Elliott's back, and he's as silly and relatable as ever! This episode went places, and I'm glad the Volvo ended up better in the end than at the start!
I’ve heard of wrapping them to keep the buttons clean. But unsure how to clean them besides the gas when disconnected. I’ll wrap mine in silicon self cling tape after spritz of water with a spray bottle
Today in the UK its been a very sunny dry day. I pray to get snow so i can take my 2006 V70R out in it. However i have my own issues. After a long drive i got my fuel gauge down to under a 1/4 tank. When i went uphill the 70R cut out. I have fuel pump/pressure sensor issues. Rain, snow or sun they always give you grief. But i still love it.
I done the AWD angle gear on my XC70 and vowed NEVER AGAIN. Totally seized onto the box and needed to cut slices into it and use a puller, great work tho Elliott
"all the brake rotors are warped" Oof I feel that ... Such a relief when you do swap to new brakes and rotors and those vibrations go away immediately.
Oh believe me, these are brand new tires with less than 1,000 miles on them. The video didn't do it justice, but the car was more or less high-centered on the snow. It was simply too deep to get out of in many places.
@@ElliottAlvis I thought the volvo had more ground clearance than that. Looks like it has enough. You should drive up north to minnesnowta, lots of potential for practice, and more slides.
@@ElliottAlvis He also seems to have accidentally become your mentor on learning the deeper depths of DIY repair. Retain that knowledge and connection. Until I started a 24 Hours of Lemons race team I was 98% self taught. Now I have multiple folks that know more than me and two with much more experience to learn from.
Hey Mr Motary Notary, it's great to have you back & to see the continuing trials & tribulations with the Volvo!!! Thanks buddy for braving the cold weather- sharing this video!!! 👍👍🙂
@@andrewthomason3857 thank you for letting me know the correct spelling of the word, I this is the first time I am using the word in a sentence , I felt wierd too when I typed it first it sounded like rhe the 2 wheel bike things.
As someone who have fixed an Haldex on an XC90, I have loved the comedy part of the AWD failing in the snow. These things are so cheaply made, it's infuriating. If you think about it, AWD are bodged on these cars, more than designed. And yeah, on the close to 1t more heavy XC90s, all the parts are the same, including the shaft that gets its splines ripped on way lighter cars. What could go wrong? Anyway, you have a rare, powerfull and beautifull car here. The moment you start the engine, the sound of it should make it love it whatever might happen.
You gotta start calling your uncle "Uncle -whatever his name is-" It's always great to see Uncle "whatever his name is" in your videos, seems like a real nice guy.
I have the first generation/classic/P80 V70R, the one that looks much more like an 850 than the P2 V70. I got it with the driveshaft taken out and honestly I might not even fix it, I'd like to be able to do some launches and have fun without worrying about that, even if I could fix it for free after getting a new angle gear collar/sleeve from FCP. Other problems include: the throttle position sensor is bad, needs to be cleaned or replaced (it's $125 for a new magnetic, non-contact one that will work much better); transmission slips a little, not too bad (the P80 V70R's are auto), if it gets much worse I might do a manual swap; a very minor coolant leak; I need to replace the front control arms and some other stuff; and the only electrical problem I have is that the driver's window rolls down by itself and won't roll back up until the car warms up, it only happens when it's cold out, whenever it's below about 10 degrees F, which is the worst time for it to happen. It's also too quiet, I want to hear that 5 cylinder. I don't want it to be too loud, nothing obnoxious, so I will probably either just delete the cat or just delete the mufflers. But I love it! I got it in January for $1,400. The car is from Missouri, so despite me living in Minnesota, it has very little rust.
Most Volvo fans would say you have approached the process a bit backwards. Could have consolidated so much into a single repair. When you do the brakes make sure you look at the whole of the suspension. Cheaper and easier as a full package replacement. ❤️Volvo!!
