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

Post by **smacknab** » 16 Jul 2020, 07:58

Ocelot wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 07:49 How do you even replace that engine mount? Is there a how-to available on the MVS website?

I washed my car today and gave it a good polish. See the results below

Volvo1.jpg
Volvomotorkap.jpg
The clear coat is damaged on the hood. There's also a little rust spot. Anyone with a good tip/how-to to fix that? Or is it easier to find a used hood in the same color?
Volvo3.jpg
Volvo4.jpg
Volvo6.jpg
Volvo5.jpg

Bonus pic made by my girlfriend including yours truly
VolvometReniér.jpg

FCP Euro has a video of replacing the front and rear mounts on an 850. You have to jack up the engine by the oilpan, but it's pretty tough because the new ones will likely be taller than the old ones. There's also some notes about not jacking it too high or you could damage a CV axle, which I think is what I did.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 16 Jul 2020, 09:24

Does anyone know what size hex is needed to remove the bolts for the AC lines? The T40 is too small and the T45 is too large. I've never seen an in between size.

Post by **subzerocarfanatic** » 16 Jul 2020, 09:31

Removing from the inside frame rail or just to replace or what? I just removed mine to wrap with cork insulation.

Post by **subzerocarfanatic** » 16 Jul 2020, 09:36

ZionXIX wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 09:24 Does anyone know what size hex is needed to remove the bolts for the AC lines? The T40 is too small and the T45 is too large. I've never seen an in between size.

You sure it not full of gunk or something because a T40 worked on my P80 on both hex bolts where it bolts to the top side, the 2 side by side.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 16 Jul 2020, 09:36

ZionXIX wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 09:24 Does anyone know what size hex is needed to remove the bolts for the AC lines? The T40 is too small and the T45 is too large. I've never seen an in between size.

I think they're hex, not torx. I wanna say they're 7 or 8mm.

Post by **subzerocarfanatic** » 16 Jul 2020, 09:38

bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 09:36
ZionXIX wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 09:24 Does anyone know what size hex is needed to remove the bolts for the AC lines? The T40 is too small and the T45 is too large. I've never seen an in between size.
I think they're hex, not torx. I wanna say they're 7 or 8mm.

I guess I just got lucky. lol

Post by **abscate** » 16 Jul 2020, 10:04

ZionXIX wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 09:24 Does anyone know what size hex is needed to remove the bolts for the AC lines? The T40 is too small and the T45 is too large. I've never seen an in between size.

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It’s an H6 for both the hard line and the mount.

You want a nice sharp bit, flood it with Pb blaster , get the hex bit engaged and then give it a couple of sharp raps with a hammer.

H6 is 6 mm six point hex bit

Post by **ZionXIX** » 16 Jul 2020, 11:00

I guess I get to buy a hex socket set.

Post by **kallekula** » 16 Jul 2020, 11:31

ZionXIX wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 11:00 I guess I get to buy a hex socket set.

great then you can start replacing brake pads too!

Post by **kallekula** » 16 Jul 2020, 11:35

Ocelot wrote: ↑16 Jul 2020, 07:49 How do you even replace that engine mount? Is there a how-to available on the MVS website?

I washed my car today and gave it a good polish. See the results below

Volvo1.jpg
Volvomotorkap.jpg
The clear coat is damaged on the hood. There's also a little rust spot. Anyone with a good tip/how-to to fix that? Or is it easier to find a used hood in the same color?
Volvo3.jpg
Volvo4.jpg
Volvo6.jpg
Volvo5.jpg

Bonus pic made by my girlfriend including yours truly
VolvometReniér.jpg

Nice ride man! Love those T5 wheels too.
Is that hitch model removable? If not maybe you can splash some paint on it, looks a bit crusty.

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