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

Catalytic Brand, Install Tips & Answers

Welding tips and Catalytic converter buying advice So here are the questions (I have searched up and down the forum!): Catalytic Convertor Brand “Davico” is out (not a good brand). “Bosal” seems OK, long history of quality. “Magnaflow“: $80 for the … Continue reading →

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1. Advice on Catalytic Converter Replacem
2. New Headlights – A Good Brand
3. Which Brand Battery To Buy?

EGR and Throttle Body Cleaning

After my gas pedal got stuck to the floor, I found I was getting a “no flow” error from the EGR, and also that it needed cleaned out. I ordered the Gaskets, for my EGR and Throttle body, however, I … Continue reading →

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1. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
2. 850 N/a Throttle Body on a T-5 manifold for performance
3. Volvo 940 Throttle Body Service Tutorial

Improve Volvo 960 Timing Belt

Replacing the timing belt on an early 960 with a belt off the later cars. The belt is wider, changes are at longer intervals and it is DIY-able. Good pictures help. “One of the worries about driving an early 960 … Continue reading →

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1. Broken Timing Belt
2. Camshaft Pulley When Doing a Timing Belt
3. Poor Performance after Timing Belt Change

Fuel Filter Replacement DIY

This is a short DIY write up for the removal of a fuel filter on an 850. This is a very easy procedure, just remember to be safe — safety goggles, no open flame [despite the photo to the right], … Continue reading →

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1. S80 1st gen. Trans Fluid & Filter Change How-To
2. V70 Rear Shock Replacement Tutorial
3. Fuel Pump & Tank Removal DIY: 850, S70 & Gen 1 V70

XC90 – Replacing Oxygen Sensors DIY Tutorial

Replacing heated oxygen sensors is a low-medium level DIY project you can do to save money on car repairs, and if your sensors are old, can increase your fuel economy. Really straight foward to swap out. They should be done … Continue reading →

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1. How Oxygen Sensors Work
2. How to Test Oxygen Sensors
3. Which Oxygen Sensor do I Need?

Fuel Pump & Tank Removal DIY: 850, S70 & Gen 1 V70

An excellent tutorial for 850 and 1st-gen S/V70 fuel pump and fuel tank removal on a front-wheel drive model. 850 gas tank drop and fuel pump removal. Related posts:How to Make a Fuel Pump Removal Tool Gas Tank Removal Question … Continue reading →

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1. How to Make a Fuel Pump Removal Tool
2. Gas Tank Removal Question + Leak photo
3. Fuel Pump Removal Made Easy

1998 Volvo V70 Brake Hydraulics Overhaul

Brake Hoses, Caliper Seals/Dust Boots Rebuild Tutorial MVS Contributor and Member CN90 documented his thorough brake hydraulics overhaul and posted it in the forum. His tutorial is the next best thing to a Volvo tech sitting next to you saying … Continue reading →

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1. Hand brake not working properly (V70 1998)
2. Volvo 940 Front brake job, fluid flush DIY
3. S80 Parking Brake Adjustment

S80 T6 Top End Rebuild Pics

As some of you know, I had to repair what I think was a blown head gasket. Still not 100% sure. Anyway, it gave me a reason to rebuild the top end and checkout the turbos. Enjoy. ’99 S80 T6 … Continue reading →

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1. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms
2. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
3. Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer

DIY: S60 R Downpipe on a Volvo S60 T5

Easy Power Upgrade for S60 T5 and 2.4T Models To put an S60 R downpipe on a FWD S60 2.4T or T5, mostly the changes you must do have to do with the brackets under the exhaust as AWD exhaust … Continue reading →

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1. Improving highway mpg S60 R 05, auto transmission
2. S60R Rear Diff. Oil Filling
3. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo

Volvo 940 Front brake job, fluid flush DIY

Front brake disc (rotor) replacement on the 940, with photographs. Can be used for all models. Recommended tools: one can of Brakleen one can of PB Blaster breaker bar assorted sizes of six point sockets hex head sockets open end … Continue reading →

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1. S80 Front Brake Disk and Pad Replacement
2. XC90 5-cyl Transmission Fluid Flush Tutorial
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 1

V70 – Replacing B4 Servo Cover Fixes Shift Flaring

MVS Forum member T5AUS did a transmission fluid flush (commonly called a Drain and Fill) on his 2001 V70 T5, and topped up with 3309 fluid, which virtually cured all the erratic shift flaring. But he was still getting odd flares … Continue reading →

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1. V70 Cargo Cover/Tonneau Cover Repair
2. Replacing the #2 Shift Solenoid
3. Tutorial – Replacing the Starter Motor 1998 S70

Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine: Cam Settings

Here’s how our very sharp Forum Moderator JDS60R does the very important lining-everything-up work on a Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine (S80 and some others). This is generally done during a timing belt change. Lock cams. Loosen outer pulley 3 bolts. … Continue reading →

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1. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
2. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70
3. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing

Weld a Punctured Oil Pan?

I’ve been a welder for most of my life, and was the first in my area to own a TIG welder. Aluminum is easy to weld, provided it can be cleaned. Even microscopic amounts of contamination will cause poor weld … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Shelf Speaker Fix Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70
2. 850 glt replacing piston rings
3. Do It Yourself ABS Module Repair

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

Timing belt tensioner part# differs for 2004 R cars

2004 R Volvos Need a Special Blue Tensioner When it’s time to replace the timing belt on your 2004 Volvo R car — S60 R or V70 R — make sure the shop (or you) puts the correct tensioner on. … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?
2. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Volvo V70 Front Strut Replacement Supplement

Replacing Front Struts – And More Here’s a superb supplement for working on Volvo front suspensions. These tips/tricks should make the job much easier for and veterans alike. It applies to all generation 1 FWD Volvos: 850, V70, S70, V70 … Continue reading →

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1. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial
2. Strut Replacement: A How To
3. Suspension Rattle S70 T5

XC90 DIY: Oil, Spark Plugs, Air & Fuel Filters, Transmission Fluid Flush

Spark Plugs 1 - The turbo line that goes front to back will need to be removed. What I did was just remove the clamp ring towards the front of the line (because it is easiest to get to), but there is also one at the back. If you can do what I did, loosen the front clamp and pull the plastic hose out of the rubber. Continue reading →

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1. XC90 5-cyl Transmission Fluid Flush Tutorial
2. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 4

Hood Release Cable Replacement

Here is how to replace your hood release cable if it breaks making opening (or closing) your hood inoperable. Many thanks to MVS Volvo Forum member tailor for working in sub-degree temperatures to document this fix and then for posting … Continue reading →

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1. Sticking kickdown cable?
2. Drivers door creaks opening/closing
3. Shiftlock Release Button Stuck?

Volvo S80 Rear Brake Pad & Rotor Change

Here's how to change the rear brake pads and/or rotor on your 2001 S80 T6. This might apply to other models or years of the P2 cars. Sorry if some of the pics are out of focus - it was tough to hold on to everything with one hand and work the camera with the other. I had to replace the disc and pads on one wheel of my car because one of the factory pads (yes, Volvo brand) was machined improperly and got stuck in the caliper. It kept the pad in contact with the disc and wore a bevel on one side of the rotor. This time I decided to use Akebono ceramic pads and a Centric rotor (the rotor that got ruined was a Brembo). Sorry I couldn't include all the pics - there's a limit of 24. Read through the whole post before starting any work. Continue reading →

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1. Brake Pad and Rotor Job Checklist & Tutorial
2. S80 Parking Brake Adjustment
3. S80 Front Brake Disk and Pad Replacement