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M66 Swap In 99 V70R, Help W/ Getting Cruise Working

Anyone here willing to help me out w/ this?? I did the swap a while back, now I'd like to get any and all info about how to get my cruise working again. Has anyone successfully made their cruise work...

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Another Do88 Intercooler And Rip Kit Review / Install Guide

EDIT:  I've had few people already ask me if the ARD tune I was previously running bent my rod: I'd like to nip this in the bud RIGHT NOW and say that NO, the ARD tune was NOT present at the time of...

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8Pin To Rca Schematics

Hello. My name is Martin Sanders from the Netherlands. I am new to this forum While searching this forum for info. I found this archived topic. This is the info i need. But incomplete....

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Question About Omp Strut Brace On 2000 C70

I just swapped my cherry turbo strut tower brace for an OMP one that I had to see if it felt any different. The car feels a good bit tighter than it was. But, I have a question about whaat I had to do...

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S60/70R Metal Headgasket On Non Rn Motor?

I think I decided not to go RN and just do a semi rebuild on my motor. I'm wondering if I could use the S60R Metal HG on my motor. Or should I just buy a kit that comes with everything to do the topend...

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Brake Pads And Rotors

Hey guys!!   So I was thinking it's time to upgrade the front brakes in my car. They are squeaky, and although they stop fast, they vibrate when braking at high speeds...   I found these rotors and...

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Visual Differences Between 15G And 16T

Anyone know how to tell which is which? Code on housing says 115 89-11810 7, but as far as my searches go, that just means it's a td04 housing.

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Building My Motor...main Bearing Questions

I started a topic similar to this a year ago when I started gathering parts for my engine build. As of a year ago volvo (tasca) discontinued the OS2 pistons so I bought forged wiseco. I call tasca...

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Got Me A Pile Of Parts!

Finally took some time to strip these off my hurt 855R this stuff should fit nicely on my 854R. That's a 16T so not that big of a deal but it sure is better than the 15G on there now. I'm going to...

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Rn Swap Final Questions?

So im still in the process of putting an RN from an 01 s60 t5 into my 98 s70 t5m. Some final questions before i bolt it in and fire it up. 1) i seem to be getting mixed answers. Do i have to block off...

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Clutch/flywheels Questions

I have a 98 C70 T5m which I want to add an 850R clutch to, how do I determine by vin (or other way) if I have a single mass or dual mass flywheel so I can get a clutch ordered.  Want to have the clutch...

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Ipd Poly Insert Installation

   So I just got the poly inserts from IPD when they had the flash sale on them. I am wondering if I am completely insane for trying to do these without a torque wrench? I know it has the torque specs...

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Painting Rubber Trim On S60 P2 Models

How should you go about removing the grey plastic front, side, and rear trim of an s60 P2 car for paint application?

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Factory Audio Upgrade Options For My New 2005 S80

So i'm about to buy a 2005 Volvo S80 2.5T AWD, and it has the stock head unit (not even sure which number it is). Did Volvo make a center speaker for this model S80? And if so, what other upgrades are...

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Do 850 Dash Faces Disassemble?

The reason I ask is because of this picture   Ignoring the cardboard you can see that the "face" of the dash has been removed?  Is it broken off or can that be done?  I would love to take mine off and...

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What Torque Wrench To Rebuild Turbo With?

I am rebuilding a 16t. For the shaft nut the torque is low somewhere around 5 in. Lb. Anyone have a recommendation on an accurate torque wrench for this? Don't really want to spend more than $50 if I...

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Installing Oil Squirters & Gaskets

Wanted to see the consensus here.  I used OEM  gaskets and applied them on wet.  They ended up leaking.  So I'm thinking of putting them on completely dry.  

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Your Power Estimation On My Engine Combo

I've had a few friends ask, so how much horsepower is it going to make? I tell them I don't know. To get a better "idea" of potential power level here is the current combo. Tell me your best guess....

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Ebay Turbine Housing For Td04?

Hello all, Anyone used the Kinugawa angled housings from eBay? Are they any good? I know it's just a chunk of iron, just not sure if the castings are the same as OEM or if the iron quality itself is as...

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Which M56 Do I Have?

I bought a donor 95 NA GLT for my trans swap. Got all the parts removed including the transmission. The car had a bad cam seal and the whole trans is covered in oil/grime. When I started to degrease it...

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