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September 11, 2020 • Reviews, Volvo

Review of VXDIAG VCX NANO for Volvo

I recently bought a VXDIAG VCX NANO device which can be used with Volvo's VIDA software to communicate with Volvos from the early 2000s up to 2014 or so. The...
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July 27, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #6 on the project Volvo V50

After more research and answers on forums the PTC resistor on the PCV/oil filter housing was introduced as a new suspect. Plan was to disconnect that once the...
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July 25, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #5 on project Volvo V50

I tried heating up the electronic throttle module and a few other components and then starting the car from cold to see if the problem happened straight away....
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July 25, 2020 • Volvo P1

Volvo - Ford - Mazda P1 parts compatability

Putting together a list of Volvo P1 parts (S40/V50/C30/C70) and their Ford and Mazda equivalents. Volvo Part Part No. Ford P/N Mazda P/N Coolant tank (2.4i)...
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July 24, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #4 on the project Volvo V50

Not much has been happening with the V50 because I have been waiting for parts to arrive. Some new wipers came in which I have fitted. I am impressed with the...
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July 16, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update #3 on the project Volvo V50

I am waiting on a new fuel pressure sensor but in the meantime, I tried a few things. First was to try heating some of the suspected components with a...
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2001 Volvo V40 2.0 SE sells at auction for A$915

This phase 2 2001 Volvo V40 2.0 SE was up for auction with ALLBIDS car auctions in the ACT. The winning bid was A$915 plus fees. It's gold, automatic and has...
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July 15, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Update on the project Volvo V50 - not the news I was hoping for

I was hopeful that the new PCV hose would solve my idle/stalling issue but unfortunately it did not. It was fine for the first short test drive, but on a...
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July 14, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

Not much progress with the project Volvo V50

I'm waiting on the new rubber PCV hose to come in to see if it fixes my idle/stalling issue, although the more I think about it, I don't think it will solve...
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July 10, 2020 • BMW E36, BMW

1998 BMW 318is with DASC For Sale

Selling my 1998 BMW 318is, Avus Blue, 5-speed manual, M44 1.9-litre twin-cam engine. Has done 310,000 km. Registration to 29 October 2020. Limited-edition...
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July 8, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50

First update for my project Volvo V50

My first efforts on the new Volvo were mostly cleaning of the interior to try and make it more presentable and to start getting rid of the cigarette smell. I...
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July 7, 2020 • 2007 Volvo V50, Volvo P1

My new project Volvo V50

I have been looking for a phase 1 or 2 Volvo V40 for a long time, but at the same time keeping my eye out for other options including V50s. Manual Volvos are...
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2000 Volvo S40 T4 sold at auction for A$1,009

This black automatic 2000 Volvo S40 T4 sold at Gray's auctions in Victoria for A$1,009 on 7 July 2020. It had 168,463km on the clock and was...
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July 1, 2020 • Magazines, Road Trips

Yet more magazine articles about driving across Australia

Around the World in 13 Days - Wheels 1977 In 1977 Wheels magazine planned a 4,000 km trip from Sydney to Perth to see how quickly a pair of competent drivers...
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June 26, 2020 • Magazines, Road Trips

More Magazine articles about driving across Australia

This is a follow-up post to my original post: https://www.motortraders.net/posts/1479-magazine-articles-about-driving-across-or-around-australia?post=1486...
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June 24, 2020 • Magazines, Road Trips

Magazine articles about driving across or around Australia

A trip across or around Australia is the ultimate road test and several Australian car magazines have undertaken these journeys in various cars over the years...
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My Volvo search continues

Sadly, the search for a V40 is still ongoing. I found a very good one for sale, a 1997 model T4 manual in Summer Green. It has travelled only 160,000 km and...
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June 3, 2020 • YouTube

The B is for Build Eleanor Ford Mustang project is over

If you've been wondering why there have been no new progress videos for B is for Build's Ford Mustang project, well that's because it's over. Why? Apparently,...
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2000 S40 Super Tourer limited edition for sale

This 2000 model Volvo S40 T4 manual is listed for sale for $4,500 on Gumtree. It is a limited-edition Super Tourer edition in Panama Yellow. 1 owner,...
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May 30, 2020 • 1998 BMW 318is

Abnormal road noise solved on my 1998 BMW E36 318is

For several years I've had a strange knocking type noise coming from my car. I've tried to solve it myself, and replaced several parts. I've also sought...
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