What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

[TisMe]

The strength of the "clasps" seem to not agree with a lot of my chosen beverage sizes.

Most countries don't serve the ridiculous American sugar junkie sizes.

Hah! Well when you order a large coffee, you expect a typical paper cup sizing. Not sure why Dunkin's iced coffee is trying to replicate the "Super Sized" options

[RickHaleParker]

Not sure why Dunkin's iced coffee is trying to replicate the "Super Sized" options

True believers in the unlimited growth myth.

[BlackBart]

The dashboard cup holder is cool, but I'd almost prefer the cubby.

It's a perfect place for a wallet and phone.

[BlackBart]

Last night I ordered a new set of Blizzak WS90 snows. All ready to buy from Tire Rack, and then I checked at Costco. There's a $150 off deal on this tire, so it beat TR by like 80 bucks. I really liked the idea of the Continental Viking just because it seems so appropriate on a Volvo, but the Blizzak is only a few dollars more and beats it in every category.

[erikv11]

This was actually a couple weeks ago but: almost ruined the Haldex casing when trying to get out a badly stuck Haldex oil pump.

Seems OK, it is not leaking after a week, but for example you can see the threads exposed where I chipped the casing. There are a few other gouges but appears ok. Now that I know it's not leaking I applied some silicone to hopefully prevent excessive corrosion of those threads moving forward.

chipped casing, but no leaks after a week

gooped up

[- Pete -]

The dashboard cup holder is cool, but I'd almost prefer the cubby. The strength of the "clasps" seem to not agree with a lot of my chosen beverage sizes.

Ridiculous, putting a cup holder next to electronics. . .
As if we don’t endure enough headaches stemming from electrical oddities on P2’s. I have to believe Volvo thought it amusing to suggest owners store their beverages adjacent to the radio/CCM/etc.

By the way, I just removed one of these stupid things & replaced it with the “pocket” (where boost gauges are supposed to live vs caffeine filled cups )
One clasp is broken off, but operates as it should & free to anyone who can make use of it.

[wch2032]

My car is making a metallic clanging sound whenever I pound on the front driver's side tire. Driving slowly, I think I also hear it on speed bumps. Any idea what it could be? The outer brake pad spring clip seems sturdy and in place, and I can't see the inner one easily. I don't think it's the hub, but maybe something else is loose?

Also, anyone have recommendations for a TPMS set? Or do ya'll with pre-07 cars just check the pressures regularly like I should be doing?

[RickHaleParker]

Any idea what it could be?

Strut Mount.
1. Don a pair of heavy gloves.
2. Fix your eyes on the Strut Mount.
3. Grab the car by the fender well.
4. Bounce the car up and down.

[erikv11]

Along those lines check the spring seat, they fail far too often. Pull the plastic cap and check the top nut on the strut tower - can you turn it with a wrench/pliers (if so then it's broken) or does it resist (as it should).

I'd also check the sway bar end links because they are a weak spot.

[RickHaleParker]

Along those lines check the spring seat, they fail far too often.

Spring seats , Strut mounts, if you replace one you might as well replace the other when you have it apart.