1G (1998-2000) S70, V70 & V70XC Forum -

I have a 2000 S70 SE (n/a) with stock 15 inch rims....can I install 16x7 rims without rubbing? The rims are from another Volvo, I believe the style is called Regulus. Sellers claims they are from S80 T6. I don't know what the offset is yet...if it is a few mm different will that be much of an issue?

Thanks, Coldax.

I have a 1998 V70 that keeps overheating. I have replaced the thermostat and fan relay and can hear the fan come on some times. Yesterday was a warm day and I drove the car for errands ~30 minutes and the gauge climbed into the red. If it goes in the red and I can speed up and get a lot of air running through the grill the gauge will go down, but if I am stuck in traffic it keeps climbing and I...

Hi ive just got myself a 1998 t5 the problem i got is that if i floor it the car juders badly but if i give it some throttle but dont floor it its ok. was fine this morning when it was cold but once it got to operating temp i cannot floor it. i was thinking it may be over boosting what do u guys recon. ? Ive allso noticed that when i do try and use full boost and have to back off, when i resume...

Hey Gang~
I'm a new V70 owner (just parked my 91 740 Turbo w/245k but still going strong!) and I'm unsure where the side air bags are?
I'm looking at getting seatcovers but understand they can interfere w/side air bags depending on their location.
Can anyone give me a heads up?

Also, can the headrests be removed? (and is it like removal of headrests on my...

I am currently in the market for a used Volvo, and I would like to pay $2500 - $5000. I have noticed that a lot of S70s from the late nineties are for sell far below the bluebook value. In fact, when I type "Volvo" into the search engine of craigslist, a sizable chunk of the cars for sale are S70s (or S80s, etc.). Is this a bad sign? I know it is a bad idea to purchase used...

Hi,

Just got my new secondhand door mirror off Ebay Passenger Side. I've removed the black triangle from inside the car and loosened two of the three screws. The third i cant get to cleanly due to the door panel. Does this mean the lining has to come off? If so could anybody help with a quick guide.

Thanks

S.

Have re-gassed my V70 2.5 Petrol air con system but compressor clutch not engaging. Have tested with 12v and clutch is OK. Low pressure switch bridged and OK. Relay is not being grounded so assume problem is elswhere. I am guessing but thinking must be high pressure switch? Can anyone tell me how to test as it has 3 wires and autodata does not provide any help as to which does what - they all...

The ETS light on my 1999 V70XC (131k) came on a few days ago although there is no change in the way she drives. Yesterday, the light went off briefly but came back on after the next restart. I've read about the limp-home problem and the possibility of replacement should that happen. Given the fact that the light is just on, should I take the car to a dealer or independent and spend the...

Hello
I own a manual UK spec 97 V70 AWD. It has recently developed an acceleration issue. When I press the gas pedal, the RPMs ramp up normally but, the car doesn't accelerate quickly at all. It is a very slow gradual acceleration eventhough the RPMs are running high (~4000). It started occurring in 3rd gear going up hill but, now it happens in 2nd and sometimes 4th when accelerating...

A couple of weeks ago I had the oil changed/summer wheels installed. The tech said a rear caliper was seized, he was able to free it and changed the pads.
Since then the car makes a load groaning/shuddering sound when braking, but only if the car has been driven for awhile first 20-30 minutes. I brought it back and they couldn't find anything wrong but said the rotors may need to be...

Hi. I have a '99 V70 T5. My problem is with the Air con temperature. The only way to get cold air is to blip the throttle, (to about 4000 rpm). After this the air blows nice and cold. Then after a while it loses it's effect. I'm told the gas level is good. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks.

Hey folks. Hoping someone can help me with this.
'98 v70xc
0 - 107k serviced at dealer only
107k - 163k who knows
163k I bought.

Has a vibration that can be felt in some minor amount at about any speed, or it's my imagination. Starting at 48mph and up until about 60-65mph it is extrememly noticable. 50 - 55 it vibrates horribly. Head rest on passenger seat...

Hey,

I'm a grad student and my 960 is finally showing his age and is on the 'downward slope' as put by my mechanic so I'm looking around for another car. Currently I've been looking around for something reliable and some other volvo forums kind of scared me away from the 2001+ Volvo V70s and XC70s, yet I've heard a few good things about the 1998 Volvos. So......

Hi fellow S70 owners! My wife's S70 (N/A, 2000 year model) has blown its rear main seal. default/sad.gif' 'sad.gif' /> It sounds like the flame-trap is blocked and the excess crankcase pressure blew the seal. My local indie-Volvo repair shop said I'd have to replace the PCV unit on...

