AWD: 70: - V70 Awd 2.5t

gwoolie · Apr 22nd, 2007, 20:22

Hiya, I have just bought a V70 AWD 2.5T ( one of the members I believe? )

Just a couple of questions please:

Towbar. Usually go for Witter, is there a special "awd" version?

Somewhere I read the electrics are a "plug in " type could any one help me with this one? Want twin electrics, do they both plug in??

The tyres will need replacement, and i dont skimp on tyres!!
Was thinking low profiles??? Any ideas or experience??

Bought the car to tow my caravan, has anyone done any "mods" to make towing better??

Cheers every-one

gwoolie · Apr 28th, 2007, 21:23

Borrowed Picture from another member, until I can do my own.

She's mine now! Spent most of the day fitting a new head unit. DVD/iPod Video player. Sounds very nice now!

Had some new tyres fitted too, all round. That hurt, but golly what a better ride and handle!!

Out looking for mods now ( with what money I have left!! )

Any-one know the best place to get a red door marker light for the front O/S door??

norton · Apr 28th, 2007, 21:34

Try e-bay for the door light, even if there is not one on usually
a breaker /trader advertising other parts will have one so send them an
e-mail ! just a thought, it worked for me.

Pity you just bought your car as mine is for sale have a peek in
sales section. "look what you cud of had"

Regards....norton. GSX 1400 owner Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Sprintman · May 11th, 2007, 15:52

Hi,

hope you've got the same make, type and size of tyre all round on your AWD, the transfer boxes don't like odd tyres. Check the owners manual for more information. Transfer boxes are about £1300 to replace!

gwoolie · May 11th, 2007, 16:20

Ya, id read on here about the tyres WELL in advance of buying the tyres.
So all the same on each foot :-)
Went for : Goodyear Excelence 205/55 R16

Had the car in the Volvo garage the other day and they checked the box for leak's or weakness's and said it look all fine and dandy to them.

Muscas · May 12th, 2007, 02:40

The AWD models require a unique tow bar.
Unfortunatly it's quite expensive from Volvo, but the electrics are plug and play.

Patrick

gwoolie · May 12th, 2007, 10:51

The Tow-bar got fitted this week, and yes the cost did bite as only Volvo can fit the AWD version around here!!! But it's done now. Just need to go on holiday now to try it out :-)

Apr 22nd, 2007, 20:22	#1
gwoolie Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2007 21:25 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dorchester	V70 Awd 2.5t Hiya, I have just bought a V70 AWD 2.5T ( one of the members I believe? ) Just a couple of questions please: Towbar. Usually go for Witter, is there a special "awd" version? Somewhere I read the electrics are a "plug in " type could any one help me with this one? Want twin electrics, do they both plug in?? The tyres will need replacement, and i dont skimp on tyres!! Was thinking low profiles??? Any ideas or experience?? Bought the car to tow my caravan, has anyone done any "mods" to make towing better?? Cheers every-one

Apr 28th, 2007, 21:23	#2
gwoolie Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2007 21:25 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dorchester	Borrowed Picture from another member, until I can do my own. She's mine now! Spent most of the day fitting a new head unit. DVD/iPod Video player. Sounds very nice now! Had some new tyres fitted too, all round. That hurt, but golly what a better ride and handle!! Out looking for mods now ( with what money I have left!! ) Any-one know the best place to get a red door marker light for the front O/S door?? __________________ 1997 Volvo V70 2.5 Turbo AWD 2003 Yamaha XJR1300

May 11th, 2007, 15:52	#4
Sprintman VOC Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Herts	Hi, hope you've got the same make, type and size of tyre all round on your AWD, the transfer boxes don't like odd tyres. Check the owners manual for more information. Transfer boxes are about £1300 to replace! __________________ VOC Member 19553 '03 V70 R AWD, standard, so far. '96 855 AWD, BSR twin outlet exhaust, Polybush engine steady. HID Dips. '98 V70 AWD. '98 V70 SE. '96 855 2.0 20v - Gone. '82 244 GLT- Gone, but not forgotten. '61 122S - Long gone!!

May 11th, 2007, 16:20	#5
gwoolie Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2007 21:25 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dorchester	Ya, id read on here about the tyres WELL in advance of buying the tyres. So all the same on each foot :-) Went for : Goodyear Excelence 205/55 R16 Had the car in the Volvo garage the other day and they checked the box for leak's or weakness's and said it look all fine and dandy to them. __________________ 1997 Volvo V70 2.5 Turbo AWD 2003 Yamaha XJR1300

May 12th, 2007, 02:40	#6
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	The AWD models require a unique tow bar. Unfortunatly it's quite expensive from Volvo, but the electrics are plug and play. Patrick __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car

Apr 28th, 2007, 21:34	#3
norton New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2007 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: blackburn	Try e-bay for the door light, even if there is not one on usually a breaker /trader advertising other parts will have one so send them an e-mail ! just a thought, it worked for me. Pity you just bought your car as mine is for sale have a peek in sales section. "look what you cud of had" Regards....norton. GSX 1400 owner Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

May 12th, 2007, 10:51	#7
gwoolie Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2007 21:25 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dorchester	The Tow-bar got fitted this week, and yes the cost did bite as only Volvo can fit the AWD version around here!!! But it's done now. Just need to go on holiday now to try it out :-) __________________ 1997 Volvo V70 2.5 Turbo AWD 2003 Yamaha XJR1300

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