DVS V70T5 #2: THE SEQUEL - 1997 V70T5

It's been a little while since I've touched the V70 but I've been slowly getting more and more tired of the noisy PS pump.
I bought the replacement ages ago and finally decided I'd do something about it this weekend…. while it's been 40+ deg here (makes perfect sense, right?).

When I've scanned the car a few times previously, it's thrown a code for a coolant temp sensor issue on a couple of occasions, so I put a new genuine Volvo one aside too and figured I'd get it done at the same time as the PS pump.

I've also had some pretty erratic ambient temp readings on the dash too, ranging from -4 deg through to 56 deg.
So added that to the list as well.

Despite having only done ~1500kms since it last had an oil change and a new filter, its been a bit over 12 months so figured I'd add that to the list too.

I think both sensor issues could likely be the connectors on the loom, rather than the sensors themselves, but the new ones are, well, new and they come with a new sensor-side connector - this, at least could be half the problem.

New PS pump done, clean oil and new filter, new coolant temp sensor, new ambiemt temp sensor and a good checkover all felt a bit overdue and I'm happy that they're done.

I've noticed a RH inner driveshaft boot looks to have seen better days so that can go on the 'next time' list as it isnt a 'leak' yet or a proper split.

A couple of new, overdue pics -

GeorgeVolvo

Remembering that wiring sheath and loom covers on P80 generation C70/S70/V70 are pretty terrible and crumble easily, the loom-side connector on the ambient temp sensor wasnt particularly nice - I took the wires and pins out of the connector, cleaned the pins with contact cleaner and cleaned the connector thoroughly as well before putting it back together with the new sensor.
No really sure if the issue was genuinely the sensor or just bad connection, but it behaved itself on the drive this afternoon which is a good start.

Not a heap to update here with a few days before a trip to Canberra - I've been driving it a bit more, its a got a couple of new stone chips, etc

I had a wheel alignment done on the weekend and, aside from the tow being a little out and having the steering wheel angle corrected, my rather basic wheel alignment was pretty good and (other than the steering wheel), its not too much different.

So, in short, other than preparing a little tool roll for travelling in it and buying a can of 'fix-a-flat' (I dont have a large enough spare wheel to clear the brakes), its been a fairly boring preparation exercise.

rado I ditched the spare wheel today and strapped my tool roll and the fix-a-flat into the spare wheel well.
At some point I'll grab a full size spare but I'd like to see if I can get a factory 'Comet' wheel to clear the brakes - if I can, I'd like to go back to a set of Comets (17") and away from the 18" wheels I'm running.

In the meantime, the tyre jizz will hopefully get me through.

Here's a couple of new pics from the last few days of giving it a quick once over and getting out and about in it -

rado ooh, that could be good, particularly as it'll mean you likely wont have to remove your spacers, etc.
The other thought here could be a P2 S60R space saver spare

rado I've got a Ferrita downpipe but havent made up my mind about the exhaust yet. I might build it myself or I might switch back to the single exit (non R) rear bumper and do a single exit system. Dunno.

Also, part of me was inspired by all the good 240 builds there, so I'm in two minds as to whether I sell it and build another 240. I defintely had 240-envy.

GeorgeVolvo

For sure. I've got a couple that emerged during the Canberra trip - I'll chase those out and get them sorted. My guess is swaybar D bushes upfront.

rado

Bahaha.
Maybe I just need to sit on it for a couple of months and have a think.