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V70R.com 1998-2000 Forums Latest posts from the 1998-2000 V70R Forum http://v70r.com/forums Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:43:21 +0000 1 2000 VR in Santa Fe http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33789-2000-vr-in-santa-fe/ Anyhow I didn't buy it, it sold for $4K even with 106K miles but I had no idea what it needed, it was sold as-is and with at least looking at a $900 transporation bill to get it back here, I passed!
If the bidding had stalled in the low to mid 3s I probably would have bid but unfortunately it didn't.....]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:43:21 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33789-2000-vr-in-santa-fe/ headlight wipers need help ! http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33809-headlight-wipers-need-help/ :huh:

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:35:40 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33809-headlight-wipers-need-help/ Looking to buy 98 R http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33802-looking-to-buy-98-r/
1998 Volvo v70r
Black on Black with the R wheels
Has 139K
Brand new set of 4 tires
T belt has been done in the last 20K miles or so
He has a carfax that signifies that this car is a 1 owner.
No rust
Car will also come with a valid state inspection, this gentleman has been selling cars for the last 10 years. Seemed like a very knowledgeable cat.

Is there anything other then the ABS / PCV issues that I should be looking for?

I appreciate any feedback and thanks in advance

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]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:01:51 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33802-looking-to-buy-98-r/ <![CDATA[Is my wagon an "R" just because it has a "R" badge?]]> http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33621-is-my-wagon-an-r-just-because-it-has-a-r-badge/
Model Year 1999 V70 R
V70 R-Design = 346
V70 R-Design w/ Laser Blue / Black int = 0 as Black was n/a.
However there were 30 Laser Blue imported (w/ both interior colors - L.Bge Lt/Suede or Grp/Gry Lt/Suede)

My paint code is #441 on the label under the hood.
Pretty sure the interior is Black with the 2-tone seats. I'm confused.

It got me to thinking that someone just added a "R" on the tailgate and called it an "R" wagon.

Ran a Vin decoder below and it mentions nothing about it being an "R". Just AWD.

1999 VOLVO V70 AWD
VIN:
YV1LV62D5X2597463
World region:
Europe
Manufactured in:
Sweden
Year:
1999
Make:
Volvo
Model:
V70 AWD
Body style:
Station Wagon
Transmission:
4 Spd Automatic
Drive type:
AWD
Fuel type:
Gas
Cylinders:
5 Cylinders
Safety restraints:
Dual Front and Side Air Bags
Standard options:
Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, ABS (4-Wheel)

Just wondering what you peeps think, Thanks.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:07:26 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33621-is-my-wagon-an-r-just-because-it-has-a-r-badge/ Cant get my 98V70R to start http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33758-cant-get-my-98v70r-to-start/ It is Not a daily driver, I have taken it on long trips from Ft laud to Philly Non stop up and back and it ran FLAWLESS, after that trip a few 600 mile trips also flawless. Then I just used her on the weekends and then just here and there...but always started once every few weeks and driven around a little...always perfect.
Well I went to pressure clean the paver driveway and moved her across the street, about 20-30 minutes later started her up to move her back and she started to idle real strange...very rough and an up and down idle....started to back it up and she stalled out. Started up and it still ran rough and smelled funny out of the exhaust and the exhaust was smoking. Shut it off and they tried starting it again and same thing.
I got a code reader hooked it up and at first got the 0103 code(MAF sensor) There were a few times that I started it and it tried to run normal/idel normal for a few seconds then would not hold idel even when pressing the accelerator pedal then it would die. I unhooked the MAF sensor and it still ran bad and actually would not even really idle at all.

Anyway after the intial Code reader hookup I unplugged it and tried to start the car...same thing and when I hooked the reader up got the 0103 code but also 0203 0243 codes. But in reading a lot of people say that the Maf sensor can cause other codes to flash. I also got the 0410 code but most chalk that up to the gas cap as I had that code before whent he car ran perfect...since the engine light was on and I wanted to know why.

Well I went away for a month and a half for the holidays and when I got back I got a Brand new Bosch MAF sensor but before I put it in I tried one more time to start the car and see if anything had changed...but now it would not even start. So I changed the MAF sensor and went to start the car and it wont start at all. Checked to make sure all lines etc where connected and nothing...I put the old MAF back in and still nothing. So I changed the MAF sensor and the car wont start? Now before I left for a month plus it would at least start but since I got back it wont even start and now not sure what to do?

PS I also unhooked the battery after changing the MAF sensor to charge it and then reconnected it
I also put 3 gallons of fresh gas in the tank...there were a couple of cranks where it tried to catch and actually (caught) it seemed once for literally 1 second
Any help is appreciated as I am not sure what to do at this point
Thanks
Also no I have no run a code scanner on it since I changed the MAF sensor as I loaned it out and cant get a hold of the guy]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:55:40 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33758-cant-get-my-98v70r-to-start/ Fresh Bumper and C70 turns http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33795-fresh-bumper-and-c70-turns/ IMHO, The 2004 C70 jewels are nice and clean. This is what they look like:

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:42:49 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33795-fresh-bumper-and-c70-turns/ Zero compression on cylinder 5 ;( http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33660-zero-compression-on-cylinder-5/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:28:38 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33660-zero-compression-on-cylinder-5/ Question on IPD turbo control valve http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33656-question-on-ipd-turbo-control-valve/
thanks!
Andre

Here is the car, by the way...
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http://andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com/Cars/1998-V70R-SilverBlack-New]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:00:45 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33656-question-on-ipd-turbo-control-valve/ Almost! http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33750-almost/
3 hours ago
Wife calls and says she hears a noise.
Doesn't bother to say it a VERY LOUD noise, I say come home, (she's 24 miles away).
I turn it on, shut it right off, hell of a racket and it has a burning smell.
I figure since it's running so I might as well pull it inside the garage.

