Supplement to Delta Link Replacement
Supplement to Delta Link ReplacementMVS Forums Contributor xHeart: Following photos and notes extends the pioneer delta link write up of Ozark Lee. The project included replacing coil springs, delta...
View ArticleVolvo 850 Suspension Wandering
Volvo 850 Suspension WanderingVolvo 850 Suspension: the car wanders a bit... over uneven road it wants to steer itself, you have to actively counter with steering inputMatthews Volvo Site - Volvo...
View ArticleTowing a Volvo Long Distance
Towing a Volvo Long DistanceI have also towed with a 1/2 ton Suburban, and although the rear end does sag a bit when loading a car on a u-haul transport. But, putting the car on backwards on the...
View ArticleKoni Sports + IPD Springs
Koni Sports + IPD SpringsIG-88A wrote I just purchased a new set of Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts and picked up a set of IPD springs for my 850 turbo. I’m planning on installing these...
View ArticleSpeed Restoring a 1998 XC70 in One Week
Speed Restoring a 1998 XC70 in One WeekMVS Contributor and #1 Volvo ABS module rebuilder Matty Moo plans to restore this XC70 in one week. Man vs. Car. The bad: steering suspension misfiring no speedo...
View ArticleDropping The Subframe – 2000 Volvo V70 R
Dropping The Subframe – 2000 Volvo V70 RMVS Forums’ very own contributor scot850 (Neil) details his battle dropping the subframe on his 2000 Volvo V70 R. After over 2 hours, all I managed to achieve...
View ArticleLift Your XC70 or V70
Lift Your XC70 or V70 MVS Volvo Forums member 4gifted asks a fairly common question: how to lift a Volvo XC70 or V70? “Hi, I want to lift my V70 2002 d5. I am thinking about putting front springs from...
View ArticleKoni Sport Peeling Paint
Koni Sport Peeling Paint MVS Forums member RussB reports peeling paint on his Koni Sport struts after just over a year of use. Hmm. “The KONI Sport yellow dampers are produced in Oud Beijerland, NL....
View Article2001 V70 Outer Tie Rod Replacement
2001 V70 Outer Tie Rod Replacement E170_Driver documented the job of replacing his 2001 V70's outer tie rods to eliminate what he describes as annoying front wheel shimmy. Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo...
View ArticleStrut & Subframe Braces
Strut & Subframe Braces [This is already in the Volvo Repair Database (Volvo mods and upgrades are included in the VRD), but this Volvo forum topic has gotten new attention, so I’m reposting it.] I...
View ArticleEnergy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
Energy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings Sway bar bushings groaning and creaking? Here’s an elegant solution: Energy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings. Neil (scot850) dives into the (very small) world...
View ArticleAxle Death Click Click Click
Axle Death Click Click Click Are you hearing a click sound from your front wheels? That's the CV joints dying. They exist on front-wheel drive and AWD vehicles so that you can turn your front wheels....
View ArticleFixing Up 99 S70 T5
Fixing Up 99 S70 T5 MVS member Auburn T5 goes bananas on fixing up a 1998 Volvo S70 T5. Stage 0, new transmission, new struts, shocks and springs, you name it. Documented with photos too. Did a lot of...
View ArticleThe Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6
The Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6 Ok, that title was a little dramatic, but that’s the idea. MVS member XVTer bought a 2004 XC90 T6 a few years ago for his wife. In between the buying date and...
View ArticleControl Arm Bushings – Buy Whole New Control Arms?
Control Arm Bushings – Buy Whole New Control Arms? MVS Moderator Made In Japan wonders out loud if it’s better to buy control arm bushings and use a press to press them into the existing control arms,...
View ArticleStrut Job – Brands, Tools & Techniques
Strut Job – Brands, Tools & Techniques MVS Contributor j-dawg shares his thoughts on products, tools and techniques for working on his Volvo’s suspension: I swapped my struts at all corners out...
