What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

[brunocerous]

Awesome, thank you! I guess it has been a while.

I did find the source of the coolant leak: An insufficiently tightened coolant temp sensor. Still haven't gotten to it, though.

[abscate]

Jet lagged ftom Germany travel

Evita had some serious dirty girl feet from brake dust so I wet them down and I applied some foaming soap , st 0300, listening to the owls. I’ll break out the power washer in the am

[jreed]

I replaced all seven of the P21W bulbs in the rear of the wagon with new Osram 7506 P21W bulbs ($1.40 each).

Old bulb on left with metal cloud on inside, and new bulb on right

Brake light test -- all 3 working OK

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Tested the turn signals and parking lights work OK too. Satisfying!
Still need to test that the reverse lights are working OK.

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It really makes sense to replace all the tailight and brake lights when one burns out, except for the LED brakelight

[STLV70]

I’m replacing the rear shocks, and got quite surprise on the left rear. As I was loosening up the top nut on the shock, there was a “clank” sound on the ground. It appears that a mounting bracket of some top for the rear springs rusted out? The top of the spring and bump stop lodged in the rear wheel. I tried looking at a rear suspension diagram, but am uncertain of what I need to purchase to replace. I have new bump stops, but I’m guessing I need a full refresh?

[STLV70]

After further searching today, I believe I have an idea what I need to order for the springs. I'm assuming the rusted out chunk is the coil spring spacer? I'll take a look tonight.

[Sveedy]

Finally reinstalled the cylinder head on the 850. Just waiting on the coolant pipe gasket, which I thought I had, but apparently I didn't.
I didn't think my lower back could handle leaning in and setting the head in place, so....

[volvolugnut]

Finally reinstalled the cylinder head on the 850. Just waiting on the coolant pipe gasket, which I thought I had, but apparently I didn't.
I didn't think my lower back could handle leaning in and setting the head in place, so....
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I like this photo. Massive chain hoist. Under hood bling. Clean engine compartment.
volvolugnut

[abscate]

I used the freakishling strong 6 foot college athlete of 180mpounds muscle method

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Theres....a left one and a right one and a dual one and a blue one...and a blue one..and a blue one...and they all look just the same....