turns out that there is no compression in the valve to spark plug number three. [cussing]

My v70needs a valve job and the mechanic wants $1500 up front for good faith. I got the car appraised and the dealer will give me $1000 for it. I got it used and still owe about half that to the...

engine and exhaust all sound normal from the outside and inside.

1999 v70xc just turned 154k miles.

driving uphill into the mountains at 70mph (3000 rpm) the engine started to rumble and the steering wheel was shaking, the check engine light started flashing. ...

I have put 15,000 mi on my xc in 8 months. The only AWD work I had done was a disconnected torque tube at around 147000 mi and it only cost around $250. It was a dream this past Chicago winter and...

yeah it comes from the right side but engaging it only made it worse. finally having it looked at wednesday. it is completely random but happens typically at the low speeds.

As a student on a budget, I am trying to find a reasonably priced trailer hitch for my 99 v70 xc. looking at the CURT CLASS II RECEIVER HITCH located at:
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Considering buying these cross bars on eBay. What is a good bike and kayak carrier for it?

thanks a bunch! i'll tinker with it and if i cant get it I am taking it to have the spring seats replaced and i will have him tinker with it.

Loud pop, sometimes when accellerating others not. 147000 miles. Feel it in the cabin and its louder in the cabin but definitely audible from outside. No grinding at all. Thanks!

listened from the outside and it sounds like it is coming from the rear passenger tire/brake/axel area. thanks!

Hey out there:

yesterday i backed out of my driveway like normal and when i put the car in drive from a complete stop and started rolling forward there was a loud pop from what sounded like the...

Thank you JRL. I was under the impression that it would be cheaper to get it elsewhere, especially since the volvo dealer in town is well known as a "crook." But I will start there I suppose.

I bought a used V70 XC and it does not have dual exhaust. I did not realize at the time that the part of the bumper that replaces the dual exhaust opening is missing. I have no idea what this piece...