Volvo V70 restoration video

[@gman-qy6my]

Still one of the coolest cars on the planet, wanted one for ages and ages, timeless looking. Its good to see another one saved well done.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yeah, when you save this kind of car you feel that you're doing something good for cars in general 😊

[@jvinsnes]

I got one for 600usd a year and a half back. fixed it up, did major service including all belts, oils and filters. Sold it for 3500usd after using if for a year. Great car, but too modern for my. back to the 240

[@panchopuskas1]

- absolutely brilliant car......(relatively) affordable quality.......

[@MrZimmaframe]

I'm not a Volvo person but I can appreciate the hard you put into this and it looks great, well done good sir.

[@vladavasiljev]

The highest quality and comfort ever. Old volvos are the peak of autoindustry.

[@Tech101yt]

Really well edited video, and it’s good to see another old Volvo escape the junkyard! Great job!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks a lot ... and yes, it was a narrow escape 😊

[@pahhaw4251]

The car generally cleaned up nicely but the wheels were next level! You’re a GREAT mechanic! LOVED watching this simple video compilation of all of your hard work!❤

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you so much :) I'm just a self learner. Probably no real mechanic would like a person like me to be called a mechanic 😁😁😁 glad you enjoyed the video. All the best 😊

[@reallyhappenings5597]

You are an inspiration! I do a lot of work on my 2002 but it's all maintenance for driving -- I want to set aside the time to truly restore and refresh my dear father's last car.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Glad I inspired you, but if this is the case you should absolutely make time to restore it. I would do it in a heartbeat if this was about my dad's last car.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@fatcartmanPL To be clear, I made the decision years ago to keep this car as my primary driver for the rest of my life, and mechanical perfection is already established. I just haven't shifted yet to the cosmetic side, which needs some attention. I'll get there. There's no hurry. 105k miles and excellent lubrication history on all fluids so we're set up for longevity.

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@reallyhappenings5597 105k is nothing. Keep rolling.

[@klausvandangate]

Same situation, just an 07 S80 2.5t with 290k. I have a 10 with the V8. When I finish the body and other things I hope to afford taking it apart.

[@fretlessfender]

The Volvo V70 is a masterpiece of a design. No ugly angle whatsoever... you did this car right! Up to the next 20 years!

[@fatcartmanPL]

I think that's what 'timeless' means 😊 I sure hope to get at least 500.000 km!

[@frits1463]

I once bought a V70, 9 years old because I needed a car fast. That's 12 years ago now and I still have it. Had it tuned from 140Hp tot 170Hp just by adjusting the motormanagement. I maintain it well and will drive it for as long as possible. Love the V70

[@fatcartmanPL]

A lot of people never want to own a Volvo, but when they accidentally buy one they don't want anything else. 😊 weird . Now I've got two cars that I love and are surely keepers. I wonder how long I can hold on to them 😊 one is them is the V of course!

[@jtcoates]

Did you change the chip or use VIDA to get the extra 30HP?

[@bibibibigun2755]

This makes my heart happy, my first ever car was a 2001 Volvo v70 named Mikee. At some point the radiator had been replaced with an aftermarket one, coolant hose popped off and blew a head gasket. Only time I ever cried over a car.

[@makevet6531]

One of the best car restoration videos on youtube - really educational and pleasant to watch

[@fatcartmanPL]

Wow! Thank you very much 😊😊 glad my work was so enjoyable for you!

[@andycapo9you]

Great job! I was screaming at the phone for you to check on the gearbox brefore reassembling rhe engine to the car😢😢. One of the biggest weakpoints of these cars is the neglected Aisin Warner transmission. Gearbox must be open in ordrr to perform a real job. Also the 4 main solenoids must be removed and cleaned

[@fatcartmanPL]

Is there a way to check it when the engine is out, but the gearbox still in the car? I didn't really want to open it .i flushed the atf and planning to do so every second oil change. It shifts properly and no problems so far.

[@marcusohlin7256]

As a Swede I thank you for saving one of the last Swedish Volvos. My dad had one exactly like it, but dark blue.

[@fatcartmanPL]

It was truly an honor to be working on that fine piece of machinery 😊

[@speedpro8192]

You turned it into a really nice car!! Great work, and it's good to see it saved and running once again.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Many thanks!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Rust-treating the wheel wells was a great idea and really shows dedication.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Many thanks. Still surprised how little rust was on a 20 year old car. Swedish metal 😊

[@dbt2787]

I really do respect the effort you put into that, a car of that age is prone to being run into the ground and scrapped, it's so nice to see a Volvo like this brought back to life!

