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	<title>Matthews Volvo Site &#124; Forum and Help for Volvo Owners &#187; Volvo V50</title>
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		<title>Step-by-step Tutorial Replacing Head Gasket: Volvo 5-cyl</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/08/26/step-by-step-tutorial-replacing-head-gasket-volvo-5-cyl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engine, Engine Internals, Turbo, Wastegate, Oil Pump, Air Delivery, Airbox, Air Filter, Camshaft, Valves, Head, Pistons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine.

Excellent head gasket replacement tutorial
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		<title>Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/08/22/headlights-e-code-vs-dot/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exterior illumination, headlights, brake lights, signals, Xenon, HID]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/?p=2680</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are currently FOUR different types of lights available.
1) E-Code (aka european) &#8220;jewel&#8221; lights
2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) &#8220;jewel&#8221; lights
3) E-Code &#8220;fluted&#8221; lights
4) DOT &#8220;fluted&#8221; lights.
Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens
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		<title>Fixing cracked leather seats.</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/08/08/fixing-cracked-leather-seats/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/08/08/fixing-cracked-leather-seats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interior, Seats, Dash, Remotes, Switches, Interior Bulbs]]></category>
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I have a 1998 V70 T5. The light beige interior is in good shape for a car of this vintage, but the leather is showing some serious signs of wear. After a TON of research, I have concluded that my leather is a candidate for refinishing. Although cracked and worn in many places, it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/07/20/koni-vs-bilstein-vs-sachs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/07/20/koni-vs-bilstein-vs-sachs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Suspension, Tires, Wheels, Springs, Struts, Control Arms, Tie Rods]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[shocks]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Which shocks to go with? Title says it all&#8230; this is a discussion on ride vs. performance vs. cost. Generally, Koni adjustables are recommended the most often if cost is low priority.
Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs
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		<title>HID&#8217;s&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/06/29/hids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/06/29/hids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exterior illumination, headlights, brake lights, signals, Xenon, HID]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/?p=2569</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Which HID Headlights to Buy
Adding aftermarket Xenons to your Volvo can be a minefield of what to buy, where to buy it  and what to do with it when the package arrives. Then there is the legality angle you must navigate. At 35W lights are ok but 55W are illegal?
This is a Volvo Forum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aftermarket HID kit guide</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/06/10/aftermarket-hid-kit-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/06/10/aftermarket-hid-kit-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exterior illumination, headlights, brake lights, signals, Xenon, HID]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[...it involves drilling a 2mm hole onto a resistor on pin 3 second groove. This might scare you, but I've tried it, and it isn't as difficult as it seems. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Use Seafoam</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/05/24/how-to-use-seafoam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/05/24/how-to-use-seafoam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engine, Engine Internals, Turbo, Wastegate, Oil Pump, Air Delivery, Airbox, Air Filter, Camshaft, Valves, Head, Pistons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Add Seafoam to your Engine
This is a step-by-step tutorial with photos on what to do with that can of Seafoam you just bought.

How to use Seafoam
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		<title>Looking for instructions for testing compression&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/05/19/looking-for-instructions-for-testing-compression/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/05/19/looking-for-instructions-for-testing-compression/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 19:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Engine, Engine Internals, Turbo, Wastegate, Oil Pump, Air Delivery, Airbox, Air Filter, Camshaft, Valves, Head, Pistons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can I test my engine&#8217;s compression?
You can do it yourself two ways: 1. if you have two gauges and a pressure regulator and 2. if you have a leakdown tester. Its better to have both testers. The leakdown tester helps pinpoint issues better than the compression gauge. But both are very useful in diagnosis. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wheel turned while going straight</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/02/03/wheel-turned-while-going-straight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/02/03/wheel-turned-while-going-straight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Suspension, Tires, Wheels, Springs, Struts, Control Arms, Tie Rods]]></category>
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Alignment Necessary After Suspension Work?
I recently got my lower control arm done, and apparently this threw off my alignment even more then it was before. Originally my steering wheel was barely off.
When I am going straight ahead, I am faced with this.
Fixing alignment? steering wheel way off.
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		<title>All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability &#8212; better info</title>
		<link>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/01/06/s60-v70-and-xc70-reliability-better-info/</link>
		<comments>http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2010/01/06/s60-v70-and-xc70-reliability-better-info/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volvo Repair Frequency Data
TrueDelta.com reports actual repair frequencies, which makes the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, to track cars closely as they age.
Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four [...]]]></description>
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