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

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

Aftermarket Heated Seats

“I don’t handle the cold well, and this is our second Ohio Winter. After last year I swore I’d have remote start and heated seats before I went through another Ice Age. I got the remote start done back in … Continue reading →

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1. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats
2. 850 heated seat not working
3. Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?

How to Check Your Antifreeze Strength

Antifreeze (coolant) circulates through the engine to keep it at its ideal running temperature. It’s water-based. The problem is that if it’s pure water, it freezes at 0C or 32F, and it will literally crack your engine. Yes, freezing water … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
2. Coolant/Antifreeze Q&A
3. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70

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 ?

Torquing Control Arm Bolts Using A Jack

I have installed new control arms and I am at the point where I need to torque the bushing bolts. I have my car up on ramps but that gives me very limited access to the nuts, to work my … Continue reading →

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1. Any special tools needed to replace control arms?
2. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing
3. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70

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

Ball Joint/Control Arm Survey

Control arm brand advice “I just replaced both A-arms with the $38 ones from FCP. Considering it only takes less than 30 minutes per arm to change, I don’t care if they only last 1-2 years. Also, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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1. Driveshaft Knuckle Came Out
2. Grease on CV joint 2002 V70XC
3. Volvo 940: new ball joints, sway bar, end links, bushings

Some CDs Not Working in My SC 901

Try different blank CDs? Clean the lens? My question may be stupid, but where is the lens ? I can’t see it.. I have the radio on my table, I removed the top cover and I don’t see anything that … Continue reading →

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1. Crackling radio volume switch fix
2. How to Remove/Clean Volvo SC-810 Radio
3. Restore Sun-Faded Tail Lights

Volvo 240 Tailgate Chomped My Wires

A common problem on 240 estates (wagons) is breakdown of the wiring to the rear lights and heated rear screen due to bad design. The wiring runs around the hinge on the tailgate and eventually wears through. This is a … Continue reading →

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1. Fix Tailgate Rattle Once and For All
2. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial
3. Where to Run Stereo Wires

OEM Axles Only? Maybe not… WorldPac

Conventional wisdom here at MVS Volvo Forums says use OEM/Volvo/”blue box” parts. But a local indie mechanic here in Denver said he uses axles from CarQuest, and they come from a company called WorldPac. Huh? He said they’re just as … Continue reading →

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1. Which Axles to Buy, Which to Avoid
2. How to Replace Front CV Axles – 2000 V70XC
3. GSP and FEB Axles = Bad Experience

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

Hit and Run On Our 850 R

Insurance companies don’t get car guys – the guys that meticulously maintain their cars and maintain them in as new condition. My wife hit a deer, just after I had completely redone her entire front suspension, and the insurance company … Continue reading →

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1. Accident, Insurance Wants to Total my 850
2. Volvo Rot
3. Glove Box Fix #1 – The Small Hole Method

1999 S70 vs. California Emissions Test

Here is some additional information from the EPA you can bring to the technician smoging your car if its running into readiness issues. APPENDIX D Manufacturers Known to Have OBD Readiness Issues 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo – Vehicles will clear … Continue reading →

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1. How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle
2. Drive Cycle For Readiness
3. S70 1999 A/C works only on High

Tool Talk: Gearwrench 19mm X-Beam Ratcheting Wrench

Related posts:Tool Talk: Gearwrench 21mm Ratcheting Wrench Tool Talk: Craftsman 8-pc Ratcheting Wrench Set Non-Air Tool Impact Wrench Talk

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1. Tool Talk: Gearwrench 21mm Ratcheting Wrench
2. Tool Talk: Craftsman 8-pc Ratcheting Wrench Set
3. Non-Air Tool Impact Wrench Talk

Tool Talk: Gearwrench 21mm Ratcheting Wrench

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1. Tool Talk: Craftsman 8-pc Ratcheting Wrench Set
2. Non-Air Tool Impact Wrench Talk
3. Tool Talk: Oxygen Sensor Socket

H&R, Eibach, IPD Sport Springs, Koni FSD… Which Combo?

While I was in the Military, I bought the car new (US Specs) from Sweden Factory and was delivered to me in Germany. If I’m not mistaken, H & R, Eibach, and Sachs originated from Germany, and those guys there … Continue reading →

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1. Springs and Struts – Time to buy… Koni, Bilstein, Eibach
2. Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs
3. New Springs: Trailer it or Drive it to Alignment?