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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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installed my spoiler i bought online, looks really nice now
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Installed a new lock cylinder on my V70. The shear bolts were a pain to get out, ended up drilling out the left one. No more issues starting the car! (My key would turn 360 degree in the tumbler) - did not need the electrical part, just the tumbler. Another forum had a great write-up DIY without need to take off the steering wheel.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Figured out that I needed a 13/16" spark plug socket and successfully changed all the plugs.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Painted the heat shield that goes above the turbo, and the heat shield on the firewall with Ultra Flat Black 3000 Deg exhaust paint.


Started pulling the moldings, Mirrors, door handles, and bumpers for painting with the black bumper paint.

Measured out the length of pipe I will need for the RIP kit CAI tubing.
 

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Old May 27, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Ordered My Strut Brace, FINALLY!!!
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Installed S70 Roof Rails,
New Glove Box Latch
and New headlight switch
Installed My Exhaust.... Not Having a Lift Blows Donkey *****..
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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On my 98 v70awd the darn turn signal assembly plastic flanges broke and it blew off the car going down the road. Had that fixed, and a new heater/ac blower motor installed as it was worn out. And an oil change to boot .
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Well replaced the drivers side axle seal. Rebuilt the wiring harness inside the headlights! And then converted them to HIDs. Looks great just have to adjust them a little! Working in a guage pod for the gauges to come. I will post pics in my gallery when I get them!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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On my 2005 S60 2.5T
Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs and flushed the tranny with Toyota T IV fluid.
Also sanded my front headlight lens to eliminate haze and stains using 3m kit. Excellent!
 

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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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replaced spark plugs and changed oil on my V70.

with new rotor, distributor and wires installed the other day, this now completes my full tune-up.

dont really feel any difference though hoping to see difference in MPG...
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Polished the top surface of the wagon. Looks a lot better.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Looked at it for about 10 minutes and then drove it. Haha
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Pulled my turbo, alot easier than I thought..
I didnt even have to remove the exhaust housing, dont havr to worry about breaking studs.

My poor 854 will be sitting for about a week till I get the rebuild kit in.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Finished polishing the wagon. Looks 10 times better than I'd expected.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Replaced light bulb for shifter & ciggerate lighter socket.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Pulled the ECC and replaced the bulbs in there. Also, had to pull the TRACKS switch and solider a spot in there for the light to work.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Finally got the sticky caliper fixed.
New set of slide pins and some brake part grease.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Glued my driver door mirror with Quick Steel. Got that nasty stuff on my wedding band.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Pulled my 3 studs form the housing to the downpipe, Pulled All the IC piping and Intake Manifold for Cleaning.

Started laying out the rebuild kit for the turbo and ready to start in the AM.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Swapped the ABS module with one from Matty Moo. No more ABS/Tracs light! Replaced upstream o2 sensor.
 
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