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emissions failure V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be cuttyhunk 30 on  Sat Dec 3 04:41 CST 2005 [RELATED]

my '98 v70m t5m 135k miles ..has failed mass. emissions test.very reputable and capable non dealer volvo shop has quoted a price of over $1600 to fix. it needs both o2 sensors and air pump and clamps and stuff.does anybody know if there is an alternative to this expense.or does one "bight the bullet" and run the car for another 130k (optomistic ,ain't i ??).








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    emissions failure V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Dec 3 06:26 CST 2005
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    I would fix the air pump myself, using "genuine" VW VR6 parts. Same pump as Volvo, MUCH cheaper.
    Both O2 sensors? Usually only the front fails at that milage. FCP has them for half the dealer cost. Besides, if the air pump fails, codes for the O2 sensors will be triggered. Fix the air pump, clear the codes, and see what shows up.

    Klaus
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    (1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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      emissions failure V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  MadeInJapan on  Sun Dec 4 01:52 CST 2005
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      Klaus is right on! as usual. Here is the How-to on the replacement:
      http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/airpump1.php
      I've looked everywhere for the write-up on how to use the VW blower instead of the Volvo one (big savings!) but can't seem to locate it. It's not much different than the instructions except you have to drill out the revits that hold the fan casing together and replace them with some screws if I recall correctly...that's about it. I'll post the link to that with the pictures when I find them. Good luck!
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      1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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        emissions failure V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be cuttyhunk 30 on  Wed Dec 7 04:33 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        dammit you guys are good .i sure appreciate it i'll get backatcha with results







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