[@fatcartmanPL]

I would really be heartbroken if I let this car go to waste...that wasn't even an option.

[@ruthelainefry2076]

Well done ! You put your heart and soul into the work , lovely to see the old car smiling again ,hope she has many more miles ahead .Love Volvos.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hope you enjoyed the video! I hope I can reach at least 500kkm :)

[@RichieRouge206]

Wow this video blew my mind. I currently have a 2005 V70 2.4 and I absolutely LOVE it. But also quite a few of my friends have bought P2 V70s since as they love them. Still a very good looking car and from a generation where cars were engineered instead of built to a cost. I think it’s so much better to spend money on keeping these going - environmentally friendly as you are prolonging the life of the car and not filling a land fill. I’ve had 10 Volvos of all vintage but there is something about the P2 models that to me is the pinnacle of the Volvo wagon. All the strength and virtues of the wonderful 200/700 wagons but the class and modern look of the much newer V60, etc. I run a couple of Volvo groups on Facebook and have shared this video! Thank you for your hard work and love towards this beautiful wagon ❤️

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you so much. My thoughts exactly, you really do feel that the car is engineered to the highest level of performance and durability. Built to last, except the plastic bits :)) From an environmental standpoint this Volvo is already more economical and sustainable than any let's say Tesla produced today. You use resources only once, maintain and keep going practically forever. That's being sustainable. This is my first Volvo, definitely not the last. However, this car feels insanely close to being the 'ultimate' car. Of course feel free to share this video. Honestly I had no idea so many people would enjoy it so much. I was mostly recording for myself to keep track of the repairs :)) Thanks for all the kind words, much appreciated !

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

@@fatcartmanPL I drove such a V70 in the 2001-2006 time frame. At that time i said this about that car: easily able to drive 600 km in one swoop either at Autobahn speed or ot then normal swedish long distance traffic speed ie around 100 km/h

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@TheStefanskoglund1 I wrote the same exact words in answer to another post. After 500km you don't feel tired at all, regardless of driving conditions 😊

[@johannesfreudenberg2006]

I watch a lot of ”do it your self” films on youtube. I never write a comment. Byt I get genuinely happy when I saw your movie! And the knowledge you possess. Hat off! The only negative is that the film was too short 😂

[@fatcartmanPL]

I am honored! Thank you! I have several hours of footage from this restoration and I thought that 20min was still way too long hahahah.

[@christopherscott2114]

Until you have owned one you will never understand how good the v70 is,im on my 4th this time a xc70 185bhp D5, one v70 i bought with 212000 miles,a suitcase full of service invoices for its 15yr life, well done on the restoration & possibly moving someone onto a v70!.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you very much. Yes, that's true. V stands for versatile afaik and that is really spot on model name from Volvo. Very very close to being the ultimate car. If it wasn't for the turning radius and those terrible plastic bits... 😊😊

[@stubbenrr6622]

I bought a V70 project today and I am really excited to see if I can pull it off. The car's cam belt jumped a tooth over so the exhaust valves banged into the pistons, and the top has been off for a while so I need to get rid of rust in cylinder walls. Bought it for the same price you did so I hope it's going to be worth it :)

[@fatcartmanPL]

Maybe you could make a video too 😊😊

[@stubbenrr6622]

@@fatcartmanPL Yeah that would be pretty cool :) I can give it a shot and try to record as much as I can

[@98richardvarden23]

Admire your fortitude, it would have been easy just to wash it, but now you are safe in then knowledge that you have resurected a car for years to come - well done !!

[@fatcartmanPL]

I'm hoping for many more years and kilometers 😊

[@philsarkol6443]

If one has got the mecanical abilities like you have, to do the job..then it is certainly worth while putting all that talent into hard labor to restore a Volvo V70. Great vid and thx!!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. It's really satisfying when you know you did it all by yourself. Mechanics are not that hard to understand :)

[@gdwlaw5549]

I purchased mine new with D5 engine. Wonderful car and did 250.000 km before I traded it in for another one with a new look. It did 385.000 km! Very few problems and a joy to drive, own, and have a family.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Impressive! Safety is a huge factor for me as well. You really feel safe in this car, even considering its age.

