There was a period of time where the windshield and headlight washer pumps had really bad corrosion protection. I found that the pumps out of the late 2007 cars are very rust resistant. The pick-n-pull junkyards have good parts that didn't die due to road salt.

I use this Matco crimper for almost everything automotive: https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/mobct1424/open-barrel-crimping-tool I purchased this tool for home and for work after seeing it many years ago on a Chrysler mechanic's workbench. If you are very careful, it works for almost every ...

Spring snapping is relatively random. The springs have painted on color codes for different spring force and rates that can be hard to find a matching replacement or pair of replacements. Heavier cars with third row seating and other options get stronger springs. Put the broken surfaces under a stro...

I had random problems for several years with my 2001 Moondust V70 not idling correctly, rough driving, and having power problems. It ended up being a Variable Valve Timing solenoid sticking. The dealer looked at it twice and couldn't find the problem. The ETM was replaced twice. Eventually it got ba...

I have found two shops in the Detroit area that have the machine. It is $45 each at the nearby shop and $40 at a shop in Dearborn close to Ford's headquarters. Can you share the names of the shops? PM if necessary.. Big D Lock City 2448 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072 248-398-2030 https://www.bigdl...

If you can find a P2 Volvo of the same model year at a pick-and-pull junkyard, that is the lowest cost way to get a door module for testing. Check to verify the Volvo part number is identical and it should work. Spare modules with different part numbers/model years are a good source of spare parts b...

There is a screw underneath the switch for removing/installing a new handle. There are 6 plastic tabs and a T25 screw (already removed in your picture) holding the module to the door panel. I use a small and long screwdriver to release the three plastic tabs between the module and the door panel fir...

Removing the lower control arms is difficult the first couple times. Replacing the bushings is not easy unless you have a hydraulic press. Buying the 4 new bushings is much less expensive than any other option - get the OE Lemforder brand. Here are a couple pictures of how I pressed out the bushings...

Hello Volvo repairing people! I found a solution for HU-613 radio knobs for volume, disk/channel, and source that are working intermittently. There is contamination inside the switch and by de-soldering and disassembling the switch, it can be cleaned, re-lubed, re-assembled, and soldered back onto t...

I found that the right length and size allen wrench works much easier than any screwdriver. I am away from my tool kit for a few days so I can't send the dimensions. It is around 4-5mm / 1/4" and long enough to bottom out. One side always pops loose easier than the other side. Often I have to s...