Pulled the cover off, tensioner is shredding,belt is shredding and the T belt had almost fallen off!

NO tension whatsover on the belt.

The T belt was changed early on her car, at 56K miles and 6 years ago!
Probably the T belt only and no tensioner as was the practice 6 years ago*(&#(&*^$&*

Almost bit the bullet on this one.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:29:34 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33750-almost/ 2000 V70R AWD Rear brake options http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33742-2000-v70r-awd-rear-brake-options/ I understand Volvo no longer sell the rear vented disks................

Currently I have 330mm AP twin piston big brakes up front and the standard Volvo vented disks on the rear.

When it comes to replacing the current rear disks, should I replace them with the older type from the 1998 – 1999 single disk type or the 2003+ S60/V70R Brembo rear brake set up?

If I was to have the Brembo’s on the rear and the AP’s on the front would there be any ramification, i.e. how would the brake bias be affected etc?

Correction, the AP's are 4 pot callipers]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:06:05 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33742-2000-v70r-awd-rear-brake-options/ Smoking after coasting/high-vac http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33719-smoking-after-coastinghigh-vac/
Possibilities:

1) Valve seats are leaking - I've read these can be replaced w/o removing the head... not sure how hard the job is, gotta look

2) Turbo seals are going - I don't think this is it, but possible. It doesn't blow smoke unless I've been sucking vac, which points to #1

3) PVC clogged - Issue is, I replaced the entire system with brand new parts about 20k miles ago, probably less

So, why do you think my car's blowing oil, and what have you experienced? I hate to say it, but I put some "No Smoke" in it, and the smoking stopped for a bit, but is back. This is why I'm thinking it's valve seat seals... the No Smoke may have swelled them, to seal them from leaking, but that wears off.

Suggestions?]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:32:37 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33719-smoking-after-coastinghigh-vac/ 2003+ S60/V70R Exhaust Manifold http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33741-2003-s60v70r-exhaust-manifold/ Opinions sought please.....

As I have a 2000 V70R with the ME7 manifold is it worth replacing for the later 2003+ S60/V70R type]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:58:46 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33741-2003-s60v70r-exhaust-manifold/ Noise/Vibration suddenly at 50mph until 80mph http://v70r.com/forums/topic/26044-noisevibration-suddenly-at-50mph-until-80mph/ It can be felt in the seats, steering wheel doesn't shake. The tires have recently been balanced and a 4 wheel alignment was done at the same time.
I looked through previous posts, and prop shaft/center bearings seem to be the main culprits; is either of those causing this problem?]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:32:21 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/26044-noisevibration-suddenly-at-50mph-until-80mph/ Squeeking liftgate http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33701-squeeking-liftgate/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:42:59 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33701-squeeking-liftgate/ Can someone help with Photo request? http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33593-can-someone-help-with-photo-request/
Thanks,
Ryan]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:04 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33593-can-someone-help-with-photo-request/ Violent idle when warm http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33688-violent-idle-when-warm/ Have an issue with my 2000 V70r. Once the engine warms up, the idle gets VERY rough. Almost to the point where you think it is going to stal. Car starts running rich. Once moving, all seems fine. Recently did the PCV system and 02 sensors. Rechecked for vac leaks, non to be found. If I unplug the maf, idle shoots up as normal, engine smooths out for a few seconds, the starts running rich and idling poorly again. Only trouble codes are for front o2 and upper fuel limit. Any ideas? On the verge of walking away from it and getitng something newer. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:09:49 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33688-violent-idle-when-warm/ Exhaust Questions http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33584-exhaust-questions/
I've looked at the 3" down pipes from ipd and others, and am leaning towards the Volvo S60R V70R S60 High Performance Race Downpipe USA that race-s60r is selling on eBay.

Plus, if I'm going that way, why not replace the exh manifold with one from an 04 S60R? Used ones seem reasonably priced from Erie.

Only questionable item will be the turbo itself. Boost is good, and it will be inspected upon removal.

What are your thoughts on this mod to the car? And how do I made sure I end up with a system that all mates up? I'm concerned about the angled vs straight interfaces.

Jeff]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:24:31 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33584-exhaust-questions/ <![CDATA[It Won't Run...]]> http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33595-it-wont-run/
It was acting as though I'd blown an intercooler hose, which I've done before in the cold when driving like an idiot. However, I can't find any loose hoses.

So, the car is parked at the Ford dealer (they really wanted me to buy a new Focus), and I'm going to take it to my mechanic in the morning. In the meantime, I'm trying to get an idea of what went south here? My mind goes to two financially different parts on the car. First, the ETM may have died. Second, it could just be the TPS. One is $700, and the other is $60 for the parts.

Anyone have any ideas? I'm SERIOUSLY thinking it's time for a new car, and may just put the car up for sale. It's been great, but I really want a C30.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:57:36 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33595-it-wont-run/ <![CDATA[17" pegs, what size tire?]]> http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33617-17-pegs-what-size-tire/
my work has 225/50/17 and 215/55/17 in stock, what one would be best to not rub, give a half decent ride, and not look goofy with a ton of space in the wheel wells?

i would prefer that the wheel wells not have a lot of open space.

if none of the 2 sizes above are good, what size would you use?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:36:44 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33617-17-pegs-what-size-tire/ <![CDATA[Any desire for Volans 17" 7 spoke]]> http://v70r.com/forums/topic/5914-any-desire-for-volans-17-7-spoke/
Diggler]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:44:07 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/5914-any-desire-for-volans-17-7-spoke/