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

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 →

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1. Lost PSI on Turbo Boost
2. Boost for a Light Pressure Turbo
3. Blow off valve on a 1998 V70R?

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

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

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 →

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1. Percent of Synthetic in Semi-Synthetic Oil?
2. S80 Oil and Filter Change How-To (& other “P2″ Volvos)
3. Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is not 3309 Compliant

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 →

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1. Engine Over Heating Problem
2. Replacement Tips: Control Arm, Hubs and Tie Rod Replacement
3. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing

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 →

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1. Boost for a Light Pressure Turbo
2. Lost PSI on Turbo Boost
3. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo

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 →

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1. 2004 XC90 – Frozen throttle valve?
2. Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems
3. How To Diagnose Heater Problems

Troubleshoot A Dead Volvo 5-cyl Engine

Tips on Finding the Problem on White Engines Pull the head and inspect before doing any other plotting and planning. If the problem were to be rusty or stuck valves then the fix is easy. The cam sensor is different … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 940 Engine Mount Replacement Tutorial
2. Replacing CVVT Solenoid for Code P1332
3. rear suspension transv. anchor mounts

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

Troubleshooting Low Boost

Underboost is a condition that can be caused by several issues including: Bad TCV Bad Turbocharger Failed boost sensor (for models that have them) ECU seeing overboost and cutting back until reset and condition remedied Failed MAF (for ecu’s that … Continue reading →

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1. Lost PSI on Turbo Boost
2. Proper Boost Measurements
3. Boost for a Light Pressure Turbo

Cam Adjustment Documentation & Advice

The MVS Directory of Cam Adjustment This is the repository of everything we at MVS Forums know about setting, advancing and retarding timing on Volvo inline-5 engines for performance, and for standard factory settings after a timing belt change. This … Continue reading →

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1. Timing Mark Alignment and Adjustment
2. Volvo 850/S70/V70 Cam Adjustment Tool
3. Where are adjustment points for front alignment

Timing Mark Alignment and Adjustment

I obsessed over it too and in the end, and after taking an entire day setting and resetting, I just went with it. I couldn’t get it spot on. Some folks can. If you rotated and nothing hangs up you … Continue reading →

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1. Where are adjustment points for front alignment
2. 2002 V40 Crank Timing Mark – Where is it?
3. 1997 Volvo S90 Timing Marks

Buying an XC90: T6 or V8?

In the United States we have a choice of engines in our new XC90s… XC90 V8 (starts at $48k) or inline-6 turbo “T6″ (starts at $38k). This forum topic takes a look at the difference between the two powerplants and … Continue reading →

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1. XC90 2.5 turbo – is 208 hp enough for this SUV?
2. Volvo XC90 Rear Differential
3. Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems

S80 T6 Top End Rebuild Pics

As some of you know, I had to repair what I think was a blown head gasket. Still not 100% sure. Anyway, it gave me a reason to rebuild the top end and checkout the turbos. Enjoy. ’99 S80 T6 … Continue reading →

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1. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms
2. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
3. Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer

Timing Belt Replacement Tips Volvo 740

Tips, notes and suggestions (with a graphic illustration!) on changing the timing belt on a Volvo 740. Good stuff by longtime MVS Forum members. Timing belt Volvo 740 Related posts:Notes on Changing the Timing Belt Volvo S80 Timing Belt Tips … Continue reading →

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1. Notes on Changing the Timing Belt
2. Volvo S80 Timing Belt Tips
3. Really ignorant question about timing belt replacement

Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine: Cam Settings

Here’s how our very sharp Forum Moderator JDS60R does the very important lining-everything-up work on a Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine (S80 and some others). This is generally done during a timing belt change. Lock cams. Loosen outer pulley 3 bolts. … Continue reading →

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1. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
2. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70
3. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing

Fitting the Right Turbo to Your 850

I have a ’96 850 Turbo Wagon and I need to replace the TD04HL-15G turbo. So I found one and took it to my mechanic this morning. Turns out it’s not quite the right one. The mfg # from what … Continue reading →

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1. Making a non-turbo 850 Faster
2. Volvo 940 Non Turbo Transmission Question
3. ’97 850 Turbo De-Tuning

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