180k miles now, had one coil pack failure @ 165k. Remaining 4 are factory original. I'm of the approach of replace them as they fail vs. proactive bulk replacement. But I could see the argument for increased availability afforded by a proactive approach.

you can try putting an extra squeeze on the Oetiker clamp on the CV boot - if you have a good set of pliers. Else, replace the clamp with a new one and give it a good crimp - again with good quality oetiker clamp pliers. If you're gonna replace the clamp, clean it, then slide the boot off and wipe t...

so 50k replacement interval is not totally out of line. I have a long commute, 52 miles one way, and it's in SoCal - mostly it's wide open freeway 70mph. Maybe 30% of drive time it's yo-yo 0mph to 30mph. It's often hot outside, AC going. Don't seem to have a sludge problem, and use quality oils, Mah...

Greetings fellow masochists! 2005 S60 2.4L non-turbo w/ 180k miles. Starting to get uneven idle, and whistling sound from engine characteristic of failing oil trap - allowing too much vacuum in the crankcase, pulling air past cam or crank seals. Pull the dipstick and sound stops. Confirmed vacuum on...

180,000 miles on an original tranny in a 2005 S60 2.4L non-turbo. I regularly change the fluid and the tranny shifts like buttah. I do notice however @ 45mph there's gear tooth mesh noise (first order) from the output gear to differential. Nothing the radio can't fix

The spindle has a 60deg taper machined into the bottom, which aligns the outer tie-rod end. I.e. these can only be installed one way, you can't flip them side for side and upside down - won't fit. The nut is single use because it's a prevailing torque type. It is a high quality forged nut which is c...

I've put a couple thousand miles on the new suspension parts and I must admit I'm amazed at the difference in ride quality and handling. To anyone reading this, if you haven't replaced the lower control arms, ball joints and tie rods in the past 80~100k miles you're past due. Even if the bushings vi...

Good progress! I take it you plan to reuse the pressure plate? I've done a few clutch jobs and here the pressure plate looks no different than any other. I removed it slowly as you described, 1/2 turn at a time on the bolts. Is time consuming but the plate comes off evenly. Same for installation. BT...

FYI - going from Volvo OEM 15" wheels to Volvo OEM 17" wheels definitely caused significant tire rub. Volvo compensated by murdering the already pretty bad turning radius. They installed larger steering stop limiters on the lower control arms. I kept the original (thinnest) steering stop l...

Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Hear the rime of the ancient mariner See his eye as he stops one of three Mesmerizes one of the wedding guests Stay here and listen to the nightmares of the sea. And the music plays on, as the bride passes by Caught by his spell and the mariner tells his tale. Replaced a...