Had a similar experience with my wife’s 07 XC90 V8 Sport. Steering clock-spring and fuel pressure regulator were the recent joys to fix. Keep up the content
Feel your pain with the Volvo. I have an 08 s40 t5 AWD auto,. 164k miles now, when I got the car four years ago it had 119k. I had the driveshaft/propshaft removed over a year ago, it was making a terrible vibration. Still have it, hoping to put it back in eventually. I put 3k into the car in the past few months, front lower control arms, alternator, rear wheel bearings, and front brakes. Car drives nice now! guess what? A few weeks after the repairs I might have transmission issues now. It's at a transmission shop being looked at now. Just add that to the list of things needing work. Climate control issues, needs an ac compressor, the headliner is falling... As a young and dumb college student it's a good thing I love the car. Keeping it on the road till the transmission explodes. I love following your progress with your Volvo!
Oh man, sounds like you have your hands full with that car. I am convinced no 2001-2011 Volvo is on the road that doesn't have a massive amount of issues 😂
@@ElliottAlvis, I believe that is right! I could go on and on with stories and annoying repairs in the past 4 years. Good update today, what I thought was a symptom of my transmission failing it might just be a fuel issue. Since no lights were on the dash I didn't think it was motor related. Codes for fuel pressure sensor (which I replaced OEM from FCP euro last year, as a preventative.) and a rear knock sensor. Now to go figure out what is causing that.
@@ElliottAlvis As with every car make and model - if You don't maintain the vehicle regularly, it will start falling apart on You as everything wears out. Not saying that maintaining Volvos is cheap. But as we have 3 Volvos from 2002 - 2012, I can tell You that they don't have a massive amount of issues. Of course we have replaced all the suspension, brakes, clutch, some sensors, etc. But that is to be expected on a 10-20 year old car. If You buy one that has not been looked after and repaired when needed then You just have to do 15 years worth of maintenance all at once... Preventative maintenance is the key to keep any car going. Most people have no idea what that term even means.
I have a question, 1 have a 1987 Volvo GLE five speed. I’ve had all new points, plugs and wires, all new belts and hoses top and bottom. New timing belt and new tires. It’s from Atlanta and no rust whatsoever. Runs great and clutch is good. Air conditioner needs fixed and needs brakes. In your expert opinion, what would be a good asking price for the Volvo? Oh, my 2020 Chevy Malibu LT is doing great! I have only 10 thousand miles on it but you were so right about it being a solid choice! I’m very happy with it. Thank you for the advice and for what you do.
I would check eBay and other sites online to see what other 1987 Volvos are currently selling for, and price yours accordingly. Glad your Malibu is working out for you though!
I was quoted 1200 ( labor included)..for a swapped out transaxle on my XC70...( reasonable)...but..I’m ok with having FWD only for now (on my 2006 XC70) & i just replaced my fuel filter 2 days ago.. my front clip refused to grab...(its longer so I used 2 hose clamps
Hi Elliott. I thought I'd follow up on my adventure. My RWD Volvo with the straight 6 (related to your 5 cylinder engine) with 300,000 miles was blowing blue smoke after idling. I diagnosed valve seals. I had them replaced (the mechanic was able to replace them without removing the head)j and it cured the blue smoke problem completely. I wish you well in your adventure. Paul N.
My xc70 is currently fwd only, but it looks like its the Haldex pump as opposed to the splines. A good test is to put it in gear or P, get underneath and try to turn the prop, if it wont turn then the splines are good. I’v read the car with VIDA and its throwing up errors that point to the pump.
Begging the Maserati to break at the end...."don't make me drive you next!!" Haha. Glad you're back Elliott and keep making sure your Uncle knows how cool he is!!
I was so excited to see this video! I just love watching the progress on the Volvo! What an adventure!! Thanks for giving us so much entertainment Mr. Motory Notary!! Keep it coming!!!
"Always something wrong with this car"..... I have two XC70's - one 2005 P2 and the other a 2008 P3 - both auto D5's (I live in the UK) - one @ 204K and the other @ 162K - both exceptionally reliable. They look like new inside and out and drive as such. In the last 10 years I've had one 140hp V70, two 170hp V70's (all autos) and one 163hp LP C70 manual. All very reliable. Last fall drove the 2005 XC to Isle of Skye, 1,000 mile round trip - averaged 62.8 mpg (UK) - 52.29 US mpg. Not a hiccup - two weeks ago the same with the 2008 - a week and 1,000 miles in Europe - mpg not as good - 35 US mpg - it's a Polestar D5..:) but again - not a hiccup.
