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I would be surprised if these are effective replacements for Nivomats as the Monroe Load Levellers are a shock with an integrated spring. Nivomats are stand alone shocks which work in conjunction...

Euro Car Parts do Bilstein B4 Gas Shocks for £59 plus VAT each (part number625661235) , which maybe better than the oil filled ones. I have fitted the B4s to my V70R and they are very good.

Don't...

My 1999 V70R AWD has developed a bit of a thump when changing to 4th gear, particularly on a trailing throttle. I recently had the front propshaft coupling and engine mounts replaced so doubt that is...

Great for track days but take a while to warm up so not so good for normal driving.

IMO you cannot go wrong with Volvo disks and pads unless you are doing track days in which case; Volvo disks,...

It does sound 'timing' related and possibly a worn distributor.

Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Forum.

Before starting any power upgrade mods, ensure that your car's brakes, suspension (including all bushes and engine mounts) and tyres are sound. Next, carry out a...

Difficult to lose as it is steel and extremely heavy! I wouldn't worry unless you are going down unmade tracks or offroad.

Unless you are experiencing high oil consumption I would not be concerned.

Is it due a service?

I think you will find that these are one and the same, unless they are soldering in a new chip on the ECU. The ECU is 'flashed' via the OBD ll Port. Make sure you have your performance upgrade after...

I agree with Badger - known Brand all the way!

It is the components you cannot see which make the difference to what you will end up seeing and hearing!

I have an ageing Alpine head unit in...

£150 plus VAT sounds about right but you would be well advised to have your waterpump changed at the same time, as it is a cambelt off job if this fails.

I believe that the 5 speed boxes need fully synthetic ATF. Probably worth using Volvo ATF to make sure you are using the right grade.

You may not be aware but Mobil 1 diesel is the same as Mobil 1 - the power of marketing! I used Mobile 1 in my BMW 530D and the 0W40 is an excellent engine oil.

Could it be more than coincidence that in the last month the weather has turned particularly cold meaning that cold running, when more fuel is used, is prolonged, which will cause fuel economy to...

A 1999 C70 is almost certainly going to have the ME7 setup, which is coils, electronic ignition etc.

The problem is likely to be a duff sensor or a coil failing. You need to get the error codes...

Coolant level sensor's wires go brittle easily on this model (easy to replace, just done mine).

Volvo actually recommended Dexron ll (E) for the 4 speed auto box which has now been superceded by Dexron lll. You are right to be cautious about the correct grade of ATF as there have been some...

The problem with the angle gears are fluid leaks and uneven treaded tyres which cause slip. Had my angle gear fluid checked the other day and it was down to a quarter full, with no obvious signs of...

A very nice example Vince; wish mine was as good!

I have used this company before and they are very good:

http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/

Pad life will depend on the compound of the pad and how often/hard you break. 48k sounds about the limit on OE pads but the Volvo OE ones are extremely good quality and worth the extra imo.

The...

Unless you are using it for track days or do not change your oil regularly,(every 5000 or 10000 miles) I do not believe that the additional cost of fully synthetic over semi synthetic is worth it...

Personally, I would do a complete ATF change rather than just top up the old fluid which has most likely degraded. Use a good quality Dexron III spec ATF and as has been said fill via the ATF...

You need to get yourself along to some trackdays which will allow you experience speed in a safe environment.

Racing others on public roads is foolhardy and it doesn't matter how good a driver...

Simon (Rufe) at FRF Swansea was doing these (pre-2001) for £71.49 including postage last time I looked.