler than counting...

    Marking the belt is even simpler than counting teeth. Like the idea!! I have the complete PCV kit. All the hoses and such. Guess I'll look and see what size vac hoses are and buy a bunch. Not too far...
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    I'm replacing the thermostat too so it shouldn't...

    I'm replacing the thermostat too so it shouldn't be as much an issue. But I'm prepared just in case!!
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    I have all day Saturday and all weekend if I need...

    I have all day Saturday and all weekend if I need it!! This is sage advice and a fine recommendation!!
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    Thanks!! I'll read threw howardsvolvos before I...

    Thanks!! I'll read threw howardsvolvos before I start too. A couple videos as well. I tend to think myself into more worry than there really is. lol
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    any last minute tips?

    I was thinking earlier today about how I never had this sort of opportunity before when working on cars. Having a world wide forum to get tips! I always just dug in and went for it.
    A week from...
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    Cleaning isn't helping anymore. Going in this...

    Cleaning isn't helping anymore. Going in this morning to pick up the MAF from O'Reilly's.
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    service light/MAF sensor

    I'm having a hell of a time getting my regular maintenance light to turn off. I know the routine. Check it often in several places. Dang thing won't shut off this time. I just read one thing I...
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    Wow am I red faced!! Out loud called myself a...

    Wow am I red faced!! Out loud called myself a dumba**. I bet somebody out there has been laughing since the onset of this thread.
    Turns out the tool I got will work just fine! My ratchet most likely...
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    I have the tool from Harbor Freight. But the dang...

    I have the tool from Harbor Freight. But the dang torx head is too long. Still can't get it down in where it goes. So the search begins now for a torx set that is a half inch shorter. Basically only...
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    I'm starting to think that too. I'll be ordering...

    I'm starting to think that too. I'll be ordering the tool for the serpentine belt too. Seems my flat ratchet isn't flat enough. It will come in handy for my wife's Hyundai too.
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    2006 xc 70 torx for serpentine belt

    I've a bunch on this and concluded a T55 was what is needed to replace my serpentine belt.
    So I got one.
    Turns out it is too big. Is my xc70 just special? I'm trying not to go buy a whole set of...
  20. Thread: Like new!!

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    Like new!!

    well, sort of like new anyway. And I am now very poor but with fewer children having had to sell a couple for a new transmission.

    According to the mechanic there is a very good chance I needed a...
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    indeed it is!! New tranny goes in Monday. Sadly...

    indeed it is!! New tranny goes in Monday. Sadly it stopped when I did the fluid change. And it came back with a vengeance.
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    Isn't that how it goes? Took the car in to the...

    Isn't that how it goes? Took the car in to the shop for a diagnostic. Best the transmission has ever worked. Smooth as could be, no issues. Lights are still though!! Guess those idiot lights really...
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    Preparing for the worst. Hoping for the best? ...

    Preparing for the worst. Hoping for the best?
    Tranny fluid is fine. Started car, transmission service required and check engine light come on. This morning though, the indicator is back on showing...
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    It was real sporadic at first. Basically, when I...

    It was real sporadic at first. Basically, when I would slow for a corner or pull into a driveway (only once it is all the way warmed up) it would find a neutral where there isn't supposed to be one....
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    170k miles and fluid replaced last February. ...

    170k miles and fluid replaced last February.

    VIDA code?

    Ok, now I know. I'll have to look into that.
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