[@juvenitto]

Great work, great to see someone saving those old good cars, and keeping them on roads. I guess you done for yourself to keep it. Take care.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, I'm planning to keep the car for as long as possible. It's a great beater as a second car. Maybe a future classic, who knows 😊

[@milospostic5401]

A really nice video. And a really nice complete refurbish of that car. It will work for a long time now.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks, Miloš! My aim is to reach 500kkm 😊

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

I like the “Lets see what we’re dealing with” part! I have a 2004 manual 2.0T, great cars but they have to be serviced and maintained properly. They’re not like the old Volvo cars from the 70s/80s. Pulling and dragging the engine like you do in this video is a good way to injure yourself!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, maintenance is key. I tried to follow all h&s standards hahahah. Honestly I had done way more reckless stuff and I'm still in one piece, knock on wood 😊

[@bbbart6271]

V70 is really worth of this work, bombproof wagon, s60 I and V70 II are the last true volvos. Im really happy to see that You saved this car. I own one 2003 v70 2.4 pb 170hp. 350k on the clock and still runnning strong.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, it is. Besides, I just like the way this car feels. This subtle elegance and simplicity is definitely there .. and combined with a bit of luxury :)

[@robsterlikesRonPaul]

Bought my first V70 today... It's a '1 Owner, FSH, manual, 2006 2.4d... Just 146000 miles.. I have no mechanical knowledge, but hope to keep another one of these old beauties going for a good while longer... Amazing video... The V70 really is a iconic looking car, and your one looks AMAZING! Great job on the work you did on the car and this video 🎉🙌

[@fatcartmanPL]

Good for another 500000 miles if you maintain it properly 😊

[@franks5553]

Beauiful work! These old Volvos are so worth restoring. I love my 98' S70t5m!

[@mattmilford]

I used to have a gold V70 D5. My first big estate car, I miss that thing. Nice job, looks well!

[@rwd1973]

I worked at Volvo engine center assembly line in Gothenburg 2002-2006 where we assembled the power pack. Great work saving this car! I recently bought a well maintained S60 2002 to improve. My daily is a V70 2016 But sadly probably no more new Volvo for me.....they are going down the wrong path nowadays.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Sadly, many cars makers are going the wrong way nowadays.. Mine was assembled in Belgium, but I believe the engines were still made in Sweden at that time, at least the 2.4. There are odds that I've got something you put into the engine 😊

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

I bought an 03 V70 R when I was stationed in Germany. Loved it. Modded it for more power/better handling. I sold it after a few years after returning to the US, (Wife still angry that I sold it). US roads and speed limits made it a frustrating car to drive, but I do miss it. It had the most comfortable seats I have ever experienced in a car.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, the seats are epic. You get out after a 500km trip, stretch and ask 'Where to next?'

[@Danny1282]

Had the pleasure of driving an s60 t5 and a v70 t5 as work vehicles and loved them .... great work

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, you never know that you want a Volvo until you get one 😊

[@knightsmithrestorations5409]

Get back to Slaithwaite Moorhouse! Good to know you have good taste in KZbin vids 😁👍🏻

[@The_Stronzo]

Proper proper nice job there, I like you documented everything, from the damage in the old engine to the crack in the first engine, these things happen when you’re resorting. Brilliant how you’ve done everything yourself, the rebuild and the paint. I can tell you’re intending to keep that car for a very very long time as not only you fixed it but also rust proofed everything. I’m currently restoring a 940, it’s actually in really really good shape and hasn’t got any rust so I definitely want to rustproof everything now that it’s still clean before it gets worse. Those T5 engines sound gorgeous, I’d take one of the silencers out if I was you, then you’ll get a bit of sound out of the exhaust but not too much. Love that car, it actually is in really good shape, especially now. Glad to see it live on, perhaps for another 20 years who knows. Great work again, I’ll guess you’re somewhere in Spain or Portugal, greetings from England👋

[@fatcartmanPL]

I always rustproof my cars as soon as possible. It's not as hard as one might think and pays off in the long run. Volvos are fortunately mostly rust free. Good old Swedish steel. Protect that 940 - they are a dying breed. I still got some things to do with the V, but I'm definitely keeping her. What made you think it's in Spain or Portugal? Just curious 🙂

[@stephanemaciejewski7861]

Superbe boulot, avec un outillage de base et une volonté de fer. Tu peux être fier avec ton papa. Hello from France

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hello France 😊 Thank you very much. Determination is sometimes the only thing you ever need 😊

[@Onlytruck]

I’ve had two V70. 2,4t and D5, great cars. Thumbs up for the video 👍🏼

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks a lot! A lot of Volvo users here, whereas I could swear I don't see that many on the roads. Weird 😊

[@Onlytruck]

@@fatcartmanPL Where do you live? I see a couple of these everyday in Sweden. A lot of 2003-2005, but 05- and newer is very common as well.

