I hate working on cars myself because I fix trains. But it's still enjoyable to watch on RUclips. The difference between standing in the rain vs listening to it inside while watching Netflix.
Such a satisfying experience when everything works out. Also, those sunset shots look outstanding, not only are you a great photographer, but a videographer as well. P.S. Just gotta say, I love the vibes this channel offers, no scandal, no stress, and zero BS.
@@Thommie_techno Whole mirror as in reflective glass, plastic cover, the guy also destroyed the mechanism that hid the mirrors when car was locked. I think it was covered by thief damage policy.
In a world where every car-youtuber is wrenching on supercars and expensive jdm cars its refreshing to see someone working on a regular volvo. Great video! Had the t5 engine in a focus st i once had, great engine.
Good move washing the car as the first step. You've basically won the 80/20 rule right there no matter how everything else turns out. The skills you've aquired updating all your own old cars really shows. Amazing work. Cheers, Willem!
@@Rusiputkigoogle tells me this, but I’m not sure if it’s what Bob meant: “The 80-20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a familiar saying that asserts that 80% of outcomes (or outputs) result from 20% of all causes (or inputs) for any given event. In business, a goal of the 80-20 rule is to identify inputs that are potentially the most productive and make them the priority.”
I agree. With the poly mount on my V70XC there was tons of vibration at idle. For me, even though I pretty much knew all that vibration was coming from the mount, psychologically it made me stress that the car would die at idle.
Its a 17yr old Volvo V70, everything else is shot so it evens out. especially considering the ambient temps theyll be riding it in. Poly bushings in arctic/sub arctic climates are a absolute no-no. desert heat however...
I've owned two 2005 V70 2.5T with the 210 horsepower engine, one of which I own right now, I love these cars, strong, dependable, comfortable and a TON of capacity. I've used mine in the far north of Sweden during heavy winters, dealt with it like a finely paved road in summer, and I've used it as a makeshift camper van for traveling through rough roads and terrain throughout Europe, handled it like a dream.
Swede with 10 years experience with p2 chassis. You are doing all the right things. The oil change for the gearbox is very important because the valves can gunk up and you eventually can experience harsh gear changes and you may have to change the whole gearbox. Volvo says to change the gearbox oil around 4 000km but never more than 5 000km. Depends on driving style. I do around 3 500km to be safe. Bushings for the engine strut with the two blue poly bushings are great, made a huge difference, I had those too. I would have changed the two mountings because they are a whole bushings themselves. Mine were completely shot and floppy and putting these blue poly bushings is a good cheap fix but can wear these out a bit quicker. If upper engine mount is shot, the lowest engine mount will also be worn out. They counteract each other. Definitely have a look on the right engine mount, the one that is the most pesky to get to if needed to be changed. Small thing, but the spark plugs do not have the right tip. Check Volvos original spark plugs. I changed mine to original and the engine became just a tiny bit more smoother, but mostly it’s for fuel efficiency. Great job. If you have further questions just send a dm.😊
spot question, bit of a harsh shift coming from 2nd down to 1st, i honestly think the mounts all need to be changed, but could that be transmission related? i have no history on the transmission, but the car goes up and down smooth as butter other than coming back down to 1st…
I had significant NHV from polyurethane engine torque mounts, upper and lower. Those alone caused so much NVH at idle. As soon as I went back to OEM it felt like a nice car again lol
Same here. It was dreadful, I switched back to OEM after a single drive. I mean, just holding the gear stick was enough to give me a dead hand from the vibration. (Mine is a manual diesel).
Hey man, I love this channel. As a volvo enthusiast myself this channel is awesome. I have owned a 1994 Volvo 850, a 2000 XC70, and currently a 2004 XC90 with the T5 engine. Have you ever thought about doing RUclips full time? You have a ton of potential. The edits and quality of content is incredible. I would keep building the channel up to 50k subs, then maybe go full time RUclips? Maybe see if FCP Euro and IPD would sponsor you channel? Not sure if you know who legit street cars is, but your channel is very similar and reminds me that channel!! Anyway, keep up the good work! -Winston
Hey Winston. Thanks! I am full time but this is just my second channel so I don't have a ton of time for it. Ill keep slowly posting videos while I enjoy it and see where it goes :)
Always a good tip: Remove the fill plug/cap first. Be it engine, transmission, differential or other oil that you're changing, make sure you remove the fill plug or oil cap first. That way you won't be left without oil and without the ability to refill it.