I'm glad you've had such good luck with all of your Volvos! I know Volvos can be great cars if they are well cared for. Mine just has quite the uphill battle on it's hands to get there lol
I have a 04 s60r with the “anti skid” warning coming up. It goes away sometimes, but 90% of the time it’s on. I’ve looked around and haven’t seemed to find a solid answer. If anyone has a clue what’s wrong, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, good to see you back Elliot 👍🏼
There are a lot of reasons that error pops up. Clear the codes in Vida, then see which ones come back. That will point you somewhere. Also make sure your battery is good and charged.
Hey Elliott, hope all is well with you. Back when I had my 07 V70R, I learned the hard way that my awd wasn’t working, driving up a hill in a snow storm, or should I say not being able to drive up a hill. As I mentioned previously, I gave up the on it after the angle gear exploded, and replacing the transmission would have cost way too much to fix, with 235k miles.
There is a recall for the fuel pump which feeds into the filter. The pump is inside the tank so you have to access it from the back seat. Take it to dealership for the recall. I have a Red 2004 V70r here in Wichita
I'm a Swede and that looks like a moderate snowy day here and most cars are FWD including mine an I can go up a hill if you double that snow without traction control. You have to be gentle on the gas dude and once you get some grip do not press any harder on the gas :P
you actually dont need to drop the fuel tank to get to that hose, from the sending unit theres an access port in rear seats on the passenger side that you're able to fairly easily snake a new hose through. I thought I would have to drop the tank for it, but my friend snaked it in like 2 minutes and that was that. I actually have an extra one of those hoses that I bought on accident for my S60R.
90% of the time, I tweak those P2 fuel filter clips with a small pick, and they sudden they grab again, the rest of the time, I just slide the clip out the side of the fitting and grab one out of used fitting. Its a pretty common problem here in Canada with very rusty fuel filters.
That was fun (for us!) Was excited to see you back with a new video. That is a ugly fuel filter setup. I always like the older Saab setup that used banjo fittings on each side. As long as the washers were in place, it never leaked. Paint the hood? Nah...go carbon fibre. Because if you treat a Swedish car like a princess, you might get a couple weeks of trouble-free operation.....might.
Banjo bolts are definitely better than those snap in place connectors. I absolutely hate those damned things. Especially the Ford version. When they are fairly new they aren’t bad. When they’ve gone 150k or more miles and they are coated in road grime and have been through one too many Midwest winters, they become a true pain in the ass to get released. I have a 2001 Explorer and when I replaced the pump and the filter I spent 10 or so minutes trying to remove one before I said to hell with it and cut them. I Used fuel hose and clamps to make the connections. 3 years later and they’re still working. Sorry for the long rambling response, those connectors really tick me off. Have a great day!
Well the hood is aluminum so no one currently makes a carbon fiber hood as there is very little weight savings over the aluminum hood. I can carry my s80 hood by two fingers on the latch. (I swap hoods every summer for one I cut vents into) I can even install it by myself. They had a couple group buys for carbon hoods many years ago for the s60 and v70 but nothing currently as far as I know.
Sooooo glad you’re back, Elliott! And your video was as engaging and funny as always. Looks like the Volvo has become quite the “snow cat…” lol I especially enjoyed your ad for Keeps! So clever, entertaining and just plain hilarious! Keep up the great work!
is there a reason that little shaft was made so fragile? If not then I'm a bit surprised nobody has made an aftermarket version of it to make it harder to wreck so that the AWD function lasted longer
I have never heard of electronic modules going bad on a Volvo. They were however, known for “electrical gremlins” normally caused by a loose grounding screw in the trunk. This would obviously explain why you’re experiencing multiple issues. Also, considering that you’ll be consistently adding fuel ⛽️ and then filling it up again, replacing the fuel line is definitely worth it.
I’m glad to see you taking care om the car. my clutch blew up the other day. i don’t have the money to fix it. So it’s heart warming to see you taking Care of it! keep upp the work big love!
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EuroAsian Bob to the Rescue
EuroAsian Bob rules!
The perseverance to get this car sorted is genuinely impressive. Love the content!
It's a labor of love. Nice name!
@@ElliottAlvis Thank you! Same to you!
The love/hate relationship we have with European--especially older--ones! 🤔
Once you own a sorted one, you tend to want to keep it that way.