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@Onlytruck here in Poland you only see VAGs, beemers, Opels Toyotas and maybe some French cars. Volvos are not that popular, however you can rather see the newer models. XCs are popular, that's for sure.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

great job! I don't like volvo cars (weak leather, weak interiors, weak engines) but it's always great to rescue a doomed car.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Leather is treated with allergy tested and 100% safe substances so it's not so durable, you have to take care of it . Volvo plastics rattle like crazy.

[@Fernandoblas0014]

Thank you for keeping this volvo alive, I have the same one and it’s an amazing machine enjoy it!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes! Think at least twice if you ever intend to scrap yours 😊😊😊

[@Fernandoblas0014]

@@fatcartmanPL oh I wont even think about scrapping it

[@markwhitaker3673]

Nicely done- and I don't believe the line about no swear words used! You have given me a gentle push to do some cosmetic resto on my 96 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon with platinum wheels-such a nice car to drive and very solid with around 200k miles. I have kept up with maintenance and the usual reliability issues with these cars but am now planning to go to the next level. The car has some clearcoat issues (dark grey metallic paint) and a roof dent throwing the sunroof out of kilter but otherwise minor trim damage and no rust. Thanks so much for sharing-cheers!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Ok, there was one :)) I ordered aftermarket flywheel bolts from LUK and they were too long. Of course according to the catalogue they should have been a perfect fit ;) I wanted to put the flywheel back as soon as possible as it was holding me back so I got a bit upset . But that was not because of the car :) ahhh that turbo 850, keep it for as long as you can. If there's no rust then the clearcoat is not so difficult to fix. It doesn't have to be perfect, mine isn't but still looks OK.

[@markwhitaker3673]

@@fatcartmanPL Thanks- I have been happy with the turbo-no addl service aside from more frequent oil changes with synthetics which I would have done anyway. Have replaced all turbo piping to keep leaks to a minimum-love the car, it just keeps going...

[@markotango54]

I really enjoyed watching your video, great to see that you saved the car and it will stay on the roads for many more years hopefully, greetings from Manchester England from an S60 D5 owner

[@fatcartmanPL]

Oh hello, Manchester! Ironically the place where I live is called 'The Polish Manchester'. Same industrial past, I reckon a similar size and maybe architecture 😊

[@scopex2749]

Im on my SEVENTH V70 they are simply BOMBPROOF. Sure they arent sporty looking - but in a crash I would rather be in a V70 than any other car as THEY get mashed up! TOP JOB SIR!!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Oh that V70 is a tank. I had a while to study the way it's build and honestly when you look at the beams, metal molds, frame it's built extremely strong. Frankly I had never seen anything as strong as this.

[@laurelsoderholm9480]

Wow what a genius you are! A mind like that and mechanical skills to the max! I’ve had 10saabs loved them.never thought about a Volvo. I bought a v70 for $400.00 have a great Volvo mechanic, who fixed every little thing! Also have a xc90 both of the cars have over 200 th miles. Xc90 had a small engine leek. They stripped down the engine as it was leaking on the manifold. After they addressed those seal leaks, they test drove it and blew out the other seals. They hemmirhaged! Still worth fixing. These cars are amazing. I guess the pressure of the fixed seals put a lot of pressure on the other areas, any comments on that issue?? I’m a women who cannot do any of my own work, but appreciate all of this.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you! I'm far from being a qualified mechanic, let alone a genius. I'm really pleased that you found the video worthwhile as a female 😉!! 10 Saabs??? People say that they last longer than 1-2 years 😊😊😊 Volvos have their quirks, but are built bombproof. It's crucial to have a trusted person working on your car. If this person is passionate about that particular make it's even better. And no.. Authorized dealers are not passionate 😊😊 Replacing seals always causes that particular element to build up more pressure, but blowing all the seals during the first test drive is unlikely 😊 Volvos are known to have PCV system issues if not replaced every 150kk, but that causes excessive crankcase pressure. I would have to see that myself 😊

[@laurelsoderholm9480]

@@fatcartmanPL thanks. They replaced a few seals as it was leaking on the manifold. First I put in heavier oil, that was not good. Once the Volvo guys fixed the seals on one area, when he test drove it, the one seal on the other area hemorrhages. So hopefully when they take out the original crank shaft etc and fix this seal, it will be safer. I hope. It’s on great shape other than this oil leak. If it wasn’t leaking on the manifold, I probably would have left it alone. Has 208,000 on it. It is a tank in New Hampshire for sure. Hope they can revive the problem. This is in a very good Volvo dealership. My friend there Chad has been working on Volvos for 40 years. I’m hoping I am not wasting my money. Any suggestions you have, I appreciate!! Best to you.

