Manual Swapping My Volvo V70R! (Ep.1)

In this video I'm starting the manual swap project that I've wanted to do since the day I purchased this car!
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[@TylerRogersUSA]

Not a big commentor, but a big youtube consumer. You have the right formula right now where its great content to put on and watch. Enjoyable to watch the process, not just the result. Aiden templan, stanceworks adjacent. Keep up the good work, the effort shows

[@neonaffliction]

I was about to say the same.

[@ainsleystewart4844]

I couldn't agree more. THREE PEDALS !!!!

[@Ajay-hb1rc]

I completely agree! Well said my man!

[@TerryAris]

Tyler I couldn’t have said it any better!

[@dantecielo6714]

i’m in the exact same boat, bro is definitely under appreciated

[@nokbeen3654]

Honestly the best Volvo (and car in general) channel currently on KZbin. No cocky or flashy bits. Just a cool dude doing actual, humble upgrades to a beautiful V70R. Keep em coming man, youre doing great!

[@38skippers]

Try M539 Restorations

[@alexchiran5445]

try Sarah-n-Tuned

[@slimeprivilege]

@@38skippers way too reddit

[@Ll0ydD0bler]

Couple of tips: The brake fluid reservoir is the same auto or manual, the auto just has the port for the clutch fluid feed sealed off. Just snip it, no need to crack open your brake system. Second: When bleeding the clutch make sure the fluid is OVER full and keep topping it up. The clutch reservoir is a little partition inside the brake reservoir and only gets filled when the fluid is at the very top. They do this so you don't dump all your brake fluid in the event of a clutch leak. Hope this helps!

[@emgriffiths9743]

I reverse bleed mine

[@areacode08]

As a Swede, it pleases me to see you work on a V70. But also everything around the production. B-roll, the lofi music, hearing all the tools over the music, it’s relaxing almost. I hope you find your audience because you’re worth it.

[@Silverhalide44]

That car is up and down like a fiddlers elbow. I love it. Come a long way already, I can’t wait to see more!

[@laddtryck]

As a Swede this is a nice breath of fresh air as the vast majority of the v70s in Sweden arent tuned and only go super low with huge subs, and most of these drivers lack their own taste and run the same wheels as everybody else in their low v70s. Its very fun to see you work!

[@petarmarkovic1894]

That maybe true, but a regular rust bucket V70 in Sweden is more expensive than this 1500$ V70R Kinda puts things into perspective as to why things are the way you say they are.

[@fortune300]

But the majority of the v70s in Sweden are owned by people that does not care about cars at all. Like my father and a lot of the neighbours. They bought the car because they wanted a reliable, comfortable and safe car for going from A to B.

[@SteveWashington]

I’m not a car guy. I have a V90 cross country and remember very fondly driving the family 244GL when I got my driver’s license. Yet, somehow, I find these videos mesmerizing. They’re meticulous, soothing, and so satisfying as to be therapeutic. Bravo for catching fire with this awesome car. It’s a beaut and will be awesome when completed.

[@BADDTIMES]

Honestly fascinating seeing someone who’s so new to mechanics but is also smart and careful hahah great work

[@spotty91]

Man, this channel is just like a breath of fresh air. Please, for the love of god - stay chill, stay normal - and just be you. I'm here for the ride....

[@0luc83]

Man I love this channel

[@tim_tim_tim]

This series is like a gold standard for other car restoration channels

[@NickLanger]

Not even a car guy--I'm a film photography guy, but I have been loving this series. Makes me want to get into a project like this. Learning a lot and also super interested in this now. Keep up the great content, Willem!

[@jimvandekieft6867]

Great job! You need put the transmission control unit in neutral to get the car to start and drive. It’s a mechanical switch on the control unit attached to the automatic transmission, although I’m sure you already figured it out. I drove my manual swapped V70R for a few months this way, but it runs kind of funky. Rev hang, no reverse lights, no reverse lock-out (be careful when shifting from 4th to 5th), check engine light, transmission warning message, no cruise control…. I eventually had the manual conversion done to the CEM and ECM. It wasn’t cheap, but it’s worth it. The car now thinks it’s a manual and drives like a factory M66. Maybe even better thanks to a single mass flywheel. Again, you’re probably finished with the swap and are already having a ball rowing your own gears. It totally changes the driving dynamics of the car!

