Wiper Linkage Adjustment

After dealing with what was thought to be a driver’s side wiper arm issue (common), the issue resulted in replacement of the entire wiper linkage or transmission (also known as the “frame.”). During the replacement process, there was huge confusion … Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades
2. Timing Mark Alignment and Adjustment
3. Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

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

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

Long Term Ownership Opinion of a 2000 S80

Are Older S80′s “Lemons”? My mother-in-law used to sell Volvos, and my wife was impressed by the Volvo safety record, so we were originally very favorably disposed toward Volvo and they had an opportunity to have a customer for life, … Continue reading →

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1. Front door window track R&R (problem with Volvo part)
2. 2000 S80 ABS Module remanufacturers
3. About to buy used 2000 V70 w/148K miles–what to ask

2.5 Turbo Back Exhaust: Drone & Tip Questions

Q: Where’s the best resonator placement to lessen exhaust drone? Q: Do tips affect sound at all of are the just for looks? Placement of resonator and drone? Related posts:Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod S40 with White Smoke From … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod
2. S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

V70, 850 Wagon Spoiler Removal Instructions

Thanks to Robert for sending this in to me just now. It’s a PDF document in Swedish and English on how to remove and replace the spoiler on Volvo’s “Gen 1″ wagons. Excerpt: Applies to spoilers with brake lights Figure … Continue reading →

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1. 850 door panel removal (pics)
2. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial
3. Climate Control Panel Removal

How to Save Money Having Your Car Painted

We did all of the prep work ourselves including scraping out the rust, bondo it over, priming our repair spots, removing all trim, and delivering the vehicle essentially ready to mask off the glass and paint. At that point, Maaco … Continue reading →

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1. Save Money on Seafoam and Harbor Freight Products
2. Fix Cracked ABS Module and Save Money
3. Small Rust Spot Near Trunk

Dual Auto Down Power Windows 850

Ever wanted to have the auto-down feature on more than just your drivers side window? Well here’s how to make that happen! What you’ll need…. Torx 25, Torx 20, or Torx 15 (depending on your setup) 8mm socket (sometimes required) … Continue reading →

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1. Power Window Master Control Switch Dead?
2. V70 Drivers Door Power Window Switch Repair
3. S80 Driver’s Window Repair (+ other P2 cars?)

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?

Wiper Arms – Not Contacting Hard Enough?

Member phat78ta shows us how to make our wipers press down harder on the windshield… for no cost. Just a little time spent in your garage. After all the mods, and a little shot of black spray paint, you can’t … Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades
2. Any special tools needed to replace control arms?
3. Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

V70: Replacing a Rain-Sensing Windshield

Tomorrow I’m hiring a auto glass business to replace the windshield I cracked in the summer on our 2004 V70 R. Estimates ranged from $250 to $300. All do “on site” replacement, meaning they come to me. I’ll add to … Continue reading →

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1. What To Replace When Replacing Shocks
2. 2001 V70 2.4T ATF Drain and Fill Tutorial
3. Tutorial – Replacing the Starter Motor 1998 S70

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

S80 Sunroof Won’t Close

Not sure if you got this figured out but using the panic button doesn’t set of the siren for your alarm. It only sets off the horn. What you have to do is roll down your driver window, then close … Continue reading →

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1. Inability to Close Sunroof – RWD Volvos
2. Volvo S60 Driver’s side power window switch
3. S60 Sunroof Rattle Fixes

Inability to Close Sunroof – RWD Volvos

Sometimes you may notice that your sunroof is no longer closing correctly due to the wind deflector not closing before the roof slides into the closed position. It appears to be a common issue with our RWD Volvos, and a … Continue reading →

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1. 850 sunroof headliner repair
2. S60 Sunroof Rattle Fixes
3. Dead Sunroof Help

V70 2000 Rear Wiper stopped working…Problem solved!

Solution to a problem many of you may have with the rear wiper assembly on a V70 wagonL I discovered my rear wiper stopped working about 6 months ago, and I just haven’t had a lot of time to diagnose … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Wiper Maintenance
2. Maf Sensor problem .solved
3. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades

Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

I just wanted to share some information regarding the delay wiper systems on our cars. As you all know there is only one delay setting which is either too short or too long, but hardly ever right. I purchased a … Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades
2. All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info
3. Fuel Pump Relay Repair 2

S80 Driver’s Window Repair (+ other P2 cars?)

My driver’s side window would get stuck intermittently. Finally one day the upper rear corner tipped forward out of its track and I decided it was time to fix it. Here’s how. Tools and supplies you will need: T-25 Torx … Continue reading →

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1. Fix for Slow Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s
2. Front door window track R&R (problem with Volvo part)
3. Glove Box Repair # 3 – The Saw Method

Replace Window Switches on Volvo S70 & V70

Overview You are driving along on the freeway, decide to roll down the window to enjoy the one sunny day you get per week (in Seattle). Pretty soon you realize it is not exactly as warm as it seems and … Continue reading →

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1. Window Switch Replacement How To
2. Front door window track R&R (problem with Volvo part)
3. Harden Your V70 Window Switch

Fix for Slow Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s

This is a comprehensive guide with pictures to cure wipers that have slowed with age on 850, V70, S70 and XC70 models. “The wipers in my ’94 855 have been getting slower with time. A few squirts of lubricant on … Continue reading →

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1. Fix Chattering Wipers
2. Glove Box Repair with Hand-made Tools
3. CD player slow ejection of disc.