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Re: Oil pan drain plug stripped out [merlin1]
by jim314
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Aug 08, 2008 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: merlin1 (Aug 08, 2008 5:46 am)
The drain plug in my '04 V70 non-turbo is stuck due to it's being put in too tight or without the aluminum crush washer at an oil change place. I then rounded it off trying to remove it in my driveway. I used my 12-point socket which I got before I knew the difference.
Bad idea! I will never do that again, only use a 6-point socket for these critical applications. Then I escalated to a set of vice-grips and completed the destruction of the wrenching surfaces of the plug. I'll take it to a competent place next. I hope the pan is OK. A $750 charge for a new oil pan is sickening. These aluminum engines have their downsides.
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- #1773 of 1827
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Re: Oil pan drain plug stripped out [jim314]
by volvomax
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Aug 08, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: jim314 (Aug 08, 2008 8:13 am)
These aluminum engines have their downsides.
Umm, not the engine's fault.
Operator error.
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- #1774 of 1827
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Re: Volvo V70 Wagon Experience [christopher8]
by jgb2000
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Aug 12, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: christopher8 (Feb 15, 2000 4:26 am)
Do your homework. The 2000-2001 Volvo XC70 was completely redesigned. I bought a 2001 and it has been a nightmare. Every possible electrical problem you can imagine. Steering/suspension problems. Don't do it or if you do, do your homework. It's too bad because it is one of the most useful, comfortable cars I've ever owned. I hope they shaked the bugs out by now.
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- #1775 of 1827
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Re: Volvo V70 Wagon Experience [jgb2000]
by merlin1
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Aug 13, 2008 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: jgb2000 (Aug 12, 2008 6:24 am)
Yep, been through all the front end problems. Hammered Volvo Cares enough that they did the first set of repairs under warranty even thought is was just over the mileage limit. The dealership was no help in resolving the issue and were in fact a hindrance to resolving the issue.
What do you mean by "do your homework"?
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- #1776 of 1827
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Electrical
by kberntson
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Aug 16, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Just bought a 2001 V70 with 69,000 miles on it. Today after having been out of the car for 1/2 hour, upon returning to the car I fund the ventfan running. Car was locked, no key in the ignition. Is this a common gremlin in this model?
One more question, the black plastic wire covers in the engine compartment are brittle and coming off. What is the best solution to this? I saw a similar probelm in my '83 240 turbo, but not until after 150,000 miles.
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- #1777 of 1827
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Re: Electrical [kberntson]
by merlin1
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Aug 18, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: kberntson (Aug 16, 2008 11:09 am)
The vent fan running all by itself is a cabin ventilation system feature that controls the humidity level in the car. Not to worry, the gremlins have not taken over the car. 
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- #1778 of 1827
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Re: Taking the Volvo Leap [farmerpoet]
by volvov70r
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Mar 07, 2009 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: farmerpoet (Jul 30, 2005 3:27 pm)
Hey, here are a few bits of info that helped me, I've owned and loved 3 Volvos myself and they've become "the family car." First, the bad is that, provided you take the Volvo path, be aware that repairs do cost more. The catch though, is that, in my experience, they require much fewer trips to the shop. On top of this, the cars computer system seems to provide ample warning as to when something's going to go. Any V70 you buy (N/A or Turbo) is going to be a 5-cylinder, telling the difference between a 2.4T and a T5 is simple, the car's insignia will have either under the "V70" in the back. About the cost, 14,500 seems a little steep for a '01 V70, I'd expect to pay that much for a T5 or an AWD... Look around a little before buying. overall, the second generation V70's are strong cars, they look as though they'll be replacing the reputation of the previous 850's. I might also add that NEVER, EVER have any of my three Volvos left me stranded, my most recent V70R (1998) started in -35 the other day. I hope my ramblings will help you make a good decision!
**V70R AWD = Love
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- #1779 of 1827
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Re: Taking the Volvo Leap [volvov70r]
by fedlawman
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Mar 07, 2009 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: volvov70r (Mar 07, 2009 10:10 am)
You do realize that you're responding to a 4 year old post?
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- #1780 of 1827
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Re: Electrical [merlin1]
by xcv70sydney
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Mar 23, 2009 (1:44 am)
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Replying to: merlin1 (Aug 18, 2008 8:49 am)
Hi,
I just bought a Dec 2000 XC V70 and same vent fan going off out of the blue. So you say this is normal? I was afraid it would flatten the battery one day. What I did to stop it was unlock the car, started it and turn it off. Then it stopped. So its a dehumidifier that is part of the volvo feature?? Wow what technology then !! Cheers
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- #1781 of 1827
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Re: Electrical [xcv70sydney]
by jim314
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Mar 23, 2009 (2:24 am)
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Replying to: xcv70sydney (Mar 23, 2009 1:44 am)
The way I understand it this is a feature which is designed to dry off the evaporator coils and the entire sytem which collects and drains the condensate water from the a/c system. This reduces the growth of mold in the a/c system.
Try it and see how long the fan runs. If it would run and not shut off, then this would drain the battery, but probably you would find that it shuts off in a few minutes.
What some people used to do was to turn off the a/c condenser (but leave the fan on) about 5 minutes away from final destination to allow the evaporator coils to warm up and shed all the water. Presumably this would expell all or most of the water from the air handling box too. But the Volvo automatic system may do a better job or at least an acceptable job without the operator having to go through this.
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