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

Post by **ZionXIX** » 10 Nov 2025, 18:01

jreed wrote: 09 Nov 2025, 06:08 I checked the tightness of the hose clamps on the short turbo outlet hose (9179002) using a new tool... a 12pt 7mm swivel socket wrench. This little guy fits into the tight spots:
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That is quite the special little tool there.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 10 Nov 2025, 18:02

The time has come. Pulled out the liftgate pistons while waiting for new ones to be delivered. I only cracked 3 plastic panels getting to them.

Post by **scot850** » 10 Nov 2025, 21:41

Yeah, those rear panels like to crack for the hell of it. They get so brittle with age.

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 11 Nov 2025, 00:35

scot850 wrote: 10 Nov 2025, 21:41 Yeah, those rear panels like to crack for the hell of it. They get so brittle with age.

Neil.

See the “ fixing plastic thread” for a really nice result using abs chips from 3D printing and MEK solvent !

Post by **manovlov** » 11 Nov 2025, 10:50

abscate wrote: 11 Nov 2025, 00:35
scot850 wrote: 10 Nov 2025, 21:41 Yeah, those rear panels like to crack for the hell of it. They get so brittle with age.

Neil.
See the “ fixing plastic thread” for a really nice result using abs chips from 3D printing and MEK solvent !

To me, if i can't find a blue interior, i will rebuild the rear in wood...

Post by **850 LPT** » 11 Nov 2025, 12:49

I am in the process of detailing Ingrid the S70. So satisfying

Post by **ZionXIX** » 12 Nov 2025, 14:11

abscate wrote: 11 Nov 2025, 00:35
scot850 wrote: 10 Nov 2025, 21:41 Yeah, those rear panels like to crack for the hell of it. They get so brittle with age.

Neil.
See the “ fixing plastic thread” for a really nice result using abs chips from 3D printing and MEK solvent !

Ive had so many panel crumble into dozens of pieces, im about ready to just drive around with no trim panels at all.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 12 Nov 2025, 20:48

850 LPT wrote: 11 Nov 2025, 12:49 I am in the process of detailing Ingrid the S70. So satisfying

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She can no longer come out to play. Good in a way she sits at a friend's driveway or else I be sad seeing her in that condition everyday and not being able to help

. Less than 1000 miles on those Goodyears, C70 subframe brace, poly inserts, new HD rear spring and shocks plus front strut tower brace

. New front struts still in box and I think there are front and rear brake rotors and pad from FCP still in the box also.
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Post by **abscate** » 13 Nov 2025, 03:38

All fixable? Is new owner giving up?

Post by **ZionXIX** » 13 Nov 2025, 09:23

Got my tailgate pistons installed. I went with the cheaper option from FCP and Im very happy with them. Nice smooth function. I have not experienced the door popping open.