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@laurelsoderholm9480 I would say take a look at the PCV box and the surrounding hoses. If in doubt, replace them and the box.

[@Bustedhead007]

This makes my heart happy. P2 Volvos are my fav. Well done sir

[@fatcartmanPL]

Glad to hear that. I like them too 😊😊

[@jervatronico2312]

New life for the V70!!! 🙂 Great job bro!

[@НетойсамийАндрій]

I have a same model but with the diesel engine. Now I so motivated to renovate it at summer Thanks dude 👍

[@fatcartmanPL]

Go for it, and make a video 😊

[@fritzgassner2208]

Super professionelle Arbeit, schön geworden,perfekt!!Wunderschöner V70 für die nächsten 10 Jahre.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Many thanks! I hope it can last longer than that 😊😊😊

[@fritzgassner2208]

@@fatcartmanPL I hope so, thanks 👍👍

[@sg8539]

Brilliant work, you and your dad must be proud of a job very, very well done indeed.

[@pavelspavlenko6456]

Great job, thank you for video, was very pleasant to watch. I drive mk1 V70 atmo and slowly restoring a V70 T5 mk2. Today done pcv and throttle😉 Wish you all the best!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Glad it was worth your time. Keep them on the roads, they are great cars.

[@midwestmutineer7675]

As a Volvo lover - this was SUCH a great job!!!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Many, many thanks! Glad it was worth your time!

[@webepanda]

I'm currently working on a 2.4L (non-turbo) with 260,000+ miles: changing out the PCV box and hosing, replacing the old tires with new ones, and doing general cosmetic work inside and out. Still runs strong but needs some TLC. I've had the car since 2011, just bringing it up to a higher standard than when I first bought it with 197,000 miles. 😁

[@fatcartmanPL]

Check the belts while you're at it!

[@nordictraveller]

Great work, man! Thank's for saving a Volvo from the junk yard! Have much fun with it! 👍

[@fatcartmanPL]

The car is grateful apparently 😊 so far problem free 😊

[@nordictraveller]

@@fatcartmanPL I'm glad to hear that! Also nice to see that someone hasn't forgotten the gearbox. The usually die when they don't get any fresh oil during their life (like every other thing that works with oil as lubricant).

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@nordictraveller ATF should be partially flushed at least every 30kkm if you want this gearbox to live. Most people never do it. Moreover, they are scared of changing oil in automatic transmissions, which is totally weird 😊

[@secretspyfrog593]

don't worry it's a Volvo , she will come good no matter what

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Great video mate. Love these cars. Fantastic job getting this beauty back on the road and looking good again.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks! Yes, it was so rewarding to see the car rolling again 😊

[@wesselbakker936]

Awesome, it's great to see another Volvo saved from the crusher!

[@devinthomas4866]

Sadly, his wife loved the restoration and now she drives it! Great job FCM

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hahaha would never give her away.. The car I mean. Wife too 😊

[@ghkzbor]

good job mate, sending a huge thumbs up from a guy that can't do a fraction of the stuff you did and only dreams of restoring a station wagon some time :) keep it up

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks! I hope the video inspired you 😊

[@brunocerous]

Incredibly satisfying and inspiring to watch! I can only imagine the pride at completing such a feat. Congrats!

[@fatcartmanPL]

..and the sore muscles 😊

[@brunocerous]

@@fatcartmanPLit beats going to the gym 😂

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@brunocerous not so sure.. So far during all that years of wrenching I haven't built any considerable muscle hahaha

[@emanuel4491]

I had one of these. Great cars. You get the practicality of an SUV with nicer styling and better dynamics. It’s a shame that people’s obsession with SUV’s means we don’t see these cars anymore.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes, fast and well handling wagons are very close to being the ultimate car. Practical, not as big as an SUV with much better handling and dynamics. And lower maintenance costs.

[@croooaaalagraula]

Well done, and it looks 'so easy' when you do it... maybe you're not a pro mechanic but a very good one anyway. Keep-up the good work, and enjoy your V70

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@croooaaalagraula yeah, 'the Sun always shines on TV' as they say. Anyhow, compared to the project that I'm working on now the Volvo was a breeze 😊😊

[@petermolnar8667]

Cracking is why I’m not a big fan of open deck design engine blocks, but there’s always some pros and cons after all. Likely it could be saved by a machine shop with a set of new, custom made liners… but even more likely it’s cheaper to buy a used good one like you did 👍

[@fatcartmanPL]

They have their flaws, true. They look cool though 😊 I was thinking about machining it and pressing a new liner (I guess that can be done, correct me if I'm wrong) but if you look closer at the video the liner is ok. The aluminum outer part of the cylinder is cracked. I've seen people putting steel shims or cold welding it. They claim it worked, but I didn't want to risk it.

