I need to perform a 120K mile service on my 1998 S70. I need plugs, wires, distributor cap, etc. Where is the best place to purchase the needed parts? Is there a "preferred" vendor for forum members? Thanks.
0
Best Place To Buy Maintenance Parts.
Started by clarkerussell, Mar 21 2006 03:34 AM
-
This topic is locked
17 replies to this topic
#1
clarkerussell
-
- Lifetime Supporter
-
- 360 posts
Level 1 Member
- Gender:Male
- Location:Charlotte, NC
- Crew:___
Posted 21 March 2006 - 03:34 AM
Charlotte, NC
1998 S70 GLT, 225K miles
Auto Tranny
1998 S70 GLT, 225K miles
Auto Tranny
#2
TRACStar
-
- Lifetime Supporter
-
- 2,417 posts
Level 3 Member
- Gender:Male
- Interests:All types of ill shit
- Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Crew:NEC
Posted 21 March 2006 - 03:40 AM
QUOTE(clarkerussell @ Mar 20 2006, 10:34 PM) 
I need to perform a 120K mile service on my 1998 S70. I need plugs, wires, distributor cap, etc. Where is the best place to purchase the needed parts? Is there a "preferred" vendor for forum members? Thanks.
I ordered mine from IPD (ipdusa.com) may not be the cheapest but it all worked for me
96 854R IPD ECU - Turbo XS dual stage MBC - Samco - Koni - 16T angled -OBX - R mani - IPD CAI?
13.7x @ 103 mph with automagic
94 855 Turbo.... In a state of cryostasis
#3
MadeInJapan
-
- Lifetime Supporter
-
- 1,629 posts
Level 3 Member
- Gender:Male
- Interests:Volvo's, computers, DVD's and International Education. Born and raised in Japan
- Location:Knoxville, TN
- Crew:___
Posted 21 March 2006 - 04:13 AM
I buy most of my parts from www.fcpgroton.com
I also hear that www.keystonemotors.com is very competitive and will even beat groton but I haven't bought from them. Their phone number is on their site.
I also hear that www.keystonemotors.com is very competitive and will even beat groton but I haven't bought from them. Their phone number is on their site.
'94 850 NA 100K+ miles (Son's beater car)
'98 S70 T-5 AT: Lots of Mods 190K miles- Engine rebuild from TB mishap- all well now.
'04 V70 2.5T AT: A few Mods 101K miles
'91 240 Sedan- Sold 4/21/09
'94 850 Turbo Wagon AT: Gone but not forgotten at 140+K miles
#4
ToxicLemonade
-
- Supporting Member
-
- 2,595 posts
Level 3 Member
- Location:Doornenburg,NL
- Crew:___
Posted 21 March 2006 - 04:16 AM
defaintely fcpgroton.com. Great customer service, usually always cheaper than IPD or any of the other guys.
Yellow 5 speed T5-R
#5
merlin390
-
- Members
-
- 2,778 posts
Level 3 Member
- Gender:Male
- Interests:Volvos, Guns, Woodworking
- Location:Forsyth, GA
- Crew:___
Posted 21 March 2006 - 04:24 AM
FCP Groton
1996 Volvo 854 2.4L non-turbo 212,xxx miles Forsyth, Ga.
Works in progress - Conversion to turbo with a NA motor or 260hp no turbo. Say a prayer for me.
302mm brakes, IPD sway bars front and rear, QBM end links, MSD 6A ignition w/Blaster 2 coil pack, Jet Chip, Bilstein Shocks/Struts, R Springs. Hell I can't remember everything else.
Works in progress - Conversion to turbo with a NA motor or 260hp no turbo. Say a prayer for me.
302mm brakes, IPD sway bars front and rear, QBM end links, MSD 6A ignition w/Blaster 2 coil pack, Jet Chip, Bilstein Shocks/Struts, R Springs. Hell I can't remember everything else.
#6
bloc
-
- Members
-
- 261 posts
Level 1 Member
- Location:Houston, Tx
Posted 21 March 2006 - 06:36 AM
great experiences with www.eeuroparts.com www.myswedishparts.com so far. myswedishparts is a web front end for richmond volvo, all OEM stuff. e-euro beats almost everyone on price, and they responded promptly and appropriately to a mistake their system made on a big order of mine.
1995 855 T-5M
1998 Jetta TDI
Don't let Telco Companies decide what you do on the internet
KEEP THE INTERNET DEMOCRATIC!!
"Whenever you see people on the far left and far right joining together about something Congress is getting ready to do, it's been my experience that what Congress is getting ready to do is basically un-American."
www.savetheinternet.com
1998 Jetta TDI
Don't let Telco Companies decide what you do on the internet
KEEP THE INTERNET DEMOCRATIC!!