EXPENSIVE too.
Elliott's back, and he's as silly and relatable as ever! This episode went places, and I'm glad the Volvo ended up better in the end than at the start!
Thanks Bunker! Good to be back.
That... That keeps advert..... It was beautiful......
My goal is to make it watchable! lol
Fyi you should clean the fuel filtering connectors, reattach then wrap the connectors with silicone electrical tape as shown in VIDA
Thanks! That's a good tip!
I’ve heard of wrapping them to keep the buttons clean. But unsure how to clean them besides the gas when disconnected. I’ll wrap mine in silicon self cling tape after spritz of water with a spray bottle
The Keeps commercial was BRILLIANT! I LOVED IT! LOL
Haha, thanks! 🤠
Today in the UK its been a very sunny dry day. I pray to get snow so i can take my 2006 V70R out in it. However i have my own issues. After a long drive i got my fuel gauge down to under a 1/4 tank. When i went uphill the 70R cut out. I have fuel pump/pressure sensor issues. Rain, snow or sun they always give you grief. But i still love it.
I'm hoping you get to have some fun in the snow soon!
Glad to see you back.
Thank you!
I done the AWD angle gear on my XC70 and vowed NEVER AGAIN. Totally seized onto the box and needed to cut slices into it and use a puller, great work tho Elliott
Ah, that sounds like a nightmare! Glad you got it done though!
I thought that was pretty much standard procedure. I had to do that too.
Welcome back Elliott I've missed your videos.
Thanks Douglas! It's good to be back.
"all the brake rotors are warped"
Oof I feel that ... Such a relief when you do swap to new brakes and rotors and those vibrations go away immediately.
Great to see back Elliot. I hope everything is going well for you.
Thanks Mark! Trying to get back on track 👍
I dont dare to show any of your Volvo videos to my V70. Its been flawless without a single hitch. I don´t want it to know it could be a hooptie too.
You lucky dog. Count your blessings! 😂. Thanks for watching.
It blew it’s intercooler not a week later. 😄
A good set of tires, even All Seasons, would have gotten through that 3in of fluff that you had.
Oh believe me, these are brand new tires with less than 1,000 miles on them. The video didn't do it justice, but the car was more or less high-centered on the snow. It was simply too deep to get out of in many places.
@@ElliottAlvis I thought the volvo had more ground clearance than that. Looks like it has enough. You should drive up north to minnesnowta, lots of potential for practice, and more slides.
Your uncle is my kinda guy. His sense of humor exactly compliments your delivery style.
He rules!
@@ElliottAlvis He also seems to have accidentally become your mentor on learning the deeper depths of DIY repair. Retain that knowledge and connection. Until I started a 24 Hours of Lemons race team I was 98% self taught. Now I have multiple folks that know more than me and two with much more experience to learn from.
Hey Mr Motary Notary, it's great to have you back & to see the continuing trials & tribulations with the Volvo!!! Thanks buddy for braving the cold weather- sharing this video!!! 👍👍🙂
Thanks Christopher! Always love seeing you in the comments.
@@ElliottAlvis you're welcome 😁
Happy to help Elliott! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Bob! Couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you for helping Elliott get this money pit and thank you for helping the money pit just be a little smaller 🙂
The sponsor segway was soo smooth that Rich Rebuilds will hire you to do his segways now , but killer .BTW congratulations on the Keeps Sponsorship
Haha, thanks! Let's hope the sponsor liked it as well 😂
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A ringing endorsement of public education 🙄
@@ElliottAlvis I'm sure they will like it
@@andrewthomason3857 thank you for letting me know the correct spelling of the word, I this is the first time I am using the word in a sentence , I felt wierd too when I typed it first it sounded like rhe the 2 wheel bike things.
good job on the sponsor considering you been absent get on it elliot lol
Thanks!
I hate it when my fragile little shaft strips :(
😂
As someone who have fixed an Haldex on an XC90, I have loved the comedy part of the AWD failing in the snow. These things are so cheaply made, it's infuriating. If you think about it, AWD are bodged on these cars, more than designed.
And yeah, on the close to 1t more heavy XC90s, all the parts are the same, including the shaft that gets its splines ripped on way lighter cars. What could go wrong?
