All these threads and my visual inspection of the rear motor mount scared me! I put off doing this just because of the hype.
It was so easy. Don't believe the hype!

Pop the hood.

Remove the...

Great tip! I started this thread and my new one is still rattling around in my toolbox. Maybe I'll give it another go!

Welcome! I've learned so much about my '04 (Petrol) XC70 on this forum- especially from member JRL. Though, it helps to temper his posts by reading them in a pirate's voice!

Cheers!

Odds are, once you see that light on your dash, the tranny is already toast.
Sorry about the doom & gloom, that just seems to be the general consensus around here.

Hate to say it, but dead transmissions on 2001-2002's are "just a volvo common place issue". If you follow the suggestions on Howard's Volvos site, and you still have issues, you're probably going to...

Brembo Rotors/Akebono Euros- All 4 corners. About to go bed them in!

Helpful tip 'o the day: Brake cleaner and a torch to free a stuck rotor do not mix. On the plus side, I got to test my fire...

Has anybody had to replace the brake lamp in their rear spoiler. Half of mine has died. Looking for a source to replace this.

Thanks!

Got the same one. The internets never cease to annoy.
I DARE you to respond.:p

Thanks guys! Just ordered a Hella one for $156 at eeuroparts.com
Never ordered from them before, but they beat everyone else by at least $50.
I read decent reviews of the Hella part. OEM was well...

There is a cylindrical component in the very front of my engine compartment, right behind the drivers side headlight, under the front of the air box. It seems to have vacuum tubes and several...

That, my friend, IS the storied "Gibbons Method".

YES! The Gibbons method is the absolute best, most efficient, most thorough way to way to change out almost all the old fluid. It's more gentle than a "shop flush" and won't disturb any deposits that...

Wait, you had to have it towed?

Yeah, sounds just like when I popped a hose off my throttle intake as well. In my case, I had not tightened down the hose clamps enough when I switched to silicone.
Check all your induction pipes....

I've had mine for about a year, and they're great. No signs of wear whatsoever. I will say one thing, though: they're slippery devils. You really have to crank the clamps down HARD. I've blown my...

There is probably a "unicorns & rainbows" forum out there for you that might counteract the "garage talk" here.

Someone needs a hug!

I love my Infinity Kappas in all the doors with my 803 and PA-300 (amp). Center channel and rear pillars are Volvo specific. kept those OEM. If you have the PA-300, you get 300 watts total (@ 8...

Oh yeah- the color thing is a bit annoying. I forgot that I went through two rounds with Erie for my 803 until they worked that out. Strangely, it still isn't a perfect match. My 04 seems to have a...

Same animal- easy swap. Don't forget about the amp under your salvage's passenger seat. the 803 will not even work without it.
Please follow the battery disconnect/reconnect procedure to avoid the...

This is the vid I used to help (yes, it's for a Saab, but it's the same deal):
http://youtu.be/FH_rbuvyCpk

Is the regulator broken? You don't have to remove it just to do the sliders.

You've got to stop using the internet when you've been drinking.
On the other hand, you've got me intrigued. Do people often give you a quizzical look when you engage in conversation?

Uh, what are you referring to? Seriously?

Harbor Freight. If you don't have a store, you can find them online. I did mine with a regular rivet tool, but I had to use a c-clamp to squeeze the tool. Not recommended!

If nothing else, it's fun to use to adjust the user parameters (seat temeratures, headlight behaviors, etc.), check out the efficiency of all your systems and run diagnostic tests. Way more in depth...