Volvo/Expert Profile
Expertise
ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience in the area
I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations
Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Gary Chute | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks v much. Borrowed tool from helpful ..... |
| RUSSELL | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ray, you have as always been ..... |
| Catherine | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your fast response. Ill ..... |
| richard | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I cannot thank you enough for all ..... |
| arthur | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ray, Just got my XC70 back ..... |
Recent Answers from Ray Niemi
2009-11-19 98 volvo s70 P0108:
Mario, There is not an inexpensive scan tool. The one that works on your car is the less costly one. When I bought the one I have it was about $5000.00. New cars use the VIDA/DICE system at costs of about
2009-11-19 S80 2.9 camshaft locking tool:
Gary, Some techs say they made a tool that will fit the rear of the cams, holding them straight across from each other. Then put the crank on the mark (as you would doing a belt) to keep things lined
2009-11-18 v50 brake vacuum pump:
Kenny, I would have to say that maybe there is a leak in one of the lines that attach to the pump or in the system, and it will run (even with the key off) until the proper vacuum is met. Then since the
2009-11-16 Fuel sistem:
Paul, Remove the truck panels. Top inner area of trunk (under the hat shielf) is a cover plate. Remove the plate and you will see the fuel sending unit. Remove all the lines unscrew the collar and carefully
2009-11-16 98 volvo s70 P0108:
Mario, The only good, but not perfect test is to use a scan tool and take readings of the MAF. The code 108 I can not identify, 172 is a fuel trim code that could be a MAF, but also things like broken
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