Opinion only, I've removed 2 full sets of IPD end links from my vehicles and gone back to OE. They look great but do not perform as well over time as the Volvo part.

You should change it, and you should change it all out. That's fairly easy to do via the hard cooler lines where they attach to the radiator. Pop one off, pump out 3 qts. Add 3 qts. Repeat two or three more times. After establishing a baseline of clean fluid, do a partial swap (drain/fill 3qts) ever...

^^^^ this is exactly what I did. Lessons to learn from me. Get a funnel with a flexible attachment. My funnel popped out and I poured 2 quarts of fluid out onto the driveway before I realized my mistake. Also my 05 2.5T had black fluid at 83k miles and supposedly 1 owner. It never had shifting probl...

Thanks! So did you do 2 back to back drain/fills like in the FCP video or a full flush? I'm likely going to do a drain/fill, but wonder if one is enough or should I do 2 rounds straight away? great info, thank you! I have always done full flushes and never had a problem even on a 98 S70 T5 with 230...

Well done!!! The 3.2 is a really great engine but it needs care and attention. Now that you have completed Letter A Typical repairs for high mileage 3.2 A) Thermostat – replaced mine at 10 years (also replaced two coolant hoses) Here is the complete list https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic32504.html ...

Land Rover has a rebuild kit. You are asking about the last item on the list. (I don't know the VOLVO part number) Outer pinion bearing - Timken 30206 Inner pinion bearing - Timken HM88649/HM88610 (Optional) Collapsible spacer - LR023443 Retainer nut - LR050541 Pinion shaft seal - LR023442 Output sh...

Are you talking about #15? https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=1179999&ukey_make=865&ukey_model=11985 If you look here, you can see that seal https://www.ebay.com/itm/144635431777?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5-2pjFirQd2&sssrc=...

Manufacturer: Volvo Part Number: 36050629 Replaces: 36000566, 36001719, 36002421, 36002516, 8603784, 8603863 Look up the PN you have on your old diff and the new diff. If it's one of these then you're good. If it's not, post the PNs and someone can clarify. There's no difference I can see between th...

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matthew1 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2023, 13:36 At 10 MPG, Vida will pay for itself quickly. Get a laptop+Vida combo, Vida already installed.

Is there a known reliable source for this? Also, where to buy the DICE connector thingy?