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

Fantastic 1991 240 For Sale NYC

1991 Volvo 240 4 door for sale 1991 Volvo 240 4 door sedan from Southern California. Silver with sun roof. Ex+ condition, completely restored. New interior, air conditioning, cruise control, driver’s airbag and CD/MP3 car stereo. Single car owner 1991-2006, … Continue reading →

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1. VOLVO 850 REAR DOOR REPLACEMENT
2. Japan Has Mint 850s!
3. Drivers door panel removal XC90

How To Paint Your Turn Signals

Time + Orange Modeling Paint + Foam Brush No money for the substantial, classy jewel headlight + egg crate grille freshening? Try this much-less-expensive job. I started out wet sanding with 600 grit and then working up to 1500. There … Continue reading →

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1. Turn signal, hazard lights fix
2. Restoring Oxidized Paint
3. Restore Sun-Faded Tail Lights

Which Volvos Got No Clearcoat?

850R Has No Clearcoat?! Isn’t a high-end car such as an 850R supposed to have clearcoat over the paint? Wasn’t this a standard practice on expensive cars in the 1990s? The answer is “Apparently Not”. 850R Sedan with no clearcoat … Continue reading →

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1. Volvos Expensive To Maintain? Pros & Cons
2. Performance Exhausts for Volvos
3. What to look for when purchasing a used Volvo

Fixing cracked leather seats.

I have a 1998 V70 T5. The light beige interior is in good shape for a car of this vintage, but the leather is showing some serious signs of wear. After a TON of research, I have concluded that my … Continue reading →

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1. Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats
2. Swapping seats from ’97 to ’94
3. Fix Cracked ABS Module and Save Money

1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Astoundingly well-documented, excellent write up on engine removal. One-hundred and sixty photographs detail this procedure, with captions for nearly every one. You can use this for almost any inline 5-cylinder Volvo. 1995 Volvo 850 Auto Engine and transmission Removal Related … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo S70 Upper Transmission Hose Removal – Green Clip
2. How to Make the Transmission Last in 2001 XC70
3. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush

Need help reviving a 67 wagon

Restoring an old Volvo wagon I just bought a 67 wagon (project) for my daughter. The car was in good running condition when it was parked in the garage…….. 10 years ago! I checked all the fluids and they are … Continue reading →

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1. How to Remove Fuel Pump
2. S70 Fuel Tank Pressurizing when trying to Refuel
3. Volvo Wagon or Mercedes Wagon?

Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

In college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have cleaned, the owner would take over. Mark would take it for two or three weeks. First, he would … Continue reading →

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1. Restoring Oxidized Paint
2. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
3. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats

95′ T-5R Project

Volvo T-5R Restoration Project I have been looking for this “Project” car for 2 yrs. It was “Flash flooded” 6 wks. ago and I happened upon it just posted on Craigslist. Called and asked them to drop the post and … Continue reading →

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1. Beautiful S70 Paint Restoration
2. ETS Light With My 1999 V70 GLT
3. Door Lock/Unlock Features