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

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

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

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

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

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?

Will 16″ Rims Fit A P2 S60 R? Or a V70 R?

The P2 (Volvo slang for second generation) Volvo R (Volvo slang for performance model) cars have 302mm brakes. Given that, is it possible to put a sixteen inch wheel onto an R car? “You cannot fit any 16 inch wheel … Continue reading →

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1. Rear wheel drive 740 rims fit on V70?
2. Tires for Smooth Ride – S60 2.4T
3. Tire Recommendation

Volvo In Bad Shape? Taking a Trip? Read This.

Should I Try a Long Roadtrip in my 850? Comments, suggestions and advice on what to do before you leave on a long trip in a Volvo with high miles, and perhaps one that is not in the best condition. … Continue reading →

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1. Trip Report
2. Almost 40MPG in a Volvo S70!
3. How to Read Actual Miles from the ECU

Tie Rod Brands: Which Will Last Longest?

Which Brand of Tie Rods Should I Buy? If you come across TRW then grab them, those are original for most Volvos. Febi, Moog and Beck Arnley are probably pretty good. Raybestos makes a “professional grade” that might be good … Continue reading →

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1. Suspension Brands to Avoid
2. Driveshaft Knuckle Came Out
3. School me on inner tie rods please

Suspension Brands to Avoid

Hambur Technic: Chinese junk. Karlyn: Taiwan junk. URO: sexy name but Chinese junk. MTC (Mission Trading Co): Chinese junk. … as found in this Volvo Forum Control Arm topic. Related posts:Avoid XC90 T6 – Transmission Issues How to avoid/remove swirl … Continue reading →

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1. Avoid XC90 T6 – Transmission Issues
2. How to avoid/remove swirl marks?
3. Molyslip and Ceramic Oil

Springs and Struts – Time to buy… Koni, Bilstein, Eibach

I’m considering Eibach springs with either of the Koni struts or the Bilsteins TCs. I’m doing this because my current stuff is completely shot. I’ve bought EVERYTHING else that touches the struts and just need to pick struts and springs. … Continue reading →

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1. Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs
2. Struts and Shocks Poll
3. $48 Monroe Struts Review & Opinion

Monroe Struts a Good Choice for Volvos?

As with many products, it depends on what you want. They don’t ride bad, but they are valved differently than the stock struts. They seem a touch softer and the rebound seems to be a touch quicker. More of an … Continue reading →

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1. $48 Monroe Struts Review & Opinion
2. Struts and Shocks Poll
3. Knock knock, from the top of the struts

Front Suspension – Parts List

Here’s a spreadsheet of the parts needed . I’ve looked them all up at FCP, IPD, Tasca, SwedishAutoParts.com, and RMEuropean, then listed all their costs and color coded them by OEM, Aftermarket, IPD HD, etc.. I also highlighted the lowest … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo V70 Front Strut Replacement Supplement
2. Broken / Worn Spring Seats – Photos & Description
3. 850, S70, V70, V70XC Front/Rear Motor Mount R&I

Replacing 850 wagon rear shocks DIY tutorial

I replaced the rear shock absorbers and mounts on my ’97 850 wagon GLT at ~147K miles yesterday. I was replacing the shocks because they were good and worn out, with sagging rear suspension height (~ 1-2cm of sag), visible … Continue reading →

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1. C70 1999 Rear Shocks & Mounts Tutorial
2. 850 Sedan Rear Shocks DIY
3. What To Replace When Replacing Shocks

S70 High-mileage Maintenance Checklist

I’ve got a 98 S70 GLT with 242k miles. This weekend I replaced the PCV system, plugs and wires. What other “high-mileage” maintenance should I be planning? serpentine belt tuneup front driveshafts power steering flush transmission flush replacing the oil pan O-rings … Continue reading →

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1. How to Flush Power Steering Pump
2. Looking for instructions for testing compression…
3. 850 glt replacing piston rings

C70 1999 Rear Shocks & Mounts Tutorial

New MVS Forum member SeeSeventy shows us step-by-step how to replace rear shocks on a Gen 1 Volvo C70. He chose to replace the old shocks with Bilstien TCs. Replacing the rear shocks and shock mounts is more difficult than … Continue reading →

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1. 850 Sedan Rear Shocks DIY
2. V70 Rear Shock Replacement Tutorial
3. rear suspension transv. anchor mounts

How to Buy Tires from Tire Rack

So Easy a Caveman Could Do It If it’s all the same to you — and you’re going to buy from Tire Rack — please use one of the ads on this site. I get a small kickback which helps … Continue reading →

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1. Continental Tire Warranty PDF
2. Tire Recommendation
3. Tires for Smooth Ride – S60 2.4T

Infuriating: Road Sand Throws off Wheel Balance

I have an 04 XC70 that I bought back in October so this is my first winter with it. When I drive in the snow, somehow the snow gets sucked into the wheels and packs in there along with the … Continue reading →

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1. XC70 2005 Rear Wheel Drive Not Engaging
2. Snow Cables — Too cramped Wheel Wells?
3. Rear wheel drive 740 rims fit on V70?

Replacing a Rear Wheel Hub on a 2001+ V70

An excellent how-to for replacing a rear wheel hub on a P2 V70. V70 T5, rear wheel bearing replacement (front wheel drive) Start by removing and safely suspending the brake caliper, then remove the caliper bracket, and finally remove the … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
2. XC90 Wheel Bearing Replacement How-To
3. Rear wheel drive 740 rims fit on V70?

IPD Sway Bars

My car has a fully sorted suspension system, and I found that the sway bars were overall the biggest improvement to handling that I made. I actually installed the stock sport bars first (my wagon had NO rear swaybar from … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 940: new ball joints, sway bar, end links, bushings
2. Volvo V70 Front Strut Replacement Supplement
3. Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?