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by jakeman1111
05 Jan 2018, 13:44
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: New front brake caliper, bad piston seal??
Replies: 8
Views: 1928

Re: New front brake caliper, bad piston seal??

I had same problem with top caliper bolt. Tried every chemical loosening agent known. Final solution: Removed slide pins to allow removal of hydraulic portion of caliper. Doing so allowed me Saws-All access to bolt head. Using metal cutting blade (make sure spindle is fully turned to obtain room for...
by jakeman1111
31 Jan 2016, 17:51
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Low Beam Head lights not working
Replies: 19
Views: 46375

Re: Low Beam Head lights not working

CEM's purported to be refurbished on eBay are depicted with the label intact. Any one who has dug into a S\V 40 CEM knows that the label will most certainly be damaged during the process. So what constitutes "refurbished"? Wiping it down with Armor All? Plenty of info out there that would ...
by jakeman1111
07 Jun 2015, 12:32
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 XC70 AW55-50SN Transmission swap with 04 S60 55-51SN
Replies: 16
Views: 13497

Re: 2002 XC70 AW55-50SN Transmission swap with 04 S60 55-51S

Looking to do similar with a 2001 V70XC with well over 200,000 miles. An initial attempt to renew valve body was stopped due Seriously Corroded valve body cover torx screws. While sub-frame was dropped poor condition of all sub-frame/motor mounts was revealed. At least I was able to take care of tho...