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If replacing the water pump, do so at this time, and of course drain the cooling system first. If the engine cooling system thermostat is only accessible with water pump replacement, the thermostat should be replaced as well.

On some cars, the timing belt drives the engine’s water pump. Mechanics will usually recommend replacing the water pump at the same time that the timing belt is replaced.

The new Volvo C70 launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September has the same smart three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. With an updated design and elevated premium feel, the C70 also delivers an "I want" aura of absolute world class.

The Volvo C70 is in actual fact two attractive cars in one. It is as much an elegant coupe as it is a sporty convertible. With the same gentle, clean lines in both versions. Above all, however, the Volvo C70 is a car to enjoy. For people who reward themselves with the best in life.

"The Volvo C70 has classic convertible lines and a strong identity of its own. What we have done is to carefully redesign the front and rear so they harmonise more with both today"s and tomorrow"s Volvo models. We have also increased the exclusiveness of the materials and trim details to enhance the atmosphere of luxury and enjoyment inside the car," explains Fedde Talsma, Exterior Chief Designer at Volvo Cars.

With its new front, the Volvo C70 reveals traces of the S60 Concept Car that was unveiled in early 2009. Thereby the C70 is upgraded to relate more closely to the design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range

"The new C70 has a clearer, more pronounced face. The car"s natural elegance has been modernised so it blends seamlessly with the most up-to-date, the most sophisticated backdrops," says Fedde Talsma.

The exclusive high-tech LED lamps, of the same type as found on the Volvo XC60, are the most noticeable update at the rear. The entire lamp unit is clearly integrated with the oval that frames the new C70"s rear panel.

The interior has been updated in several respects to create a unique ambience in the Volvo C70. The instrument panel has been redesigned, giving it a wider, sleeker look and the surface of the panel has a new texture that enhances the feeling of quality.

The exclusive new instruments, with gauges and graphics specific to the C70, are yet another example of how the car"s premium feel has been emphasised still further.

The new Volvo C70 has been engineered as one of the safest convertibles on the market, as regards both preventive and protective safety. The car has an advanced body structure and several solutions that are unique in the world of open cars. The lack of a fixed roof has been compensated by structural reinforcements and sophisticated technology.

The Volvo C70 has sturdy metal hoops that shoot up behind the rear seat passengers to create added protective survival space should the car roll over. These hoops, which are part of Volvo"s Rollover Protection System - ROPS - are activated by a gyro-sensor. Since the Volvo C70 has a proper glass rear window, the hoops shoot up through the glass if the roof is up. They have therefore been fitted with small hardened metal spikes that break the glass to guarantee proper protective function.

The Volvo C70 transforms smoothly from a cosy coupe into an open convertible. Just press a button and the three-part steel roof folds quickly and silently away, disappearing neatly into the boot.

Advanced engine and exhaust filtration technology means Volvo"s engines combine high performance with low environmental impact. The Volvo C70 is available with the following petrol and diesel engines. The fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures apply to versions with a manual gearbox running in the mixed driving cycle.

Enter the retractable roof. Once too expensive and too unreliable to be a mainstream element of the automotive marketplace, costs have gone down and reliability way up. And the all-new C70, which dons one for 2006, is among the first four-seaters sold in America to have one; another is the VW Eos (covered elsewhere in this issue).

Less than 30 seconds after pushing a small black button below the shift lever (foot on brake, please), an electric motor and hydraulic pump work together to raise the three pieces of steel bodywork, rearrange them, and bring them to rest under a hard tonneau. After the roof takes its place in the back (the tonneau, part of the trunk lid, hinges in the opposite direction), the driver is alerted when the process is done. There is 12.8 cubic feet of cargo volume when the top is up. However, when the steel panels are stowed, pressing a yellow button on the right side of the trunk will lift them about eight inches while you load gear in the 6.0-cubic-foot space. Another touch of the button brings the roof bits back down.

Top up or hidden away, the C70, created in partnership with Pininfarina, looks smoother, fresher, and more graceful than the first-generation. As a coupe, it"s elegant and more attractive than the old model (discontinued in 2004). Inside, the layout is clean and tasteful, with nicely bolstered seats in front. It"s easy to bring the front seats forward to sit in back, but it"s a bit tight--its best-in-class legroom is a snug 33.9 inches--those of smaller stature will be more comfortable there.

The new C70 rides on the P1 platform, the basis for the S40 as well as other models throughout global Ford. The wheelbase is shorter by an inch than the previous C70"s and overall length shrank by over five inches, but the track is considerably wider in the front and rear (by 1.1 and 1.6 inches, respectively). It uses a MacPherson-strut suspension up front and a multilink setup and coils in the rear; both have stabilizer bars. With numerous reinforcements throughout, the chassis has twice the structural rigidity of the first-generation convertible, improving stability. And, under steel or exposed to sky, the cabin stays quiet and squeak-free.

Even though it"s a capable cruiser, this Volvo can hold its own on twisty two-lanes: While it doesn"t handle like a 3 Series, it"s sportier than most four-seat-convertible buyers would expect. The smooth electrohydraulic steering provides good feel through the substantial wheel and is responsive without being twitchy. Four-wheel discs, ABS with EBD, and traction control are standard and do a fine job of bringing the 3800-pound two-door to a stop. Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels and V-rated 225/35 tires are standard; 18-inchers with Y-rated 235/40 tires cost an extra $995.

As is the norm with Volvo, safety is a high priority. In addition to paying careful attention to the front structure, which uses four different grades of steel, the company"s Side Impact Protection System was reengineered to accommodate the lack of a full-time roof. In a side collision, the reinforced B-pillars channel forces forward, backward, and down, helping keep the passenger area intact. The doors, side members, and sills also were strengthened, the sills having been raised to offer better protection against taller vehicles. There are dual front and side impact airbags as well as inflatable curtains--mounted in the doors. The A-pillars are designed to withstand a rollover, and the now stronger Rollover Protection System includes metal bars that rise behind the rear passengers if the C70 becomes inverted.

The new C70 improves on the philosophy of the first generation: great for a Sunday drive, but corners with aplomb. Yet this retractable hardtop comes off as a lot more than the model it replaces. It"s two cars in one: a capable, attractive coupe, and a luxury drop-top that makes it easy to soak up the sun in style.Looks good! More details?