[@18_rabbit]

no, this particular modular design means it's extremely unwise to have liners made for it.

[@petermolnar8667]

@@18_rabbit in practice they hold up much better than the original. Standard practice with these and other open deck engines for tuning.

[@falconeer4382]

It's insane to see the cost of Volvos in other countries. Here in Sweden if you buy a V70 for 8000 SEK (around 800 EUR) there is a high chance that car is drivable from the spot, although with a lot of km on it. Many people buy a second-hand Volvo for like 1000 EUR as their first car here.

[@fatcartmanPL]

I paid around the same 😊 In the place where I live prices vary a lot. A lot depends on the condition and maintenance history. Still they are great cars and quite cheap overall

[@jaspersamson]

Loved your video, the music and how you cut it. Enjoyed watching it a lot, and turning that old Volvo around...

[@fatcartmanPL]

Glad it was worthwhile!

[@moiseslopez3324]

Much respect 🙏🏻 I love Volvos! I bough my son the Xc70 wagon the same color as the this on the video. Excellent job !👍🏻👍🏻

[@fatcartmanPL]

Make sure he takes care of it. Show him the video 😁😁😁

[@TWC_Ray]

Lovely car - well done! Had a D5 and a 2.4....and I want them both back ;)

[@fatcartmanPL]

Ha! I won't make that mistake! Mine is a keeper 😊😊

[@gracebb7228]

I loved this video, you put heart and soul in this GREAT job, I love the volvo xc70 I am looking for one. thanks for sharing

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you! I tried to do my best and so glad that you enjoyed the video

[@thedoge69_]

I drive one myself. Beautifull cars and really fun to work on. Good job at saving this one

[@cptebi]

AY? fun to work on?!

[@thedoge69_]

@@cptebi yes. Did everything from interior to Transmission and DMF work myself. Pretty ez In comparison to VW

[@cptebi]

@@thedoge69_ ive only ever worked on v70s and corsas and i can 100% say my swear jar for the volvo is at least tenfold to the corsa lol

[@fatcartmanPL]

Volvos are easy to work with :))). But I also claim that Alfas are easy to fix and intuitive in their design, so that may not be a popular opinion :)))

[@badrinair]

well done man. GOod job. the wheels came out really well .

[@RadekPogoda]

One more turbo P1 kept on the road! That's the most important. Great job!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you! That's a P2 - that slightly less bricky brick :)

[@RadekPogoda]

@@fatcartmanPL - you're right. The P1 was the 850 - my bad!

[@nigelfarley814]

I have one in the same colour. Pulls like a train and you can get so much in the back. In fact I’m hoping to turn it into a camper next year. I’m six foot tall but can still lay out flat in the back. I also have a Merc CLK soft top but I know which I like best!

[@fatcartmanPL]

'pulls like a train' is exactly what I thought when I first drove this car. A camper build should totally work out. Share it on KZbin!

[@abenzuoo]

cool to see normal volvo rebuild! I got now s80 2003! :)

[@miguelroitman]

A pleasure to watch, well done looks great.

[@Liamofloin]

Some work! Well done! Looks perfect. I hope you enjoy it for many years. I have a 2006, 2.0t. It has little rust under wheel arches that I have to tackle too. They are a cool car.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Stay on top of rust and the car will last forever 😊😊

[@RobdeKoter]

Nice job, I am planning to buy an V70 XC after this winter

[@gulfstream7235]

Very good job. Like these volvo models a lot

[@toddhoodenpyle3264]

Thank you for the vid - just watching you work I learned a lot, especially about working with the engine. And I am still learning about painting too. It looks so easy on youtube, until you actually stand there with the gun ..... anxious moments.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Spray painting is a nightmare for me.. I can never have enough patience to prep the surface properly, I have a cheapo gun and a small compressor. The paint job on this Volvo is actually one of the worst if not the worst that I've done. I would rather rebuild 3 engines than paint one hood 😎

[@johnryan2193]

A lot of hard work, thanks for the video !

[@fatcartmanPL]

That's right. But compared to the project I'm working on now the Volvo was a breeze 😊😊

[@reallyhappenings5597]

This is a great reference, I have the exact same year except non-turbo

[@Interspieder]

Good work, enjoyed the whole video. Thanks for sharing!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@manojmadnani4827]

Great video The satisfaction you might have felt has no limits Best Wishes Always Happy Driving 👌👌👍👍💐💐

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you!!

