Volvo automobiles

S70 electriical

Am thinking of purchasing a 1999 S70GLT. Very clean 57K miles. Battery was "flat" when I first looked at the car, selle...

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posted by htnelson

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by htnelson

1985 Volvo 240 - Austin (know a mechanic?)

I have a 1985 Volvo 240, and it won't start. It might have been run out of oil, or it may be another problem completely...

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posted by xian

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by xian

Alternator help needed

Hi, today my 740 died on the highway. The radio was the first sign by shutting off the heater fan started to behave err...

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posted by rzych2

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by rzych2

WTB: Good condition rims for a 700 series - Portland, OR

Hi, I am looking for either a spare set of rims (steel w/hubcaps or alloys) and possibly a good set of tires (not snow)...

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posted by doidy1

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by doidy1

General Purpose Volvo Post

I am posting some links I have found useful as well as a "FACTOIDS" section regarding tire stuff mainly.... may you fin...

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posted by Steve

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Steve

B230F engine crankshaft holding tool (5024) for sale/rent

Anyone who needs to change their timing belt on their 240 knows the manual calls for this tool. It engages the cranksha...

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posted by johlsson

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by johlsson

Cleaning Amalthea Wheels

The Amalthea wheels clean up easily with soap and water - at least they do where I can reach. Does anyone have a trick...

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posted by anonymous

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by anonymous

S-70 Radio Problem

Hi All Just bought a 1997 S70 CD. It's been on the dealer's forecourt for a while and obviously the battery has drained...

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posted by mail

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by mail

Volvo's that never made it to the show rooms!

Photos of Tricolour ship that sank full of Volvo's Saabs and BMW, I'm not to upset about the BMW's! http://www.havenarbe...

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posted by jeremy.bray

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replacing factory shocks on a '99 V70XC

my '99 V70XC has around 73k miles on it, and it feels like the factory shocks that came with the car might be wearing o...

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posted by tunaNO

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by tunaNO

'83 240 Fuel Hose Help

I need to replace the fuel hose that runs from the fuel injector rail in the engine compartment to the fuel pump. This...

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posted by buc4evr

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Switching to Synthetic Oil - Flus Needed ???

I'm switching from petroleum oil to Mobil 1 - V70 2.5T. Do I just drain, replace filter and fill with Mobil 1? Some old...

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posted by anonymous

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by anonymous

Belgium, Sweden, Canada, Netherlands - all the same or not?

Now that Volvos are made in many locations, do they all turn out good cars? Are some factories better than others?

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posted by anonymous

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by anonymous

Remote / Security Module Current Drain ???

We have a new 2004 V70 2.5T with sports package. Great car! It goes and stops and corners better than any of our previo...

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posted by anonymous

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by anonymous

Vacuum Pump

I am looking for an electric vacuum pump. I understand that some of the mid-80s Volvo used them. What models? Where are...

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posted by mcook

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by mcook