"Whenever you see people on the far left and far right joining together about something Congress is getting ready to do, it's been my experience that what Congress is getting ready to do is basically un-American."
www.savetheinternet.com
#7
the underlørd
-
- Moderator
-
- 20,462 posts
Pretty Boy Racing
- Gender:Male
- Location:Seattle
- Crew:NWC
Posted 21 March 2006 - 08:53 AM
FCP all day long..
IPD if you're west coast.. faster shipping..
IPD if you're west coast.. faster shipping..
2007.5 Chevy Duramax. Built Tranny. EfiLive. Twin Turbo. 600whp / 1000 ft lbs.
#8 Guest_Guest_tominredbank_*_*
Guest_Guest_tominredbank_*_*
-
- Guests
Posted 21 March 2006 - 10:23 AM
QUOTE(850T_Wagon @ Mar 21 2006, 03:40 AM)
I ordered mine from IPD (ipdusa.com) may not be the cheapest but it all worked for me
If you buy from FCP Groton make SURE you stay away from SCAN-TECH. VERY unsafe.
#9
julian
-
- Members
- 11 posts
Newbie
- Interests:85 245, 95 miata, 96 854R
- Location:los angeles
- Crew:ECC
Posted 21 March 2006 - 03:36 PM
another vote for www.eeuroparts.com
free shipping over $39 and fast delivery
free shipping over $39 and fast delivery
#10
piran21
-
- Members
-
- 349 posts
Level 1 Member
- Interests:CARS!
- Location:Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted 21 March 2006 - 09:39 PM
QUOTE(Guest_tominredbank_* @ Mar 21 2006, 05:23 AM)
If you buy from FCP Groton make SURE you stay away from SCAN-TECH. VERY unsafe.
Is this true about Scan-Tech products?
Piran
True Euro Trio:
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon - K&N panel, Jesse 3" down pipe w/Magnaflow cat, IPD/TME cat-back exhaust, Stage 0, ST 17psi, Autometer Boost gauge
1997 VW Jetta GLX VR6 - P&P'd BIV head, Dougherty Racing 268 Cams, Modded air-box w/K&N, GIAC cam chip, Magnaflow Hi-Flo Cat and cat back exhaust, H&R Sports, Koni Reds, Neuspeed RSB
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 - K&N custom intake, custom Remus cat-back exhaust, JR Cup Kit suspension w/Koni Reds in rear, E-tech strut brace, custom ECU w/8400rpm redline :)
True Euro Trio:
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon - K&N panel, Jesse 3" down pipe w/Magnaflow cat, IPD/TME cat-back exhaust, Stage 0, ST 17psi, Autometer Boost gauge
1997 VW Jetta GLX VR6 - P&P'd BIV head, Dougherty Racing 268 Cams, Modded air-box w/K&N, GIAC cam chip, Magnaflow Hi-Flo Cat and cat back exhaust, H&R Sports, Koni Reds, Neuspeed RSB
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 - K&N custom intake, custom Remus cat-back exhaust, JR Cup Kit suspension w/Koni Reds in rear, E-tech strut brace, custom ECU w/8400rpm redline :)
#11
Oreo931
-
- OH Moderator
-
- 23,659 posts
Level 8 Senior Member
- Gender:Male
- Location:Delaware
- Crew:NEC
Posted 21 March 2006 - 09:41 PM
not all their stuff is crappy, i dont think atleast...i havent had much luck with those clear corners for the x70's...the plastic retaining clips constantly break and it seems like they are of cheap quality...i havent bought enough scan-tech stuff to make a fair judgement though....
#12
piran21
-
- Members
-
- 349 posts
Level 1 Member
- Interests:CARS!
- Location:Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted 21 March 2006 - 10:11 PM
I was thinking about getting their wheel bearing and control arms...
Piran
True Euro Trio:
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon - K&N panel, Jesse 3" down pipe w/Magnaflow cat, IPD/TME cat-back exhaust, Stage 0, ST 17psi, Autometer Boost gauge
1997 VW Jetta GLX VR6 - P&P'd BIV head, Dougherty Racing 268 Cams, Modded air-box w/K&N, GIAC cam chip, Magnaflow Hi-Flo Cat and cat back exhaust, H&R Sports, Koni Reds, Neuspeed RSB
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 - K&N custom intake, custom Remus cat-back exhaust, JR Cup Kit suspension w/Koni Reds in rear, E-tech strut brace, custom ECU w/8400rpm redline :)
True Euro Trio:
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon - K&N panel, Jesse 3" down pipe w/Magnaflow cat, IPD/TME cat-back exhaust, Stage 0, ST 17psi, Autometer Boost gauge
1997 VW Jetta GLX VR6 - P&P'd BIV head, Dougherty Racing 268 Cams, Modded air-box w/K&N, GIAC cam chip, Magnaflow Hi-Flo Cat and cat back exhaust, H&R Sports, Koni Reds, Neuspeed RSB
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 - K&N custom intake, custom Remus cat-back exhaust, JR Cup Kit suspension w/Koni Reds in rear, E-tech strut brace, custom ECU w/8400rpm redline :)
#13 Guest_Guest_tominredbank_*_*
Guest_Guest_tominredbank_*_*
-
- Guests
Posted 21 March 2006 - 10:48 PM
QUOTE(piran21 @ Mar 21 2006, 10:11 PM)
I was thinking about getting their wheel bearing and control arms...