With the engine, I would generally disagree. If your engine oil fill cap is so stuck, you have bigger problems. It's useful to keep the cap on to restrict the flow of oil when you crack the drain bolt so you can avoid making a mess. Then open it to get the oil out faster. With all differentials, transmissions, etc. that's sound advice!
Really nice to see how you fixed the top bearings on the shocks, now I know what those spring tools are for :) I was hoping you would buff up the headlights as well, also because i'm curious to see how that's done properly. This is my new chill zone looking forward to see more 😌
I would highly suggest doing a few more rather simple but quite important jobs: Clean out the entire windscreen drainage (where the wiper motor lives), because god forbid the drains get clogged, water will find its way into CEM and believe me you don't want to know how expensive it's going to get when that happens. Take off the passenger side A pillar inside the car (it"s the one where windscreen sits on) trim and blow out sunroof drain with compressed air in both directions. Replace drain pipes if you see any kinks in them. Not cleaning them will lead to water getting inside and it will get absorbed by the foot well liner, trying to get water out it is not fun. Lastly, turn the front wheel to gain access to wheel well liner rivets that are closer to passenger/driver side (you need to do this on both sides) and drill the out. Clean out the tons of dirt that hides behind them, you'd need running water and a brush or just a bucket with water and a brush. Reinstall rivets afterwards.
Great work . Your doing a meticulous job and obviously love these great cars . One comment below mentions NOT using urethane bushes . From my experience , I agree with the comment . Using Urethane bushes may be ok on a race track where there are smoother surfaces , however they tend to wear out other components over time . I am in Australia and once fully fitted out my immaculate car with urethane . I regret doing so because it ended up a rattle trap and actually cracked the windscreen . Never again . However , your an inspiration for us older 'home mechanics' .
The plastic part that holds the mirrorglass is removable (its hold in with clips) i advise you to remove the plastic piece first and then glue the glass to the platic. It gives you more controll over placement. Im a mechanic, in sweden so ive done this lodes of times. Also the steering gear on those cars leak, ethier at the lines, shaft seals ore where the steering column meets the steering gear. So if it was low on fluids you should check it out. Sorry for bad english, hope it helps.
The issue that these cars how with the axles making a popping noise when shiffting, is this fixable with new axles or does this indicate the transmission splines that for the axles are worn?
Was thinking of buying a Volvo V70, so I checked out this video. My first thought was, wow this guy has a twin, he looks exactly like the photographer guy. LOL. Excellent at both jobs.
I have the most basic P2 V70, final model year (2008 in Sweden) with a 5-speed manual and the 2.4L I5 without a turbo. It has been dead reliable for me and when normal things have needed replacing (it is an old car after all) it has been on par with what can be considered normal in terms of cost to repair with OEM parts here in Sweden. I've had to change the alternator, a wheel bearing and ABS rings front, other than that I have only done basic maintenance during my 3 years of ownership. I did a big service last year replacing air filter, cabin air filter, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, timing belt and water pump. It's a happy car :) Only real issue with these cars seems to be that when they get old the suspension components love to fail on you. I haven't had any issues with mine though. The previous owner was a 70-year old man who owned the car since brand new and presumably took very good care of it. It's only done 100,000 miles (160,000km) and is very fresh. Will keep this thing until it dies on me, and then I'll probably just get an EV. I don't like hybrids and especially not plug-in-hybrids (basically double drivetrains = bunch of complexity). So it'll have to be an EV. At that point in time they should have gotten better too.
Mate, I desperately need you to put links to the parts and products you used here. These are exactly what I was looking to fix on my car as well as some products you used like sprays you use to clean and loosen up stuff. Learning a lot here! Thanks!
@@wheelemverb ah yeah i caught that but unfortunatelly FCP Euro doesn't exist here. So if we had the specs of the parts and products, i could attempt to maybe find similar ones here :) Also, you convinced me to repair my old volvo s60 instead of selling it and getting a new one, such beautiful filming and editing!
Man you is so cool! I also have a car and can find what exactly problem is if something become broken, but cant fix it because I'm ham-handed. Glad to see that you take care of your girlfriend and spend some time to be shure that she will be safer on the roads with the properly working car. Wish you luck! P.S Sorry for some mistakes, eniglish is not my first language
Ugh, watching this video really took me back to one of my earlier cars that I owned was a V70 2006. It got hit by a truck so bad the radiator got pierced and the insurance company just bought it from me. I still miss that baby😢. So easy to work on (except changing the headlight bulbs on this was a pain😅). Aah I miss Volvo but now in Sweden even the Volvos are expensive af in the second hand market. 😢
I didn't know.. I only know you from photography channel and always watch you. Long time motorcycle and car enthusiast. Great channel. This came as a pleasant surprise. Keep up the great work.
