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Volvo Repair Category: Latches, Mounts, Clamps, Hardware, Bushings & Fasteners
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
Magnetic Drain Plugs – How Do They Work?
The Benefits and Risks of Using Magnetic Drain Plugs Regular magnets will lose their magnetism at aprox 170 degrees. The oil runs much hotter and you do not want an ex-magnet floating around in the engine. I drill out the … Continue reading
Volvo 940 Engine Mount Replacement Tutorial
MVS Contributor and Member Writer100 shows us how to do a Volvo 940 engine mount replacement — including, importantly, what parts to buy to save $68 per side. The local Volvo dealer quoted me $100 per mount. Volvo Parts Online … Continue reading
Diagrams & More on V70-XC Rear Suspension
How to replace the rear trailing arm bushings on the 1998 AWD Volvo models. Info on Pre-2001 Volvo AWD Rear Suspensions Here are the repair procedures from VADIS. This should get you started. Because the AWD rear suspension is completely … Continue reading
Step-by-step Tutorial Replacing Head Gasket: Volvo 5-cyl
This is a link to an outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine. This is one of the best tutorials on anything Volvo that I’ve seen anywhere. I was frustrated that there wasn’t “more” … Continue reading
How to fit an R134a AC recharge kit or guage onto AC port
It’s a simple thing, but can be tricky to understand if you’ve never seen one before. Just lift the shroud, push onto the port stem, then let the shrould snap back and it’ll lock onto the port. How to fit … Continue reading
Volvo 940: new ball joints, sway bar, end links, bushings
940: Replacing ball joints, sway bar end links and bushings. A good write up, with pictures. Also includes vital safety advice whilst working under cars. 1994 940: new ball joints, sway bar end links, bushing
Vacuum line clamps
Vacuum hose clamps – is the Type Important? Screw clamps, pinch clamps, or some other? Or do I need them at all? Will the hose just stay on? Vacuum line clamps
Polyurethane upper engine mount gave extreme vibration
It is easy to twist the mount during install so pay attention to its position when you do, That will insure that no stress or movement of the mount will exceed its travel limit. 1) After tightening, The Washer’s edge … Continue reading