Delta Link Repair DIY

As I’ve mentioned before, I have had a persistent “clunk” in my rear suspension and a “wandering” sensation at highway speeds. I tried the fender washer in the shock mount repair which yielded no change in the sound and then, … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Delta Link (Endlink) Replacement
2. 850 and V/S70 Shock Change Checklist
3. Suspension advice and where to buy

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 →

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1. Spark Plug Change Tutorial: Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70
2. Which Oil for Turbo Engine?
3. 850 and V/S70 Shock Change Checklist

PCV Job for V70 and S70 Non-turbo

Since mine is a Non-Turbo, there are minor different designs compared with Turbo Models. In addition, I will point to areas of possible problems for people. - Read the above write-up for Turbo. - Copy Radio AM FM channels, disconnect … Continue reading →

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1. 1998 V70R Turbo vacuum line – How to get it off?
2. Vacuum Hose Routing for ’94 850 Turbo
3. Tightening up the Turbo Waste Gate ?

J-Hose Repair Tutorial w/ pics — EVAP Emission Hose

Volvo forum member (now Contributor) Kickin It joins out memberlist, and within 48 hours posts a very useful DIY tutorial on how to replace the J-hose on 1998-2000 Gen. 1 FWD Volvos. It may be a record. Either way, thanks KI. … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Heater Core Replacement Tutorial
2. How to Test and Repair your EVAP Valve
3. Volvo 850 Headliner Repair DIY Tutorial w/ Pics

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 →

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1. Tutorial – Replacing the Starter Motor 1998 S70
2. Volvo 850 Heater Core Replacement Tutorial
3. Cam Seal & Sensor Replacement Tutorial With Photos

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 →

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1. Fix for Slow Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s
2. Fix Chattering Wipers
3. Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

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 →

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1. Heater Core Replacement on the 850
2. How to Replace Front CV Axles – 2000 V70XC
3. Tutorial: Volvo 850 Seat Cushion Foam Replacement

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 →

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1. How to Maintain Your AWD Volvo’s Driveshaft
2. Front Driveshaft Removal V70 XC
3. Driveshaft Knuckle Came Out

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 →

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1. Does anyone have a BSR Stage 3 on a S60 2.4T?
2. Let’s Talk Turbochargers: New or Rebuild
3. ’97 850 Turbo De-Tuning

Getting my V70 Back to Stage 0

Restoring a free ’98 V70 (B5254T = light pressure turbo, 190 hp engine) to a generally dependable condition, suitable for around town and highway drives. This topic mostly speaks to the timing belt replacement and which parts are to be … Continue reading →

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1. 850 Turbo Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement Marathon
2. Oil in Water
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

V70 Drivers Door Power Window Switch Repair

Windows going up and down ok except for one that will not always go up? It might be a VERY easy fix, detailed in the Volvo Forum tutorial. All you need is a small amount of technical skill. And a … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo S60 Driver’s side power window switch
2. Power Window Master Control Switch Dead?
3. Harden Your V70 Window Switch

1998 Volvo V70 Brake Hydraulics Overhaul

Brake Hoses, Caliper Seals/Dust Boots Rebuild Tutorial MVS Contributor and Member CN90 documented his thorough brake hydraulics overhaul and posted it in the forum. His tutorial is the next best thing to a Volvo tech sitting next to you saying … Continue reading →

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1. Hand brake not working properly (V70 1998)
2. Volvo 940 Front brake job, fluid flush DIY
3. S80 Parking Brake Adjustment

IPD Sway Bars

My car has a fully sorted suspension system, and I found that the sway bars were overall the biggest improvement to handling that I made. I actually installed the stock sport bars first (my wagon had NO rear swaybar from … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 940: new ball joints, sway bar, end links, bushings
2. Volvo V70 Front Strut Replacement Supplement
3. Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?

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 →

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1. Simple Repair for Headliner
2. Omg the beast of a job. Removing/installing a headliner
3. PCV System Repair on a Volvo 5-cylinder

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 →

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1. Rear Shelf Speaker Fix Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70
2. 850 glt replacing piston rings
3. Do It Yourself ABS Module Repair

DIY: 1998 Volvo V70 Springclock (Airbag/Horn Contact Unit)

This topic of Replacing Clock Spring for Airbag and Horn has been covered in different forums but not in great detail. So I will write it up in detail. I discovered the Clockspring was broken while changing my Ignition Tumbler … Continue reading →

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1. How To Fix An 850′s Horn (on wheel)
2. DIY 1998 Volvo V70 Ignition Switch & Cylinder Lock Replacement
3. New Horn Relocation Position

DIY 1998 Volvo V70 Ignition Switch & Cylinder Lock Replacement

Car is 1998 Volvo V70 with 106K miles. Symptoms: sometimes cannot crank the engine, after wiggling the key a few times, then I can start the engine. It was intermittent, then it became permanent. Key can turn to Position I … Continue reading →

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1. Ignition/Lock Cylinder Replacement
2. Volvo S70 Won’t Start – Needs Ignition Switch
3. Ignition Switch- Diagnostic & Fix

New Grille, Headlights and Foglights

How to Freshen Your Volvo’s Look with Jewel Headlights Who says you’re stuck with the way your 1990s Volvo looks? Take a look at Volvo Forum member georgeleedom‘s remarkable 1999 Volvo S70 front end update. This is simply an outstanding … Continue reading →

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1. Condensation in Headlights
2. New Headlights – A Good Brand
3. Fix your own fuel pump relay

850 Turbo Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement Marathon

Most of our time was spent on getting the timing marks to line up. We kept getting one tooth off and had to reset the tensioner three times. You can do that fairly quickly if you turn the vise a few degrees till you get resistance, wait a moment, turn again, repeat until it's back in. I suppose some sort of hydraulic goo is in there that needs to squish back in through a baffle or something. Continue reading →

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1. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner
2. S80 Timing Belt Questions
3. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?

How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush ATF) using the following guidelines: Mobil Synthetic ATF (It take about 9-10 qts for a … Continue reading →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. New Modified Transmission Flush Method with Pictures
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 2