Replace Fuel Filter on a Volvo 740 Tips

I recently changed out the filter on my 240 which has the same set up. I had the thing in and out about 5 times before I got it right. When you to get it out put that fuel line … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Filter Replacement DIY
2. How to change the fuel filter on a 2004 V70 (video)
3. Change Fuel Filter Tutorial

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

S/V 70 Terminal Repair

Bad Terminal Symptoms Headlights intensity lower when rear defroster is used or when ABS activates. Lights are dimming in dash pod when electrical system is stressed. ECC unit lights flashes after car is started in freezing condition. Starter motor turns … Continue reading →

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1. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
2. 2001 S40 Stalling
3. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)

Dull headlights, what’s the cheap fix?

Where to go for inexpensive, DIY improvement in light? SilverStars? E-code glass? jewel headlights? HID Xenons? I have a 98 S70 and the headlights are really not very powerful at all. I can drive with my brights on and nobody … Continue reading →

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1. New Headlights – A Good Brand
2. New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
3. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

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

How to Use Seafoam

How to Add Seafoam to your Engine This is a step-by-step tutorial with photos on what to do with that can of Seafoam you just bought. How to use Seafoam Related posts:Seafoam Instructions, The Official Seafoam Works Seafoam Doesn’t Work

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1. Seafoam Instructions, The Official
2. Seafoam Works
3. Seafoam Doesn’t Work

Looking for instructions for testing compression…

How can I test my engine’s compression? You can do it yourself two ways: 1. if you have two gauges and a pressure regulator and 2. if you have a leakdown tester. Its better to have both testers. The leakdown … Continue reading →

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1. No-start diagnosis
2. Instructions for Volvo Accessories
3. Done w/ 850 Looking To Move Up to S60…things to look for?

Inability to Close Sunroof – RWD Volvos

Sometimes you may notice that your sunroof is no longer closing correctly due to the wind deflector not closing before the roof slides into the closed position. It appears to be a common issue with our RWD Volvos, and a … Continue reading →

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1. 850 sunroof headliner repair
2. S60 Sunroof Rattle Fixes
3. Dead Sunroof Help

“Bumpy” gear change?

Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. “Bumpy” gear change? Related posts:Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars How to Change Starter Motor S40 & V40? S80 1G 6Cyl … Continue reading →

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1. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars
2. How to Change Starter Motor S40 & V40?
3. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To

740GL 1989 spark plug wire order

I recently replaced the distributor cap on my 1986. If you take off the distributor cap, you will see that each wire plug is labeled with the cylinder number it supplies. But to save you the aggravation of pulling the … Continue reading →

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1. Spark Plug Change Tutorial: Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70
2. Spark Plug Change: A How To
3. Spark plug gaps

89 Volvo 740 Random Stalls Ignition Failure

Various Volvo 740 and 760 Stalling Fixes Example: Eventually found on a forum that the radio suppression relay solder joints were cracked. I re-soldered the joints and had no further issues. This and more found in the Volvo Forums. 89 … Continue reading →

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1. Fix your own fuel pump relay
2. 940 1993 Stop Lights Do Not Work
3. 2001 S40 Stalling

New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny

To anyone who, like me, is complaining about their headlights seeming dim, I finally got around to replacing mine today. Coughed up the rediculous amount of approx. $40 at the big W for 2 Sylvania SilverStar light bulbs. I’ve purchased … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Dash Switch Bulbs
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement
3. Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc.

How to use the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit.

OBD unit is in the engine compartment The Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940 and 960 cars from 1989, non-turbo engines only and 1990 to 1995 for both turbo and non-turbo engines were fitted with an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit … Continue reading →

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1. ’93-’96 Engine Diagnostic Codes
2. Diagnostic Codes And How To Read Them
3. 240 Fuel Filter Location & Dieseling Problem

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

760T How do I remove the front fog light?

Does anyone have instructions for replacing the front fog light on a 1990 760 Turbo sedan? This car has two lights on each side. Larger low/high beam. Smaller fog light that’s closest to the grill. I have removed the light … Continue reading →

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1. Front Driveshaft Remove + Replace
2. Steps for Replacing Ignition Switch 760/960
3. Volvo 850 Front Suspension Rebuild

Steps for Replacing Ignition Switch 760/960

Steps for replacing Ignition switch in 760/960 Vehicle… It’s quite easy to replace the switch in a 760 and 960 vehicle, it can get a little trickier in the 740/940 series because the ignition is dash-mounted. For the 760/960: 1) … Continue reading →

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1. Ignition Switch- Diagnostic & Fix
2. Volvo S70 Won’t Start – Needs Ignition Switch
3. Ignition/Lock Cylinder Replacement

Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?

Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much? When I bought the car, it had ~112,000 miles, now it has about 116,000. I am unsure of what transmission maintenance was performed (if any other than adding fluid) before the car came into … Continue reading →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 1

Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos

Radiator Caps: Grey vs Green Check under the bonnet – if you have a gray cap on the coolant reservoir, and you have to occasionally add water to maintain coolant levels (in other words, a small leak has developed), please … Continue reading →

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1. Radiator Cap – Cars that DON’T Take the Later Cap
2. Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)
3. Coolant Advice

Radiator Cap – Cars that DON’T Take the Later Cap

Use the Correct Radiator Cap! This post is to be read in conjunction with Update your Radiator Cap! 2/7/9/series. The following models, year and engine designation DO NOT take the later cap which is rated at 1.5bar. Using the later … Continue reading →

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1. Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos
2. NA CARS: Airbox Mod
3. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars

How to Improve Volvo 16v 740

How to Improve Volvo 16v 740 Volvo Penta used the same motor but with a stroker crank to give it 2.5 litre capacity and slightly “wilder” cams which gave it a nominal 200bhp naturally aspirated. You have just replaced the … Continue reading →

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1. Advice on Catalytic Converter Replacem
2. How New Pads + Rotors Can Improve
3. Drivers door creaks opening/closing