Hello From newbie S80 Owner with probs

Onefut · Post by **Onefut** » 29 Nov 2009, 17:20

Hi folkies

what a mine of info this forum is, its great
Im looking forward to having a good old dig around

I've just bought a Volvo S80 2000 model 2.4 with a leaking steering rack

Any info or help on how to remove the rack would be great especially pictures
i had a look under there today an it looks like ill have to droop the rear part of the sub frame to get at the rack
Ive tried to find a thread where someone had done the job but ive had no joy

thanx for any help in advance

Onefut

Post by **billofdurham** » 30 Nov 2009, 11:44

This is from VADIS (Volvo Aftersales Diagnostics and Information System).

S80 steering gear.pdf: (6.5 MiB) Downloaded 414 times

For the later model owners, such as yourself, VADIS has quite a lot of help for repairs on it. You can get a copy (DVD) quite cheaply on eBay. This doesn't mean that we don't want to answer your queries but, from what I have seen of the Haynes manual, VADIS has more detail and is less than quarter the price.

Bill.

Onefut · Post by **Onefut** » 02 Dec 2009, 06:48

Hi
thanx for that but its telling me the file is corrupt
ive order a haynes and a dvd set off ebay so hopefully will be at home waiting for me when i get back from college
thanx for your help
just need to find a good parts supplier in the uk that doesnt charge the earth

I got underneath the car the other day and all i need is
standard steering rack, or a rebuild kit
front wish bone bush
steering stops, think ill find some thick rubber tube an repair these
tie bar mount bush, goes from the front cross member to the trans
bonnet struts, not neccessary but stops the need for a big stick to hold up the bonnet
could do with a cd player as its only fitted with a tape deck

Onefut · Post by **Onefut** » 02 Dec 2009, 06:52

just managed to download it
must be the college computers being akward
thanx thats very useful

Post by **billofdurham** » 02 Dec 2009, 11:32

must be the college computers being akward

They must know you aren't using them for study.

This is one I always recommend for UK members for parts used and new. They don't supply parts but will send your requirements to several vetted suppliers who will contact you with prices and availability. It is a first class service and a lot cheaper than a dealer.

Bill.

Onefut · Post by **Onefut** » 04 Dec 2009, 13:18

thanx for that
I made myself some steering stops at college and am trying to sort the tie bar mount bush
but will have to but the wish bone bushes I think
If I could get hold of some polyurethen bar i got machine some at college or give it a go at least, there aint a lot to em
well i got the rack off
im gonna have a go at rebuilding it myself, if i can buy the parts
its one of the jobs ive never done so fancy giving it a go
Im trying to figure out how it dismantles at the moment
dont suppose any of you guys have an exploded view of the steering rack do you?

Magnum PI · Post by **Magnum PI** » 11 Feb 2010, 21:34

I have the same problem, but the used part I bought appears to have an electronic collar for variable speed sensitive steering, where my Volvo does not have it. Can I take off this collar and replace it with the collar off the original rack?