Buddy, if you really knew anything about this you would know that there's no such thing as "lifetime fluid". As an owner of whatever car you have it would be your own responsibility to take car of it, no? You do have a drain plug. Check again shut up.
My Volvo has a transmission fluid drain plug. The fill port is the dipstick tube though. What fluid did you use to fill your power steering reservoir? We're supposed to use CHF 202 or CHF 11s
I’m new to your channel but have been owning a 2004 v70 for 16 years now and fixing all the stuffs by myself I just feel the need to walk down into the garage and work on the car !! Really good videos, and as said in the comments it’s quite smooth easy and calming !! By the way the torque to specs tip is a good one ! thanks !
I have the 98' V70 and its so nice to see someone actually work on the engines of these cars, gives me a little more confidence to start working on my own, service coming up soon 🤞
Fantastic footage, great camera work and you can actually see what is being done, the explanations are short and to the point, and I love the V70, can't see Volvo ever going back to making such good cars but that's progress I suppose.
A white, late second gen!! My mother has seen one a few weeks ago, and I was completely shocked as I had never even seen pictures of it in that colour, and now I get recommended this..! How brilliant is that!?!? And it’s absolutely beautiful!
These are such beautiful and elegant cars, especially the 2006 2007 models. Just as safe as anything released today. I hope you keep it running forever
wow nicely done. And absolutely love the white color on these. The only thing i noticed was that the handbrake was wayy too high :D it should not need so much angle. Atleast on mine when i had to bring it so high that failed inspection coz it didnt hold wheels locked evenly. Now that its fixed i only need like 4 or 5 clicks and it solid ;)
Amazing work! I'm 32 and have somewhat mechanical knowledge, but I'm too afraid to maintain my car by myself. Oil change? Fine. But brakes, suspension? Hell naw.
Excellent video. I really enjoyed it. I changed the spark plugs for the first time on my 2005 XC70. I did not remove the strut bar as could get a 1/4" ratchet under the turbo pipe. Like you, my plugs 1 and 5 snapped in half on removal. The previous owner had Bosch Platinums x 4 and one NGK installed 🤷🏾♂️. The oil change I do mine the same way but since I do not have a garage or even a driveway I let my mechanic tackle the strut mounts. When I first got the car the first service they did the ATF and the top engine mount.
Why did you decide to remove transmission fluid via a pump? I am thinking about changing ATF by myself on my 2001 V70 but don't have ramps and am not the youngest anymore.... What pump did you use? Thanks!
That before and after was a thing of beauty. Was that just a degreaser you used to clean everything with? You make me wish I knew what I was doing so I could service my car for fun instead of dreading it. Took me six hours to replace an alternator in my Nissan Patrol only to discover my issue was a broken wire going to it 😐 Also considering a Volvo 240 for a daily, but not sure if I'm stupid to want a 40 year old car as a daily driver 🤔
It was Meguiars interior quick detailer lmao. All that I had but it seems to work well. Only concern would be maybe the oils weren't intended for engine bay heat?
I had a 2007 D5 V70 auto. It got to 98000 miles and the auto started to slip ; a known fault with the Ford gearbox and costing about £5k to repair/replace. Good car while it lasted. Nearly forgot, random bits feel of mine too including the mirror 😂
A job well done. Thank you for this video. I like the yellow en purple/blue parts. These i am going to buy. And the struts, good job. It will help me with my V70.
I have 06 V70 with the same engine. I see you didn't do the timing belt. At 120K that's recommended service. Also the fuel filter is supposed to be done. I didn't know changing the plugs or oil would be so easy. Getting the spark plugs changed gave it a nice boost and I read some guy saying that a fuel filter change he did on his V70 also gave a few extra HP!
To end this video you should have showed us your girlfriends reaction. She must be a keeper if you're doing all that for a GF. To bad you didn't live close, I have a 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro that I will never part with that could use some LOVE about now. I'm mechanically inclined, I screw up everything. Nice video. Be well.
