Based on your description, it seems like your cooling system is working as intended, but the fan might be turning on more frequently than necessary. This could be due to a few potential factors (my personal opinion): [link removed, user deleted] Dirty Radiator/Intercooler/Condenser: Over time, thes...

If you watch or subscribe to Napa feed, you can buy those recommended NAPA calipers at 20% off list on events occurring every 3-4 months, often centered on holidays They are running about $90 with core at NAPA right now, the fitment chart isn’t perfect, make sure you get single sliding pistons for A...

. I've only replaced and honed a couple of rear brake shoe cylinders back in the day. I think the two times I've had a sticking caliper seen from uneven pad wear I just bled the system. Start by pushing the brake pedal when the caliper has been removed but with the line intact. This will extend the ...

For an 850 N/A I prefer the 3-prong ones. You don't need to adjust the gap. They last about 40k miles which is great on an old car: when random issues pop up, you can know the plugs are not likely the cause. e.g. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-spark-plug-set-beru-00023401175kt Single-prong p...

Many thanks for the encouragement! There are others MVS members out there doing the same thing and MVS members having been helping others out for years with parts. I am fortunate to be able to do this while my health holds out (hopefully for a good few years yet!) now I am retired. I have the 02 XC7...

Not for a Volvo but I've refurbed brake calipers. Electrolysis is what I use to get the rust off. It takes mostly time to let it work.

What's all that white stuff on the ground ?

Hey ya’ll - well it’s been about 2 1/2 years since I had someone put in a reman-Ed TRW rack and bang, got a slow leak again. Should I try the Lucas stuff or the Valvoline additive as a stopgap? Or both at the same time? ... I've tried it once many years ago with success, not recently, but yes, many...

Just want to report that 2 years later, the V70XC is running well...The engine at least...I have a separate transmission problem now. After doing a head job, oil sump drop, and re-ring job at the same time, the engine no longer drinks coolant and oil. No more hard starts in the morning or after the ...

I hooked my little Noco genius 1 battery charger up to the Volvo 850's starter battery, just to keep it happy in this cold snap. I have two of the Noco Genius 1 chargers. I think they're fantastic little things. I really need to get outside, put them on my vehicles, as that's what I bought them for...