View ArticleDoes Your XC90 Have Nivomat Rear Shocks? How to Tell
Does Your XC90 Have Nivomat Rear Shocks? How to Tell MVS Volvo Forum member 2003XC90 has a question about his — you guessed it — 2003 XC90. Specifically, he needs to replace the rear shocks. The...
View ArticleShould You Replace Shocks with Nivomat?
Should You Replace Shocks with Nivomat? Everything you ever wanted to know about Nivos – In general, any way… http://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/produ … omat.shtml Advantages Safe handling thanks to...
View ArticleStage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70
Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70 MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100%...
View ArticleMeyle Outer Tie Rod After Approx. 12 Months
Meyle Outer Tie Rod After Approx. 12 Months Meyle Outer Tie Rod Followup MVS Contributor theWIFES_S70 (Marco) follows up after about 12 months on the status of a Meyle outer tie rod. When folks tell...
View ArticleWhy Were Gen 1 AWD Systems so Delicate?
Tech Talk about Gen 1 Volvo AWD System On the viscous system Volvo used: It was a good system and if the tires were rotated and no odd tires ended up in the mix it gave good service. Age on the VC has...
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Lowering Suspension: Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70
“I have 2 850s and both are lowered. On my turbo I cut the springs about a coil and a half to get the ride level I was shooting for. I run my cars on the track at Phoenix International Raceway and a...
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Performance Suspension Guide
Performance Suspension? Lucky writes: Suspension doesn’t get as much attention as it should in my opinion. Typically the conversation includes what brand lowering springs are getting installed, what...
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Tune My Ride! ’98 V70 LPT
Welcome to Tune My Ride! MVS Forum member rmmagow asks Lucky “What to do for an all-around improvement — power/handling — on my 98 V70?” What do you have? 1998 V70 AWD LPT 180,000. Just about stage-0,...
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Outer Tie Rod Replacement Tutorial – 850, S70, V70, XC70
MVS Forums moderator Lee tells us how to replace outer tie rods on Volvo’s AWD/FWD cars. Loosen the jamb nut behind the outer tie rod end. Remove the nut that holds the bottom of the outer tie rod end...
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Inner/Outer Tie Rods DIY – S70, V70, 850, XC70
Longtime MVS Volvo forum member 98T5 tells us how to DIY-yourself some inner and outer tie rods on a P80 Volvo. Note this is identical to P2 Volvos in concept. He shares some excellent tips and...
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Identify Strut Mount vs. Spring Seat
Use this visual to distinguish the parts. Use this Strut Mount vs. Spring Seat forum topic to find out which you need. The post Identify Strut Mount vs. Spring Seat appeared first on Matthews Volvo Site.
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Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70 Control Arm Replacement
MVS Forums Moderator Ozark Lee tells us how to do a control arm replacement on P80 Volvos: “I thought for sure that we had a writeup on control arms but we sure don’t. I would like to sa.\y that it is...
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Shock Talk! And Tires Too
MVS Forum regular NorthernLights talks about choosing bad tires and oversteer(!): “I have to respectfully disagree about the Koni vs Bilstein, especially the assumption that they are completely...
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Replacing Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly, 2001+ XC70/XC90
MVS Contributor Zachary shows us how to replace the rear hub in a AWD P2 Volvo: “I am happy to share photos and details of the process to replace your rear wheel bearing/hub assembly on a 2001 Volvo...
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Big Kumho Ecsta 4x Tires Debate
We’re having a nice pro-Kumho/anti-Kumho debate in the MVS forum. Specifically about the Ecsta 4x tire. All the new tires I’ve ever bought have been incredible, initially. The post Big Kumho Ecsta 4x...
View ArticleFront Swaybar Diameter, P80 Volvos
Front sway bar part #s, sizes, paint splotch colors: 9173982 O.Dia 20 mm (marked red) 9173983 O.Dia 21 mm (marked yellow) 9173471 O.Dia 21.5 mm (marked yellow/blue) … copied from Erik’s post in MVS...