Good job, but the trans problems is a very new thing too me :P Never heard of any major problems with this transmission? But oil changes in these are VERY importent! From a Volvo nerd in Sweden :)
Sales of the V70 for 2007 stand about 3,300. Not a sales success but what a beautiful design and the condition of the body and interiors deserve the mechanical attention. Best wishes.
Have scrolled through all the comments, am I the only one put off by the fact that the bumbstops weren't replaced although they were completely broken? Great video though!!!
RE Volvo power steering whine: It's almost always their rack and pinion lubrication needs. Lucas makes a "stop leak" with a thick additive to put into the reservoir and the Volvos love it. Just a few ounces are necessary and it will last years. The bottle is pricey but worth it.
You’d think to do the wash after the work to clean any dust and grime spread during the work. However that would be the practical thing. In the context of shooting film it’s nicer to have the clean eye candy. Good choice!
When putting a mirror back on use cardboard to offset the surface forward to jut out the side view mirror enclosures. Then bind it all snugly up with blue painters tape and let it cure.
I love my Volvo, this guy loves Volvos, I have no idea what anything inside a car does, he knows what all the things inside a car does let's subscribe to this man and see what happens interesting vid!
You should install the regplate on the front and repair the regplate light on the back. Also those headlights are very dull. A cabin and air filter also I think a bare minimum.
I can’t believe I work on these cars for a living and still love your videos. Great angles, great camera work, and super informative. Love your stuff
That’s awesome! Thank you
I hate working on cars myself because I fix trains. But it's still enjoyable to watch on RUclips. The difference between standing in the rain vs listening to it inside while watching Netflix.
Such a satisfying experience when everything works out. Also, those sunset shots look outstanding, not only are you a great photographer, but a videographer as well.
P.S. Just gotta say, I love the vibes this channel offers, no scandal, no stress, and zero BS.
Thank you!
Straight up better mechanic than most mechanics.
Such a nice car, deserves the love and care
awesome video, so satisfying!!!
Great video!!
Falling off mirrors is a volvo thing, had the same with my v50 and my dads xc60
They didn't have time to fall out on my XC60 as someone stole them lmao. Got XC90's mirrors installed and covered by insurance tho
@@samisyperek5711 Was the reflective glass or your whole mirror gone? What was the damage covered?🤣
@@Thommie_techno Whole mirror as in reflective glass, plastic cover, the guy also destroyed the mechanism that hid the mirrors when car was locked. I think it was covered by thief damage policy.
In a world where every car-youtuber is wrenching on supercars and expensive jdm cars its refreshing to see someone working on a regular volvo. Great video! Had the t5 engine in a focus st i once had, great engine.
Good move washing the car as the first step. You've basically won the 80/20 rule right there no matter how everything else turns out. The skills you've aquired updating all your own old cars really shows. Amazing work. Cheers, Willem!
Thanks Bob! Same as photography just learning from experiencing it.
Whats the 80/20 rule
@@Rusiputkigoogle tells me this, but I’m not sure if it’s what Bob meant:
“The 80-20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a familiar saying that asserts that 80% of outcomes (or outputs) result from 20% of all causes (or inputs) for any given event. In business, a goal of the 80-20 rule is to identify inputs that are potentially the most productive and make them the priority.”
@@johnjuiceshipper4963in short with 20% efforts we need 80%result (or as we say working smarter ) right?
A tip, dont do poly bushings on the engine. It reduces the comfort of the vehicle quite significanlty. Get OEM it will be better.
I agree. With the poly mount on my V70XC there was tons of vibration at idle. For me, even though I pretty much knew all that vibration was coming from the mount, psychologically it made me stress that the car would die at idle.
Its a 17yr old Volvo V70, everything else is shot so it evens out. especially considering the ambient temps theyll be riding it in. Poly bushings in arctic/sub arctic climates are a absolute no-no. desert heat however...
That is subjective. Some cars are just too comfortable
I've owned two 2005 V70 2.5T with the 210 horsepower engine, one of which I own right now, I love these cars, strong, dependable, comfortable and a TON of capacity.
I've used mine in the far north of Sweden during heavy winters, dealt with it like a finely paved road in summer, and I've used it as a makeshift camper van for traveling through rough roads and terrain throughout Europe, handled it like a dream.
Wrong power steering fluid. Volvo takes CHF11S which is green.
Swede with 10 years experience with p2 chassis. You are doing all the right things. The oil change for the gearbox is very important because the valves can gunk up and you eventually can experience harsh gear changes and you may have to change the whole gearbox.