Hey guys I'm new to volvo. I bought a 2000 v70 xc for the wife with 87,000 miles on it. it runs like a top love it. It does have a strange problem, after driving for a distance and parking for some time (both times it happened the times were different) you go and start it and this huge cloud of something comes out of the engine compartment. Its like almost a purge. no oil leaks,no coolant...

hello, i got a 98 v70 t5 2wd, My abs light comes on and off, i have noticed that light stays off when i start it in cold weather and after driving for a few miles it comes on and stays on, its like when it get to normal operating temp, light kicks in,

anyone has the same problem? thax in advance

I was just wondering, with my 99 V70 (non-turbo) - do I need to be using premium gas or is regular (87 octane) ok to use?

This is my 6th Volvo Starting with a 544,145,245,245T,765T,V70AWD
I bought this White 1998 V70 AWD when it showed up on criegslist at a price I could not pass up "$4444.00" Well the car was filthy and poorly maintained He had taken it to the dealer because of CEL and trac's and ABS lights being on.
Well they quoted him over $2000.00 to start fixing it and he...

Whenever I go past about 50 mph my S70 starts a rattling noise that does not stop until under 50 again. It is like something is loose, maybe in the dash as it seems to come from that area.

In a garage recently the mechanic checked everything like suspension and brakes. They are sure there is not a safety issue, but they could not locate where it was coming from. It is a terrific car...

Hi
I have a 1998 v70 2.5 ltr petrol and today the ecu warning light came on, but the car still appears to drive fine.
I service and maintain the car myself, the car has covered 155k miles and has recently had a cambelt, throttle body clean and 5 new ignition coils and is regularly serviced by me.

I have also fitted a LPG conversion to the car, (at 148k miles) and so far this...

I have a 98 S70 and need to install a car seat on the drivers side. The headrest must be removed.

After searching and searching I cannot find instructions on this removal - the front, yes, the back no! Does anyone know the trick to do this?

thanks!

The good news is that the door is closed and not left swinging in the wind.
The bad news is that the latch will not disengage from the chasis for me to remove the assembly to replace the actuator...ugh.

I've removed the rear panel and inspected all moving parts: they work fine.
The automatic locks engage and disengage the locking solenoid (or at least appear to move...

hi,
i recently purchased a 98 V70 R, the car is in good shape, 107k on it..... i drove it home on the highway and was pretty happy with how it rode. i did notice a slight vibration, but passed it off as needing an alignment or the wheels balanced. when i got off the highway, close to home, i noticed when taking off with the wheel turned a pretty serious vibration(almost more of a clunking...

Hi, I have a 98 S70. When I lock the doors with the remote the hazards flash. But, the LED on the dash does not work and there is no alarm module under the hood.

Any way to get the LED to work (looking like an armed alarm) when I lock the doors? Or is there an alarm unit you can buy to get the whole system to work?

Thanks!

Dear All,
maybe it is some strange for you to see unusual member on this area with not tipical question what are discussed here.
Firstly my short wailful story when my car stopped amid forest near of Moscow (25 km). It was 05 of December, 19-00 of evening, but thankfully the weather was not cold, about -10 degrees. From this moment I got a dark side for my life on next four months and...

strange thing happended today with my new 1999 v70 t5. when i bought the car, it came with a trashed remote. so i took the casing of my previous volvo remote, and put the guts from the remote that came with the car into it. well this worked just fine for a couple days. well then my wife told me that the remote wasnt working ( the battery is brand new ). sure enough, it hasnt worked in three...

1999 V70 AWD XC runs great and slightly above midway on temp gauge - except when climbing hills on freeway, the temp rises just 2 notches below red on temp gauge. As soon as level ground reached, it comes down within 10-20 seconds.

Antifreeze is clean and right level on overflow - not sure of ratio to water. Oil is new and full. Thanks

Hi This is my first post
I have a 98 Volvo v70 with Aluminum 15" rims 5 spoke 5 lugs
Can I put the same size rims/wheels from a 2001 Volvo S60 with 5 lugs? My wife hit a pot hole and one of the wheels/rims crack through. I can get the 2001 Volvo S60 for all four rims/wheels for less and would like to use those. Can anyone give me some guidance? Thank you

Hi Volvo owners,

I was told yesterday that I need a new Anti-Lock Braking System which costs about $1900 here in El Salvador. Can anyone tell me the Volvo part number so that I can bring it in from the US and just pay for labor here?

Thanks,
Linda

Hi, I'm going to replace the wheel bearings in my dad's 98 S70. I looked up the part on partsamerica.com and see it's the entire hub assembly. Is it pretty straight forward? Looks like I remove the caliper and rotor (just slides off, or is there a bolt?) remove the axle nut, and then somehow it unbolts from the spindle? It's hard to see from the picture on the site. I was...

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I want to replace my power steering pump on my 98 V70 AWD. I checked my Haynes manual on the subject, and they recommend to take it to a dealer because of the "special tools needed to transfer both the reservoir and pulley".
Has anybody ever done this? If so, what tools did you need? I have a pulley puller which I've used to pull pressed on crank pulley's on...

