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

S40 Oil Pan Removal & O-Ring Replacement

S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring replacement. A good, clear write-up with photos. For UK members it is removal of the sump. 2000 S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring Replacement Related posts:Oil Pan/Sump O-Ring Replacement 2000 XC Oil Sump O … Continue reading →

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1. Oil Pan/Sump O-Ring Replacement 2000 XC
2. Oil Sump O Ring Replacement Procedure
3. How to Make a Fuel Pump Removal Tool

Cabin Air Filter Replacement: 2005 S40

Well…..this weekend I replaced the cabin air filter on my 2005 S40 2.4i. I can honestly say it was one of the more difficult things I have done to my car due to the lack of room to maneuver & … Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Pollen (cabin) Filter
2. Replace Cabin Air Filter Tutorial w/ Photos
3. How to Replace Cabin Filter

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)

How to Upgrade Switches to LED Bulbs

Dashboard lamp DIY LED conversion “After making the first one, I got a lot faster – I can make one every 2-3 minutes now. So I started an assembly line, and replaced all the lamps in all the switches along … Continue reading →

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1. Interior Overhead LED Lights DIY Tutorial
2. Dashboard Mount Repair
3. Volvo 850 Dash Switch Bulbs

S40/V40 Damper Motor/Arm DIY Fix

Is your S40 or V40 on all-cold or all-hot, nothing in between? You probably have a broken damper arm or motor. Here’s a fix my MVS Contributor Dr Volvo. Manually Resetting the Damper Motor Related posts:Air Damper Operating? How to … Continue reading →

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1. Air Damper Operating?
2. How to remove MCC temperature damper control arm?
3. How to Change Starter Motor S40 & V40?

HID Error Code Eliminators

Assuming your car has stock 55w wiring: -A 35w HID kit will need the BOW3 eliminator. -A 55w HID kit will not need the BOW3 eliminator. Alert! New addition to the forum topic Error Code Eliminators by MVS Contributor (thank you!) … Continue reading →

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1. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons
2. Speed Sensor A: Error Code P0500
3. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning

Headlight Projectors – A Substitute for HID?

We’ve covered here in the MVS Volvo Forum many posts about improving Volvo headlights and illumination: headlight bulbs, replacing dull headlight reflectors, installing HID kits, corner light cosmetic mods, side marker lights, even fog light troubleshooting. Among these, the most important for … Continue reading →

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1. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades

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

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust… Bad Turbo? A few months ago I noticed white smoke from the exhaust during acceleration when on the parkway. The white smoke doesn’t appear during startup, normal idle or when driving locally. At first … Continue reading →

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1. 850 T5 blue puff of smoke
2. Volvo S70: Code P0171 and White Smoke
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush ATF) using the following guidelines: Mobil Synthetic ATF (It take about 9-10 qts for a … Continue reading →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. New Modified Transmission Flush Method with Pictures
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 2

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 →

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1. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
2. Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer
3. Head Gasket – Overheat Problem Identification?

Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT

There are currently FOUR different types of lights available. 1) E-Code (aka european) “jewel” lights 2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) “jewel” lights 3) E-Code “fluted” lights 4) DOT “fluted” lights. Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens Related posts:Speed … Continue reading →

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1. Speed Sensor A: Error Code P0500
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Make your own Code Reader!

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

Fixing your flip /switchblade key – pics and advice

A cheap way to fix your Volvo’s flip key if it no longer locks in position Flip type key not flipping properly? A common problem which Volvo won’t repair because they make more money by selling you a new key. … Continue reading →

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1. A/C Evaporator Replacement with pics!
2. Glove Box Repair with Hand-made Tools
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

When I purchased the car the previous owner just put Xenon headlights in this car which has the ballasts to increase the Voltage for the light bulbs. I couldn’t get passed the warning light, my wife wasn’t too worried about … Continue reading →

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1. Bulb Failure Position Light
2. Aftermarket HID kit guide
3. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”

HID’s….

Which HID Headlights to Buy Adding aftermarket Xenons to your Volvo can be a minefield of what to buy, where to buy it and what to do with it when the package arrives. Then there is the legality angle you … Continue reading →

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1. Aftermarket HID kit guide
2. How to change Haldex fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
3. New Headlights – A Good Brand

Aftermarket HID kit guide

...it involves drilling a 2mm hole onto a resistor on pin 3 second groove. This might scare you, but I've tried it, and it isn't as difficult as it seems. Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Speakers: A Complete Guide
2. New Panasonic Aftermarket Stereo
3. Bulb Failure Position Light

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?