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S40 Oil Pan Removal & O-Ring Replacement

S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring replacement. A good, clear write-up with photos. For UK members it is removal of the sump. 2000 S40 Oil Pan Removal and…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo S40 & V40

Volvo Timing Belt Change Costs

Since the car is in the shop and the timing belt needed to be reset and was cracked they suggested to replace it and my water pump which was slightly leaking. I agreed. $600 dollars for that repair in case anyone is wondering. Well worth it in my opinion.

Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Cars 101, Engine, Timing Belt, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Experiences, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Water Pump

Volvo Seafoam Works

Poured about 1/4 can of seafoam down one of the tubes going to oil separator, drove for a week and changed oil. 2 weeks later dipstick tube is still clean and dry.

Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Fluids

Reclaimed 850 T5 Horsepower with MotorVac

Setup took about 15 minutes, and it was all a matter of fitting the in/out hoses from the machine to the fuel lines on my 850 T5. I run fuel treatment in the gas tank from time to time, but I’ve never done anything like this. Tom got me excited with examples of restored power and increased fuel economy.

Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50

Volvo Cooling Fan Runs Continuously

Check Engine Light on – fault codes P0116/P0118 (Volvo code 1-2-3) showing and cooling fan running all the time. Coolant temp sensor replacement.

Post categories In Engine, Volvo 850, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Buy an Volvo 850 or 940?

I can see why the mechanic is partial to the 940/740/240 rear wheel drive versions. I don’t think there is anything, short of suspension components, that is difficult to fix…