Is it necessary to smooth out the front caliper brackets so that the brake pads slide smoothly on them? If so, what's the best way? Every brake job, required. Wire brush the hell outof the metal, if it’s pitted use a file to knock down the high spots , and make sure the ears in the pads slide smooth...

DIY: 2004 V70 2.5T Volvo Axle and Seals (110K miles) UPDATE Oct 2024... The procedure has been updated with new tricks undoing the strut bolts. It is MUCH easier this way. READ through the entire thread! ---- - This is preventive replacement of CV boots. If you are sending this car far away to your...

Post here if you need real-life, hands-on help IN PERSON from a fellow non-professional DIY'er. Often, MVS'ers help each other after connecting through these forums. If you need help, post in this topic... reply to this topic . In your post, add the following: your location what Volvo model/year it...

Insurance companies don't give "book value" they use comparable sales. Will be tough to find comparables though for a 2000. They'll give you more than a thousand, heck two years ago they gave me $3k for a 96 850 wagon. I said good buy and bought it back for $250.

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This is a short write up on flaring the rear hard line on the passenger side; it is largely a rehash of cn90's thorough write up which can be found here https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1350813 . Parts list: O'Reilly's Auto Parts Copper Nickel hard line (1): IMG-0676.JPG IMG-0677.J...

Ive got a project coming up so I am compiling sources and comments. All content believed to be true but 90% trustworthy Preamble there are three parts to these skins - lower, upper and headrest Base models and R T5 models have slightly different versions of leather and trim, so be aware there. 1. Vo...

I would read this post https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=71446 and the super-fantastic pdf that is linked to down near the bottom of the thread. That pdf is the same one from http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/steering_alignment/power_steering_rack_service.html Also: ...

Hello Everyone, I second the post above about the hopeless exhaust clamp trying to keep the ball and socket together in the exhaust... I have replaced the catalytic convertor and rear exhaust section with parts from the same manufacturer (Walker) in the vain hope that it should all stay together and...

I recently replaced the rear springs and shock absorbers on my '97 855 GLT wagon. The shock replacement procedure has been written up before several times. I couldn't find a clear write up for the springs. There is a very helpful video by RobertDIY (http://robertdiy.com) that shows how to change the...