Anyway, you have a rare, powerfull and beautifull car here. The moment you start the engine, the sound of it should make it love it whatever might happen.
I am happy to see you back!
Thanks Jim!
You gotta start calling your uncle "Uncle -whatever his name is-" It's always great to see Uncle "whatever his name is" in your videos, seems like a real nice guy.
Uncle Glen!
@@ElliottAlvis Please just call him Uncle Glen, I think we can all agree that he's great!
Glad to see your Volvo finally works👌
Thanks! For now! 😂
I love the good old yank on the spaceball gearstick when you make sure it is in neutral xD
Habit! It's just way noisier with the spaceball lol
Bro, where have you been...glad to see you after a while
Had some personal issues to deal with, but I should be back now!
Glad the Volvo ended up well, and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Thanks Caleb!
I have the first generation/classic/P80 V70R, the one that looks much more like an 850 than the P2 V70. I got it with the driveshaft taken out and honestly I might not even fix it, I'd like to be able to do some launches and have fun without worrying about that, even if I could fix it for free after getting a new angle gear collar/sleeve from FCP. Other problems include: the throttle position sensor is bad, needs to be cleaned or replaced (it's $125 for a new magnetic, non-contact one that will work much better); transmission slips a little, not too bad (the P80 V70R's are auto), if it gets much worse I might do a manual swap; a very minor coolant leak; I need to replace the front control arms and some other stuff; and the only electrical problem I have is that the driver's window rolls down by itself and won't roll back up until the car warms up, it only happens when it's cold out, whenever it's below about 10 degrees F, which is the worst time for it to happen.
It's also too quiet, I want to hear that 5 cylinder. I don't want it to be too loud, nothing obnoxious, so I will probably either just delete the cat or just delete the mufflers.
But I love it! I got it in January for $1,400. The car is from Missouri, so despite me living in Minnesota, it has very little rust.
"Gotta get my big boy coat on.." Puts on the coat he wore in high school. Nice to see you back, Elliott!
Ha! You noticed too!!!
@@jake05sti Yes!! Hey Jacob, think it is up to you and me to make fun of him, right?
Thanks guys 🙄😂
Most Volvo fans would say you have approached the process a bit backwards. Could have consolidated so much into a single repair. When you do the brakes make sure you look at the whole of the suspension. Cheaper and easier as a full package replacement. ❤️Volvo!!
Had a similar experience with my wife’s 07 XC90 V8 Sport. Steering clock-spring and fuel pressure regulator were the recent joys to fix. Keep up the content
We had an '05 XC90 with the V8. We loved that car, but boy was it problematic.
@@Wheelman1966 Yes I heard they were for sure. They say that 07’s got a little bit better, fingers crossed.
Feel your pain with the Volvo. I have an 08 s40 t5 AWD auto,. 164k miles now, when I got the car four years ago it had 119k. I had the driveshaft/propshaft removed over a year ago, it was making a terrible vibration. Still have it, hoping to put it back in eventually. I put 3k into the car in the past few months, front lower control arms, alternator, rear wheel bearings, and front brakes. Car drives nice now! guess what? A few weeks after the repairs I might have transmission issues now. It's at a transmission shop being looked at now. Just add that to the list of things needing work. Climate control issues, needs an ac compressor, the headliner is falling... As a young and dumb college student it's a good thing I love the car. Keeping it on the road till the transmission explodes.
I love following your progress with your Volvo!
Oh man, sounds like you have your hands full with that car. I am convinced no 2001-2011 Volvo is on the road that doesn't have a massive amount of issues 😂
@@ElliottAlvis, I believe that is right! I could go on and on with stories and annoying repairs in the past 4 years. Good update today, what I thought was a symptom of my transmission failing it might just be a fuel issue. Since no lights were on the dash I didn't think it was motor related. Codes for fuel pressure sensor (which I replaced OEM from FCP euro last year, as a preventative.) and a rear knock sensor. Now to go figure out what is causing that.
@@ElliottAlvis As with every car make and model - if You don't maintain the vehicle regularly, it will start falling apart on You as everything wears out. Not saying that maintaining Volvos is cheap. But as we have 3 Volvos from 2002 - 2012, I can tell You that they don't have a massive amount of issues.