Power steering pumped groaned. Replaced. New one groans a little less loudly. Barely noticeable at idle, VERY noticeable while turning steering wheel. If the car is not moving and the wheel is slightly turned, a very slight pulsating is felt along with the groan. Mechanic and owner are scratching heads. Any thing we overlooked? 1998 S70

I have a 98 V70 Wagon. It does not have fog lights but rather the I the blank inserts in the front air dam / bumper where the fog lights would be. What are these things called and does anyone know where I can buy one for my drivers side?

Thanks - mike

I am getting ready to replace the two front brake hoses on my 1998 S70. Can I use my handheld vacuum pump to bleed the afterward or is it better to go "old school" and manually bleed?

I know that the bleed order is RF LF.

Thanks!

i have a 1998 V70 GLT/AWD with self leveling rear shocks. can this be converted to work with regular shocks?

I've read through a number of the ETS failure posts and wanted to list my experience. My wife's '99 V70 T5 had a problem with extreme surging when cold. As there's no Volvo dealer on Maui, I took it to a shop recommended by the Honolulu dealer. They determined that it needed both the software upgrade and the throttle body replaced. Total was $1281.74.

I had...

Hi Gents,
I checked the archives but may have missed a topic about removing an ignition switch. Mine goes to the first position then stop's dead, any more pressure to get to the start position and I know I'll break the key. Tried a little lube but that didn't help at all. I'm sure it's a mechanical type problem. Is there any special trick to getting the switch out?

Hey hows it goin just bought a 99 volvo xc70 awd. Lookin for a little advice. It's got auto leveling rear suspension according to the codes on the fender and the shocks in back need to be replaced but I don't want to spend $500 on each new strut. I heard That i can switch it from auto leveling any advice and what parts codes do I need thanks.

Can some body tell me if a propeller shaft is the same as a rear shaft?
I need a propeller shaft can someone help me find this part besides the dealership?
Thanks.

My husband and I just purchased a 1998 S70 GLS looks great ran great the first 2 days while it was cold. Then on Tuesday on my way to work it overheated. My husband was with me and when we pulled in there was a trail of Yellow looking latex paint following us. So he cleaned everything up and let the engine cool down. He decided to try to drive it to work and take it to the dealer and have them...

I have a 1999 V70XC AWD. The tracs/abs module is dead. It is abs/tracs/awd. Can it be replaced with abs/stc/awd? I.e., can 9472100 be replaced with 9472971? If not, I'll send mine to Mr. Rocha. Otherwise, I can get the module for free.

Thanks,
Gary

Hi everyone.

Have a V70 1998, 1984cc petrol, which has taken to dying when I take my foot off the throttle. It also has a noisy power steering pump that I am about to replace, ABS just started playing up and thermostat seems stuck open, all within a month or so but can't see that these are related). Have looked around various literature, and can only see idle air control valve for...

I need to replace my radiator and found instructions on the net that pertain to the 850 but wonder how similar the process are.

Here is what it says about the 850...

(1) remove top and bottom hoses (done)
(2) remove the oil cooler and transmission cooler lines (4) (done)
(3) remove the (2) 10mm and (2) 8mm bolts that hold the plastic assembly which the...

I'm looking to buy a service manual for my 99 S70 AWD Turbo and am undecided on which type to get. I'm interesting in finding out other users preference, I'm considering Haynes, Chilton and the electronic type for sale on e-bay. Thanks!

My battery just died this morning in my 2000 S70. Since it was the original battery, that wasn't bad. Anyway, now I need the security code for the stereo. Can I get it without having to go all the way to the dealer to get it?

Kevin

For the record, I am mechanically inclined, but automotively inept.

I had one of my 98 V70(XC) in the shop to change out the CV axle. The wife had complained about the smell and noise. Upon inspection, the boot was torn and that black heavy grease was everywhere.

I made an attempt to pop the axle off, but had trouble dropping the outer ball joint off. So I took...

Hi to you all , I have a problem with the electrics , if I leave the lights off I get no heater fan or power to sunroof , when lights are switched on (sidelights or main) then the heater fan works & the sunroof , & I noticed today if I turn the grub screw to leave sidelights on constantly I get full beam not just sidelights , could this be a faulty light switch ? & why would the light...

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This is my tale of woe.

Doing my bit for the world climate, or was it a saving of 25p per litre, I went for the bio-fuelling option and filled-up 100 miles ago with Walkers finest 'chip' fat. The smell is...

Hi everyone. I just joined this forum and its my first posting so bear with me.

I just got a 1999 V70 XC Turbo and the car is awesome!! It comes loaded with so many features and the ride is just outstanding. Its used from a dealer "as-is" with one previous owner with 100,000 miles.

I had it only had for one week and figured to give a real test drive... I...