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  1. Get in rear cargo area. Pull open the cover on...

    Get in rear cargo area. Pull open the cover on the passenger side (wider seat). Pull out net with other hand. Extend net fully but not too far. Close seat cover. Lift metal bar at top edge of...
  2. Thread: Turbo problems

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    How can any engineer design a system so badly? ...

    How can any engineer design a system so badly?

    I am disgusted reading the maintenance requirement procedure.
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    98 Owner Considering Upgrade to 04...

    I purchased a used 98 and have recently experienced some costly repairs. When I think about all the potential repairs, and all the noises that I hear, and the age of the car, and ... yes, I'm a bit...
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    That sounds doable, for sure, on a lift. What is...

    That sounds doable, for sure, on a lift. What is the o-ring / seal part kit that I need to order called?
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    OK, now I am confused about the o-ring location. ...

    OK, now I am confused about the o-ring location. I understand that the job is for the o-rings somewhere accessible within the pan. What I saw on Alldata for oil pump o-rings is a massive job. What...
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    Well, it is now April 2009 and the tapping sound...

    Well, it is now April 2009 and the tapping sound has come back from time to time. It is always after a short drive, a 20 minute park (Starbucks) and a low rpm commute to a school. Waiting in line...
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    What the heck is that duct?

    While wiping some dirt off various top surfaces in the engine compartment, I noted that a duct was cracked. It is a small duct, with some accordion folds in it. It runs from the radiator area to a...
  8. No question--this marque requires maintenance. ...

    No question--this marque requires maintenance. But, I miss the ease of the Ford truck parts, accessibility, ease of work, etc. Here I am at the mercy of one reputable service shop (truly a merciful...
  9. And to add insult to injury the oil cooler lines...

    And to add insult to injury the oil cooler lines need replacing. More ouch.
  10. Turns out both ball joints and the left axle are...

    Turns out both ball joints and the left axle are defective. Ouch.
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    Don't forget that there could be the service...

    Don't forget that there could be the service light normally coming on at 5,000 miles / 750 hours of operation to remind you to do standard maintenance. These indicators are in my view a bit...
  12. Faint popping / tapping sound left front 25 mph

    98 vintage, 138K miles. On the way to the gym this morning noted a faint popping / tapping sound towards the left front at 25 mph, while driving straight ahead. And, only near that speed. It was...
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    Hard cold start sounds like lean mixture. Could...

    Hard cold start sounds like lean mixture. Could you have a small hose left off? Easy to do, sometimes they come off as you jostle the other components around to install them.
  14. More important to replace the fuel filter based...

    More important to replace the fuel filter based on mileage. The mechanic that did mine said the XC was harder to do than the FWD due to the rear suspension, and recommended that I not try the job. ...
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    Take car from the dealer and go to independent...

    Take car from the dealer and go to independent Volvo mechanic now. If an injector tip breaks off where does the air come from in this mysterious air leak? If they said fuel leak, that is at least...
  16. Thread: tire issues???

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    Recheck tire size. It is hard to believe that...

    Recheck tire size. It is hard to believe that someone would put the wrong size tires on. If so, do not drive car to get tires. Jack up car and take wheels and tires off. Take wheels to tire store...
  17. Thread: tire issues???

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    First, ensure tire sizes are equal. Second,...

    First, ensure tire sizes are equal. Second, ensure tire pressures are to spec (fuel filler door decal). Third, call any brand car dealer in your area to see who gets the front end work after a...
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    Continuing the saga... Battery was dead after...

    Continuing the saga...
    Battery was dead after work. Jumped and got home. Charging voltage 13.5 at home. Next morning battery voltage was 11 ish. Charging voltage was 14.0 at cold start, then...
  19. Thread: optima battery

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    I could not find an specific recommendation at...

    I could not find an specific recommendation at the Optima website for Volvo 850 / S70. But, in a press release they gave, another website stated that group 34R was designed for European cars and 850...
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    Check the inside of your wheels for grease. If...

    Check the inside of your wheels for grease. If grease, then outer CV boot has failed.
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    Regarding differential oil changes, most American...

    Regarding differential oil changes, most American cars are filled for life. I haven't read any Volvo service manual on these models, but if you do change the gear oil, please ensure you use the...
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    What symptom led you to replace the mount? Glad...

    What symptom led you to replace the mount? Glad you found a cheaper solution.
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    I'll try the antenna clips...if someone can...

    I'll try the antenna clips...if someone can advise me the best way to un-snap them from the wagon rear windows...sure don't want to break anything in this old car.
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    Intermittent AM Radio Noise

    JRL has commented on the likely antenna clip problem that results in AM radio noise. I've been hesitant to pry these clips off the window for fear I would break something! But, lately, I've noted...
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    What do you look for to find Mobil 3309? Is this...

    What do you look for to find Mobil 3309? Is this a part number on the bottle? I'm used to word descriptions like Dexron or Mercon on the bottles.
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