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  1. FREE Transtec AW55-50 Valve Body rebuild gaskets (missing 1)

    I used one gasket for VB to tranny install years ago. These are the full set remaining if want to take the VB apart for rebuild.

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    Here is the gasket that is missing for VB install into the...
  2. 4x 56mm Oetiker steer rack boot clamps for P2

    Need 1 per boot so 4x is good for 4x boot changes.

    $15 shipped in US. My contact [email protected]

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    SOLD - DiCE $100 shipped in US

    My trusty DiCE unit that hasn't seen much action in 10 years since no longer owning Volvos. Looks brand new. Worked great and used on numerous Volvos over its lifetime.

    You will need to get the...
  4. wow 4x P2s and I think you are like really high...

    wow 4x P2s and I think you are like really high miles too. Great stuff.

    Not sure if I helped you first or the other way around. Consulted with you a whole bunch on that pesky AW55-50 haha.
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  5. Here is the PCV info on my rehosted website. Has...

    Here is the PCV info on my rehosted website. Has lots of tips for the hard parts (threading back banjo bolt, lower IM bolt on passenger side)...
  6. Moved howardsvolvos website and seeking member interested in maintaining it

    Hey guys, haven't been around volvoxc for awhile since not having my P2s for 10 years now.

    The original hosting site freewebs.com started requiring accounts just to view the content a few years...
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    lock tool not required. I've never had to reset...

    lock tool not required. I've never had to reset VVT hub on the 5+ TB job I've done (no hub or valve were ever removed). I've had to move the exhaust gear ever so slightly when putting on the new...
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    That was FirstVolvo's experience. He picked up a...

    That was FirstVolvo's experience. He picked up a few from junkyard while experimenting with TPS replacement. You might PM him to get the stat.
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    Since its 01, probably eventually need to rebuild...

    Since its 01, probably eventually need to rebuild TPS on the ETM if close to 100k miles on it. Google "Sacer SA300 ETM". Can do this repair yourself for the cost of the part (~$100) However, since...
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    In my experience (did this job 2x following...

    In my experience (did this job 2x following Astro14's directions), 2 people to reinstall the VB helps greatly. One person to orient parts from the bottom while the other secure connectors/bolts from...
  11. GONE Electronic Climate Control - no temperature fan

    GONE, Not sure how to delete the thread.
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    Probably can conclude hydraulic pressure is...

    Probably can conclude hydraulic pressure is available briefly 1 out of 20 shifts and quickly fades. Tapping the tranny pressure ports would be more definitive of course. Dipstick show any...
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    No pressure sensor internal to this tranny that...

    No pressure sensor internal to this tranny that I'm aware of. If there was, TCM can probably do better adaptation and we'd be able to do much better diagnostics.

    I guess TCM adaptation probably...
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    ditto, sounds like no hydraulic pressure. I've...

    ditto, sounds like no hydraulic pressure. I've seen these trannys die due to clogged internal filter screen preventing fluid flow. When this first happens, the tranny may work again briefly if left...
  15. Ok, ruled out MAF, see if you can find someone...

    Ok, ruled out MAF, see if you can find someone with Volvo diag tool (VIDA DiCE) and run an ETM sweep test to see the condition of your TPS. TPS is a contact based resistive strip that measures the...
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    Really great summary. On the Tesla Model S, I...

    Really great summary. On the Tesla Model S, I think I can actually see the aggressive camber angle of negative ~2.5 degrees (or maybe its my imagination since I know the problem is there haha). 21"...
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    Make sense negative is generally better with a...

    Make sense negative is generally better with a tiny bit wider stance. I've had one experience where newly installed tires caused a heavy pull to one side (I recall quite common with new tires on P2s...
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    Toe is super easy but hard to get super precise...

    Toe is super easy but hard to get super precise at home, here is what I do

    - layout 2 straightest 2x4s in front and rear of the car on jacks, tie a string on both car side
    - check distance...
  19. Cleaning won't do much if common TPS failure....

    Cleaning won't do much if common TPS failure. Cheapest solution is to buy Sacer SA-300 TPS kit (~$100 on ebay) and rebuilt it yourself. Its what Xemodex use for rebuild. If you can find a Volvo diag...
  20. 01 ETMs fails at around 100k miles YMMV. Link in...

    01 ETMs fails at around 100k miles YMMV. Link in my signature has ETM info. White sticker = original, yellow sticker = replaced. That would be a good starting point.
  21. Since you have 2001s with known ETM issues, what...

    Since you have 2001s with known ETM issues, what is the ETM status? (rebuild? replaced? if so, how many miles on current ETM?)
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    I know of only 3 electrically controlled valves...

    I know of only 3 electrically controlled valves around air box that can probably buzz. TCV (attached on the air box), ABS is under it but towards the firewall, and EVAP purge valve (buried near...
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    Fuel rail is pretty easy, I had similar worry as...

    Fuel rail is pretty easy, I had similar worry as you the first time. Tips are bleed the pressure via schrader valve on the fuel rail and have a fuel disconnect tool. Injectors all mount on the intake...
  24. Might also want to take a look at the CBV besides...

    Might also want to take a look at the CBV besides TCV. Here is a diagram

    https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/download/file.php?id=22310

    Diagram doesn't show rest of CBV bypassed air path....
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    Interesting, just contrasting the the boost...

    Interesting, just contrasting the the boost pressure vent design with a couple of Audi Turbo engines I've been working. Audi runs the whole PCV system in the head (filter out oil, route pressure to...
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