For those JAE IL-AG5 connectors you'll want an open-barrel crimp tool, usually the Engineer PA-09 or PA-21 works fine. They're not "official" but they get the job done without destroying the tabs

Yeah, those spring tabs are the killers. I used a dremel to notch access slots instead of drilling, then pushed them back with a flathead. Took a bit of time but saved the bumper cover

The P2 Volvo front end is friendly if the metal behind it isn’t wrinkled. I’d ask a shop to measure the strut tower and core support, then you can bolt on a painted fender from the same paint code and a bumper cover you’re willing to respray. Headlight costs swing a lot, so check if yours is halogen...

If you're stuck while waiting for the part, some people have 3D printed temporary replacements or had small machine shops cut one out of aluminum. It's not a long-term fix, but it might get you moving until you can source an OEM piece

Plenty of people replace in stages. If money's tight, just do the fronts now since they take most of the braking load anyway. The rears usually wear slower, so you can safely hold off until they're closer to spec or you start to notice issues

A few months back, I tried parting out a 2005 Jetta thinking I’d squeeze every dollar out of it. Pulled the seats, stereo, sensors… ended up with a dusty garage full of parts nobody wanted. Took me weeks to offload maybe $180 worth of stuff. Second time around, I said forget it. Went with Cash Auto ...

This is honestly one of the most entertaining car listings I’ve read in a while. Nial sounds like he’s been loved and looked after properly. For $5K with all that work done (and a 6-speed manual to boot), seems like a solid deal for someone into Volvos.

Sounds like the transmission might’ve gotten damaged during the tow. Even though it was in neutral, towing a rear-wheel-drive car like the 940 on a dolly (with rear wheels on the ground) can mess up the transmission if the driveshaft wasn’t disconnected.

you might want to check out FCP Euro or Erie Vo-Vo, both are solid places for Volvo parts and sometimes have rare stuff like that in stock. Also worth checking eBay, especially for used modules

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