Register
Search
Help
Volvo Repair Category: Engine, Engine Internals, Turbo, Wastegate, Oil Pump, Air Delivery, Airbox, Air Filter, Camshaft, Valves, Head, Pistons
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
Restoring performance to a Modded 850 T5 R
Changed the wires, cap and rotor to good but used Volvo from a spare engine allready my better starting and drove much better. We then took the aftermarket boost controller apart and the little ball that are used as a … Continue reading
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
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
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
Five quarts of synthetic oil + filter, $24
Five quarts of synthetic oil and a filter for $24 ain’t bad, but you have to deal with a mail-in rebate. Good until October 15. Advance Auto Parts is running some specials as part of some silly celebration for being … Continue reading
Overheating? Ground your Fan!
A 1996 Volvo 850 turbo was running hot. The owner changed the relay, the cooling sensor, and the fan. It still ran hot, and the fan would not trigger on. Hmmmm. The resolution? “I just looked around for lose wires, … Continue reading
Diagnose Low/No Boost on a Turbo Volvo
I started looking at my boost gauge when accelerting to see if was loosing boost and I deffinetly seem to be… Let OFF the gas pedal suddenly at 4000-5000 RPM and listen for a “fluttering” noise of sorts – if … Continue reading
Should I Avoid an ’04 Volvo S60
Buyer’s Guide for 2004 S60: Bad Valves? Question: I’m considering purchasing a 2004 S60 as an upgrade from my 850. However, the MSN.cars site reports that the 2004 S60′s have problems with the intake valves going bad and needing replacement … Continue reading