I well remember the challenges. As you have probably read, finding many parts for the rear of a P80 AWD can be a challenge. I eventually got the real deal gaskets well after completing the job if I recall. They are still in a box with the spare reconditioned unobtanium rear caliper dust shields. Sor...

Or you do what others do and slice the dust shield at the narrowest point by the caliper and bend it over the hub.

Neil.

@FireFox31 can I bother you for an update now that they’ve seen New England winter? Especially curious how the Cerakoted pistons have held up. You know... I have never used them. I paid like $1000 for all new (rebuilt) Volvo calipers and like $1000 to have them powder coated (along with dust shield...

"C" if your pockets are light. "B" otherwise. Also before installing "B" - do "A" on it (a rebuild). At least need to replace valve stem seals, because for that to be done properly you need to degrease valve stem guides to bone dry. And correct the valve lash....

I'd look for another , same yr and scavenge all the good parts off the dead one.
i've seen rebuilt heads for less than $1k.

I paid $2K 8 yrs ago for a salvage title 04 v70 and its been very good.

I don't have any experience doing internal engine work more involved than a head gasket, but I can learn. What's your threshold for a rebuild before install? Is a healthy 84k mile engine still worth rebuilding? Should I plan to rebuild the upper half no matter what to save future grief? Anything el...

Let's see: I've been through 9 Volvos @ 5 injectors each, mileage on them between 160k and 300k, so that's 45 fuel injectors reaching or well past end of lifespan but I haven't run across a single bad one yet? And why is no one posting to the forum about all these injectors that crapped out between ...