Volvo says to change the gearbox oil around 4 000km but never more than 5 000km. Depends on driving style. I do around 3 500km to be safe.
Bushings for the engine strut with the two blue poly bushings are great, made a huge difference, I had those too. I would have changed the two mountings because they are a whole bushings themselves. Mine were completely shot and floppy and putting these blue poly bushings is a good cheap fix but can wear these out a bit quicker.
If upper engine mount is shot, the lowest engine mount will also be worn out. They counteract each other. Definitely have a look on the right engine mount, the one that is the most pesky to get to if needed to be changed.
Small thing, but the spark plugs do not have the right tip. Check Volvos original spark plugs. I changed mine to original and the engine became just a tiny bit more smoother, but mostly it’s for fuel efficiency.
Great job. If you have further questions just send a dm.😊
Yes, changing gearbox oil every 3500 km makes sense.... In Wonderland perhaps, lol.
are you sure you didnt mean 35000?
@@Xover112 He's Swedish so he is used to using the Swedish devil mile which is 10 (10 km per mile). So you're correct :-)
spot question, bit of a harsh shift coming from 2nd down to 1st, i honestly think the mounts all need to be changed, but could that be transmission related? i have no history on the transmission, but the car goes up and down smooth as butter other than coming back down to 1st…
@@Xover112 I change every 60,000 km on my 2018 Volvo V90cc.. Then you have a 600,000 km warranty in Norway on the gearbox.
I had significant NHV from polyurethane engine torque mounts, upper and lower. Those alone caused so much NVH at idle. As soon as I went back to OEM it felt like a nice car again lol
Same here. It was dreadful, I switched back to OEM after a single drive. I mean, just holding the gear stick was enough to give me a dead hand from the vibration. (Mine is a manual diesel).
Great video Willem! I find it amusing, that we share the same passion for analog photography and Volvo’s 😁 Keep up the great content on both channels!
Hey man, I love this channel. As a volvo enthusiast myself this channel is awesome. I have owned a 1994 Volvo 850, a 2000 XC70, and currently a 2004 XC90 with the T5 engine.
Have you ever thought about doing RUclips full time? You have a ton of potential. The edits and quality of content is incredible. I would keep building the channel up to 50k subs, then maybe go full time RUclips? Maybe see if FCP Euro and IPD would sponsor you channel?
Not sure if you know who legit street cars is, but your channel is very similar and reminds me that channel!!
Anyway, keep up the good work!
-Winston
Hey Winston. Thanks! I am full time but this is just my second channel so I don't have a ton of time for it. Ill keep slowly posting videos while I enjoy it and see where it goes :)
Oh what! Thats awesome man! What is your other channel? Keep up the good work!!@@wheelemverb
wait till he hears about willemverbeek lol
@@TomTheBFGhaha
Cleanest oil plug removal I've ever seen, subbed for that alone
Always a good tip: Remove the fill plug/cap first. Be it engine, transmission, differential or other oil that you're changing, make sure you remove the fill plug or oil cap first. That way you won't be left without oil and without the ability to refill it.
With the engine, I would generally disagree. If your engine oil fill cap is so stuck, you have bigger problems. It's useful to keep the cap on to restrict the flow of oil when you crack the drain bolt so you can avoid making a mess. Then open it to get the oil out faster. With all differentials, transmissions, etc. that's sound advice!
These videos are so therapeutic. I don't even know anything about fixing cars but I love these!!
Thanks man
Dude your videos are super relaxing, I love watching them after a long hard day. Great work!
keeping the p2 platform alive on this channel, simple repairs is beyond enough for me, great job man
glad you changed the spark plugs - was gonna be my first suggestion
Wow V70 awesome car thanks for this video😊
Really nice to see how you fixed the top bearings on the shocks, now I know what those spring tools are for :) I was hoping you would buff up the headlights as well, also because i'm curious to see how that's done properly. This is my new chill zone looking forward to see more 😌
Great job. I've had one for 12yrs. Nothing better I've looked. Your fortunate to have a great garage Thank you for the Video
First video I've checked on this channel, killer quality and good vibes all around. Great work for your lady!
I would highly suggest doing a few more rather simple but quite important jobs:
Clean out the entire windscreen drainage (where the wiper motor lives), because god forbid the drains get clogged, water will find its way into CEM and believe me you don't want to know how expensive it's going to get when that happens.
