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

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

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 ?

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

Can I Swap In A Used DIM?

Match the part number on the paper label on the top of the DIM, and all will work. The same DIM was used on the V70, XC70, S80 and S60, so you should have plenty to choose from at the … Continue reading →

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1. V70 XC (2001) How Can a Programming Update Break Everything?
2. S70 / V70 front seat swap to 850
3. ALL 2001 trannies eventually go bad, they’re junk?

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

V70 Rear Wiper Fix

“I finally got tired of looking at the rear wiper arm parked at the 1:30 position of my V70. It wasn’t just a matter of repositioning the wiper arm because this would just cause it to wipe the tailgate. The … Continue reading →

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1. V70 2000 Rear Wiper stopped working…Problem solved!
2. Rear Wiper Maintenance
3. Wiper Arms – Not Contacting Hard Enough?

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

Replacing a Rear Wheel Hub on a 2001+ V70

An excellent how-to for replacing a rear wheel hub on a P2 V70. V70 T5, rear wheel bearing replacement (front wheel drive) Start by removing and safely suspending the brake caliper, then remove the caliper bracket, and finally remove the … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
2. XC90 Wheel Bearing Replacement How-To
3. Rear wheel drive 740 rims fit on V70?

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?

S/V 70 Terminal Repair

Bad Terminal Symptoms Headlights intensity lower when rear defroster is used or when ABS activates. Lights are dimming in dash pod when electrical system is stressed. ECC unit lights flashes after car is started in freezing condition. Starter motor turns … Continue reading →

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1. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
2. 2001 S40 Stalling
3. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)

2001 V70 ABS Module Frustration

MVS Forums superuser and ABS expert Matty Moo lays out these facts in trying to solve a particularly vexing ABS module mystery: The 8619538 module works on other pre-CEM. The other STC modules don’t want to work on CEM cars with … Continue reading →

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1. 2001 S80 T6 Siren Module Replacement/Repair – How To
2. V70 XC (2001) How Can a Programming Update Break Everything?
3. Where to Send Your ABS Module