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Great work, those things are built like tanks

[@MrKypc]

I would like to add a few things to look at to increase reliability. Swap the power steering fluid tank from a facelift model (2005+), the original is prone to expanding and leaking due to not ventilating properly, facelift one has this issue solved + has a filter inside. Although you will also need a hose that goes to the power steering pump (you can reuse the original one, but i'd recommend using the one from facelift because the original will be kinked since facelift expansion tank has the hoses going in and out at the bottom). You can get them at your local volvo breaker yard for peanuts. Next item would be the Turbo Control Solenoid Valve, if its kaput - no turbo for you. Check for vacuum leaks and correct vacuum hose connections. Cluster panel is a weak spot too on pre facelift, thank god it's fixed by resoldering. Last but not least, remove windshield wipers and get to their motor assembly. Once there clean up the drains, because if god forbid they are blocked, water can get to CEM and you are going to have a very bad day. I hope that this swedish barge will run for even more years to come.

[@fatcartmanPL]

That is indeed an insightful comment. Much appreciated. The power steering tank has been leaking since day 1. I was unsuccessfully trying to find a matching cap seal at a local shop and eventually gave up. I figured it was because of pressure buildup and even pondered drilling a tiny hole in the cap in a place where dirt couldn't get it. Wonder how that would work out. I had no idea facelift models had a revision - I'll be on the lookout. Thanks. TCV failed shortly after the rebuild. No idea why. The only symptom was valve clicking at idle. Turbo spool was fine I guess. I replaced it but didn't include it in the video. I probably missed it during editing. I'm thinking of making a video on vacuum hose replacement and testing. Volvo used 4 different sizes of vacuum tubes and various size clamps for this platform. It took me some time to figure it out, so it may be helpful for others. Good tip about the drains. Do I really need to remove the wiper arms and this plastic cover to get to the drains ? I can see two drains coming from the plastic all the way down directly to the bottom part of the engine compartment. Are there any others near the wiper motors ?

[@MrKypc]

​@@fatcartmanPL Damn my previous comment got deleted, thanks youtube... Anywho, i'll post again. You have to take off wiper arms because otherwise you wont be able to clean out properly. The compartment where the wiper motor lives is quite large. I'd advise to get your hands on small puller, wd 40 (maybe some heat) and a rubber mallet. Start pulling and hammering on the wiper arm and it should come off. If you plan on keeping this car and want to look for parts yourself, get yourself vida dice. If you don't want hardware you can get your hands on software only (last version is 2014d). Not only its diagnostics, it also has a built in parts catalogue. If you like listening to music in your car, you can quite easily upgrade your audio, but only if you have an amp with blue sticker under front passenger seat. Oh one more thing, parking brake is one hell of a job.

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@MrKypc is the knock-off Vida any good or should I be looking for a genuine one ? What's that 'easy' audio update? I gotta check that amp...

[@MrKypc]

​@@fatcartmanPL ​ Knock-off will be just fine (ofc if you can get your hands on a used genuine one. btw you cant buy the version you need, officially they are not sold, only if by some miracle someone had old stock lying around) As for audio: Out of p2 platform along with xc90, v70 has the beefiest sound system. There are 3 audio packages in just about all volvos (later ones had Dynaudio and Bower and Wilkins i think, as an additional option): Base Performance - white labels on speakers, no amp, HU-403 or HU-603 headunit. 2 speakers front, 2 in middle and 2 tweeters in D pillar. High Performance - blue labels on speakers, 200 w amp, HU-603, 2 additional tweeters in front. Premium Performance - yellow labels on speakers, 300 w amp, HU-803 amp, center speaker in torpedo, optional subwoofer in boot area. Speakers themselves can be taken from any car which was released from 2002 - 2007 (s60, v70, xc70, maybe from s80 not 100% sure). Tweeters in D panel remain the same in all performance levels, tweeters (there's a chance that they can be present in BP) in front remain the same in BP and HP and are different only in premium. If you are on base perf, going to high perf isn't that hard, but you'll need to do some wirework. If you are already on high performance, you can covert it into semi premium by changing HU-603 -> HU-803 and getting a center speaker from right hand drive car (good luck finding one from left hand drive), then simply take the center speaker from RHD car bracket and transfer it to LHD bracket and resolder 2 wires, the speaker itself is held in by some adhesive. Headunit should be source from a car with a similar release year, as in if yours is from 02/2002 (month,year) you can use any headunit that was released withing 0x/2001 - 0x/2003, but not later otherwise it wont work.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Wow. This advice is gold. Many, many thanks! So assuming that I've got some black box with something like a plastic heatsink it has to be an amp. However, I've got the HU-603 which suggests I'm on mid stage sound. The sound is beefy on this car, you're right. HU-803 can be sourced easily where I live... Hmmm is it really worth the upgrade? The sound is great as it is. I have no idea what more I could possibly expect 😊

[@Sekundaattori]

You are the Van Gogh of car restoration!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Wow! Thank you! I'm trying to do my best 😊😊

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

Amazing transformation! I drive that same car in the same colors as my daily. Easily one of the best cars ever made! Good save! 😃

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks! This is my first Volvo and so far it's been great!

