That was definitely a concern! Was the car flawed, and others had seen it, or was it simply the case of a slow local market, unpopular color, etc. I did inspect the car carefully and test drove it...
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That was definitely a concern! Was the car flawed, and others had seen it, or was it simply the case of a slow local market, unpopular color, etc. I did inspect the car carefully and test drove it...
I just brought home a 2004 XC70 that the dealer has had since May of '07, which is when it went through the shop and presumably had its last oil change. Therefore, I may become an expert on the type...
I'll vote for the Nokian WRs. [thumbup]Better than the Michelin Synchrones in every way that I can think of. Rotate those tires - you want four equal size tires in an AWD system.
As Ragman said, it's the whole bracket, which makes it simpler anyway. The round bushing is a pain to remove from the housing when it is still on the car. Eeuroparts.com also has the square one for...
It's most likely the upper torque arm bushing. If your '01 has a round mount above the engine, it is the old style, and most likely is torn. The poly replacements cause a lot of vibration. The best...
You're not the first person to have difficulty finding the tranny dipstick, which is not even mentioned in the owner's manual.:mad: It is on the very front of the transmission, near the lower...
Have you replaced the rear bulbs?:eek: I think they're worse than the headlights.[sly]
K&N does not yet offer an oil filter insert for the the '99 and newer Volvos, so I assume that you have a K&N air filter. K&N air filters are made from cotton, not paper, and while some worry that...
Hate to say it, but the only way to be sure that the shock is bad is to remove it from the car and compare its resistance to movement to a new one. Then it's obvious, but it is a PITA to remove the...
I've thought of this, too, Willy.:eek: New bolts won't help worn threads in the hub. If this proves to be the case, it will be especially annoying for me, as I just replaced the control arm...
Yes, I too have had this experience.:mad: The first time it happened, I wondered whether I had remembered to torque the lugs on that wheel, but when it happened the second time, I knew that they had...
I would flush and fill the tranny with new 3309 ATF now before the funny shifting (harsh down/up shifts, clunks, and "flares") starts. Make sure that you have the latest software upgrade available....
JRL knows these cars as well as anyone, and will see that any car he sells you will be completely sorted out before it gets to you. I've never read a negative post from anyone who has purchased their...
To be more helpful, I'll give you some advice from the perspective of an '01 XC owner who does nearly all of his own maintenance:
The vehicle should be up-to-date on all recommended maintenance....
I'd gladly take $11.5K for mine.;)
#A7130-163784 is the exact bushing that I bought from FCP Groton for $25 (US) and hated the vibrations. I thought the perforated design would be better than the solid variety sold by ipd and others,...
Call or e-mail Nick Bauer at FCP Groton. He has much more available than is posted on the website. Prices are excellent, too.
Oil drain plug is 17mm.
I bought the black perforated urethane replacement bushing from fcpgroton.com for $25 and hated the vibration. They took it back and sold me the square one for $47.50. This one is still on the...
Agree. Empty gas tank = moisture trap.
Don't know, but maybe it has something to do with the extra connector behind the headlights. Just another Volvo mystery.:(
There's nothing here a home mechanic can't do. There are additional instructions for power steering pump removal here. It will take several hours to remove and replace, but since no special tools or...
Fordfan, I'll defer to Aviator on this one. I used Permatex Threadlocker Blue. It is an anaerobic sealant, meaning that as soon as there is no oxygen around, it turns to glue. I won't use it again....
Sounds like you have already figured out the usual sources of oil in this area. Suggest that you check the level of oil in the engine, tranny, and bevel gear (if you haven't already), wipe the area...
You have to go to the dealer for this, eh? Too bad there isn't a reset button on the console or something.:rolleyes: