@@robinrai4973 I don't know if M539 really really makes me want an E39 BMW or if he makes me really really not want one. Nonetheless I fell in love with the car because of his videos haha!
You might not understand this but your video on how you fixed the awd and transmition for 100$ is one of the best video ever the way it was produced you actually fixing stuff and all the juicy R bits
Oh Man, I owned one of those R's years ago. My favourite story was my wife borrowed it one time for a long trip, she said she was rolling along listening to music and thought she was going about 70 but when she looked down she was going 130! Smooth car, loved driving it, hated owning it. Wish I had your mechanical skills back then. Enjoy that thing, and wait till you drop it into sport mode and hit a big wide sweeper turn! Amazing.
Very smart kid, eager to learn and not easily bummed out. Great enthusiasm and keep it up please. Like to see how the wagon comes together. Thanks for sharing
I drove an S60R for 5 flawless years in the best color combo (BSM/Atacama duh) -- maybe my favorite car I've ever owned and I _will_ get back into one someday.* Besides being a car guy, however, I'm also a filmmaker/photographer. I had absolutely no idea you were a successful & seriously talented shooter. On top of that, you make clear, concise, well-edited car content with zero fake drama and a laid-back vibey soundtrack. Impossible for me NOT to subscribe! *I still own a 5-cylinder AWD turbo sedan and I love it, but it's an Audi.
What a car! A few things that Ive replaced, like the bonnet strut, the rear view mirror, but need to take the old central locking sensor out of the old one and fit into the replacement. The solenoid on the fuel filler cap needs replacing and the left hand front indicator has a loose connection, but nothing on the scale of your re-build!@@Patphenis
You are a very talented mechanic and so YOUNG! Where did you learn everything? Being a Swede I like your devotion to Volvo. I have visited the Torslanda factory in Gothenburg many times. It is amazing.
Absolute top tier automotive content! Love how every video the car gets better and better. Excellent work on the car and the videos, bud. I am so stoked every time I see a new video pop up.
Im so invested in this series and im not even interested in cars, I came from your main channel but it’s just fun to see someone so passionate and knowledgeable about something. Also I am from Gothenburg, Sweden so Volvo has a special place in my heart.
You have a great shooting/editing style that is really calming to watch. Positive attitude and super informative. Also it’s just nice to watch a car get taken care of
We got one in the overseas program in Sweden in 2004 - in 2020, gave to grandson (over 144,000 miles, he got 2 1/2 years out of it but was doing a lot of highway driving so, sold to a collector in New Mexico - so, that wonderful car, lives on.
Several thousand miles away, I'm restoring my manual 2008 V70 AWD D5. Currently on the 'Swirl flaps', EGR and engine mounts. Thanks for giving me the confindence to tackle this project myself! Surprisingly easy cars to work on 😁
I just picked up a running/driving '04 S60R for $800, so i'm really enjoying this series of videos. I'm a long-time Volvo fan, so I knew what i was getting myself in to. One critique: I would never run Bosch spark plugs in any vehicle. For Volvos, OEM or NGK seem to work best
I had the same thing happen with my charge air pipe after working on my S60R. Was doing a pull onto the freeway and I suddenly hear a large whoosh. Clutch in and engine dead, I friction fitted it and limped the car home, after I fixed it, it was fine. Anyways, love to see these cars being saved, it’s a shame on how many end up scrapped. I have a UA-cam S60R thing of my own coming up,
Dude, I’ve bought a 1500 Volvo, seriously same price, was a p2 xc70 put a bunch of money and work into it. Similar issues to yours, shot Pcv leaking oil. Did water pump as well as timing. Planned a lot with that car, unfortunately got hit by a motorcycle driving in the wrong lane on a curvy road (he survived with minor injuries) but so sad that my wagon was totaled out before. 😞 love the Volvo community. Bought an e46 bmw which has treated me well. Sorrry for the long comment, but big fan of you and your videos!! I considered going into photography like you but started welding instead, dude honestly I’m drunk typing this but really relate to you. Love these videos. Thankyou for these vids, maybe I’ll get back into photography since I’m only 20! Fr big fan dude! Goat
Enjoying this series and following big time, l have an 04 V70R being restored engine being rebuilt new turbski, pcv, timing belt, studs, plugs, engine mount, tensioner/idlers, ceramic pads & new discs all round, service auto, refresh the head, wheel bearing, rear diff then refurb the Pegasus 18's and leather repair to drivers seat looking forward to getting it back on the road.
I love to watch those viedeos because my grandpa owns a manual grey/beige v70R wich is in absolutely great condition and he always used it as his winter/traveling car.
big volvo guy here. many current white blocks- the holes you had the most oil in are the holes that get filled by the actual pcv tube when it fails. also the oil cap will fill them if it has a bad seal.
Love your videos, man!!! 👍🏾👍🏾❤️ I have an 04 V70R. She’s a manual with the “space ball” shifter. Bought for $6K 4 years ago from a private seller. So far I’ve spent around $5K on it that includes regular and preventative maintenance (new tires, spark plugs and wires, fuel filter) and also a few hiccups (turbo, rear axle, rear circuit board, etc.) I’m currently at 250K miles.
ahh yes cylinder number 2 full of oil - i found the same in my V70 when i was trying to diagnose/fix a missfire.. i still need to replace my PCV but im waiting for winter to pass before i stick myself out under the hood. Love this series!
My old man used to have an '03 S60 T5. I loved that thing. He did tell me a few times he wished he'd waited and got an R instead, but the T5 at the time was still very beastly.
I have a t5 c30 and this exact thing happened to me. I bought it with about 185k for 4 grand and about 2 months later, i had fouled plugs in wells 2 and 4 i believe. Replaced those with Bosch Iridiums. 4 months later i had fouled plugs again. Discovered that my pcv system was bad when I would take the oil cap off and had the glove I wrapped around was expanding so I knew instantly what was going on. Awesome video very concise. I love those V70Rs. Would love one or an 850R someday.
Really loving this series. I want one of these cars since working for Volvo in the early 2000’s but in the UK they are crazy expensive now. Great series looking forward to seeing the finished car. 🎉
Dang, that valve cover design is a classic example of engineers hating techs. Absolutely asinine. Great videos dude! I love following along with this series, not a lot of V70R content out there.
Incredible job! This Volvo series is like a daytime soap opera, the plot just never ends. Can you easily pull out the plugs in a few hundred miles to confirm if the oil leaks on top of the head have been stopped? It sounds like the job of changing the head gasket is one I would never, ever wish upon a friend. Although it would make for more good TV... Cheers! 🍻✌
Fingers crossed just the PCV is causing the oil leak! Also worth checking is the oil cap seal. They like to leak. Should try a SUM calibration with those lowering springs. Rear ride hight sensors will we confused sitting a little bit lower. Also ride hight sensors being off will confuse the headlights and will aim at the ground.
Loving the channel please keep doing you thing. Had a Volvo S70 T5 a few years ago. It was the last year before Volvo sold to Ford (1998) and I loved it. Kept it for a year and passed it along to a young kid that is a Volvo nut. He loved it. They are an underrated car by most people. Might get another down the road but I would like an old rear wheel Amazon or the like. Cheers!
I actually was hoping you were intending to do a manual swap. In my opinion, the manual is always best. I personally think the stock Volvo R wheels are the best looking wheels for this car, but to each is own.
the dream brick continues to improve! love it. although I can't believe that business about the valve cover. Volvo imitating Audi, I guess. for wiring issues where you have a bunch of wires close together all losing their insulation (i.e., any older German car ever with Xenon headlights - they just get baked until the insulation dries up and flakes off), you can try liquid electrical tape. Permatex makes a good one. it's messy but effective, especially in tight spots where it's difficult to wrap anything.
Great work on bringing this beauty back to life...I'd personally have the original R wheels refurbed..I like the simpler 5 spoke style. Plus OCD has kicked in.. spotting one of your license plate lights has blown 😳
I really am enjoying this series, you found a new subscriber! After this project my votes would be for a volvo xc60 i think if you can find one crashed or with problems around 2-2.5k
I'm loving this channel so much dude. This is all rocket science to me, so your knowledge and work is unbelievable. Shout out to Hector as well always good seeing him pop up in this series and on my IG feed.
Your knowledge of white block engines is really impressive. I had to pick this know-how up in the middle of the night while swearing profusely. There is no Bentley manual for these cars snd the Haynes / Chilton manuals are just terrible. Really cool! Im excited to see whats next for your projects.
man i just did the pcv on my xc70 and just wow it was way more difficult than i expected. but i eventually got it done and it passed the glove test! very exciting stuff
This series is reminding me of my car quite a bit, my Pcv hose was also destroyed like yours, spark plugs nasty but not original, everything you’ve been doing I’ve done or need to do to mine soon. Bought my s60R in September and have loved owning it even with its hiccups
Hello! I like what you do, good luck and new cool videos. I'm from Moldova and I have a 2006 S60 T5. I like how you enthusiastically disassemble and repair cars.
great cars !! i had an S80 and when i came to change the brake pads it was like brand new no rust nothing !!! these things are fantastic !!! and you can tell
Oh man, i felt the relief(i bet you did the same), when it startet up perfectly the third time🎉 I really enjoy watching you learning by doing - it’s a Big inspiration 💪🏻 Greetings from Denmark, and a former 2006 V70 T5 Owner 😊
I've had wires like that once on an old car... you could always use liquid electrical tape, saved me a few times, or you could use something like "right stuff" to isolate them. Did that once too.
You're just this kind of Wunderkind where there's like one in a million people. You pick up photography and master it in like two years. Then you pick up working on cars and become a full blown mechanic in not even a year. Damn. In like two years you'll be building your own car nearly form sketch.
My favorite Volvo model that is on my bucket list of “Cars I’d love to own when I grow up.” I’ve repaired many cars in my short 53 years but never have I seen a sketchy banjo bolt that could wreck an engine! Yikes!!! Looks fishy to me and I say, “down down with designed obsolescence!” Also, if I owned this project vehicle here’s a short list of mods I’d do ASAP: 1) Catch Can for turbo. This is a simple bolt-on add on that prolongs the life of the turbo by trapping blow-by vapors and reducing water content in the induction system … thus reducing wear on bearing etc. Cheap to buy , easy to install, and works great (just gotta remember to empty it every 6-10K miles). 2) Iridium spark plugs. Though pricey ($12-$20/plug) they last 100K miles, run cooler than other traditional anode materials, give a brighter feel to the ignition charge, and open up slight gains in mpg and in hp. 3) Engine-bay-wiring harness replacement. These wiring harnesses are segmental and probably still available from the dealer. By far this is the simplest way to bring peace of mind. As soon as I see exposed wires I don’t wait to see the hell that awaits, I swap the old harness for a new one. I’ve been there and never want anyone to suffer that craziness. When swapping in a new harness I try to correct the oversights/cost-cutting measures of the manufacturer by adding additional heat shielding to wires in regions of high heat by sheathing the wire bundles in thermo shielding made by DEI and heat reflective tape on any single wire sensors such as O2 sensors, thermostat sensors, etc. This is a low-budget investment that could save thousands of hours of suffering in the future. But I would not dare a manual swap!!! Beyond my bandwidth of abilities and don’t see gains in such an undertaking. But thats just me. Keep it rolling, bro! This is a Ferrari beater that deserves a renascence!
Ayyy, thanks for showing me that Nebulas won't fit without modification onto my S60R Also thanks for giving me the idea to buy spacers to make a wheel fit, I don't know how but somehow I didn't think of that
It’s likely not the spark plug seals, it’s from the PCV vent hose and/or oil filler gasket and spillage on top. At least the coil boots did their job and why it was still running
In my opinion the original wheels look much better. The understated design of these truly fits these sleeper like cars. I would try to find a better set original rims, or have them existing ones refurbished. Great content though, keep it coming!
Nice job you did. 👍 when it comes to wheels everyone has it’s own taste. :) And I love you showing also your “fails”. Only ine who dont do anything are not making mistakes. This is how we learn. On OEM parts. Sometimes they are actually on the same price level or cheaper then alternatives. Like spark plugs, timing belt. Specifically plastic parts. Brakers usualy ask a lot more then original new one is worth.
Thank you for fixing this Volvo. I have one of the last V70 s made although it’s a D4 SELUX ,( didn’t make a petrol unfortunately) having said that it does 44 mpg around town and road fund licence just thirty pounds a year so a win win there. I only do a couple of thousand miles a year, it runs like a sewing machine but then i have only ever used from new super diesel, (163pence a litre at the moment)as the garage mechanic told me to do, hopefully it will see me out 😊.
Just a heads up that there is a drain from the PCV box through the block and into the oil pan. To properly clean everything out, you MUST drop the oil pan, clean it and its PCV drain passage, then clean the passage in the block from below and above. I've heard people say if it passes air then its fine, one of my own did pass that test but had so much carbon built up it would have plugged solid in no time. My other one was plugged so solid the pcv box was actually filled with oil and puking it out the front turbo seal! Since its back together I'd say just drop the pan on your next oil change and clean it out then. Great vid though! Wish it was up years ago when I did the same job.
"How is this car still running" - It's a Volvo and it's a car made in the years when cars were made to be kept for a lifetime, not to be changed after a few years like a phone. Kudos for trying to save it, it's worth it!
You made awesome work and your music taste is 10/10. I enjoy your videos and that you give some love to R's. They need them and will pay you with smile on your face. Cheers!
Love the vid bro, me and my friend got a V70 XC and we struggled so much with changing the pcv but after we changed it the car felt so much smoother and responsive
I have had good luck with peppermint essential oil. Some drops all around the garage and in your car will help keep unwanted guests away. And it'll smell nice!
haven't enjoyed a series like this on youtube in a long time, you're doing something great
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this series and this Volvo especially. Hoping to see the end result 🎉
End goal=spaceball!
Currently my favorite UA-cam series at the moment. Keep up the good work!
Your content is incredibly good for how many subs you have, 100% positive you're gonna grow. Keep it up
if only you knew haha
Genuinely one of the most entertaining and well made car build series ive watched.
love the series. You make me fall more and more in love with volvos!
100%! M539 for BMWs and this champ for Volvo!
@@robinrai4973 I don't know if M539 really really makes me want an E39 BMW or if he makes me really really not want one. Nonetheless I fell in love with the car because of his videos haha!
@@tobias_dahlberg lol yeah, I'll admire them from a distance ha
You might not understand this but your video on how you fixed the awd and transmition for 100$ is one of the best video ever the way it was produced you actually fixing stuff and all the juicy R bits
Oh Man, I owned one of those R's years ago. My favourite story was my wife borrowed it one time for a long trip, she said she was rolling along listening to music and thought she was going about 70 but when she looked down she was going 130! Smooth car, loved driving it, hated owning it. Wish I had your mechanical skills back then.
Enjoy that thing, and wait till you drop it into sport mode and hit a big wide sweeper turn! Amazing.
anyone can work on cars
Very smart kid, eager to learn and not easily bummed out. Great enthusiasm and keep it up please. Like to see how the wagon comes together. Thanks for sharing
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Your videos are such a mood. Nothing beats that feeling from the first drive after a long sesh.
I drove an S60R for 5 flawless years in the best color combo (BSM/Atacama duh) -- maybe my favorite car I've ever owned and I _will_ get back into one someday.* Besides being a car guy, however, I'm also a filmmaker/photographer. I had absolutely no idea you were a successful & seriously talented shooter. On top of that, you make clear, concise, well-edited car content with zero fake drama and a laid-back vibey soundtrack. Impossible for me NOT to subscribe!
*I still own a 5-cylinder AWD turbo sedan and I love it, but it's an Audi.
This is a great reference series, Sir! I’m picking up my V70R on Monday..it has just over 40,000 miles on the clock.👌🏼
How's it coming along?
What a car! A few things that Ive replaced, like the bonnet strut, the rear view mirror, but need to take the old central locking sensor out of the old one and fit into the replacement. The solenoid on the fuel filler cap needs replacing and the left hand front indicator has a loose connection, but nothing on the scale of your re-build!@@Patphenis
You are a very talented mechanic and so YOUNG! Where did you learn everything? Being a Swede I like your devotion to Volvo. I have visited the Torslanda factory in Gothenburg many times. It is amazing.
Absolute top tier automotive content! Love how every video the car gets better and better. Excellent work on the car and the videos, bud. I am so stoked every time I see a new video pop up.
Im so invested in this series and im not even interested in cars, I came from your main channel but it’s just fun to see someone so passionate and knowledgeable about something. Also I am from Gothenburg, Sweden so Volvo has a special place in my heart.
You have a great shooting/editing style that is really calming to watch. Positive attitude and super informative. Also it’s just nice to watch a car get taken care of
We got one in the overseas program in Sweden in 2004 - in 2020, gave to grandson (over 144,000 miles, he got 2 1/2 years out of it but was doing a lot of highway driving so, sold to a collector in New Mexico - so, that wonderful car, lives on.
I used to have a friend who owned a Volvo shop and fell In love with these cars because of him. This video series is re igniting my love for them. ❤
Who needs to drive a car when the wheels look fantastic? Again, an excellent video, dude. Love your style, love V70R.
Several thousand miles away, I'm restoring my manual 2008 V70 AWD D5. Currently on the 'Swirl flaps', EGR and engine mounts. Thanks for giving me the confindence to tackle this project myself! Surprisingly easy cars to work on 😁
@VPARTS hook the man up with the greatest Volvo stuff on the market! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
I've always loved the look of these. I had no idea that they were fast.
11:55 "...gonna start by putting this bolt in, to try and uhh...oh god, I already dropped it" so fucking relatable
I just picked up a running/driving '04 S60R for $800, so i'm really enjoying this series of videos. I'm a long-time Volvo fan, so I knew what i was getting myself in to. One critique: I would never run Bosch spark plugs in any vehicle. For Volvos, OEM or NGK seem to work best
I had the same thing happen with my charge air pipe after working on my S60R. Was doing a pull onto the freeway and I suddenly hear a large whoosh. Clutch in and engine dead, I friction fitted it and limped the car home, after I fixed it, it was fine. Anyways, love to see these cars being saved, it’s a shame on how many end up scrapped. I have a UA-cam S60R thing of my own coming up,
from Wales greetings i love your series on your volvos i'm much older than you/ but have a passion for volvos old and even older like 544's. thanks!!!
Great car, great series! Personally, I prefer the original wheels. In my eyes, the new ones make the car look a bit older😅
I Agree stunning R wheels are the Nuts ❤
Dude these wheels fit this car so well, such a shame that they literally don't FIT. the irony. love the series, cheers!
Dude, I’ve bought a 1500 Volvo, seriously same price, was a p2 xc70 put a bunch of money and work into it. Similar issues to yours, shot Pcv leaking oil. Did water pump as well as timing. Planned a lot with that car, unfortunately got hit by a motorcycle driving in the wrong lane on a curvy road (he survived with minor injuries) but so sad that my wagon was totaled out before. 😞 love the Volvo community. Bought an e46 bmw which has treated me well. Sorrry for the long comment, but big fan of you and your videos!! I considered going into photography like you but started welding instead, dude honestly I’m drunk typing this but really relate to you. Love these videos. Thankyou for these vids, maybe I’ll get back into photography since I’m only 20! Fr big fan dude! Goat
Enjoying this series and following big time, l have an 04 V70R being restored engine being rebuilt new turbski, pcv, timing belt, studs, plugs, engine mount, tensioner/idlers, ceramic pads & new discs all round, service auto, refresh the head, wheel bearing, rear diff then refurb the Pegasus 18's and leather repair to drivers seat looking forward to getting it back on the road.
I love to watch those viedeos because my grandpa owns a manual grey/beige v70R wich is in absolutely great condition and he always used it as his winter/traveling car.
big volvo guy here. many current white blocks- the holes you had the most oil in are the holes that get filled by the actual pcv tube when it fails. also the oil cap will fill them if it has a bad seal.
these videos are a joy. Happy to see where the ride takes us.
Damn dude, wish you lived in Germany close to me.. we could mess around with our v70s all day long together.. I need a friend like you..
Love your videos, man!!! 👍🏾👍🏾❤️
I have an 04 V70R. She’s a manual with the “space ball” shifter.
Bought for $6K 4 years ago from a private seller. So far I’ve spent around $5K on it that includes regular and preventative maintenance (new tires, spark plugs and wires, fuel filter) and also a few hiccups (turbo, rear axle, rear circuit board, etc.)
I’m currently at 250K miles.
ahh yes cylinder number 2 full of oil - i found the same in my V70 when i was trying to diagnose/fix a missfire.. i still need to replace my PCV but im waiting for winter to pass before i stick myself out under the hood. Love this series!
it would be good to replace timing belt as well, I love your channel, keep videos coming
Its been replaced already, but if I remove that valve cover I definitely will swap the belt too!
My old man used to have an '03 S60 T5. I loved that thing. He did tell me a few times he wished he'd waited and got an R instead, but the T5 at the time was still very beastly.
I have a t5 c30 and this exact thing happened to me. I bought it with about 185k for 4 grand and about 2 months later, i had fouled plugs in wells 2 and 4 i believe. Replaced those with Bosch Iridiums. 4 months later i had fouled plugs again. Discovered that my pcv system was bad when I would take the oil cap off and had the glove I wrapped around was expanding so I knew instantly what was going on. Awesome video very concise. I love those V70Rs. Would love one or an 850R someday.
absolutely loving this and also learning a lot along the way what goes wrong and how to fix it. love it, keep them coming mate!
Really loving this series. I want one of these cars since working for Volvo in the early 2000’s but in the UK they are crazy expensive now. Great series looking forward to seeing the finished car. 🎉
Love the Car, love the series !
I loved the moment you said no throttle response. I instantly knew it was going to be the wiring harness. Been there. Done that.
Just waking up to how beautiful some Volvo models are including this one Love the new hybrid..
Dang, that valve cover design is a classic example of engineers hating techs. Absolutely asinine. Great videos dude! I love following along with this series, not a lot of V70R content out there.
Incredible job! This Volvo series is like a daytime soap opera, the plot just never ends. Can you easily pull out the plugs in a few hundred miles to confirm if the oil leaks on top of the head have been stopped? It sounds like the job of changing the head gasket is one I would never, ever wish upon a friend. Although it would make for more good TV... Cheers! 🍻✌
Its really inspiring to see you work on the car, especially the engine work you do.
Fingers crossed just the PCV is causing the oil leak! Also worth checking is the oil cap seal. They like to leak. Should try a SUM calibration with those lowering springs. Rear ride hight sensors will we confused sitting a little bit lower. Also ride hight sensors being off will confuse the headlights and will aim at the ground.
I'm glad I found your first video of the series in my recommendations when it came out!
Loving the channel please keep doing you thing. Had a Volvo S70 T5 a few years ago. It was the last year before Volvo sold to Ford (1998) and I loved it. Kept it for a year and passed it along to a young kid that is a Volvo nut. He loved it. They are an underrated car by most people. Might get another down the road but I would like an old rear wheel Amazon or the like. Cheers!
this series is bringing me back to watching youtube more consistently
This is the best series on UA-cam.
I actually was hoping you were intending to do a manual swap. In my opinion, the manual is always best. I personally think the stock Volvo R wheels are the best looking wheels for this car, but to each is own.
Me to love the R wheels try buying a set like hens teeth and so expensive ❤
@@philipmacdonald9449 True.
the dream brick continues to improve! love it. although I can't believe that business about the valve cover. Volvo imitating Audi, I guess.
for wiring issues where you have a bunch of wires close together all losing their insulation (i.e., any older German car ever with Xenon headlights - they just get baked until the insulation dries up and flakes off), you can try liquid electrical tape. Permatex makes a good one. it's messy but effective, especially in tight spots where it's difficult to wrap anything.
perfect video for my volvo service lunch break
this series has me rooting for this car! keep up the great work man
Great work on bringing this beauty back to life...I'd personally have the original R wheels refurbed..I like the simpler 5 spoke style. Plus OCD has kicked in.. spotting one of your license plate lights has blown 😳
Great series... It's great when car channels actually do car stuff!
I really am enjoying this series, you found a new subscriber!
After this project my votes would be for a volvo xc60 i think if you can find one crashed or with problems around 2-2.5k
I'm loving this channel so much dude. This is all rocket science to me, so your knowledge and work is unbelievable. Shout out to Hector as well always good seeing him pop up in this series and on my IG feed.
man i’m just starting to fall in love with cars and this series is great!!
Your knowledge of white block engines is really impressive. I had to pick this know-how up in the middle of the night while swearing profusely. There is no Bentley manual for these cars snd the Haynes / Chilton manuals are just terrible. Really cool! Im excited to see whats next for your projects.
man i just did the pcv on my xc70 and just wow it was way more difficult than i expected. but i eventually got it done and it passed the glove test! very exciting stuff
This series is reminding me of my car quite a bit, my Pcv hose was also destroyed like yours, spark plugs nasty but not original, everything you’ve been doing I’ve done or need to do to mine soon. Bought my s60R in September and have loved owning it even with its hiccups
yeah man I smelt how rich that was running even through the screen, such good videos bro keep it up will be popping off in no time
Got the whole comments section dizzy off the fumes
@@wheelemverb 😂
TBH you shoud deserve much more subscribers. Keep up the awesome content! Greetings from Latvia.
"ah god I alredy dropped it" - this is how every single one of my car projects start lmao
Channels like yours are what UA-cam is all about! Thanks!
Hello! I like what you do, good luck and new cool videos. I'm from Moldova and I have a 2006 S60 T5. I like how you enthusiastically disassemble and repair cars.
Keep in mind that maybe you have issues with the AWD if you change the wheels , tyres proportions
This dude keeps pumping out content. Excellent pacing in the video
It's good to see that you saved that R!
You are correct. It's the broken PCV hose on top that caused all the oil pooling.
I've had to do the coil harness replacement as well. Dave Barton to the rescue!
great cars !! i had an S80 and when i came to change the brake pads it was like brand new no rust nothing !!! these things are fantastic !!! and you can tell
Oh man, i felt the relief(i bet you did the same), when it startet up perfectly the third time🎉
I really enjoy watching you learning by doing - it’s a Big inspiration 💪🏻
Greetings from Denmark, and a former 2006 V70 T5 Owner 😊
Like I said stick to the Pegasus rims, they might just need some solid refurbishing ;) Keep up the good work!
I've had wires like that once on an old car... you could always use liquid electrical tape, saved me a few times, or you could use something like "right stuff" to isolate them. Did that once too.
You're just this kind of Wunderkind where there's like one in a million people. You pick up photography and master it in like two years. Then you pick up working on cars and become a full blown mechanic in not even a year. Damn. In like two years you'll be building your own car nearly form sketch.
My favorite Volvo model that is on my bucket list of “Cars I’d love to own when I grow up.” I’ve repaired many cars in my short 53 years but never have I seen a sketchy banjo bolt that could wreck an engine! Yikes!!! Looks fishy to me and I say, “down down with designed obsolescence!”
Also, if I owned this project vehicle here’s a short list of mods I’d do ASAP:
1) Catch Can for turbo. This is a simple bolt-on add on that prolongs the life of the turbo by trapping blow-by vapors and reducing water content in the induction system … thus reducing wear on bearing etc. Cheap to buy , easy to install, and works great (just gotta remember to empty it every 6-10K miles).
2) Iridium spark plugs. Though pricey ($12-$20/plug) they last 100K miles, run cooler than other traditional anode materials, give a brighter feel to the ignition charge, and open up slight gains in mpg and in hp.
3) Engine-bay-wiring harness replacement. These wiring harnesses are segmental and probably still available from the dealer. By far this is the simplest way to bring peace of mind. As soon as I see exposed wires I don’t wait to see the hell that awaits, I swap the old harness for a new one. I’ve been there and never want anyone to suffer that craziness. When swapping in a new harness I try to correct the oversights/cost-cutting measures of the manufacturer by adding additional heat shielding to wires in regions of high heat by sheathing the wire bundles in thermo shielding made by DEI and heat reflective tape on any single wire sensors such as O2 sensors, thermostat sensors, etc. This is a low-budget investment that could save thousands of hours of suffering in the future.
But I would not dare a manual swap!!! Beyond my bandwidth of abilities and don’t see gains in such an undertaking. But thats just me.
Keep it rolling, bro! This is a Ferrari beater that deserves a renascence!
Ayyy, thanks for showing me that Nebulas won't fit without modification onto my S60R
Also thanks for giving me the idea to buy spacers to make a wheel fit, I don't know how but somehow I didn't think of that
The "R" wheels are beautiful please don't change them. Great video!
Beautiful 70R, and great video! Love seeing this restoration...would've been a sin to scrap this amazing car. Shame those beautiful wheels didn't fit
It’s likely not the spark plug seals, it’s from the PCV vent hose and/or oil filler gasket and spillage on top. At least the coil boots did their job and why it was still running
Stoked every time you release a new video, favorite car series for sure, love it! Keep up the amazing work 🔥Looking forward to the next part!
Let's go Willem, i love this series! I think you will resolve the problem with the spacers
You should get those Volvo Titans refurbished instead.
Imagien having them diamond cut spokes with black barrels....
THAT would look HOT.
You’ve got a great recipe happening on this channel, hope you keep it coming buddy
All the small things! They add up and makes all the difference!
In my opinion the original wheels look much better. The understated design of these truly fits these sleeper like cars.
I would try to find a better set original rims, or have them existing ones refurbished.
Great content though, keep it coming!
Keep them coming, I really look forward to these videos every time.
love these vids man! saw your vids a few weeks ago and i cant get enough, exited to see what you do with the v70r
Nice job you did. 👍 when it comes to wheels everyone has it’s own taste. :) And I love you showing also your “fails”. Only ine who dont do anything are not making mistakes. This is how we learn. On OEM parts. Sometimes they are actually on the same price level or cheaper then alternatives. Like spark plugs, timing belt. Specifically plastic parts. Brakers usualy ask a lot more then original new one is worth.
Thank you for fixing this Volvo. I have one of the last V70 s made although it’s a D4 SELUX ,( didn’t make a petrol unfortunately) having said that it does 44 mpg around town and road fund licence just thirty pounds a year so a win win there.
I only do a couple of thousand miles a year, it runs like a sewing machine but then i have only ever used from new super diesel, (163pence a litre at the moment)as the garage mechanic told me to do, hopefully it will see me out 😊.
great video as always dude! I would love to see you put this on the dyno and get it tuned
Just a heads up that there is a drain from the PCV box through the block and into the oil pan. To properly clean everything out, you MUST drop the oil pan, clean it and its PCV drain passage, then clean the passage in the block from below and above. I've heard people say if it passes air then its fine, one of my own did pass that test but had so much carbon built up it would have plugged solid in no time. My other one was plugged so solid the pcv box was actually filled with oil and puking it out the front turbo seal!
Since its back together I'd say just drop the pan on your next oil change and clean it out then. Great vid though! Wish it was up years ago when I did the same job.
"How is this car still running" - It's a Volvo and it's a car made in the years when cars were made to be kept for a lifetime, not to be changed after a few years like a phone. Kudos for trying to save it, it's worth it!
You made awesome work and your music taste is 10/10. I enjoy your videos and that you give some love to R's. They need them and will pay you with smile on your face. Cheers!
Love the vid bro, me and my friend got a V70 XC and we struggled so much with changing the pcv but after we changed it the car felt so much smoother and responsive
I have had good luck with peppermint essential oil. Some drops all around the garage and in your car will help keep unwanted guests away. And it'll smell nice!