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

Chieber · Post by **Chieber** » 24 Jan 2026, 06:28

These oem tailgate struts didn’t last 5-6 yrs. that’s if the 19 stands for 2019.

I bought the car last year and the tailgate struts was already not working well. Now it goes smoothly up automatically.

The new struts are manufactured last year. Hopefully it’ll outlast me owning the car.

Post by **abscate** » 25 Jan 2026, 02:25

Bracing ourselves for 12inches (30 cm ) of sno(u)w. Got all the cars spaced for the blower.

Pretty deep Freese predicted week after. Nothing above 32F (0C) for a week

Post by **scot850** » 25 Jan 2026, 07:28

Welcome to our world up here. I've heard it is really cold out east in Canada too with predicted temps down to -50C in some areas with the windchill.

Today I am planning a junkyard run for pieces for the 06 V70 if they are still there as BlackLab gave me a call to give me a heads up that there was a new car with parts I am looking for. Yesterday was only about -6 to -8C without windchill. Next week we are to creep up above 0C for a few days. Hate that as the snow turns to mush and then ice. Great...........

Neil.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 25 Jan 2026, 07:43

This was yesterday morning as I took off for the store.

Chieber · Post by **Chieber** » 25 Jan 2026, 08:53

And we’re complaining when it’s 1 degrees Celsius now haha.

I’m warm in the box, trying to remove the darned tailgate window strip.
It’s stuck in the glass adhesive. I have to cut the metal part and mangle it out.

DennisCA · Post by **DennisCA** » 25 Jan 2026, 09:49

It's a true PITA to remove, I used various small pliers. I then derusted it, painted it and filled in the groove with sikaflex.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 25 Jan 2026, 09:55

Chieber wrote: 25 Jan 2026, 08:53 And we’re complaining when it’s 1 degrees Celsius now haha.

I’m warm in the box, trying to remove the darned tailgate window strip.
It’s stuck in the glass adhesive. I have to cut the metal part and mangle it out.

Would a heat gun help with this project?
volvolugnut

Chieber · Post by **Chieber** » 25 Jan 2026, 10:57

volvolugnut wrote: 25 Jan 2026, 09:55
Chieber wrote: 25 Jan 2026, 08:53 And we’re complaining when it’s 1 degrees Celsius now haha.

I’m warm in the box, trying to remove the darned tailgate window strip.
It’s stuck in the glass adhesive. I have to cut the metal part and mangle it out.
Would a heat gun help with this project?
volvolugnut

Unfortunately not. I check the window date stamp and it’s from 2008.
So the tailgate window has been replaced and they used a lot of adhesive which wasn’t applied nice and evenly.

Post by **abscate** » 26 Jan 2026, 03:51

abscate wrote: 25 Jan 2026, 02:25 Bracing ourselves for 12inches (30 cm ) of sno(u)w. Got all the cars spaced for the blower.

Pretty deep Freese predicted week after. Nothing above 32F (0C) for a week

Not a Canadian worthy storm but enough to keep the adults working at home.

Got my wheels organized!

Worn out snows on Volvo steelies
Bmw 17 Coopers destined for my VW t4
Nice set of studded snows onArianes
Two new Cooper cs5s on Atlantis?
Set of four cs5 15 on Perfos

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New Michelins on Bobbets
Free set of Summer on Ariane with the last Capital Auction car

Post by **scot850** » 26 Jan 2026, 08:12

Yes it has been a challenge for those out east in Canada and many US states with this latest arctic blast. Try to stay warm and plan for even those short trips if you have to make them. Take more warm stuff and possibly even a blanket just in case that traffic snarl happens. Keep the fuel tank topped up.

Junkyard run done yesterday to recover a set of folding mirrors and the center dash button. It was a mild -17C when I arrived, but the big difference was no wind chill. It warmed up quickly to -10C by the time I left. I'd rather not go there at those temps, but when a rare part arrives you have to take the chance!

Stay safe all our MVS friends and families!

Neil.