Take off the passenger side A pillar inside the car (it"s the one where windscreen sits on) trim and blow out sunroof drain with compressed air in both directions. Replace drain pipes if you see any kinks in them. Not cleaning them will lead to water getting inside and it will get absorbed by the foot well liner, trying to get water out it is not fun.
Lastly, turn the front wheel to gain access to wheel well liner rivets that are closer to passenger/driver side (you need to do this on both sides) and drill the out. Clean out the tons of dirt that hides behind them, you'd need running water and a brush or just a bucket with water and a brush. Reinstall rivets afterwards.
Great work . Your doing a meticulous job and obviously love these great cars . One comment below mentions NOT using urethane bushes . From my experience , I agree with the comment . Using Urethane bushes may be ok on a race track where there are smoother surfaces , however they tend to wear out other components over time .
I am in Australia and once fully fitted out my immaculate car with urethane . I regret doing so because it ended up a rattle trap and actually cracked the windscreen . Never again .
However , your an inspiration for us older 'home mechanics' .
The plastic part that holds the mirrorglass is removable (its hold in with clips) i advise you to remove the plastic piece first and then glue the glass to the platic. It gives you more controll over placement. Im a mechanic, in sweden so ive done this lodes of times. Also the steering gear on those cars leak, ethier at the lines, shaft seals ore where the steering column meets the steering gear. So if it was low on fluids you should check it out. Sorry for bad english, hope it helps.
Your English is perfect mate :)
The issue that these cars how with the axles making a popping noise when shiffting, is this fixable with new axles or does this indicate the transmission splines that for the axles are worn?
Was thinking of buying a Volvo V70, so I checked out this video. My first thought was, wow this guy has a twin, he looks exactly like the photographer guy. LOL. Excellent at both jobs.
I have the most basic P2 V70, final model year (2008 in Sweden) with a 5-speed manual and the 2.4L I5 without a turbo. It has been dead reliable for me and when normal things have needed replacing (it is an old car after all) it has been on par with what can be considered normal in terms of cost to repair with OEM parts here in Sweden. I've had to change the alternator, a wheel bearing and ABS rings front, other than that I have only done basic maintenance during my 3 years of ownership. I did a big service last year replacing air filter, cabin air filter, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, timing belt and water pump. It's a happy car :)
Only real issue with these cars seems to be that when they get old the suspension components love to fail on you. I haven't had any issues with mine though. The previous owner was a 70-year old man who owned the car since brand new and presumably took very good care of it. It's only done 100,000 miles (160,000km) and is very fresh. Will keep this thing until it dies on me, and then I'll probably just get an EV. I don't like hybrids and especially not plug-in-hybrids (basically double drivetrains = bunch of complexity). So it'll have to be an EV. At that point in time they should have gotten better too.
Mate, I desperately need you to put links to the parts and products you used here. These are exactly what I was looking to fix on my car as well as some products you used like sprays you use to clean and loosen up stuff. Learning a lot here! Thanks!
It’s all from FCP Euro :)
@@wheelemverb ah yeah i caught that but unfortunatelly FCP Euro doesn't exist here. So if we had the specs of the parts and products, i could attempt to maybe find similar ones here :)
Also, you convinced me to repair my old volvo s60 instead of selling it and getting a new one, such beautiful filming and editing!
Man you is so cool!
I also have a car and can find what exactly problem is if something become broken, but cant fix it because I'm ham-handed.
Glad to see that you take care of your girlfriend and spend some time to be shure that she will be safer on the roads with the properly working car.
Wish you luck!
P.S Sorry for some mistakes, eniglish is not my first language
You are extremely good at doing these repairs and knowing what to be doing. Calm, organized ... very good.
Love your content
Thank you!
In sweden we use Mobil1 0w40 on these engines.
Ugh, watching this video really took me back to one of my earlier cars that I owned was a V70 2006. It got hit by a truck so bad the radiator got pierced and the insurance company just bought it from me. I still miss that baby😢. So easy to work on (except changing the headlight bulbs on this was a pain😅). Aah I miss Volvo but now in Sweden even the Volvos are expensive af in the second hand market. 😢
How in the world did you get your short to be like in 4K quality??? Every time I remix mine they turn out on 360p.
Keep the videos up man!
I didn't know.. I only know you from photography channel and always watch you. Long time motorcycle and car enthusiast. Great channel. This came as a pleasant surprise. Keep up the great work.
