My current passion project is my 2006 Volvo V70R. I purchased this vehicle in November 2022 in rough shape, with the mission of restoring it to its former glory to the best of my capacity. This is my “realistic” dream car and I’m extremely happy with how the last year and a half has turned out. I’ve managed to transform it into a state free of dashboard warning messages which is somewhat of an achievement with these cars.

Things I’ve done so far:

• Basic refresh: ignition coils, sparks, fuel filter, throttle body replacement, filters

• PCV System replacement

  • Injection system refurbishment

• Bevel Gear and CV axle rebuild

• Coilover swap

  • Included harvesting of accelerometers from OEM active struts to preserve ability to change throttle maps

  • Strut tower corrosion treatment

Plans for the future:

• Currently rebuilding a spare turbocharger to swap in with 360° journal bearings

• Exhaust, downpipe and front intercooler in the mail

• Top end refresh: valve and cam seals, valve lapping, new exhaust manifold