I can't remember if they were regular nuts on top or some awkward shape (which they always are once corroded, but either way...) but you might be able to fit a twist style extractor socket over it.

Is that like one of those “Gator” multi-size sockets? I almost got one today. The Gator is the socket that looks like a spark plug socket filled with pins, right? I think he's talking about something like this: www.amazon.com/IRWIN-HANSON-BOLT-GRIP-Extractor-394001/dp/B0000CCXVZ I picked this one a...

Those m8 radiator ear bolts are nasty I’ve had to drill them out on s couple of cars. There is a welded in nut thst likes to break loose and then just spin. I replace with SS m6 bolts, washers , and lock nuts; installed with verve and élan.

Is that like one of those “Gator” multi-size sockets? I almost got one today. The Gator is the socket that looks like a spark plug socket filled with pins, right? I think he's talking about something like this: www.amazon.com/IRWIN-HANSON-BOLT-GRIP-Extractor-394001/dp/B0000CCXVZ I picked this one a...

I bet it's a big relief! It's always a pain fighting with stuff like that.

There is a chassis break change on the lower radiator hose in 98-99. The earlier hose is longer with the curved end. Earlier hose “fits” both if you cram the extra on, but to get the factory fit you need the right part FCP has the wrong fitment in their catalog but some wanker points this out in rev...

You can’t clamp over a paper label, Bruno…it’s …just…..wrong.

abscate wrote: ↑18 Dec 2022, 00:45 You can’t clamp over a paper label, Bruno…it’s …just…..wrong.

I was going to say the same thing... unacceptable!

While I was out there, I also reattached the left rear mud flap on the T5 with two new rivets to supplement the single point of attachment that remained and took it to the car wash, where they offered me a $20 monthly membership that includes unlimited car washes. I did briefly consider it. :D My 8...

Just a word of caution! Do not use regular rivets and washers to fit these. First curb you go over that catches your front mudflap will rip it beyond repair and most likely bend your fender badly too. Volvo has expensive rubber coated rivets that can be found on line from non-Volvo suppliers more re...