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

Post by **abscate** » 09 May 2024, 04:51

xanthefin wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 09:31
454cid wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 01:42
xanthefin wrote: ↑07 May 2024, 06:44 The passenger side (original -- hella) i agree is yellowish and has too lines in glass ( americans doesn't? new info for me ).
Our lights do have lines, but in a different pattern.
Ooh okay i see. Thanks for information i keep in mind this detail.

bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 08:09 Inspecting based on light pattern... meanwhile here, you'll pass inspection as long as there is light being emitted from the front end. Doesn't matter if it's a headight or a flashlight.
Ha! I need tell you then too that they here inspect even colour of your turn signal bulbs. If their yellow layer has been burned off (so its more white flash) you get fail notice on paper about it if they spot it.

In many States, you can pass inspection with your car on fire. Flames have to be smaller than 6 cm though.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 09 May 2024, 07:27

I some states (Oklahoma) there is not inspection at all. Run whatever you've got.
volvolugnut

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 09 May 2024, 08:14

abscate wrote: ↑09 May 2024, 04:51
In many States, you can pass inspection with your car on fire. Flames have to be smaller than 6 cm though.

We're not animals, a larger flame would possibly obstruct the view. Also, we use inches here, none of that metric stuff!

Post by **ZionXIX** » 09 May 2024, 09:52

It's quite amusing the death traps that are allowed to drive on the road here in the US.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 09 May 2024, 09:59

Finally changed out the xc90 struts that have been sitting in my garage for 3 months. This was my first time changing spring as well. I used 2 sets of compressors so 4 total. Despite the added security I was still quite nervous. I had to max out the compressors to remove the spring. Also I didn't have a tool for the cross nut and no amount amount of hammering or misuse of a box end wrench would move the cross nut. So I sacrificed one of my harbor freight sockets. The driver side spring seat had blown through which explains the clunking noise I was hearing. Now on to the blend doors

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Post by **scot850** » 09 May 2024, 10:16

There are 'star nut' tools out there. Amazon in Canada lists OEMTOOLS version for about $22 CDN ($17 US). I would link it but links from Canada don't work when viewed in US from Amazon.

Neil.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 09 May 2024, 10:44

scot850 wrote: ↑09 May 2024, 10:16 There are 'star nut' tools out there. Amazon in Canada lists OEMTOOLS version for about $22 CDN ($17 US). I would link it but links from Canada don't work when viewed in US from Amazon.

Neil.

I've seen several but none were available to me locally same day so I improvised. I have no regrets.

Post by **scot850** » 09 May 2024, 13:43

I hear you, and love the improvising! I am fortunate to have the Volvo tool for front and rear as I got fed up fighting this issue.

Neil.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 09 May 2024, 19:43

Custom tools often work better than the actual thing!

RedBrickCollector · Post by **RedBrickCollector** » 11 May 2024, 08:39

Had my engine and trans mounts done at a local Volvo specialist. Feels great but unfortunately can't fully enjoy it as now the car doesn't start with the key. Checked the usual suspects but the shop and I are both stumped. I'll be relaxing a little before making a full post.

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

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