Thank you to Astro 14 too. I just realized ( when I saw the cost of the manual) that I have a buddy who is a factory trained Ford mechanic and he...

No used tranny's here; too much labor to replace it. Actually looking into a newly rebuilt transmission to install when the car gets a mild motor...

I battled with wife's XC's rear wiper for like a year. I think the motor shaft was seized, nothing was wrong with the cog wheel inside. Last time I...

Usually that sort of problem is the wiper motor itself.

I'm not sure if there's a hoard of gremlins living within the locking system or, not , but my '06 used to flash the signals whenever all locking was...

I did it myself, having never done such a thing before. If you’re patient and have a couple of days it’s certainly doable (I had the car at a shop...

I haven't changed the condenser directly but I've replaced the receiver/drier, compressor and expansion valve and I've linked my notes and photos in...

Given: I would not go through the extensive overhaul you are talking. I have a '01 which has the same engine and transmission at 257K mi. Has...

Final post (I hope) on this topic I have barely used the car given UK lock down and Covid-19 but today I went provision shopping to a town 12 miles...

Thanks, Astro. That was the trick. Not sure how I messed up the part number in the past, but that lead got me the right one and now I'm happily...

This isn’t a particularly difficult transmission to figure out. Get a copy of the ATSG manual for it. ...

Thank you for the confirmation. The car is undergoing a Stage Zero restoration and is in great shape; engine and transmission work fine at 168,000...

I think Hoonk is right, except you’ll need a V70 passenger side axle - which is a bit longer than an XC axle. What’s wrong with your car that...

Look at the trans where the angle drive is supposed to attach - It will not bolt on to the v70 trans and there are no splines for the coupler. You...

This is an old thread but I had this same problem and it is the electrical connector on the exhaust solenoid. My VIDA shows the angle and target...

It sounds like your making a very persuasive argument for keeping to the standard tyre.

Thanks for the reply , all sounding good apart from the price of these things. A tiny bit of lift and firmer ride would actually be beneficial. ...

Here's the Nivomat section of the parts catalog

They are a bolt on replacement but probably match with lighter springs. I used to do the opposite for customers with 960 Volvos w/ bad nivomats. When...

Thanks hoonk and Scopeman. Good points. A local Volvo expert has recommended a machine shop. I'll take it in for cleaning and test.

I would find where the combustion gasses were getting into the cooling system before putting the head back on. A head gasket breach is always...

You have to ask, what caused the head gasket to leak after the previous repair. Something was not right. I think the head should at least be checked...