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Greetings from Canada. Superb job.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hi there! Greetings from Poland 😊

[@md-detailing]

Looks so good when finished,ive always loved the V70 and im hoping to find a D5 2003/4 one for max 1000-1200 euros since theyre still 5 figures in Croatia! I love those alloys :D

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes! I couldn't choose the alloys obviously, but I would have chosen exactly these anyway :) ahhh it's getting cold here, you're lucky there in CRO 😊

[@md-detailing]

@@fatcartmanPL i was born in December and im a Autumn/winter guy! in some parts it snowed today,do you have instagram ? :D

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@md-detailing uhh -5 here. Hate it, and I still have to prep the cars for winter. No instagram, sorry. 🙁

[@roden1834]

Really enjoyed this, love your work.

[@CAROTTENKUCHEN]

Ich arbeite seit 4 Jahren an meinem Volvo 850 T5 und habe das auch alles durch, cooles Video!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Where's the video? 😉

[@coenvanlottum9437]

great video! makes me want to work on my volvo's again too :)

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hahaha glad my video can possibly save yet another 😊😊

[@davidkdanielson]

This is amazing! Do you still have the car? I'd love to watch a follow up video of you driving the car and and your thoughts on the vehicle.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Yes! I use it daily as a second car winter beater commuter 😊😊 I would love to make a follow up, but I'm a bit camera-shy I guess. Need to think about it 😅. Another videos are surely coming, as I still got a few issues to address with the V.

[@yak7979]

@@fatcartmanPL Is everything working well after sitting on the yard for years ?

[@amunarjoh]

Great transformation! Good job!

[@WarHammer1911A1]

I can't believe you did all that in under 25 minutes. :p

[@fatcartmanPL]

Hahaha it wasn't just me. The dog helped me 😊😊

[@UlfWolf_Skater]

Nice to watch and nicely worked out! Always good to save the cars from the scrapyard. I recently invested a lot time to rebuilt my my98 940. The frame and bottom was completely rusted. Once you done it, your are happy with results and might have a different relationship to your car!❤😂

[@fatcartmanPL]

Make sure you stay on top of the rust for years to come. If they don't rust, they can run forever.

[@jackgibbons7410]

A very beautiful finish !!

[@ParFektion]

Wow man! That car looks almost new! You really did a great job! 😊👍🏻 I am really impressed! Greetings from the land of Volvos 🇸🇪👋

[@fatcartmanPL]

Ahhhh I feel honored 😊 I'm looking for another Volvo to rebuild 😊😊. Any barn finds out there? 😊😊

[@ParFektion]

@@fatcartmanPL You would be busy with V70n:s if you lived here! 😁 They are dirt cheap and they are everywhere!

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@ParFektion I know!! And that's not fair. All we had here was Fiat 126p, Polonez plus other Soviet car-like contraptions. I'm currently trying to find a 140 or a 240 to restore and it's next to impossible to find something reasonable...

[@ParFektion]

@@fatcartmanPL Where are you located? Poland? 🤔

[@fatcartmanPL]

@@ParFektion yes! 😊

[@mishaq8303]

też robię właśnie v70 2 generacji tylko w dieslu. bardzo przyjemne auto do remontu

[@rashkamanning8171]

That was cool! Loved it. Another Volvo please!!!

[@fatcartmanPL]

Who knows.. Maybe, maybe 😊😊

[@Passenger-58]

A very enjoyable video and a lovely car

[@fatcartmanPL]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mishacrum]

Thanks for restore it! Looks good. I hate it to see volvo’s in the junkyard. I have a 144 and 145 an a v70 1997

[@fatcartmanPL]

Wow. Nice classics out there. Look after them 😊

[@Zsolto66]

Congratulations, you really did a great job, especially on the engine and the paintwork. Thanks for the video! Zs

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thank you, but honestly this paint job was one of the worst I've ever done. 😁

[@Zsolto66]

@@fatcartmanPL Looked good on screen to me 👍👊

[@martin1649]

Beatufully restored and filmed. Great work.

[@fatcartmanPL]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it!