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

MrTomLegit · Post by **MrTomLegit** » 05 May 2023, 07:13

Replaced the MAF in the wagon after troubleshooting a million other things for random stalling. Me in my infinite knowledge decided that since the previous owner replaced the MAF 6 years ago (with receipts) SURELY that wasn't the issue.

Narrator: "It was the issue."

Runs great now.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 05 May 2023, 13:33

Time to sandblast and re paint that shell and build a new car.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 05 May 2023, 13:36

So I took my xc90 head, cams and valve cover to a little machine shop in town that works on aluminum parts exclusively. They told me the valves were all straight and only needed cleaning and a valve job. All in they are charging me $450 including the cost of new seals. Also they somehow had a 24 hour turn around on this.

Post by **BlackBart** » 05 May 2023, 14:35

Decent.

Post by **Goupil** » 05 May 2023, 15:06

scot850 wrote: ↑04 May 2023, 19:28 Hey, there is still a decal on the B pillar and paint on it!

Well done and great recycling.

Neil.

There's still one door lock brace because my T40 bit went flying under the car

Post by **Sveedy** » 05 May 2023, 17:57

^ Never seen one taken down so completely. Good job !!

Post by **abscate** » 05 May 2023, 20:07

That’s indeed worthy of the official MVS “ picked clean” award…

Post by **Sveedy** » 06 May 2023, 16:36

Well I installed the undercarriage brace today, and after taking it for a spirited drive that included a few roundabouts, it does feel stiffer.
Most noticeable in tight turns, but feels better overall. Ended up painting the mounting points black ( thanks to Bob Morton ), so it matches the strut tower brace better.

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Post by **scot850** » 07 May 2023, 05:59

Good to know you have noticed a difference! I like the 2 tone look as it matches the black of the standard mounts.

Neil.

Post by **Sveedy** » 07 May 2023, 08:45

Yes, I was surprised that it made a noticeable difference. But I guess if you welded a sheet of steel to the bottom of the car, you would feel a difference too. Bottom line - it's a worthwhile upgrade if you can snag one from a junkyard.
Side note; I ended up using the hydraulic press to put a little flat spot in the IPD exhaust pipe for clearance. More controllable, much quieter, and less medieval than using a hammer.

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