850 GLT wagon, sping seats are broke again!

mihaj · Post by **mihaj** » 13 Apr 2005, 08:46

Hi there!
Can anybody tell me why sping seats can get broken year later after replasement?
Thanks!

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 13 Apr 2005, 14:32

If genuine Volvo they should be covered by the one year warantee.

Jake of Sigourney · Post by **Jake of Sigourney** » 24 Apr 2005, 08:34

Had similiar problem with local shop strut replacement (I live 60 miles from Volvo dealership, and they are at times a bit arrogant) I also had local guy replace spring seats and one soon failed. Not trusting them further, I replaced the next one myself, and found how delicate is the assembly process when tightening the cross nut. You must hold the rod firmly with a torx driver, and not let the rubber portion of the bushing act to stabalize the main rod when tightening.

However, I think the main problem is that Volvo strut springs are difficult to fully compress when changing the cartidge (measured length should be 11 1/2 in or less when fitted). If not done properly, the spring seat (bushing) will not slide down fully on the rod, and you then damage the rubber when forcibly trying to tighten the cross nut. This is probably what the inexperienced local guy did, and partially tore the rubber.

Hopefully, my "seats will squeak no more" // Jake of Sigourney

Post by **dosbricks** » 24 Apr 2005, 18:29

Jake of Sigourney wrote: If not done properly, the spring seat (bushing) will not slide down fully on the rod, and you then damage the rubber when forcibly trying to tighten the cross nut. This is probably what the inexperienced local guy did, and partially tore the rubber.

Jake is 100% correct.

mihaj · Post by **mihaj** » 27 Apr 2005, 12:53

Thanks guys!

It's hard to find a good mechanic

I wish I would have a place to work on my Volvos.

I own two 1995 850 5spd wagons.
Lov'em!!!!!!!!!!