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

Boost Gauge Install DIY

How to Install a Boost Gauge This Volvo Forum topic covers installation of a boost gauge. Your model of Volvo might be different from the photos and description, but the concepts are there. Wiring, routing the vacuum tube, it’s all … Continue reading →

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1. Diagnose Low/No Boost on a Turbo Volvo
2. Boost for a Light Pressure Turbo
3. 2000 V40 Temp Gauge Erratic and Engine Surging

S80, V70 (2001+), S60, XC90 Blower Motor Repair Tutorial

I’ve had trouble with my interior climate control blower fan squealing at startup, more persistently when it’s cold out. The problem has become more frequent over the past year, so I finally decided it was time to replace the blower … Continue reading →

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1. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)
2. Climate unit blower replacement
3. Tutorial – Replacing the Starter Motor 1998 S70

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

No Brakes When Cold, Volvo V70

No Brakes Symptoms After a startup when engine is cold there is no brake assist, the brake pedal feels very hard, braking efficiency is very low and for some reason it feels worse when driving in reverse. No Brakes Solution Vacuum … Continue reading →

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1. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot
2. Volvo 850 cermamic brakes or OEM?
3. Brake Shims Fix 850, S70, V70, XC70 Squealing & Noise

Replacing the Rear Main Seal 2000 S40

Replacing the rear main seal on S40. Very good write-up with plenty of pictures to help. Replacing the Rear Main Seal 2000 S40 Related posts:Options to Fix a Rear Main Seal Leak Rear Camshaft Seal Replacement Rear main seal change/clutch … Continue reading →

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1. Options to Fix a Rear Main Seal Leak
2. Rear Camshaft Seal Replacement
3. Rear main seal change/clutch removal 850 Manual

EGR and Throttle Body Cleaning

After my gas pedal got stuck to the floor, I found I was getting a “no flow” error from the EGR, and also that it needed cleaned out. I ordered the Gaskets, for my EGR and Throttle body, however, I … Continue reading →

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1. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
2. 850 N/a Throttle Body on a T-5 manifold for performance
3. Volvo 940 Throttle Body Service Tutorial

How to Replace Oil Return Line on AWD Volvos

After about 4-5 hours under car I have the turbo oil return line disconnected at the turbo; old gasket (falling apart) removed. Problem: Dealer sold me an orange O ring with the turbo oil return line gasket. Said it went … Continue reading →

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1. 1998 V70R Turbo vacuum line – How to get it off?
2. How to Replace Front CV Axles – 2000 V70XC
3. Why Too Much Power Can Be Bad

Breakout Cable to Add Amp to P80 cars – Audio Centipede

I've mentioned a cable I made when I replaced the SC-816 in my 850R with an SC-901 and C70 4x100w Amp, and promised a write-up for a long time. I've finally pulled everything out to take pictures and will try to explain it as clearly as possible. Continue reading →

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1. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Sticking kickdown cable?
3. Swedish Consortium Eyes Volvo Cars Bid

850 Power Antenna Removal & Repair

Step-by-Step how to Replace Antenna Since last winter I’ve been going without a power antenna, which often gave me little or no reception. I finally decided to tackle it. I’ve created a photo collage as best as I could, I … Continue reading →

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1. 850 power antena
2. 850 Antenna Mast Won’t Pull Out
3. V70 Drivers Door Power Window Switch Repair

S40 Oil Pan Removal & O-Ring Replacement

S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring replacement. A good, clear write-up with photos. For UK members it is removal of the sump. 2000 S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring Replacement Related posts:Oil Pan/Sump O-Ring Replacement 2000 XC Oil Sump O … Continue reading →

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1. Oil Pan/Sump O-Ring Replacement 2000 XC
2. Oil Sump O Ring Replacement Procedure
3. How to Make a Fuel Pump Removal Tool

Improve Volvo 960 Timing Belt

Replacing the timing belt on an early 960 with a belt off the later cars. The belt is wider, changes are at longer intervals and it is DIY-able. Good pictures help. “One of the worries about driving an early 960 … Continue reading →

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1. Broken Timing Belt
2. Camshaft Pulley When Doing a Timing Belt
3. Poor Performance after Timing Belt Change

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

Upgrade Fuel Pump Relay Capacitors

A while back I [jreed] wrote up a description of upgrading the fuel pump relay capacitors, based on a nice write up originally written by Ozark Lee. You can read my write up here: Upgrade Fuel Pump Relay Capacitors Here is … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Pump Relay Repair 2
2. Fix your own fuel pump relay
3. Fuel Pump Relay Repair

Replace Bi Xenon Bulb

How to Replace Bi Xenon Bulb, XC70 The Xenon (HID) dipped bulb (“low beam” in the US) on drivers side [UK] needs to be replaced on my 2005 XC70.The good news is that I’ve bought one for half the cost … Continue reading →

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1. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons
2. 1998 Volvo V70 Instrument Cluster Removal/Bulb Change
3. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”

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

Tinting windows. Trails and Error. Tutorial DIY.

Well you don’t need much in the way of tools. A Olfa snap off knife. A squeegee, some Baby Shampoo and a mountain of perseverance. I had old tints on my glass which I painstakingly peeled off. That took two … Continue reading →

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1. Dual Auto Down Power Windows 850
2. Volvo 850 EGR Cleaning Tutorial
3. Volvo 940 Engine Mount Replacement Tutorial

Sagging Bumper Fix for V70 and S60 Volvos

Volvo V70 and S60 Sagging Bumper Cover Fix 1. Use a torx to dial the screw (and the circled plastic bit) toward the front of the car. 2. Using your hands, push the bumper back up, slotting the tabs and … Continue reading →

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1. Change the Handbrake Cable on a Volvo V70 AWD
2. How To Clean Throttle Body
3. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement

How to Replace Coolant Expansion Tank on Volvo 850/S70/V70/C70

I’m changing [my coolant expansion tank] out this weekend. It’s not a hard procedure at all – just please don’t order the aftermarket crappy one. I ordered a genuine Volvo one, and they sent me the aftermarket version. Mine broke … Continue reading →

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1. Oil In Coolant
2. Fuel Pump & Tank Removal DIY: 850, S70 & Gen 1 V70
3. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms

Replace Fuel Filter on a Volvo 740 Tips

I recently changed out the filter on my 240 which has the same set up. I had the thing in and out about 5 times before I got it right. When you to get it out put that fuel line … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Filter Replacement DIY
2. How to change the fuel filter on a 2004 V70 (video)
3. Change Fuel Filter Tutorial