The repair guide calls for special tools to remove and install the valve cover, I recommend you rent one or fabricate one. We did neither, however we were very lucky and I wouldn't do it that way again. Other than that, the way the intake cam works is a bit intimidating. My friend was able to get th...

Thanks, but I am not so much interested in accurate as I am in just better. The lamps are clearly pointed down too much. A small adjustment is all that is needed. Just not sure where the access is to the adjustment screws?

How do you reset this for a 99 S80?

How do you adjust the headlights on a 1999 S80?

We got the car back together and it runs great. I will say that this was no small job and I wouldn't recommend it as a DIY unless you have a friend that is a great mechanic.

Where can I find the recommended sealant you were talking about?

Thanks a bunch for the info. I emailed you for the PDF file.

I believe I will order new head bolts. The way you described the procedure leads me to believe replacing them is the way to go.

I got suckered into changing the head gasket on my girlfriends 1999 S80. I am slowly starting to regret this job. I am a decent mechanic and my friend who is helping me makes a living fixing cars. However, we have never worked on a Volvo and actually took the head off of this one before we realized ...