Meanwhile if you're looking for a Volvo meet this summer, there's a huge one in the Netherlands in august
https://www.facebook.com/volvodrivetreffen/

I'm planning on going to this one one day, but this year it's the same weekend as the 24h du Mans...

Finally was able to find a good replacement fender for my wife's 97 GLT (bad paint on the topside).

As a bonus, the '00 XC70 that appeared on the yard the same day donated it's 21.5mm front sway bar.

Remove:
1. Cigarette lighter panel (2 screws)
2. Washer under the handbrake lever
3. Cover for the glove compartment.

Loosen the connectors for the tunnel bracket.
Remove the 4 screws and remove the bracket.

Yes, the passenger side looks in general enough clean. The driver side, on the other hand... So, next : To change, bad news first : I had my windshield replaced in April. I had to go back 2 weeks later because it was letting water through... The technician explained to me after passing by the camer...

manovlov wrote: ↑25 Jul 2021, 10:59
What stuff do you recommend me to treat these rust points ?

Phosphoric acid does some Magic conversion thing, I use this stuff. Don't know what is available over there.

manovlov wrote: ↑26 Jul 2021, 11:15 ...and now, a big plate of noddles !

Along with a nice glass of wine ! Doing battle with the interior can be a chore.
Our friend Robert DIY has a video of replacing the shifter knob on his car, he removed the entire assembly, and there was a vise and large hammer involved.

Putain de merde ! For future reference, I wonder if orthophosphoric acid is available in Europe as some generic compound, or in powder form to be mixed as needed ? As mentioned, it is only a third of that cost here. Must be retaliation for the import taxes levied against French wine when it wades a...

Snagged a "new" dash and console for my T5. https://turbochuckcom.ipage.com/webimages/projects/97%20Volvo%20854T5/2021/Dash%20Swap/more%20parts.jpg Added bonus, found a 10mm socket while pulling parts. https://turbochuckcom.ipage.com/webimages/projects/97%20Volvo%20854T5/2021/Dash%20Swap/l...

Check your front struts and the rotors for warpage. Could just be warped rotors which will give you a surging feeling, or the front end of the car is taking a dive due to bad struts/springs.

Did you bleed the air out of the brakes while/after doing your work?