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  1. #1
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    Default New Volvo owner , and forum member V70/XC and fuel pump issues.

    I was at a tow yard auction to look at a 1973 27' Airstream, and ended up getting a 2001 V70/XC for $297 a couple of weeks ago. Silver with a perfect black leather interior. Since it looked in great shape I took a chance that it was also well maintained. I ordered a key from the dealer, then had it towed to the dealer to program the key. Got the key programmed and the dealer said it cranks, but does not start. Trailer it home, and start troubleshooting. Push the Schrader at the end of the fuel rail, and it just dribbles out. I can get it to start if I floor the gas pedal, and it runs perfectly smooth between 2,000 and 2,600 rpm/rev limited. Under 2,000 it wants to die. Looks like the fuel pump. Checking around I found a company called FCPEuro.com that has a Bosch pump for $141 and free shipping. Haven't ordered yet. I am probably going to do the floor cut method to replace it. I can weld so I plan on welding a flange, installing some studs. or maybe some rivnuts and a gasket to attach it back over the hole. I see that when it is cut they splice the wires. Where would access need to be made to get to the original connector? With the pump replaced I will be into it for about a grand. My friend who works on Volvos suggested dropping the rear driveshaft and making it a two wheel drive to get better fuel economy since we don't need AWD here in Southern NV. I live 70 miles from my buddy's shop, and he is very busy, so I try not to bother him too much.


    2001 V70/XC
    Automatic
    175,000 miles

  2. #2
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    Take a look at this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKfR6s9fp0I
    MY01 Ocean Race XC70 Blue/Silver

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    I'd be worried the car was dumped because of a bad transmission. You won't know until you get it running. Good luck. Keep us informed.
    Brett

  5. #5
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    Gentlemen - the OP posted this FOUR years ago - Don't you think he's figured this out by now?
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

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    Ha Ha Astro quite so!
    MY01 Ocean Race XC70 Blue/Silver

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