[@Omisake]

I only discovered your channel a few days ago and I love it so much. You have such a good and laid back energy and it's a nice change of pace from the overly-loud and in your face approach a lot of KZbinrs seem to have. Looking forward to your future content, keep it up buddy

[@Ajay-hb1rc]

The piano in the background and your voice pairs for a really chill, well-made video! Also the editing is minimalistic, which I love! Keep up the great work man

[@pavellukyantsau1779]

Wheelem, you should enable a $ thanks button when you upload your videos. I'd be sure to send a few "thank you" bucks to you. Keep up the good work! As someone said in the comments, your videos are a a breath of fresh air in the KZbin car wrenching videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@Adam_Wagn3r]

It's this kind of content that reminds me that as long as you're willing to figure it out, pretty much anyone can do awesome car stuff. Or there's something about film photographers that can just do car content well. (Stanceworks, Sam Hurly, Wheelem). Pretty inspiring to see.

[@KuMichio]

been around your channel for a while now, not really commenting but always watching and liking the stuff you upload. Gotta say I love your content! Keep up the good work because there are just way too few volvo enthusiasts on YT that actually make good content that is fun and enjoyable. Greetings from Germany!

[@Gn_Arnold]

In my eyes - you are the Volvo equivalent of "M539 Restorations" ...

[@Formula1-Dave]

My two favourite mech channels. Sreten is awesome from m539

[@jake-te8gm]

Comparing anyone to Sreten is high praise!

[@Formula1-Dave]

@@jake-te8gm @Gn_Arnold do you guys know of any Toyota equivalent channels?

[@jake-te8gm]

You could try Speed Academy, they do some work on some Toyotas (Celicas, Supras, Tundra, etc)@@Formula1-Dave

[@kukkakuvio]

This is easily my favourite youtube series at the moment. So nice production quality and the old car, which deserves to be ridden, is given a whole new life. You deserve much more views and subs my man.

[@Chongfjongdong]

Dolan

[@kukkakuvio]

@@Chongfjongdong is me

[@CarlosAvellanet]

Impact socket on the ratchet, chrome socket on the impact gun. Brilliant!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Listeh]

right on time to have a snack

[@wheelemverb]

Yum

[@bernie5970]

Dude... you are INSANE❤❤❤

[@maxs4796]

Nice content man! Love your channel.

[@joneldridge5513]

Brilliant work, Sir!👌🏼

[@asten9647]

I ❤ this guy and his works.so chill no bs.

[@lifelong5425]

Been watching since day 1 of the other Volvo..you have come so far in wrenching, now this massive job...congrats.....going to be amazing when done.

[@trippwilsonphoto]

I come from a long line of mechanics, so this is a really cool channel being someone who's super into fixing cars and shooting film.

[@blacklotusun5168]

really love the videos man,i enjoy them so much as a volvo lover

[@ouwecommando]

Excellent work! This also gives me a lot of info on what I might encounter. Keep up the good work!

[@chriscarter182]

Super good content, engaging and cool to watch the way you approach things

[@KarlemilLungskov]

love how you can make a hole a## manual swap and it's still just a 20 min video, i'm absolutely addicted to watch the process of this build. Love your videos man keep up the great work!🤎

[@bobsykes]

Amazing where you're taking this channel! I love it. ✌

[@chrisbaskett808]

Love your channel. Keep up the great work

[@cgreenfield6655]

Oh I'm so glad! You are a master of your craft. Can't wait!

[@SamT_RV]

You're so quick at putting out these videos, good work sir 👍🏻

[@Earth-Apple]

So awesome that you're doing this. I get so much inspiration out of this to do repairs on my S60 2.4t myself.

[@Simon__Davies]

Exciting content. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@ericvidal2885]

Great job 👍 congratulations! Keep on like that.😊

[@illegally7]

love it 😍 one of the best channels

[@motornotterna1963]

Been here since day one, love the content👍👍👍

[@MelancholicSaiko]

love your videos man. so cohesive and well documented. almost like a tutorial/how to and still entertaining. good job bro

[@righteous247]

Your build choices are super proper. This is a super nice build.

