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- 23 Oct 2023, 11:00
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Re: Identifying turbo vs NA axles
NA and turbo P2 cars have different axles . Outer CV is beefier on the turbo axles. This means the boots are different diameter too. However fitment (shaft diameter, splines) is the same. Take a look to compare if/when you get them home. Theoretically you don't want to run NA axles in a turbo long t...
- 23 Oct 2023, 12:31
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Re: Identifying turbo vs NA axles
I just tossed an original NA pass axle over the weekend. The inner axle (between the carrier bearing and the transmission) is a smaller diameter than the turbo ones.
- 26 Oct 2023, 16:46
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Re: Everyone hug, kiss, call, text, IM, PM, Em, your Mom today...and post here
I'm sure everyone that knows you on here are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Neil.
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- 05 Nov 2023, 10:02
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Re: What did you do to your Volvo today?
I ended up switching the wiper arms with those from a Dodge Shadow. I just couldn't deal with how the passenger side arm stood so high above the hood line. Now they both sit down below the cowl. Much cleaner look. I did have to do a little modifying of the drivers side arm. And I never heard ( or h...
- 09 Nov 2023, 12:10
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Re: Non-Volvo car chat megathread
. Giant of a racer in a what looked like a miniature racer but it's not. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPDcReKzBbQ . One of the legends, that car. And yes, I've read how in pictures it always looks like the big bad 917, but drivers in person say they were really small, and your knees were up be...
- 20 Nov 2023, 10:44
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Re: Transverse arm connecting bolt 987186 torque spec mystery
Ok, a bit of a tome , but here goes. “ Why torque values often aren’t important “ Fasteners broadly serve three functions. 1, Non critical holding parts on….plastic trim, steering wheel nut, B. Critical parts holding …wheels, brake calipers. (iii) critical clamping force …cylinder head bolts, rod bo...
- 23 Nov 2023, 07:38
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Re: What did you do to your Volvo today?
I need some tires on the R... might have some good deals in that size too, I hope! . Spoke with the local Walmart tire associate. Pretty well informed and helpful. Mine will be delivered via FedEx this Friday and hoping to have them installed at Discount Tire Sat at $88 for installation and balance...
- 10 Dec 2023, 06:48
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Re: P80 Bastards vs -1998 Voltage Importance on Running
I just got a NAPA H6 for $145 after Napa bucks and a promotion sale. They’d replaced my last one free after I completely abused it on a current drain car, so I rewarded them with more business Why is it our nature to run a battery to complete failure while we do preventive replacement for many othe...
- 01 Jan 2024, 16:44
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850, 1998 S70 Alternator R & R
I wasted a lot of time removing the alternator in my 1998 S70, so I am posting some tips here. I believe this applies at least to late 850 models also, but not 1999- S70s or P2. I found no forum or video that explains it sufficiently well. There are a few ways to proceed, but after wrastling with th...






