Thank you so much for your input. We will definitely be replacing it.

Hello everyone,

I have an 1997 850 Volvo not a GLT or Turbo that has a hose that was taped and has broken. It appears to go into the top part of the engine and down to the block maybe. It is a silver hose that appears to be corrugated. Any ideas? I would like to order a new one.

They showed me where the rod is supposed to be connected on both sides, one side is broke and the rod will not go in. In order to get it right I need to replace what almost looks like a rear ball joint assembly. Any ideas?

Hi, I just went to get my car aligned and they said the back was frozen and that I would have to get the "rear control arm anchors" has anyone ever heard of that? When I search all I find are bushings for the control arm. They can't fix it, so they have nothing to make off it; just so you ...

The ball joints are an integral part of the control arm so the entire control arm needs to be replaced. It isn't a huge deal but you do want to get a quality replacement or you will be doing it all over again in 6 months. Lemforder are the best (OEM manufacturer) and I've had good luck with the Mey...

Hello, I went in to get an alignment and was told that I need to replace the ball joint on the drivers side and that on a scale of 1-10 it is a 6. This particular garage had nothing to gain by telling me this. My questions are: should I do both sides at once? do the ball joints for this particular m...

Thank you so much for your replies, truly helpful information.

Hi, I have some paint peeling and there is chrome showing on the rear passenger side window. Where would I find the code for the color I need? Thank you!

Thanks so much you two! Very informative and enlightening Sommerfeldt!

Good point! But, someone said that going from a V to a H or T could make a difference in the way it handles. Yes, no? Maybe so?