Not specific to Volvo but generally how VVT solenoids work. The VVT solenoid uses an electromagnetic coil to move a shaft inside. The shaft opens and closes ports to allow oil to fill or drain from the cam phaser (or vvt hub, the part that changes the timing of the valves without changing physical t...

Could this be a Haldex (AWD) issue and not a trans issue? I am not familiar with failing Haldex symptoms, but I'll bet some folks on here are.

For those reading this thread.

Volvo PN 30639877 is the Rear Bearing for P2 vehicles with AWD.
FWD Rear Bearing is different.

40mm outer diameter

3mm thick

You could also buy this O-ring kit for only $4.40

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Haldex-AOC-pre ... 2749.l2649

I installed it on my OEM oil pump and it fit fine.

Check to be sure the two knocks sensor connector is plugged in. It leads down and plugs into connector on the plastic harness enclosure that is in turned attached to subframe. The knock sensors are not able to be checked by continuity so the ECM expects to see a minimal voltage spike from both when ...

The CV joints provided by Colorado Driveshafts are made in Turkey. The rubber boot is thicker than the OEM boots I removed. They cost $75 each. I installed them on my driveshaft last May and have been holding fine for the last 3k miles https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t...

Eighteen!

the key wouldn't turn! This morning I Dremeled open the steel plate underneath the lock cylinder, dropped out the broken pin, 40 minutes later the car was back on the road. Hopefully this fix is enough, I didn't see any other pieces jammed up or floating around in there. Hey Erik, would you mind el...

It boggles the mind how/why people pay $60k+ for these pickup trucks. I see plenty of Ford Raptors around here. They’ll never see sand. A $5k sand rail will be more fun and have far lower operating costs. It will be more fun because you’re not risking your $70k daily driver on the trails. If you sp...