PLEASE! Steer clear of their front end parts. I bought control arms from them for my 1998 S70 and in 10 ,000 miles they were shot! The boots were both ripped and the ball socket had more wear thean the one I took out with 130,000 miles on it . When I called Groton to complain they told me they" never had any trouble before." Bought the Volvo parts ( twice the price but worth it) and had no trouble since. Volvo parts from now on.
#14
erikv11
-
- Lifetime Supporter
-
- 2,530 posts
Level 3 Member
- Gender:Male
- Location:Iowa
- Crew:___
Posted 22 March 2006 - 12:20 AM
QUOTE(piran21 @ Mar 21 2006, 04:11 PM)
I was thinking about getting their wheel bearing and control arms...
I have read a lot of complaints here about the Scan-tech control arms. However, when I bought control arms a few months ago, fcpgroton was selling Hamburg-Technic ($75 each arm, or $120/pair if you tell 'em you saw that price on their ebay post) and TRW ($95), but not selling Scan-tech.
If you do some digging here (search!), you'll find that the TRW arms are reasonably well regarded by VS members (e.g., Slater sells them with his delrin control arm bushing kit). The TRW arms are probably worth the extra money if you've got it, and may still be cheaper than OEM.
here is a link to one of the old threads, there are many.
'96 NA 855 | 99 k | daily driver
'95 R 854 | 177 k | project, not running
#15
mikeo
-
- Members
- 18 posts
Newbie
Posted 22 March 2006 - 01:26 PM
FCP Groton has always provide me good customer service and fast shipping. Even had return once and prompted refunded with no hassles.
95 850 GLT
Connecticut
Connecticut
#16
WhiteT5
-
- Members
-
- 4,828 posts
Sampson
- Location:Dallas
- Crew:MWC
Posted 22 March 2006 - 01:35 PM
The Scantech endlinks and tie rod ends are also really crappy. They suffer from the same fault as the control arm. The rubber boot tears and allows the joint to be contaminated. I had a fitment problem w/ the TRW control arms, but I modified the metal sleeve on the bushing by a couple mm, and have had no problems since. I can't say anything about the Hamburg Technik arms, but that price seems waayyy cheap.
- Sean
-'95 850 T5 White/Tan (SOLD) // '92 244 5-spd White/Blue // '04 Saab 9-5 Aero Sportcombi 5-spd Navy/Black/Carbon
-'95 850 T5 White/Tan (SOLD) // '92 244 5-spd White/Blue // '04 Saab 9-5 Aero Sportcombi 5-spd Navy/Black/Carbon
#17
eyukins
-
- Members
- 4 posts
Newbie
- Interests:1998 V70 GLT<br />Highland, MI
Posted 25 March 2006 - 01:27 AM
FCP GROTON IS GOOD
IPD IS GOOD ALSO
I JUST PURCHASED FROM VOLVOPARTSDIRECT DOT COM AND THEY WERE GOOD AS WELL.
FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH, I LIKED THE LAYOUT OF THE SITE AS WELL AS THE PICTURES OF THE PARTS, SEEMED TO HAVE SOME HARD TO FIND/UNCOMMON PARTS ALSO
IPD IS GOOD ALSO
I JUST PURCHASED FROM VOLVOPARTSDIRECT DOT COM AND THEY WERE GOOD AS WELL.
FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH, I LIKED THE LAYOUT OF THE SITE AS WELL AS THE PICTURES OF THE PARTS, SEEMED TO HAVE SOME HARD TO FIND/UNCOMMON PARTS ALSO
#18 Guest_Guest_*
Guest_Guest_*
-
- Guests
Posted 25 March 2006 - 02:05 AM
QUOTE(piran21 @ Mar 21 2006, 10:11 PM)
I was thinking about getting their wheel bearing and control arms...
do youself a favor and buy oem. save us a lot of your crying on the board.
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users
