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  1. Broken exhaust valve

    I have seen the picture of the broken valve. It is a clean broken edge of the valve.
    And, the engine still runs but with no compression on one cylinder.

    The broken piece appears to have blown...
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    still looking for help on how to replace the bulb...

    still looking for help on how to replace the bulb in the 07 xc70 fog lamps
    thanks, tc
  3. Project car: 2005 beautiful red XC70 with broken exhaust valve- edge

    My well taken care of 2005 XC70 with 300,000 miles has a broken edge of one exhaust valve, therefore no compression on one cylinder.

    The dealer estimate is 12 hours plus a $500 rebuild of the...
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    PIAA offers some brighter lights and I had hoped...

    PIAA offers some brighter lights and I had hoped to find someone that has tried them.

    i have upgraded the low beams and have clear lens that really help.
    recently found some upgrades for the fog...
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    IPD was a great source for OEM mats I do have to...

    IPD was a great source for OEM mats
    I do have to use a lot of care to pull mats with melted snow every day and hang it up to dry without dumping the water on the carpet
    On the plow truck, i put an...
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    Thanks for info

    I will look for this part and instructions to install it.
    Appreciate the support
    tc
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    Rear side marker light replacement

    My Driver's side rear side marker light is "out" --- and I can not find an access and there is no reference to the replacement in the manual. (but there is a listing for the replacement bulb) Any...
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    Years later,..! (now have an 07 and the 05 is for...

    Years later,..! (now have an 07 and the 05 is for sale) Ipd oem floor mats are great. But the price is over 100 plus shipping.
    interesting to read the old prices of 35 to 40 something...
    tc
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    Headlight High Beam Replacement

    I have found replacement bulbs that are brighter and longer than stock for the Low Beams.

    Has anyone found something better than the H9 stock 65w HIGH BEAMS ?

    tc
  10. I have a 2005 with over 300,000 . It has a...

    I have a 2005 with over 300,000 . It has a broken exhaust valve (edge photo available). Engine runs but I dont think I can justify the repair and I already have a 2007 with about 95,000. so, I may...
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    306,000 on my Red 2005 XC70 (Runs but no...

    306,000 on my Red 2005 XC70 (Runs but no compression with one broken Exhaust Valve) Retirement likely/ project for someone else
    Found a 2007 with low miles and I am too old for a project car...
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    Low Beam failure rate (short life new bulbs)

    This old thread caught my eye..
    My 2005 XC70 went thru low beams in about 100-150 hours (per claim on Sylvania)
    Now that I am driving a 2007, I have noted that when I pull into a garage during the...
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    Led parking lights

    I have a 05 that is getting retired after 300k+ (thats miles not dollars,..) and I had to change headlights at least twice a year. Most replacements lasted about 150 hours. So, I read this thread...
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    2005 XC70 with 298,685 miles today. Just...

    2005 XC70 with 298,685 miles today.
    Just completed a 3500 trip to Florida from NW lower Michigan in 10 days. With snow tires and a roof top carrier, we averaged 22.5mpg on the northbound leg (nice...
  15. just serviced the pcv and he cleaned the throttle...

    just serviced the pcv and he cleaned the throttle body
    1300 mi rt to MN on dry roads with snow tires and got 25.2 aver speed for the trip was 61mph

    motivated to reply because this is almost 2mpg...
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    UPDATE: 13 Nov 2012 found a small wire to the...

    UPDATE: 13 Nov 2012
    found a small wire to the starter barely on the flat blade terminal. Crimped the connector and pressed this back on.
    The repeated ignition/starter problems quit.

    Anyone...
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    UPDATE: intermittant ignition/starter woes (2005 xc70)

    ekratman-- I was going to say that the problem went away but it returned and sounds that same as your experience.
    I have replaced the battery but the problem came back anyway.
    I have tested the...
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    Nov 3, 2012 Four instances when the key would...

    Nov 3, 2012
    Four instances when the key would not activiate the starter.
    I have tried to post twice before and lost it in the ever after,..

    First time was in the garage (50+ degrees and normal...
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    Found a Sears battery sim to what we use in our...

    Found a Sears battery sim to what we use in our plow trucks : $181 + tax
    It is the same technology as the Platinum series and is a "glass mat" with vent holes
    Diehard Advanced Gold #50748 -- group...
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    replacement Battery

    2005 XC70 205,000mi
    The current battery appears to be original (if I am reading the date code correctly)
    I usually have my preferances for batteries but this one seems to be an odd size.

    Are...
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    no I didnt think that was an issue but I have...

    no
    I didnt think that was an issue but I have read that a few times on this site
    when it is on the rack,.. we will look
    thanks
    tc
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    Starter still working

    tc 28AUG2012
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    OKay I think this is probably CV Joints 1. is...

    OKay
    I think this is probably CV Joints
    1. is it best (at 205,000 mi) to replace both sides -- if it appears that they have not been replaced before ??

    2. what is a typical cost (2005 XC70) for...
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    trash talk

    OK,.. tomorrow it goes thru the car wash with underbody spray !
    I will try that

    I did find one exhaust hanger broken in the rear and will get that fixed asap

    thanks
    tc
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    Ujoint like noise at low speeds -- 2005 XC70

    second post -- thanks
    Only occationally, I hear a rotating light clunk-clunk sound and it quits when I back off the throttle. Usually the sound returns when I again apply light throttle. But, I...
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