Hello, The latch on my trunk recently started failing to latch. It turned my trunk into the 'honour system', so obviously I wanted to get that working again pronto! I managed to without needing to buy any new parts, here's a few hints if you run into this same problem: Step 1: Remove interior trim o...

Hello, I recently replaced the B4 servo cover, and thought I'd share a few tips about how I made it easier on myself. You can buy the cover from IPDUSA, which also has a step-by-step guide (http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5538/107960-b4-servo-cover-update). I won't repeat information in that guide, a...

First off - huge thanks to BillR99 who posted a good summary on VolvoXC Forums and also on a FCP Euro Blog Post . He also sent me some advice about this that was basically the sole reason I tried this repair. So many many many thanks to him, and also basically all credit :) I had a leak in my PS sys...

Just as a note - just did this on my car, had to replace the 'lower steering U-joint' (part #13). If you look under the dash it's trivial to undo bolt #12, separate the two joints (they slide up/down), and check if there is any stiffness in the U-joint or whatnot. The joint does have bearings so it'...

You can buy just the refill for the OEM if you want, it's Bosch part # 43324 & 43322. I've done that a few times. Eventually I just bought new wiper blades. I used Bosch Evolution Wiper Blades and have been very happy with them. The Bosch ICON blades seemed to be a better version but weren't ava...

My A/C has been dead for a while, and it was clearly the gap problem. I don't use the A/C enough to "properly" fix it, and never had luck getting the breadclip fixes to last very long. I couldn't get zip-ties in as was too lazy to pull back the inner wheel well too. I finally tried another...