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Volvo Engine Oil Change — The Easy Way
I wrote a short and sweet DIY for Oil Change using wood ramps and no need to jack the car up. Basically as sweet and simple as possible! You can do this for under 30 minutes. [Have a newer Volvo? … Continue reading
1996 850 non-turbo Starter Replacement Tutorial
I posted my 1996 850 starter replacement tutorial as an addendum to Tina’s outstanding 1998 S70 starter replacementtopic. Plan on 3 hours, if you’re an average DIY mechanic like I am. You don’t need exotic tools, just 10mm-14mm ratchet, and … Continue reading
Headlight Wipers – Fix or Forget? S70, V70, 850
This morning I got under the hood and after a more thorough inspection, I noticed that one of the engine grounds was oxidized straight through. Went to autozone got 2, changed them out, and $12 later both wipers are working … Continue reading
Volvo 850 Heater Core Replacement Tutorial
Tutorial: Replace the heater core on a 1993-2000 Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 and XC70 This post should apply to all 850s and first generation 850, S70, V70, C70 and XC70 Volvos. I chose to go with showing how the … Continue reading
Boot Fix Becomes Workbench Driveshaft Refurb
Well, I pulled the entire driveshaft, cleaned & reassembled the joint ‘on my bench’ (in the boot) & it all went back together silky smooth. I’m glad I took the decision to take it all out & do it properly, … Continue reading
Upgrade 850 Turbo to 18t Turbocharger?
Can I get a 18t turbo with a speed tunning chip and maybe some bigger injectors and be ok? Sure. Don’t do the 18t until you get a tune and do some exhaust upgrades, though. The tune is the important … Continue reading
C70 1999 Rear Shocks & Mounts Tutorial
New MVS Forum member SeeSeventy shows us step-by-step how to replace rear shocks on a Gen 1 Volvo C70. He chose to replace the old shocks with Bilstien TCs. Replacing the rear shocks and shock mounts is more difficult than … Continue reading
Volvo 850 Headliner Repair DIY Tutorial w/ Pics
Here is a fantastic do it yourself headliner repair, detailed, with pictures. The author is MVS member Red Arrow, and his car is an 850, but the concepts you can apply to any car. When spraying the 3M adhesive do … Continue reading
Weld a Punctured Oil Pan?
I’ve been a welder for most of my life, and was the first in my area to own a TIG welder. Aluminum is easy to weld, provided it can be cleaned. Even microscopic amounts of contamination will cause poor weld … Continue reading