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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Changed the spark plugs, flushed coolant and a new thermostat, flushed power steering fluid, installed the factory cruise control out of a wreck into mine, installed aero wiper blades, and new night breaker headlight globes. No wonder I'm knackered........
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Replaced the OBD-I box with one from the JY. Mine had about 2 wires holding the jump wire on.

Replaced the torn vacuum connector on the EGR valve. (To the yellow tube).

Tried some cleaner/wax in a can called EZDetail. That stuff is incredible. Made my Meguires look like junk. (It was 70 degrees here today).
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Got a great deal at NAPA on a new battery for my 05 XC70. No problems installing it and I swear it runs better.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xevo
Replaced the heater core. Wanted to do it before the weather got very cold. It now blows heat instead of steam/fog.
I wondered why it did that sometimes. Thanks. I look into replacing mine.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Downshift6932
Owned my S60 R for a full 24 hours, however check engine light just came on....think it might be the O2 sensor, so got to get it checked tomorrow
Hope it isn't a ETM like mine was immediately after I bought it.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Bought a replacement fog lamp assy, IDP sway bar kit, and bilstiens HD front and rear.
Next up - ECU flash kit.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Installed the wideband getting ready for tune!!! Yay!!!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Gave my new S60 it's first bath!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Washed and waxed The Volvo, S90, before my wife returns from a short trip to CA. "Installed" new floor mats, replaced burnt out fog lamp, installed new antenna, new trunk lifts and had the new Pirelli's checked and rotated! Then I took it for a run. What a ride.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wyobear
Washed and waxed The Volvo, S90, before my wife returns from a short trip to CA. "Installed" new floor mats, replaced burnt out fog lamp, installed new antenna, new trunk lifts and had the new Pirelli's checked and rotated! Then I took it for a run. What a ride.
Amen...
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Had the windows on my new S60 tinted!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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looked at my c70 sitting in the driveway and thought "da$% i wish summer would hurry up and get here so i can enjoy top down driving again!!" lol
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Lit-up the tires for a guy that wanted a show. Doubt he'll help buy tires but it was fun anyway
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Replaced factory floor mats with coco mats. These mats are awesome, heavy, thick rubber mat under the coco that catches water and dirt. I have a set of them in my C30 and had them in my BMW. Absolutely recommend, best mats I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot!). They are hand made per order (I picked my 1st set up at their plant in South Carolina and saw firsthand)

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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While on a junk yard scavenger hunt, I found a VW that still had it's programmable delay wiper relay in it that iPd sells. I installed it and it works like a champ. Back when I learned about the relay I think they were about $50. Now iPd sells them for about $25.

With this relay you can program your intermit wipers to cycle between 1.5 seconds to 22 seconds. Very nice upgrade for the 850's and S70's.

Adjustable Wiper Delay Relay
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Ordered new wiper blades for the fleet. Stuck with the neoforms on the front and the trico exact fit on the rear. Free shipping and coupon at wipers123. They say their shipping is faster than ever...we'll see.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Installed front passenger side control arm. Hurrah!!! No more pulling to the left while braking.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Checked ign coil, FIR, Broke the heater valve, Threw wrenches (not at it), Drove it for 10 minutes till it died AGAIN. Giving up soon.....
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Helped a guy replace the following in his '95 850:

Interior seats, carpet, armrest, dash pad (top).
Control arms and sway bar end links.
Heater firewall cupling.
Front and rear bumpers.

And last but not least, I triggered a seat air bag, OMG!!! Fun. I do apologize for not filming it.



 

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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rspi

And last but not least, I triggered a seat air bag, OMG!!! Fun. I do apologize for not filming it.
Those are fun to set off as long as you are not in the path of it!
 
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