Dr. Gibbons, that is quite the accomplishment! You and Mrs. Gibbons clearly know what you are doing with both cars and kids! Congratulations to you both!

Can not access the link, but from what your words describe I would suggest it is a motor mount that has gone bad.

See...

I 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 according to his daughter has all his cars serviced by...

I did not buy the car. But in the event the person whom did uses the forum here are links to what I believe the problem is:
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The situation is it is time to move on from my 300K P2's. I am looking at a '09 XC70 T6 with 50K mi.

Current owners are very honest people. They disclosed that when cold they hear what they...

Update:. The fastest way to get the car rolling and the family back on track was a quick trip to Pick-N-Pull. Pulled two PEMs on from an 05 Xc70 the other from an 04 S60. The date code on the PEM...

Don't make my mistake.....

My 2006 started to experience cutting out while driving on the freeway. No check engine light. This happened a couple times. VADA suggested the PEM and fuel pressure...

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 been very reliable. If you keep up with 30K tranny...

Sharing lessons learned - Astro is spot on, so long as crank is aligned to it's mark when placing the timing lock tool. This WILL ensure proper timing. The key after removing the CVVT hubs to...

I am doing my 225K maintenance on my '06, 100K since the last timing belt. In doing so, I pulled the timing belt and then realized I need to do the camshaft seals as they are staring to show signs...

Ah, the loving boyfriend... Ah the taxidermy insinuations you could have with the young lad. You could have a lot of fun leading up to the holidays.

Thanks! It was a chaotic week which limited my ability to research. XHeart called it, I was able to get to the dealer yesterday and pick up the kit.

It should be a straight forward fix. ...

My 2001 V70XC with 223K still runs strong. The wife called this afternoon with a new one I have not seen. The shifter will not stay in drive it will flip into manual mode unless you hold the...

It is finally out! I ended up using 3 Irwin cold chisels. Taking your advice at one point had all three so far in it was a real fight to get them out. They way I was pounding went against my...

The inner CV on my 01 after 210K split. Trying to get to get it out has not been fun. Pry bars, cold chisels, turn and try again... rented the CV puller and slide hammer from Autozone (does not fit...

Got it working, problem was the temp switch. What I learned is if the temp switch is bad the ECM will not allow VIDA to turn on the radiator fan. So if you have this problem first replace the...

Yes, but just providing 12V will not activate it. One would need to replicate the signal coming from the ECM too.

Your point is valid, how do I validate that it is not the fan assembly. I...

The wife calls the other day when going through the drive through: "The car is overheating!"

Why do they only act up when she is driving? Good news it was only for a very short time.

By the...

01-02 were injection molded, get from a junk car (or order new from dealer) and never worry about again

Front brake job required. Likely cause is warped rotor but could also be a failing caliper and/or air in lines.



This is failed strut mount. Time to do a full front suspension


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I have put a Behr in my 06 and a NAPA in my 01. The NAPA radiator was a time crunch. I was disappointed in the Behr. Its plastic was just cheap, there was not the metal inside of the section where...

Since you have it out just replace it: Bosch 69746 Original Equipment Replacement Electric Fuel Pump is $146 on amazon. Prime you will have it in two days.

Start by checking fuel and fuel systems

Reuse = redo, your time and future damage to the car is worth more than not doing it right

Also, make sure the banjo bolt on the intake manifold is the new 2006 version.

Additionally, with that...

Jim's point goes back to the original post that expressed a concern toward expense.

I completely agree with his point, front suspensions are no place to cheap out. To make my point let me tell...