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Restoring Volvos, Restored Volvos… bringing the old timers back to life.

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How to Fix Interior Plastics

Post date November 11, 2025
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Restoration, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation

cracked leather seat in my Volvo

Fixing cracked leather seats.

Post date Updated November 18th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Restoration, Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo C70, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Volvo S70

Fixing Up 99 S70 T5

Post date July 13, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Restoration, Timing Belt, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

Volvo 5 Cylinder Engine Rebuild Tutorial -

Engine Rebuild Tutorial PDF – 1996 Volvo 850

Post date March 25, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Engine Oil, Return Line, etc., Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Auto Engine And Transmission Removal -

1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Post date March 13, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Cars 101, Drivetrain, Engine, Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Tools, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
1 Comment on 1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Volvo S70

Restoring 1999 S70 GLT with almost 300k Miles

Post date Updated March 5th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

Leather Car Seat Care -

Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

Post date February 3, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Restoration, Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo C70, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
3 Comments on Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

A Pillar Trim Fix -

Peeling Pillar Trim Fix – Double Sided Tape!

Post date January 21, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V40 2013+, Volvo V50, Volvo V60, Volvo V70 & XC70 2008+, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
3 Comments on Peeling Pillar Trim Fix – Double Sided Tape!

Engine rebuild tutorial

1999+ Head on a 1993-1998 Block?

Post date July 12, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Restoration, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

Volvo Rsport Parts Catalog 1979 -

1979 Performance Parts and GT Accessories Catalog

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Instrument Cluster, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, RWD General Information, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 140, Volvo 164, Volvo 240, Volvo 260, Volvo 262, Volvo Car Company, Volvo in Modern Culture: Trivia & History, Volvo P1800, Volvo Suspension & Wheels
1 Comment on 1979 Performance Parts and GT Accessories Catalog

Gorgeous 1997 850 T 5 Wagon Build1 -

Gorgeous 1997 850 T-5 Wagon Build

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Restoration, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850
3 Comments on Gorgeous 1997 850 T-5 Wagon Build

Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70

Post date Updated August 8th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Drivetrain, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, Sensors, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Steering, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Water Pump
1 Comment on Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70

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