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    If your XC didn't come wired with a trailer plug...

    If your XC didn't come wired with a trailer plug I'd suggest using one of these:

    http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Hitch-Wiring-Universal-Taillight/dp/B001LV6IIK

    These wiring modules protect the...
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    That leak may be from the turbo return line and...

    That leak may be from the turbo return line and not from the bevel gear at all. Check the bevel gear level and look at the bottom of the turbo while you are under there, most all of them have a drop...
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    My XC90's pump started running continuously the...

    My XC90's pump started running continuously the other day. I followed the wires to the vacuum sensor that controls it and gave it a moderately sharp rap with the handle of a screwdriver. Problem...
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    I don't have a 6 cyl so I can only tell you this....

    I don't have a 6 cyl so I can only tell you this.

    Bank 1 is the side of the engine with cylinder #1. Sensor #1 is the sensor on that manifold before the catalytic converter. There is a bank 1...
  5. I did it, it isn't too bad. Hardest part for me...

    I did it, it isn't too bad. Hardest part for me was getting the driveshaft out, mostly because I didn't have allen wrenches with socket drives. If you do decide to do it, I suggest replacing the...
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    Perhaps there is some sort of mechanical binding...

    Perhaps there is some sort of mechanical binding or your lock mechanism needs cleaned/lubed. I'd suggest popping the carpeted panel out and sliding the white plastic piece all the way over. After...
  7. Thread: Used Airbag

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    Wife's XC90 has a sticker inside the passenger...

    Wife's XC90 has a sticker inside the passenger door with the expiration dates of all the installed airbags.

    Shawn
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    I got one from these guys: ...

    I got one from these guys:

    http://www.voluparts.com/

    Had to swap out the rear driveshaft yoke with my original one, otherwise a perfect fit. I tried to turn in my old one to the dealer for...
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    Tools Question

    Just curious what brand of Torx bits/drivers you all use or could recommend. So far I have not been happy with what I have found. I am not really looking for Snap-On or MAC quality (price).
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    VERY easy! On the drivers side bottom side of...

    VERY easy!

    On the drivers side bottom side of the bumper is a hole where you need to drain about a gallon of coolant out of the engine into a clean container for putting it back in later.

    The...
  11. My boost valve too

    I took mine to the dealer for the buzzing from the boost solenoid, they wrote it up as an exhaust check. Aparrently, we can't diagnose anything. Anyways, they replaced the boost solenoid, it still...
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    Torque converter lockup clutch slipping is my...

    Torque converter lockup clutch slipping is my guess. Does it go away when you give a little more gas and the torque converter unlocks?
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    I'd geuss that the trannt isn't shifting, but...

    I'd geuss that the trannt isn't shifting, but that the torque converter is going in and out of lockup.

    Shawn
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    Hey Gibbons, I haven't messed with it that...

    Hey Gibbons,

    I haven't messed with it that much but the serrated ring (shown on the right side in the first pic) does provide for some adjustment. That would seem to only adjust the bearing...
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    There was alot of backlash in the gears. Looking...

    There was alot of backlash in the gears. Looking at it, there's not much to go wrong with this. I really could have lived with it as it was but the clicking noises were a little annoying. Besides...
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    Mine too

    BWIK, mine did the same thing for a few weeks then suddenly got worse. When it got real bad, it was trying to push us at stops too. We eventually started shifting to neutral when we were...
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    Bevel Gear Pics

    Some pics of my old bevel gear. The vent tube doesn't seem to have any type of valving in it, just baffled by the casing where it is inserted. Picture 003_1 shows the vent. The gear is situated such...
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    Thanks Willy, But this does not reference a...

    Thanks Willy,

    But this does not reference a vent box at all. Or am I missing something?

    Shawn
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    I have one of these sitting in my garage. The...

    I have one of these sitting in my garage. The vent is a small brass tube. It is not accessible while mounted. I'll check it to see if there is any type of valving in it, but I do not think so. ...
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    Thanks

    That sounds about right given the labor rate. I imagine that I can do this myself. This won't require and software updates, I assume? Where is it located?

    BTW, I have a used bevel gear sitting...
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    What's a vent box?

    So SWMBO took out 01 XC to the dealer today. We were having some idle issues for a few weeks which turned into a driveability issue over the past few days. The check engine light set in on Sunday,...
  22. Thread: VC Failure

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    The angle gear and viscous coupling are two...

    The angle gear and viscous coupling are two wholly different pieces of equipment.
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    LP fill port is directly below the power steering...

    LP fill port is directly below the power steering reservoir (sp?)
    The port up front is the high pressure port.

    As a general rule, look at the tubing size it is connected to. The small tube size...
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    Although you agree it is the low side to connect...

    Although you agree it is the low side to connect the can to, are you still trying to connect to the fitting up front by the radiator? That fitting is the high side. Have you tried the other...
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    Yes, a new one at around $3K. I of course said...

    Yes, a new one at around $3K. I of course said no thanks. This car has 104K on it. I am also doing all the work myself so labor costs are not an issue.
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