[@ericbritton8146]

Yes! Now this is the video I have been waiting for.

[@jakekorzen4973]

hell yeah man! stoked to see this build come along.

[@susanlewis1953]

Loving this series - you are brilliant 🎉 Thanks Sue

[@d.r.971]

I am very impressed by how young you are, and how much you know about mechanics, and especially about Volvo, since it is not a very common brand and also has elements and solutions that are not common in other cars. Needless to say, I have subscribed and liked all your videos. To give you a fault, I would like to see more cleaning.

[@Alyx0.2]

been waiting for this one. Always a treat. Looking forward to where it will go next.

[@virtualburton]

Great videos, thanks for posting them. I’ve been bingeing your stuff lately and agree with the others in here that say you’ve got a really good formula. Looking forward to seeing how this project finishes up!

[@thomaslomanno8427]

I wasn’t expecting the manual swap to be here so soon! Thanks for sharing this journey with us 🫶

[@Itz_Joe_Here]

I'm hoping you know that you will need to program the car and do the proper wiring for this swap or you will get a check engine light look at some forums if you haven't already.

[@spoolingturbo9041]

Man it has been a long time since I have been so stoked for a car project on youtube. I discovered your channel when you started the project. Keep up the great work! Stoked to see the finished result!

[@romangrbal89]

Great Job. Greatings from Slovakia

[@brotherbohman]

Been watching this series from the start, keep on working. Love from Sweden

[@Kiire.]

These videos are so simple yet so entertaining, cant wait to be actually old enough to drive and own a car, definitely will be getting a similar year 2006 Volvo V70 as my first 😅

[@tbrown2721]

Get you 04 t5 2.5t manual, trust me, for the money and mods you’ll be paying for its worth it.

[@Kiire.]

@@tbrown2721 t5 as in the Volkswagen transporter?

[@TeimonKauppa739]

​@@Kiire.Volvo t5

This serie has become one of my favorite. I really love your channel and your content. Keep up the good work 👍

[@xzp]

this video is gonna be massive. congratulations! ❤

[@dzenanj8655]

Love it man, excited to see the new vid!

[@miguelsanchez6465]

Amazing been waiting for this!!! Subscribed!

[@itsmeee303]

You complete legend! From the first time I saw this car I was a little sad you didn't have the mt but I was so happy for you and sometimes people just prefer autos but you went and smacked it in! You rock!

[@celestar5148]

This series of episodes is one of the most exciting videos that I've ever seen. Good job!

[@derbyjohn972]

Well done mate it's a absolutely massive job you've undertaken. Massive respect 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stefanmannn]

Enjoying your uploads one by one!

[@robinrai4973]

Heyyyylll yeah, was waiting for this, awesome awesome build

[@mechBENgineer]

Been following this series as a fellow Volvo nut. I own both an 06 V70R and a 95 850 T-5R. I’m glad the factory did all the work for me to include the M66 in my P2R. 😉 The M66 is definitely worth it! Thanks for the content and the inception of more car parts to buy/install.

[@jakubjaworudzki483]

A lot of commitment shows with every episode. Absolutely loving it! :)

[@KrishnaBalroop]

Watching your process of restoring and converting this Volvo has been such so cool to watch honestly. I feel like you do such an awesome job maneuvering and working around things in your garage. Definitely trying to get better at working on my own vehicle, especially since I just pulled some parts for it too! That being said, after starting to watch your videos I’ve definitely noticed a lot more Volos in my local junkyard lmao.

[@madrider6936]

dude you’ve grown into one of my favorite series on youtube in a matter of like 2 months lol 👍 keep doing you bro

[@fabiocarra1997]

i'm realy enjoyng watching this! Nice editing, nice angle and use of music my man deserve a lot more subscriber

[@palololol]

Dude I cannot wait for the next video! So happy for your continued success! Keep it going! This car is so unique to you that I can’t see you ever getting rid of it either !!!