The transmission is NOT an unreliable part in those models. Not maintaining them IS. Kind regards from Sweden.
It’s not the owners fault when Volvo says it’s lifetime fluid and doesn’t give you a drain plug
Buddy, if you really knew anything about this you would know that there's no such thing as "lifetime fluid".
As an owner of whatever car you have it would be your own responsibility to take car of it, no?
You do have a drain plug. Check again shut up.
My Volvo has a transmission fluid drain plug. The fill port is the dipstick tube though. What fluid did you use to fill your power steering reservoir? We're supposed to use CHF 202 or CHF 11s
CHF-202 is the right one. @@SS-cc3km
Don’t forget to do timing belt!
I’m new to your channel but have been owning a 2004 v70 for 16 years now and fixing all the stuffs by myself I just feel the need to walk down into the garage and work on the car !! Really good videos, and as said in the comments it’s quite smooth easy and calming !! By the way the torque to specs tip is a good one ! thanks !
I have the 98' V70 and its so nice to see someone actually work on the engines of these cars, gives me a little more confidence to start working on my own, service coming up soon 🤞
Nice car and a great video!
Thank you!
Great content! I own a Volvo 940 -91 myself and I really love it although it needs some work! Greetings from Sweden
My buddy works at FCP and I live three minutes from them! Was happy you using them, great people over there!
Thats awesome. I would spend an absurd amount of money if I lived 3 min from FCP
Hey! Did you notice any difference in vibration with the powerlflex engine mount?
Still one of the most beautiful stations wagons around 👍🏻
Love these classic Volvos.
Fantastic footage, great camera work and you can actually see what is being done, the explanations are short and to the point, and I love the V70, can't see Volvo ever going back to making such good cars but that's progress I suppose.
Y'know, as a Swede, seeing a Volvo out of it's natural habitat's always just as fun
A white, late second gen!!
My mother has seen one a few weeks ago, and I was completely shocked as I had never even seen pictures of it in that colour, and now I get recommended this..! How brilliant is that!?!?
And it’s absolutely beautiful!
These are such beautiful and elegant cars, especially the 2006 2007 models. Just as safe as anything released today. I hope you keep it running forever
I love these cars. I have an 04 XC70. only thing still not working on it is the AWD and it needs a new ABS motor because the original is shagged.
wow nicely done. And absolutely love the white color on these. The only thing i noticed was that the handbrake was wayy too high :D it should not need so much angle. Atleast on mine when i had to bring it so high that failed inspection coz it didnt hold wheels locked evenly. Now that its fixed i only need like 4 or 5 clicks and it solid ;)
haha yeah i noticed that too! Luckily its really easy to adjust the handbrake on these P2s, just a single nut under the handbrake gaiter.
Amazing work! I'm 32 and have somewhat mechanical knowledge, but I'm too afraid to maintain my car by myself. Oil change? Fine. But brakes, suspension? Hell naw.
Excellent video. I really enjoyed it. I changed the spark plugs for the first time on my 2005 XC70. I did not remove the strut bar as could get a 1/4" ratchet under the turbo pipe. Like you, my plugs 1 and 5 snapped in half on removal. The previous owner had Bosch Platinums x 4 and one NGK installed 🤷🏾♂️.
The oil change I do mine the same way but since I do not have a garage or even a driveway I let my mechanic tackle the strut mounts.
When I first got the car the first service they did the ATF and the top engine mount.
Great Video, just try to explain the things you are doing something instead of playing music in the background
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These are great cars! I own one as my first car, a remaped diesel D5 and for what it is its pretty quick. Im never selling it
Why did you decide to remove transmission fluid via a pump? I am thinking about changing ATF by myself on my 2001 V70 but don't have ramps and am not the youngest anymore.... What pump did you use? Thanks!
That before and after was a thing of beauty. Was that just a degreaser you used to clean everything with?
You make me wish I knew what I was doing so I could service my car for fun instead of dreading it. Took me six hours to replace an alternator in my Nissan Patrol only to discover my issue was a broken wire going to it 😐 Also considering a Volvo 240 for a daily, but not sure if I'm stupid to want a 40 year old car as a daily driver 🤔
It was Meguiars interior quick detailer lmao. All that I had but it seems to work well. Only concern would be maybe the oils weren't intended for engine bay heat?
don't forget to change the plug wires, Timing bely waterpump and seals-----mikey
Nice vid man and great car. I'm thinking about selling my 2010 Volvo S80 V8 AWD executive version to buy an 05-07 V70 to do a build.
