Is the Volvo V70R a good car to buy?
In that sense, the V70R is as good an example of respectful evolution as Porsche’s 911 S; it’s slightly aggressive, thoroughly modern and instantly recognizable. A non-sporting V70’s cabin rivals Audi and Lexus’ caverns for materials’ quality, subdued interior design and ergonomic excellence.
What kind of Turbo does a Volvo 850 GLT have?
This handy chart will help identify the turbo fitted to your vehicle: 13G : 97 Volvo 850 GLT, 98 S/V70 GLT, 98 V70 XC It’s important to know the exact model of turbocharger your vehicle has when shopping for a rebuild kit.
Are there any exceptions to the Volvo V70?
That said, there are a few notable exceptions: the V70’s plastic disaster door handles, its Rubbermaid instrument cluster top, the “pleather” infecting the doors and a ho-hum shifter and steering wheel. And now the good news: the R model banishes ALL of these beancounted banes of pistonhead pride and joy.
When to replace or rebuild a Volvo turbocharger?
Of course, bearing failure is always one of the top reasons for replacing or rebuilding a Volvo turbocharger. If the compressor wheel can be wiggled up and down, this is not immediate cause for concern unless it is excessive. Turbos are designed to allow slight motion in this direction, as oil flows between the shaft and the bearing.
The V70R might be the coolest Volvo performance car ever, and this one’s for sale. You should buy it. Welcome to You Must Buy, our daily look at the cars you really should be buying instead of that boring commuter sedan. This 2007 Volvo V70R is a final-year model equipped with the rare six-speed manual transmission.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo V70R have?
This 2007 Volvo V70R is a final-year model equipped with the rare six-speed manual transmission. Those familiar with this car will know of its odd “spaceball” shifter boot, which uses a plastic sphere as the base of the shift knob rather than the traditional piece of leather. But of course, that’s not the only interesting thing about this Volvo.
What should the fuel pressure be in a Volvo?
Fuel pressure should be 40: 44 PSI with the engine running or when cranking. Once you test the pressure, recharge the fuel system by cycling the key or running the fuel pump.
How to test a Volvo V70 fuel pump?
Electrical testing: Remove the under hood fuse panel cover. Check the fuel pump fuse. On my vehicle (V70 base 1999) it was fuse 3 15 amp (red arrow). Electrical testing: Working in the left side of the wiper cowl, loosen the four T20 Torx screws (red arrows). Then remove the electrical compartment lid (inset).
How does trick four-C work on Volvo V70R?
The V70R’s trick Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) computes the wagon’s longitudinal and lateral acceleration, body yaw, chassis and wheels’ vertical motion, engine torque and throttle position, degree of braking, steering wheel position and turn rate, and insurance coverage.
Is the Volvo V70R the same as the M3?
While the V70R power and poise are an amazing not to say ridiculous achievement, the company’s claim that the wagon is an M3 rival is proof positive that the marketing guys had too much lutefisk that day. Anyway, who cares? The M3 is at least $10K more expensive and can’t haul half as much butt as the Swedish Ford.