beardog
03-23-2014, 09:03 AM
Hi folks. I'm a new member and I thought I would say hello and thanks to the board for having me.
I never thought I would be posting on a Volvo board (I work for Ford and drive them) but unfortunate circumstances have led me here. A little over a year ago my older brother passed away. I am now the administrator of his estate which includes a 2001 V70XC with 79K miles. This car has not been driven or tagged since 2009. In order to get the most for the estate and recover expenses I am determined to get it running. This site seems in my opinion to have the most knowledgeable members when it comes to this model. So...here I am.
A little about me: I'm a 42 year old male with a loving wife and one grown son. I'm an industrial mechanic by trade with 15 years experience. I've worked on cars and anything else that needed a wrench turned on it my entire life. I'm no stranger to tools,troubleshooting,machining, and other things needed to fix stuff. I enjoy guitars,motorcycles,shooting sports,cooking, and reading among other things.
A little about the Volvo: After a thorough clean up it is a good looking straight car with low miles, however it has been parked for years(long story). I vaguely recall a phone conversation with my brother where he described symptoms that I now know to be a failing fuel pump. When I have more time I will start a new thread detailing what I have done to the Volvo that I will refer to as the eXCtate car.
Again,thanks for having me.
I never thought I would be posting on a Volvo board (I work for Ford and drive them) but unfortunate circumstances have led me here. A little over a year ago my older brother passed away. I am now the administrator of his estate which includes a 2001 V70XC with 79K miles. This car has not been driven or tagged since 2009. In order to get the most for the estate and recover expenses I am determined to get it running. This site seems in my opinion to have the most knowledgeable members when it comes to this model. So...here I am.
A little about me: I'm a 42 year old male with a loving wife and one grown son. I'm an industrial mechanic by trade with 15 years experience. I've worked on cars and anything else that needed a wrench turned on it my entire life. I'm no stranger to tools,troubleshooting,machining, and other things needed to fix stuff. I enjoy guitars,motorcycles,shooting sports,cooking, and reading among other things.
A little about the Volvo: After a thorough clean up it is a good looking straight car with low miles, however it has been parked for years(long story). I vaguely recall a phone conversation with my brother where he described symptoms that I now know to be a failing fuel pump. When I have more time I will start a new thread detailing what I have done to the Volvo that I will refer to as the eXCtate car.
Again,thanks for having me.