Thanks for all the suggestions! It appears that the rust had somehow welded everything together. It’s hard to believe that’s stainless steel. Maybe I’ll try and separate and remove then replace the center bolt and see how that goes . One new bolt will at least keep it together . This corner bolts an...

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I was looking closely at the exhaust system on my Volvo and the joint looks bad and about to fail. What do you think based on these pictures, can or should anything be done to replace the rusted bolts or should it be left alone ? Thanks ! (PS , I specifically didn’t state the year and model because ...

I’m recently noticing the rust on the underside of my 2011 xc70 and have started applying Fluidfilm using the spray can and a brush. Advocates of fluidfilm say it penetrates and creeps on the steel and rust and lasts 1-2 years. It’s got lanolin in it so smells like wool! Maybe I’m too late and shoul...

Success ! Removed ALL rubber hangers and that gave just enough room to squeeze the bracket over the exhaust tube .

I have taken the shaft out of my 2011 xc70. Yes it can be done without exhaust removal. Remove driveshaft cv bolts front and rear with a 8mm hex socket, a universal and extensions. I then unbolted the carrier mounts from the car. I started with the rear and then did the front carrier mount. Exhaust...

Strut bearing would be my bet. Great photo on alignment procedure. Fcp euro has a detailed video on similar job but on xc60 in case you need reference. Sorry for your time. Hope it will reward you with another 190k of noise free miles. P.S. extra respect for a nice coat of fluid film Hey , thanks f...

2011 xc70, t6 Part name and Part # : Cross Member. Propeller Shaft. (Rear) Part Number: 32240476 Supersession(s): 30759175 Needed in location SE NYS Price $45 Picture below. Same part is on these cars: Volvo S80 3.01 6 cylinder turbo 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Volvo 580 3.21 6 cyl 2007, 2008 2007,...

Hi , Question We ordered a new car ( Toyota) , went to pick it up and notice a 1" scratch in the paint on rear door. Sales guy says "oh we'll buff it out" . 30 min later, in the light a low spot is visible where the buffing was done. We reject it without signing , say please make the ...

I followed this process but think it could benefit by two points: - more emphasis is needed on the specific alignment requirements of the strut bearing as indicated in the Volvo document below . If this alignment isn’t done a tapping noise will be heard on every little bump in the road IMG_2185.jpeg...