I'm normally a lurker. Have a 2001 XC70 w/near 100k miles. I am in Orange County, CA. I have several questions: 1) My trans is starting to slip a bit,...
I have a friend who is a Gm mechanic who has offered to do my front brakes for me. I know the rotors have to be replaced also. Would this be a difficult task...
I have a 1995 Volvo 850...no turbo...five speed manual transmission. Here are the problems which I believe are related, but you tell me: 1. Very hard too...
jweber7356@...
Oct 4, 2006 7:29 am
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... in ... as ... doesn't ... ($350.00) - ... should have? ... mentioned. I ... just ... should ... 1) Yes, get the software update done on it and hope it...
Just a guess but your hard start problem could be a faulty fuel pressure regulator. I had one in the shop last week that had very similar symptoms. It was...
Thanks for your response... 1. I had the local radiator guy examine the first radiator and he said that either they had improperly "crimped" the tabs on...
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Oct 4, 2006 5:30 pm
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It sounds like you have a head gasket leak allowing combustion gases to mix into the cooling system. This causes the cooling system to be overpressured,...
Excellent idea...I hadn't considered it. Will a compression test, one cylinder at time instead of pulling all the plugs, indicate if and where the headgasket...
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Oct 5, 2006 3:48 pm
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... one ... where the ... In doing a compression test you want to have all of the plugs out and the throttle plate blocked open. Depending upon where and how...
Mark...thanks so much for your input...I learned a lot and I'm going to follow your advice as soon as I get a few minutes to buy the items necessary to do the...
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Oct 6, 2006 4:11 pm
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Any thoughts as to where to buy brakes and rotors to be installed on a 2.4L 2001 XC70 besides the dealer? Can I go to say Trac Auto or buy online? There's a...
Whatever you do, don't replace the pads with OEM's...they were deliberately made too soft because Volvo wanted a certain "feel" when the prospective new car...
jweber7356@...
Oct 7, 2006 4:55 pm
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I have been very happy with FCP Groton, LLC http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo.htm I buy parts for my 850 and C70 from them. I stick with the OEM brake parts...
Thanks to both you and Mark - I will probably purchase from the company you've listed in your reply since they seem reasonably priced. Do you know - does Front...
Hey Mark A set is for left and right sides. I just installed the Mintex/TMD Friction pads part #271758 on my 96 850 and the wife is complaining about rattle. I...
In a message dated 10/7/2006 5:03:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, owenmpk@... writes: A set is for left and right sides. I just installed the Mintex/TMD...
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Oct 8, 2006 6:57 am
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In a message dated 10/7/2006 3:56:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, trash@... writes: Thanks to both you and Mark - I will probably purchase from the company ...
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Oct 8, 2006 7:00 am
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I hate to pop your bubble here but the hardware that those pads come with is, at most, two new caliper retaining bolts and a couple of new squealers. Some...
In a message dated 10/8/2006 7:18:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, swedishindependent@... writes: As far as your friendly neighborhood Volvo parts counter guy...
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Oct 9, 2006 3:55 pm
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What were the brand of pads that were used as upgrades? Owen K jweber7356@... wrote: In a message dated 10/8/2006 7:18:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ...
In a message dated 10/9/2006 4:23:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, owenmpk@... writes: What were the brand of pads that were used as upgrades? I really...
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Oct 9, 2006 11:29 pm
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You know I am sitting here reading all of this and trying to stay out of the conversation. I happen to have Volvo C70 with over 236,000 miles on the clock and...
A friend is looking for recommendations for an independent Volvo shop near Irvine. Anyone have any? Dave B [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Dave, This is not quite Irvine, but this guy comes very highly recommended. Russell's European Service, 2700 E Willow Street, Signal Hill 90806 Russell Knowles...
Your always welcome to come by my shop, Swedish Independent Auto Service. I am located just up the 405 freeway in Fountain Valley. Mark Stites Swedish Ind....
Thanks Mark, I'll pass it on. Dave ... From: "imr4320" <swedishindependent@...> Subject: Re: [scvcoa-discussion] Independent Volvo Shop in Irvine area...
1) Viking Motorsports (714) 979-1020, 3019 Enterprise, Costa Mesa, just off the 55. They only work on Volvos 1985 and older. 2) Swedish Mechanic Inc (949)...
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