Of course we have replaced all the suspension, brakes, clutch, some sensors, etc. But that is to be expected on a 10-20 year old car. If You buy one that has not been looked after and repaired when needed then You just have to do 15 years worth of maintenance all at once...
Preventative maintenance is the key to keep any car going. Most people have no idea what that term even means.
I have a question, 1 have a 1987 Volvo GLE five speed. I’ve had all new points, plugs and wires, all new belts and hoses top and bottom. New timing belt and new tires. It’s from Atlanta and no rust whatsoever. Runs great and clutch is good. Air conditioner needs fixed and needs brakes. In your expert opinion, what would be a good asking price for the Volvo? Oh, my 2020 Chevy Malibu LT is doing great! I have only 10 thousand miles on it but you were so right about it being a solid choice! I’m very happy with it. Thank you for the advice and for what you do.
I would check eBay and other sites online to see what other 1987 Volvos are currently selling for, and price yours accordingly. Glad your Malibu is working out for you though!
Glad to hear from you!
the 4 wheel drive repair was very good value I was expecting 3 to 4k
It certainly could've been that much. Very worth not doing it myself in this case lol
@@ElliottAlvis I was waiting for you to do the repair and when you where testing the fix afterwards I was expecting you to break it again!
My dealer specialises in bend-over pricing.
I was quoted 1200 ( labor included)..for a swapped out transaxle on my XC70...( reasonable)...but..I’m ok with having FWD only for now (on my 2006 XC70) & i just replaced my fuel filter 2 days ago.. my front clip refused to grab...(its longer so I used 2 hose clamps
Thats not a bad price! and I was about to go the hose clamp route myself if I wasn't able to find the little plastic retainer.
It's been so long, missed you big fella, Rj in Oz
Thanks Rj!
Hi Elliott. I thought I'd follow up on my adventure. My RWD Volvo with the straight 6 (related to your 5 cylinder engine) with 300,000 miles was blowing blue smoke after idling. I diagnosed valve seals. I had them replaced (the mechanic was able to replace them without removing the head)j and it cured the blue smoke problem completely. I wish you well in your adventure. Paul N.
Hey Paul! Thanks for the update, that’s great!
My xc70 is currently fwd only, but it looks like its the Haldex pump as opposed to the splines.
A good test is to put it in gear or P, get underneath and try to turn the prop, if it wont turn then the splines are good.
I’v read the car with VIDA and its throwing up errors that point to the pump.
Yay. The return of The motory notary
Thanks Reed!
Glad to see you back, missed you. That keeps Ad was the best I've ever seen, way to go.
Thanks Jeffrey!
Begging the Maserati to break at the end...."don't make me drive you next!!" Haha. Glad you're back Elliott and keep making sure your Uncle knows how cool he is!!
Haha, thanks! I'll pass that on to my uncle.
Its the collar sleeve... Its not that bad..
I love the fact this Volvo is getting the love it deserves. What a beautiful machine. Can't wait until you fix that hood up!
It'll get painted, I'm just waiting for the mechanical issues to be fully "done" lol
Dude, your uncle is so money. He’s the best. I love when he laughs at your jokes.
Couldn’t agree more! He rules.
And that is why I never fixed this in my and 4wD volvo just have a front wheel drive now
Yep, I think there are a LOT of front wheel drive only Volvos out there at this point lol
Glad to see you back and dealing with that Volvo
Your Uncle has been a real Blessing for you!! You need to take him for a night on the town!!
That music in the snow was hilarious😂😂😂
Haha, thanks!
This is probably the first time I've watched an in-video ad. Great job.
Now that's a compliment! Thanks John.
Me too!
I was so excited to see this video! I just love watching the progress on the Volvo! What an adventure!! Thanks for giving us so much entertainment Mr. Motory Notary!! Keep it coming!!!
Thanks Michael! I always appreciate your positivity!
"Always something wrong with this car"..... I have two XC70's - one 2005 P2 and the other a 2008 P3 - both auto D5's (I live in the UK) - one @ 204K and the other @ 162K - both exceptionally reliable. They look like new inside and out and drive as such. In the last 10 years I've had one 140hp V70, two 170hp V70's (all autos) and one 163hp LP C70 manual. All very reliable. Last fall drove the 2005 XC to Isle of Skye, 1,000 mile round trip - averaged 62.8 mpg (UK) - 52.29 US mpg. Not a hiccup - two weeks ago the same with the 2008 - a week and 1,000 miles in Europe - mpg not as good - 35 US mpg - it's a Polestar D5..:) but again - not a hiccup.
