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The rear wheel bearing comes as an assembly. I priced the bearing assembly at my local dealer and they wanted about $200 (plus shipping) for the part and it would take 3 to 5 days to get it in. I started checking parts houses and the only place that could get it was NAPA for $106 (taxes and shipping included) and it would be in tomorrow. Here are the steps for replacing the wheel bearing:
On Volvo P80 models… 850, S70, XC70 and V70 up to 2000, and some C70s… To perform a climate unit blower replacement and replace a blower motor, you…
A Volvo PCV job is a pretty manageable project for the typical do-it-yourselfer. Learn more here about how to do one, how long it might take, parts you…
Tools needed to fix slow Volvo wipers: T25 Torx screwdriver 10mm wrench 13mm wrench Flat screwdriver Grease Fine sandpaper Cordless drill Need information on how to fix slow…
I say probably because there’s a good chance the bulbs are the same across those models. Detailed DIY instructions and photos are included in this tutorial post by MVS Contributor…
This is a lengthy post describing how a non-expert amateur mechanic can replace the 850 turbocharger and save $2000 and perhaps save the car as a whole
1998 V70 GLT 19T Build by an MVS Contributor and member since 2014 bmdubya1198. He guides us through a wonderful build thread on an everyday 1998 V70 GLT…
MVS Contributor Electrix details the differences between his unusual N/A 1999 S70, and the standard N/A S70 » First, this thread – 850 and S/V/C70 non-turbo vacuum lines covers…
Ryan — screen name callahanoffroad — did some math. What math? Why on this green Earth would someone do math outside of a school or a bank? Well,…
The CVVT job — burn off environmentally bad gasses produced in the first minute or so from a cold engine. CVVT technology superseded fussy air pumps after it…
Now-MVS Contributor amblerman crushes it with a beautiful squeaky dash repair DIY with photos and helpful steps, tools and required parts. He completed and documented this repair on his 1999…
Air conditioning problems? Start here.
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