S70 Tools

Stu · 2005-08-29T16:55:05+00:00

Been studying a few repair procedures for the S70. One thing I've noticed is that there are a number of Torx fixings, so I'll be getting a decent set of bits. I also noticed that the hub carriers have bolts that require a torx socket (i.e. Exx). Does anyone know if there are other fixings that require torx shape sockets or are these a one off. I don't want to buy a full set if it isn't necessary, as they seem rather more expensive than the male bits.After my holidays, or early next year (depending on the financial damage), I intend to undertake a clutch replacement. Will be my first major job, but before I get shot down (I can hear you all gasping now), there are a couple of things I'd like to point out.1) I have the time. Don't need the car for commuting because I can walk to work in under 20 minutes. I do this anyway, except when the weather is exceptionally bad. SWMBO has her little car, so life without mine for a couple of weeks won't be at all hard.2) I have access to the facilities. I work in the engineering department of a large industrial plant. On the site we have a large garage used for maintenance of forklifts. I intend to put the car in there for a week or two and do the work in my own time. No post lift, it will be a jack & support job, but level ground, plenty of space and a roof overhead. I can borrow all the general purpose tools I need (big sockets etc).3) Help is at hand. I have a number of colleagues who can help out with two man operations (removing gearbox etc) and general items that I may get stuck on. I myself, IMHO, am quite practically minded. I've studied the procedure and know what I'm getting into, or at least I feel that I understand it well enough to be able to take the job on. Admittedly, I'd never even done an oil change until five years ago, and the biggest part I've changed to date is a wishbone. But there's a first time for everything, as they say ;-)As usual, any constructive advice is much appreciated. OK, you can shoot me down...

S70 Tools

Aug 29, 2005 22 Replies

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Stu 20 years ago

"Tim S Kemp" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@karoo.co.uk:

So do eurocarparts. I nearly got one the other day, then I read that they allow more vibrations through to the cabin. One guy is selling his for that reason. Hence I decided to get a normal rubber one and keep replacing it. Being a pretty smooth (but not slow) driver, I reckon I can get a bit longer out of it this time ;-)

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Stu 20 years ago

Stu wrote in news:Xns96C1E169F46A5nobodyhomecom@

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BTW, the Haynes book of lies says NOT to lubricate the input shaft because of the coating, but the VADIS manual from Volvo says that it should be sprayed with a certain Volvo lubricant. Anybody know what the spray lubricant is?

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Chris Street 20 years ago

I've had things that weighed just as much as that. Usually drop off after the two farts and a grunt tight bolt was unscrewed.

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