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Considering purchase of AWD V70-XC70 1999

I seriously hope you are getting a really GOOD deal. Replacing the pump at a garage is a $500 option. The 1999 has ETM, which can also give you real drivability problems. The 1999 is the first year for VVT (good) and coil over spark plugs that last for 100K.

The timing belt and tensioner are good for 105K miles.

The AWD can have issues. If the bevel gear (transfer case) does not get an oil change at 50K mile intervals, the gear can strip and die which forces people to disconnect the prop shaft. Then you have a normal FWD car which can slip around in the winter.

The rear seat belts are supposed to have a special button to keep the belt from retracting too far.

Klaus
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Two good Volvos, a 220 and a V70R






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New Considering purchase of AWD [V70-XC70][1999]
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