What's the trick and procedure to getting the center console out in a 1998 Volvo V90? Neither of the service manuals I have actually show an usable information that would allow me to figure it out for myself. I bought this one over a year ago from an owner who had it serviced at a shop in Sedona, AZ...

I reckon it could be kinda normal as I now have three wagons, 98 V70 GLT (white), 96 960(5) (black), and a clean 98 V90 (white) work in progress that the previous owner neglected and let the timing belt break after a water pump leak. Just recently I was presented with an opportunity to acquire a 99 ...

I need some help. I've had smoke coming from my dipstick tube and oil filler hole, enough to blow my dipstick out and inflate a rubber glove over the oil filler hole. I'm trying to be pro-active and get my positive crankcase ventilation right so that I don't put too much pressure on other seals. So...

I am happy to report that the front crank seal issue has been successfully resolved after the removal, cleaning and re-install of the oil pump with new seal, o-ring and gasket. The vehicle now performs magnificently as it is supposed to.

For as long as I have been a member, I have obtained a lot of helpful information and instructions for repairs on my Volvo cars and have therefore done more reading than posting up to now. But am feeling compelled to express my gratitude to this thread in particular for I am deeply impressed. When I...

Just recently had the heater control valve on my 96 Volvo 965 blow apart while on a sunny Sunday afternoon cruise to visit a friend. Has this happened to any other 960 owners? Evidently I did not notice the sudden temp change until I saw the steam blow out from the engine compartment. Had the car to...

A sad story. I let a friend use my modified vintage '87 245 DL with over 425k miles when he needed temporary transportation and he failed to yield to an oncoming new Toy Tundra pickup that ran the light during rush hour. The results of that decision? No serious injuries to anyone, minor damage to th...

I'm guessing this isn't the problem, but just in case, are you putting the seal in the correct way? Flat face pointing out. I'm assuming this is a standard style lip seal. Seriously?? I am guessing that you're intending to inject a bit of humor in the mix, right? Thanks for that. I could use a laug...

Whatever you do, make sure the PCV system is OK before doing the oil pump seal. Otherwise it will be a futile exercise. Many Volvo shops do the PCV the "standard" way, not knowing the intricacies behind it. Examples: - Did the shop blow through the return port on the engine block to be su...

Many thanks to all, especially Ozarklee and Tracystruesoaps. I think I have solved the mystery now with the removal of the oil pump. I took photos that I'll post later. I am a stickler for using genuine Volvo branded parts whenever possible and available on all of cars simply because I prefer doing ...