I'm glad you've had such good luck with all of your Volvos! I know Volvos can be great cars if they are well cared for. Mine just has quite the uphill battle on it's hands to get there lol
The Volvo had a blast today playing in the snow. Thank you!
Lucky! haha
Happy to hear you mention FCP Euro, I just got a 2016 XC 70 and I've been buying parts from them.
Ayy Elliot's back, we were about to send out a search party (who may or may not have been equipped with pizza) 😅
I like pizza!
I have a 04 s60r with the “anti skid” warning coming up. It goes away sometimes, but 90% of the time it’s on. I’ve looked around and haven’t seemed to find a solid answer. If anyone has a clue what’s wrong, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, good to see you back Elliot 👍🏼
I fixed my anti-skid warning in the previous Volvo video! It took a lot of different tries but I fixed it by replacing and reprogramming the BCM
@@ElliottAlvis Oh shoot, I must have missed an upload. Thank you so much
There are a lot of reasons that error pops up. Clear the codes in Vida, then see which ones come back. That will point you somewhere. Also make sure your battery is good and charged.
This video is a great example of what its like to own a V70R. Im currently about to build mine a new engine. 🤙
Oh man, best of luck! These cars are a labor of love.
@@ElliottAlvis oh yes they are. One day ill be that guy who drove his volvo for 30 years. 🤣
I had the same problem and purchased the line from the filter to the sender unit. Better then dropping the tank.
Hey Elliott, hope all is well with you. Back when I had my 07 V70R, I learned the hard way that my awd wasn’t working, driving up a hill in a snow storm, or should I say not being able to drive up a hill. As I mentioned previously, I gave up the on it after the angle gear exploded, and replacing the transmission would have cost way too much to fix, with 235k miles.
Oh my, that sounds like the worst way to discover a non-functional AWD!
The Keeps ad 12/10.
Well gee, thanks!
There is a recall for the fuel pump which feeds into the filter. The pump is inside the tank so you have to access it from the back seat. Take it to dealership for the recall. I have a Red 2004 V70r here in Wichita
I love that you didn't give up on this car.
I'm a Swede and that looks like a moderate snowy day here and most cars are FWD including mine an I can go up a hill if you double that snow without traction control. You have to be gentle on the gas dude and once you get some grip do not press any harder on the gas :P
Im currently struggeling with the exact same thing dude. Im cryyyinn
Good to see you back. One day you will have a mostly working Volvo, you just need to continue with the new car one part at a time plan ;-)
Thanks Douglas!
you actually dont need to drop the fuel tank to get to that hose, from the sending unit theres an access port in rear seats on the passenger side that you're able to fairly easily snake a new hose through. I thought I would have to drop the tank for it, but my friend snaked it in like 2 minutes and that was that. I actually have an extra one of those hoses that I bought on accident for my S60R.
That's good to know! Everything I had seen was only mentioning dropping the tank.
Welcome back!!
Thanks Kyle!
90% of the time, I tweak those P2 fuel filter clips with a small pick, and they sudden they grab again, the rest of the time, I just slide the clip out the side of the fitting and grab one out of used fitting. Its a pretty common problem here in Canada with very rusty fuel filters.
That was fun (for us!) Was excited to see you back with a new video. That is a ugly fuel filter setup. I always like the older Saab setup that used banjo fittings on each side. As long as the washers were in place, it never leaked. Paint the hood? Nah...go carbon fibre. Because if you treat a Swedish car like a princess, you might get a couple weeks of trouble-free operation.....might.
Banjo bolts are definitely better than those snap in place connectors. I absolutely hate those damned things. Especially the Ford version. When they are fairly new they aren’t bad. When they’ve gone 150k or more miles and they are coated in road grime and have been through one too many Midwest winters, they become a true pain in the ass to get released. I have a 2001 Explorer and when I replaced the pump and the filter I spent 10 or so minutes trying to remove one before I said to hell with it and cut them. I Used fuel hose and clamps to make the connections. 3 years later and they’re still working. Sorry for the long rambling response, those connectors really tick me off. Have a great day!
