Hello Swagger, ditto, the part number for the bilstein shocks is VE3-5221-HO they are for an S80 turbo. I purchased them from FCP Groton in the US, less than half the price of the equivalent here in...

I'm running Bilstein front struts (modify the bottom mount on the strut approx 3mm) to get the camber adjustment and use some ovalised washers. I have also used the S60 AWD sport rear shock...

I admire you're passion Oceanracer, personally having driven my 04 XC70 fairly hard on testing roads I don't think the chassis is realy up to more power than the standard motor produces. It's pretty...

There are a few different systems, some cars have two separate pumps, my Australian Delivered 04 has a single pump that does both, I noted when doing research to fix mine that there were others that...

I just changed to Hankook K415's same as TiredGeek, same result better handling and much more feel through the steering, it drives better than new. Living in Northern Australia I don't need a winter...

Still working through the options for replacement struts. I think I have found the answer to the difference in the struts betwwen the V70 I, V70 II and the XC70.
I found a web site for ZF trading...

Replaced the Windscreen/Headlight washer pump. What an easy job that is :mad:. I think this part of the car was designed by an engineer that did not think about pump failure. I noted that in the...

Chicho, I am in the process of changing struts and shocks. What was the part number of the Bilstiens? I am in Townsville and it is a bit difficult to compare struts etc. as they don't carry the...

Check the rear brake pads, they can sometimes rattle, there is some float not sure yet if it is the type of pad used. You can check with your finger when the gap in the wheel is over the brake...

I think the issue with the broken springs may be linked to the lack of compression damping on the standard struts. I hit what we call in Australia a small pot hole and I thought the front strut was...

I have also had coolant loss at a very slow rate 04 XC70, so far I have tracked it down to one certainty and two possible:
1/ the bottom hose calm not tensioned correctly (you have to be careful as...