[@veeco3110]

I used to have a 2004 s60r in red over attacama. A lot of memories coming back watching this series. These videos make me miss that car ALOT!

[@romemaster]

I get so excited every time there’s a new video

[@Miiferrei]

I waited so long for more videos, thank you.

[@volvohoarder806]

Manual swapped my Atacama V70R this past summer, it was very worth it! Excited for you!!!

[@canadaoutlaw]

I am so glad I found your Channel dude! I have the same car and you are showing me how do do it all myself and save a ton of money!! Cheers!

[@sleddersofnl2302]

Man I love your content, keep it up I agree with you I love seeing the little changes even tho it ends up being more work. Keep up doing what your doing, I can’t wait to see the next video!

[@tprim7736]

Best KZbin channel these days by far! Thank you for the great videos!

[@atay8153]

Love this ❤👏🏻 Keep it going!

[@MauriLuke]

Your simple videography and editing style makes it of a clean build. Wishing I had the tools to make my shitbox this clean. Keep doing what you do man, we love this kind of videos. Love from the Philippines.

[@Hozzalinski]

A breath of fresh air! I'm loving these no nonsense videos and looking forward to the next video with the engine and tranny going in! And most importantly, good luck with the build! 👍

[@Sf_Mason]

Stumbled onto this channel and seeing you building a fast estate car and doing all the proper servicing to get it back to a decent driver is great. Own a E46 330i Touring in manual flavour , was 5 now 6 speed. amongst a huge laundry list of work to being it up to a fast road specification that can surprise far faster cars. Keep at it, it'll be worth all the hard work in the end.

[@honda4185]

Awsome job done.. i am not a Volvo fan but you and this v70R makes it fun to watch!!👊👌

[@Korruptionen]

Nice work! I swapped these exact drive train, 6 speed and all into my 2000 V70R.

[@NeSha3025]

I never skip any video and any second. Very nice content and a lot of regards from Germany 👍👍

[@shiftymiata]

This really makes me wanna take on the M56 swap in my V70 T5. You're a huge motivation to me as a fellow Volvo mechanic! Fantastic video as usual.

[@florider_hd]

such a cool project car. you are doing everything possible for that sweet sweet oem+

[@johnsterfer5906]

Different styles of the same genre of content but your videos are up there with M539 Restorations in terms of enjoyment to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@joshclary2807]

Just got ahold of my m66, and beginning to collect parts for my swap. Im definitely looking forward to your next video, nicely done!

[@henriquepinto9652]

Top job, I really like your videos and your honesty in saying that you're not a master mechanic. Congratulations, Volvo was looking top. I also have a van, just a European style Ford focus mk1

[@suzukisad]

thanks for ur video, great car 😻

[@huntoellie]

Willem, that T5 bumper on the V70R, man it's making me want a V70 so badly

[@997GURU]

Top notch work

[@flyingbac0n74]

Starting to look forward to these episodes

[@user-vx1qx5zy4h]

Hey man! awesome to see! just finished up my manual V70R project car! huge tip, make sure surfaces between engine and transmission are super clean before install. will save you a dreadful hard start issue! keep up the good work!

[@Seykskehari]

You should buy like some old 240 volvo and t5 swap it

[@rayw9067]

Been a great series keep it going

[@blackt5853]

As stated, the brake master cyl is the same auto/manual. I’m not sure if it was mentioned but be careful lifting the engine by the aluminum accessory bracket as they are known to snap off. It happed to me once. Always wrap a strap around that side in case it lets go or find a better spot to attach to

[@ebrahimnalla121]

I love your attention to detail, safety precautions ( when it actually matters 😂), and style of working on cars.

[@ronhipwell5543]

Love both of your channels Willem, and am really enjoying the V70 improvements and upgrades you've chosen to share. I love cars and tinkering on them, and also photography ('04 BMW 330i ZHP and '05 X5 3.0i are my drugs of choice - both owned since new), so subject-wise, you're ticking all the boxes for me. Loved your style and substance on the photography side, and pleased to see the same on the automotive side. Bravo Willem!

[@Fackler91]

Great video!