I had a 2007 D5 V70 auto. It got to 98000 miles and the auto started to slip ; a known fault with the Ford gearbox and costing about £5k to repair/replace. Good car while it lasted. Nearly forgot, random bits feel of mine too including the mirror 😂
A job well done. Thank you for this video. I like the yellow en purple/blue parts. These i am going to buy. And the struts, good job. It will help me with my V70.
I have 06 V70 with the same engine. I see you didn't do the timing belt. At 120K that's recommended service. Also the fuel filter is supposed to be done. I didn't know changing the plugs or oil would be so easy. Getting the spark plugs changed gave it a nice boost and I read some guy saying that a fuel filter change he did on his V70 also gave a few extra HP!
god I miss my 04 xc70. I gave it to my family and now drive a 2017 Subaru Outback base and it just ain't the same.
Oh shit, I didn't know one of my favorite photography youtubers is also a car guy?! Sick stuff, Willem.
To end this video you should have showed us your girlfriends reaction. She must be a keeper if you're doing all that for a GF. To bad you didn't live close, I have a 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro that I will never part with that could use some LOVE about now. I'm mechanically inclined, I screw up everything. Nice video. Be well.
Good job, but the trans problems is a very new thing too me :P
Never heard of any major problems with this transmission?
But oil changes in these are VERY importent!
From a Volvo nerd in Sweden :)
Sales of the V70 for 2007 stand about 3,300. Not a sales success but what a beautiful design and the condition of the body and interiors deserve the mechanical attention. Best wishes.
How do you fix a V70? It came out wrong from the factory! I guess you could convert it to RWD but it's probably just easier to buy a real Volvo.
Have scrolled through all the comments, am I the only one put off by the fact that the bumbstops weren't replaced although they were completely broken?
Great video though!!!
i appreciate the care you put into this machine. great work bro. you gained a sub.
Can't believe how much white suits the V70. Makes a change from the silvers, grays and blues we get in the UK (mine is in re-sale silver, yawn)
RE Volvo power steering whine: It's almost always their rack and pinion lubrication needs. Lucas makes a "stop leak" with a thick additive to put into the reservoir and the Volvos love it. Just a few ounces are necessary and it will last years. The bottle is pricey but worth it.
Just replaced the front subframe and dropped the gas tank for a P2. '01XC
Good clean fun.
I'm from Russia and I have a 2002 XC70.
I LOVE THIS CAR!
Wagon Mafia 🤘
You’d think to do the wash after the work to clean any dust and grime spread during the work. However that would be the practical thing. In the context of shooting film it’s nicer to have the clean eye candy. Good choice!
Amazing video Willem, I love watching you working on your cars almost as much as your film photo videos! Allison is one lucky gal, that's for sure! ;)
Being from England, I'm confused why everything is clean, dry and rust free.
You definitely would have scored a few brownie points with your girlfriend. Great job.
I suggest replacing the shock bumpers as well, they look completely deteriorated. Those reddish color rubber things that sit on the shock rods.
Great video. Already subscribed. Huges from Brasil..
Former V70 driver here. RUclips recommended this to me. Immediate like and subscribe.
Whatever you used on the wheels is good stuff. I need to clean some aluminum knuckles. Any info on the product?
In Sweden this car would be in much worse shape. All the salt on our roads would make it rust away
Nice wagon, satisfying to watch how you fix it!
Quite the handyman. Your girlfriend has hit the jackpot.
When putting a mirror back on use cardboard to offset the surface forward to jut out the side view mirror enclosures. Then bind it all snugly up with blue painters tape and let it cure.
You make it look so easy. I don't know if it's because I'm driving an Insignia, but repairing just the smallest things is a nightmare.
dude you did all that work and didnt change the bump stops....cheap part and also helps dappem the shock absorber noise/thump.
I love my Volvo, this guy loves Volvos, I have no idea what anything inside a car does, he knows what all the things inside a car does
let's subscribe to this man and see what happens
interesting vid!
You should install the regplate on the front and repair the regplate light on the back. Also those headlights are very dull. A cabin and air filter also I think a bare minimum.
I started watching your videos like 2 days ago. I hooked. Let's make the headlight clear
Great1
Kinda like watching M539Restoration, but it’s a Volvo
heyyyy 19:49 is the location where Micheal doused the house of the tennis coach in GTA V!!!!!!!
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