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Removing '98 V70 thermo housing


May 6, 2013, 5:40 am

That's the one bolted to the engine, not the top piece with the radiator hose attached. Mine was leaking from a crack. It's near the top of the engine, looked easy enough, I thought. Remove serp... Read more »

Volvo testing F1-style KERS system, cites 25% fuel economy bump [w/video]


May 1, 2013, 12:27 am

From AB Volvo Cars tests of flywheel technology confirm fuel savings of up to 25 per cent Volvo Car Group has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads - and the resu... Read more »

First production Volvo S60 Polestar


April 22, 2013, 12:57 am

From ESPN Introducing the world-first production version of the Volvo S60 Polestar Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, and sharing DNA with the 508bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car... Read more »

VOLVO GROUPS BIGPOND AUSTRALIA


April 20, 2013, 11:19 pm

Big pond Australia wants $300 for a dedicated techie to fix our inability to access the alt.autos.volvo group . Until recently we were able to freely get access now we can not get the server . The ... Read more »

2005 XC70 - intermitent alarms


April 19, 2013, 6:08 pm

Over the last couple of weeks I have had 5 alarms activated while parked outside. Most embarrasing! Rumour has it that this is a common problem on windy days. Any advice or should I just pull the f... Read more »

Volvo promises new diesels, 8-speed auto


April 16, 2013, 11:31 am

From AB Volvo Car Group launches world-first injection technology in the new VEA engine family Volvo Car Group's new engine family VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) will be launched this autumn with wo... Read more »

!997 Volvo AWD Coolant Overflow (expansion) Tank.


April 13, 2013, 6:28 pm

The expansion tank walls are coated with sludge but the tank appears to be double-walled. How do I clean it out? Andy I. Read more »

2007 S60 Grinding Steering Noise


April 11, 2013, 4:25 pm

I had to replace the struts on my 2007 S60 last year. There has been no pro blem until recently when I noticed an occasional grinding noise from the le ft front wheel area when turning at low speed... Read more »

filtratation transmission


March 30, 2013, 2:09 am

Any one used a remote engine oil filter to filter the automatic transmission oil not a line filter like magnafine but an engine oil filter attached to the fender or mudguard as we call them ?.See... Read more »

98 V70 cannot lock vehicle


March 27, 2013, 5:07 pm

my alarm system and door locking have been disabled. red light for alarm s ystem is not on. activator will not lock vehicle. if I use door lock fr om inside, the locks on doors go down and then ... Read more »

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selling my Volvo 740 t 1990 interested ?Any one know about the Volvo 2004 ...


After many years but few kilometre's of faithful service I am selling my 1990 740 Turbo . 210.000 Ks 80.000 in 11 years mainly between capital cities.All Synthetic oils in the Tranny and engine se... Read more »

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SC-901 Volvo bil-radio-CD-bandspelare


Hej! Cd delen verkar ha pajat sedan pojken tröck in två CD´n. Vad att göra? Vad kostar rep? Vad kostar (går det?) att byta till 6CD? Funkar det med en extern disc changer? mvh Lars Read more »

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Fuel Pressure Regulator


Hi i recently found out that i do now have spark and gas flwoing to the engine yet it does not start. I purchased a new fuel pressure regulator and tommorrow i am goin to put it in. I am thinking tha... Read more »

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V70/(855) Tailgate wiring harness


Hi all, I need some advice about replacing our V70 (2000) tailgate wiring harness. I think one or more wires is broken in the harness where it twists near the hinge because the unlocking motor only... Read more »

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V40 older average miler or newer high miler


I am looking at two V40s and would appreciate some advice to help me make a final decision. The choice is between: 1) 1999 V40 2 litre (basic model) with below average miles for the year plus service... Read more »

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adding a tach tot eh 240.. Wiring? Clock?


I have received the large tachometer to replace the factory large clock on the 240 (and the small clock to go tot eh right of the cluster). Can someone help me with the wiring. The back of the tach h... Read more »

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Volvo plastic parts needed?


I have spent the better part of the day chasing some plastic parts for my '93 240 without success. I can't be the only Volvo owner with this problem. My nostrils are filled with the smell of blood as... Read more »

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FS: VOLVO P1800, 1971 parts car or needs full restoration (P1800E)


I bought this classic VOLVO in 1976 & drove every day 'til i got my pick-up truck. Unfortunately it got flooded in Hurricane Fran & needs full restoration or would be a great parts car. the seats a... Read more »

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960 Exhaust Q


Hi; Is the exhaust system the same on a 1992 and a 1995 960? I have a Stainless one on my written off 92 I want to put on my 95 Volvo 6Cyl 960 The Same car but for the interior upgrade. I notice all ... Read more »