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Yesterday, 04:34 PMYou’ve got a fuel pressure code in addition to your TPS code. Get this thing diagnosed. Check fuel pressure with a good gauge. Read codes with...1 replies | 32 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:32 PMNo way. Way beyond what the rear suspension can handle. That much weight that far back will cause some serious degradation in handling. Get a...2 replies | 23 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:30 PMMore often, it’s the j-hose…which I would think would show up in the smoke test.10 replies | 1081 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:09 PMWilling to be proven incorrect but I believe the tongue weight of the car is 350 pounds, not the hitch. Putting a 2 inch receiver hitch will not...2 replies | 23 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:49 AMHey all, Would love some feedback on the following. I have a 2005 xc70 which is pretty much stock. I have a 1-1/4" hitch with a Maximum gross...2 replies | 23 view(s) -
05-27-2022, 12:07 PMThe wife's car is a 2005 xc with 206k miles and for the past few of weeks it has been having an intermittent stumble. It is usually on the freeway at...1 replies | 32 view(s)
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05-26-2022, 08:53 PMDr. Gibbons, that is quite the accomplishment! You and Mrs. Gibbons clearly know what you are doing with both cars and kids! Congratulations to you...4 replies | 217 view(s)
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05-26-2022, 08:01 PMCan not access the link, but from what your words describe I would suggest it is a motor mount that has gone bad. See...2 replies | 918 view(s)
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05-26-2022, 04:35 PMI just bought a 2016 v60 Cross Country from the nicest 90 year gentleman. The car has 42K miles on it. The seller has multiple Volvo's and...0 replies | 18 view(s)
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05-25-2022, 07:55 PMAn indie near me did that... replaced purge valve... code is back. I'll be working on this further myself, it'll be a couple three weeks before I...10 replies | 1081 view(s)
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05-24-2022, 02:36 PMHi Gibbons. Our Ocean just underwent the "Gibbons" tranny oil change and runs fine. Probably taking her across Canada later this year. The '04...4 replies | 217 view(s)
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05-20-2022, 10:52 AMSorry to say the Lowe's paint fix is not holding up. Already cracking again, after only light usage by a light person. I suppose that paint is just...12 replies | 2030 view(s)
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05-20-2022, 05:58 AMDid this job yesterday. Had started it once before and then gave up because of trouble getting the CEM out. This thread was very helpful -- wish I...30 replies | 14031 view(s)
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05-19-2022, 06:08 PMGlad you took my advice when I told you to do that last year I figure it's a known issue. They are doing anything they can to prevent a recall. I...6 replies | 702 view(s)
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05-16-2022, 02:37 PMTres cool! ;) (Or in Swedish väldigt coolt!)6 replies | 702 view(s)
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05-16-2022, 02:32 PMSo classic, they're even appreciating (i.e., along with everything else these days). Just for a hoot, go to Edmunds.com and get an appraisal to see...4 replies | 217 view(s)
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05-15-2022, 07:29 PMThe new ones sure are nice. Congratulations!!4 replies | 217 view(s)
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05-15-2022, 04:07 PMSo I sent Volvo corporate a note saying the defective seat warmer burned a hole through my leather, but fortunately my ski pants protected my leg and...6 replies | 702 view(s)
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05-15-2022, 03:58 PMMy son, who was 20 when we got the XC70, just bought an XC90 for his family. The time lag was to give him time to get an engineering degree, and...4 replies | 217 view(s)
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05-11-2022, 06:07 PMIf your engine has an oil cooler (coolant to oil oil cooler) it may be your source.1 replies | 193 view(s)
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05-10-2022, 06:00 PMKudos for your Joshua tree replanting. I spent a night in Joshua Tree National Park that was magical in its silence and brilliant stars. ...5 replies | 314 view(s)
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05-10-2022, 05:38 PMVery unlikely I'm sure, but is there any other source for coolant making its way into the crankcase other than blown head gasket? The vehicle is a...1 replies | 193 view(s)
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05-07-2022, 07:53 AMThe gauge is a nice addition. Thought about doing a gauge, but it's even more work, and I apportion my efforts across several cars. I had a gauge...5 replies | 314 view(s)
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05-07-2022, 07:49 AMThat's very well thought out. I like the relay power - was wondering how you managed that, but it makes perfect sense - and I like the routing...3 replies | 224 view(s)
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05-07-2022, 01:21 AMBrett San Diego replied to a thread What I've done to my XC70 for off-road prep in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)I guess I never posted a full thread on the light bar. Here are some more pics. It's completely made of scrap metal. The main body tube was...3 replies | 224 view(s)
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05-06-2022, 07:02 PMBrett San Diego replied to a thread Death Valley Natl Park. 230 miles off road. in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)I was just noticing the dearth of people pics, so here are a few. And, I noticed I don't have any pics with me in it from this Death Valley trip,...5 replies | 314 view(s)