I try to be nice to this car. One day it'll give back to me 😂
Well the hood is aluminum so no one currently makes a carbon fiber hood as there is very little weight savings over the aluminum hood. I can carry my s80 hood by two fingers on the latch. (I swap hoods every summer for one I cut vents into) I can even install it by myself. They had a couple group buys for carbon hoods many years ago for the s60 and v70 but nothing currently as far as I know.
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Nice to hear from you... there is a Polestar dealer close to my home, lots of volvos parked nearby.
I bet that's awesome to see!
@@ElliottAlvis yes indeed i'm walking my dog now passing by polestars
The first click since high school that I was actually happy to hear about.
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I wish I can put up the memes of “it’s been 84 years” lol. But great to have you back Elliott lol
Haha, thanks Vic!
Oh man, you picked the most expensive way to fix this problem. Certainly doable by the enthusiast Volvo mechanic.
The Awd test hits to close to home for me. Got stuck turning around in my neighbors driveway! Had to tow my XC out with my moms CRV.
Great to see the monster back in action! Keep punching Volvo!!
You can buy the adapters at a lot of auto parts stores and just pull the plastic piece out
That would've done the trick too, but it's always fun to visit Bob and get the real part!
You're doing better than me, Elliot. I'm in the process of getting a 'new' and shimmed block for mine. The pain ...
Oh no! I hope its better than ever when its done!
Sooooo glad you’re back, Elliott! And your video was as engaging and funny as always. Looks like the Volvo has become quite the “snow cat…” lol I especially enjoyed your ad for Keeps! So clever, entertaining and just plain hilarious! Keep up the great work!
Thanks mom!
@@ElliottAlvis that's so adorable!
Good to see you back. Don't park the Volvo and Maserati too close together.... remember Ghost Buster's..... Don't cross the streams!
I miss my 850R wagon. And are making me want to buy a V70R even more!
Welcome back - glad to see you! Hope all is well now in the family.
Hey Elliott, nice to see u back, thanks for the Volvo content like always u fix one thing then something else goes 😆!!
Exactly like a cartoon dam!
Do a straight pipe exhaust.
That would sound great!
Great to see you back!
Thanks Greg! Good to be back!
Your uncle is awesome man. He's the real star of this channel 😁
I agree! 😂
Good to see back bro, best of luck! Thank you for saving these cars
Thanks Deni! I appreciate you watching!
This man hasn't posted a video in like a year and still managed to get a sponsorship. Legend...wait for it....dary!
Haha thanks Clif!
is there a reason that little shaft was made so fragile? If not then I'm a bit surprised nobody has made an aftermarket version of it to make it harder to wreck so that the AWD function lasted longer
You earned a few man cards with that fuel line fix. Bravo!
Haha, thanks Rich!
I have never heard of electronic modules going bad on a Volvo. They were however, known for “electrical gremlins” normally caused by a loose grounding screw in the trunk. This would obviously explain why you’re experiencing multiple issues. Also, considering that you’ll be consistently adding fuel ⛽️ and then filling it up again, replacing the fuel line is definitely worth it.
the line coupler at the fuel filter is the same one at the fuel rail to feed the injectors, cheap to order from FCP Euro.
Really good to see you back, man.
Thanks! Good to be back! 🤠
it'll be 2027 and you'll still be talking about, one day, getting the volvo running properly.
There’s a guy on Swedespeed who made an epic statement forever ago. “Perpetually chasing stage 0”
Man, I really hope its not that long 😂
@@ElliottAlvis Busy will keep you out of trouble.
What a deal😎👀....Thanks Elliott where ever you are 👍
Thanks Steve! I’m right here!
Congratulations on the sponsorship! Glad you’re back
Thanks Sock! It’s good to be back.
It's about time! The Volvo is fire.
You’re telling me! 😂
missed you, we welcome you back
great as always !
Thanks Bennjy!
If you use a small screwdriver and push the plastic retainer back in the opposite direction of when it is squeezed to release it will lock again.
I’m glad to see you taking care om the car. my clutch blew up the other day. i don’t have the money to fix it. So it’s heart warming to see you taking Care of it! keep upp the work big love!