Will do. Thanks guys. I'm justva little nervous about my first head rebuild ever. But I have 2 wagons in need of head rebuilds waiting after this so the next one should go much quicker. Zion, two small c clamps mid head will draw down the head easily. I actually prefer this method as I don’t like h...

Yes, all brand new parts with Bosch regulator to future-proof repairs in years to come 30 minutes to get the alternator almost out, only to find out I needed to remove the top radiator hose. A1.jpeg I drained 3 litres coolant to allow me to remove the top hose A2.jpeg All zipped up again and engine ...

Parkinglot parts exchange... ...followed by dinner with Robert.

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What Speed Signal from ABS module output to dashboard meter speedo input pin signal looks like. Honestly. Volvo own information is confusing. If you check from ABS pins it shows correctly output being some like "U= 0 - U Bat Voltage depends on position of front wheel" But it wont say is it...

Figured out my new VIDA setup, and then figured out how to program a remote. 3 Day subscription is $70 + $71 for remote application software. So no one needs to go searching for this like I did, here is the software P/N: 9438431 The VGLA can store up to three remotes. Mine already had three programm...

Volvo 850 / p80 heater hose hack: how I did it and some other options. These are more like craftsman’s projects than a mechanical fix. After getting a messy leak there, I wanted to do away with the junction and all 8 of its o-rings and go all the way through the firewall with standard heater hoses. ...

Today I discovered used tires online. I will likely never buy new tires again. I got a set of 4 practically new yokohamas for $60/Tire and $120 to mount and balance them. www.utires.com for anyone interested. 20240131_141323.jpg 20240131_141329.jpg Score! I've gotten some good deals on used tires. ...

Hey folks! Took me a while to dig the internet for some of the wiring diagrams for P2 platform. Maybe these will help you guys and girls also. If I find more, I'll edit the post. Also feel free to share your collection! Here I have also uploaded P3 wiring diagrams: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/...

I spent some time reviewing videos and forums, to find out how to replace the timing belt on my 1998 S70T. Mine has the same tensioner/pulley as the 850s did - this how-to is not for the late '98 through 2000 cars. One of the things I learned is, water pump and tensioner are suggested to replace eve...