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1996 850 Front Wheel Splash Guards Falling Off

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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scot850
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Re: 1996 850 Front Wheel Splash Guards Falling Off

Post by scot850 »

The main reason I use the plastic coated version from Volvo is it doesn't react with the fender metal causing them to rust. Also the plastic makes them a little thicker so they fit more snuggly.

I have used larger headed aluminum rivets in emergencies, but they can be harder to find. Using a small steel washer behind them may help prevent the aluminum-steel interaction especially in places like here where a lot of salt is used on the roads in winter.

Neil
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Post by pkc303 »

Good point. Perhaps it would be best to change them. Thank you for the information.
1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Yellow
1997 Volvo 850R (sold)
2003 Volvo V70 2.4T, K&N air filter, (sold)
1996 Volvo 940 (sold)
1992 Volvo 740 Turbo (sold)
1990 Volvo 240 Wagon (sold)
1987 Volvo 240 Wagon (sold)
1982 Volvo DL (sold)

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