Thanks for the detailed write up, Fataqui.

Thanks v70xc70, I know that page you posted the link to says they offer conversion kits, but I guess not for the xc90. I even called ipd and they say sorry we don't offer that kit for a xc90.

Update: Just used a MICROMANOMETER (ShortRidge 870C)on the dip stick tube, and the results are as follows:
Engine Idling = -1.4" wc (-0.05 psi)
Engine Loaded at 6 psi boost = +5.7" wc (+0.20 psi)
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I keep having to log back in before I can finish my reply in a thread. Can a mod fix this problem please!!!

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I keep having to log back in before I can finish my reply in a thread. Can a mod fix this problem please!!!

Digging up bones, but maybe gshadow325 is still around. I see he went from nivomat's to H & R shocks and springs. I can't get a straight answer from anyone at IPD if they offer the shocks and springs...

This is turning into a good thread. Status update: I replaced the seal for the turbo oil return line at the block, and I had pinched the seal when installing a few months ago. I had to go out of town...

Thanks for the quick reply guys. I do have a manometer by chance, a very good one at that.(ShortRidge 860C). The glove does only blow up just a little, it almost makes a full hand. About a inch of...

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Man you guys are going to shun me. I just realized I'm stealing a thread in the xc70 section, but there shouldn't be to much difference to the xc90 with the 2.5t.

Sorry for stealing your thread heydere, but most of the answers I need are rite here. So when I do the surgical glove test placed over the the oil fill hole, there should be a negative crank case...

So I Call iPd a few weeks ago, and talked to a representative about converting a Nivomat Self leveling Shock to a standard non-self leveling style shock and spring for a 2004 xc90. Remember now!!...

Hi All, New guy here from SW VA. I have a 04 xc90 fwd 2.5t with nivomat rear suspension that is blown to death. I was thinking some old school air shocks or some coil over shocks to replace the blown...