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

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 03 Jan 2021, 18:14

bmdubya1198 wrote: 03 Jan 2021, 09:34 Oh yeah, that looks MUCH better!

That clutch line makes me glad I live in NC... I have an original one from a '96 850 in my R and it looks practically brand new still

I also greased the mount so moisture won't get stuck in it. Took her out on some rather snowy roads this evening, not much slipping. Several cars were learning to drive in snow, via the ditch.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 03 Jan 2021, 22:43

wizechatmgr wrote: 03 Jan 2021, 18:14
I also greased the mount so moisture won't get stuck in it. Took her out on some rather snowy roads this evening, not much slipping. Several cars were learning to drive in snow, via the ditch.

Probably the "snow tires are a scam, my all seasons are just fine" people

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 04 Jan 2021, 02:24

bmdubya1198 wrote: 03 Jan 2021, 22:43 Probably the "snow tires are a scam, my all seasons are just fine" people

Just to be clear: Snow tires are for people that need to drive on uncleared roads.
Snow tires are for driving in snow not when it snows.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 04 Jan 2021, 08:57

RickHaleParker wrote: 04 Jan 2021, 02:24
bmdubya1198 wrote: 03 Jan 2021, 22:43 Probably the "snow tires are a scam, my all seasons are just fine" people
Just to be clear: Snow tires are for people that need to drive on uncleared roads.
Snow tires are for driving in snow not when it snows.

Right, I've read this before. Fortunately around here I have no need for snow tires so I've never driven on them.

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 04 Jan 2021, 14:36

I'm eyeing up adding poly inserts into my subframe bushings, so I'm wondering if there are any tips about their removal? I'm also wondering if anyone knows what the thread pitch, length, and hardness is of the bolts? Volvo wants circa £11 a bolt plus 4-8 week lead time.

I replaced the boot struts today, and did my pre-MOT checks. Nothing needs addressing, obviously - that's the joy of preventative maintenance I guess.

Post by **abscate** » 04 Jan 2021, 14:57

There was a recent thread about having to drill these out, where the dimensions were given.

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 04 Jan 2021, 15:16

Smashing, thanks.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 04 Jan 2021, 18:00

Only need to remove the bushings if you're replacing them, but I assume you are doing that. My favorite method is use a sawzall to cut the outer shell of the bushing, then hammer it out while wedging a couple big screwdrivers between the subframe and the bushing.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 06 Jan 2021, 08:01

bmdubya1198 wrote: 04 Jan 2021, 08:57
RickHaleParker wrote: 04 Jan 2021, 02:24
bmdubya1198 wrote: 03 Jan 2021, 22:43 Probably the "snow tires are a scam, my all seasons are just fine" people
Just to be clear: Snow tires are for people that need to drive on uncleared roads.
Snow tires are for driving in snow not when it snows.
Right, I've read this before. Fortunately around here I have no need for snow tires so I've never driven on them.

It's neat. The VA and NC plates up here are rarely off the road when it snows - my guess is they avoid it entirely which isn't a bad idea. I'm an essential so I will be traveling all 365 days a year, come brimstone, lava, snow, sleet, ice, etc...

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 06 Jan 2021, 09:41

Don't you hate the lava? I don't think my tires are up for that.