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XC90 Rear Hub Replacement Tutorial
“Here is a tutorial I put together after having to replace the rear hubs on my 2006 XC90… after doing the first one. It was easy, and I didn’t see any other tutorial on it… so here’s my shot at it. If...
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New forum -> Wheels & Tires! Whoo!
I just created a new forum dedicated to Wheels & Tires. All the Volvo wheel and tire discussion you can stand, then even more. Volvo OEM wheels, aftermarket wheels, tires, tire brands, tire...
View ArticleTie Rods DIY 2000 V40 1.9T
MVS Forums member wildgoats2 goes off the rails with details on his V40 tie rods DIY tutorial, inner and outer. And saves $400 by doing the job himself: I did my inner/outer tie rods on our 2000 v40...
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1998 V70 AWD Four Bolt Control Arm Replacement w/ Photos
MVS Forums member deepsouth (Eric) shows us how to change the control arms on a 1998 V70 AWD: “This last weekend I replaced the front right lower control arm on my 1998 V70 AWD. It’s the four-bolt...
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List of 850, V70, S70 and C70 Wheels
MVS Forums Contributor mikealder compiled a list of 850, V70, S70, XC-70 and C70 wheels — all Volvos in the P80 family — meaning 1993-2000 FWD and AWD Volvos. He helpfully included wheel size, offset,...
View ArticleCheck the Part, Not Just the Box
This conversation is about Moog tie rods, but the situation lends itself to every part. MVS Forums Contributor and various-Volvo-electronic-parts-servicer Matty warns us DIY’ers to beware the parts...
View ArticleShock Absorbers 101
MVS Sponsor iPD’s Ken and Cameron answer our shocks and struts questions: What do shocks do? How do you know when your shocks & struts are worn out? Once you know you need to replace the shocks on...
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New Tire Rack Deals are Here
If you can’t see these, turn off your ad blocker. The post New Tire Rack Deals are Here appeared first on Matthews Volvo Site.
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1999 V70 T5 Sway Bar Link Replacement w Pix
MVS Forums moderator Abscate tells what led him to know it was the sway bar end links: “…creaking, groaning, crack on loading the front end. I would occasionally get a crack so loud that heads would...
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Volvo 850 DIY Inner, Outer Tie Rod End Replacement w/pics
MVS Contributor Jason Reed slays the tie rod dragon with one swing of the DIY sword. Introduction: This DIY guide shows how I replaced the TRW inner and outer tie rods on a 1997 Volvo 855 GLT with...
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Was There a Stock Lowering Spring for Volvo 850s?
MVS member Martin has a question about his Euro-spec (being in Norway) 1994 Volvo 850… can he install stock lowering springs if he can find them? He wants a lower ride height, but he’d like to stay...
View Article2002 Volvo S80 Maintenance Schedule
Service Operation Schedule of Services 2002 S80 miles x 1000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 km x 1000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156...
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Boot Rip During Control Arm Swap
MVS Forums member gcha8e (novice/mid wrenching level) shows the results of his control arm removal effort, and the unfortunate boot tear suffered during his first ever try. Car: 2005 S60 2.5T AWD. As...
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IPD Quick Struts Video: How To Replace Struts and Springs on a P2 Volvo
IPD’s Quick struts — P2 Volvo S60 #125622, Sachs, there are quick strut products for other P2 Volvos — are the spring-compressor-free way of doing struts. For a first-timer, quick struts are a fast...
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IPD Has Pegs Back in Stock
After being sold out for some time, IPD has Pegasus replica wheels back in stock. They come in 17 and 18 inch sizes in silver, machined and matte black colors. Related: Eighteen inch Pegasus on a P80...
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Performance Parts and GT Accessories Catalog 1979
Note: 1979 is the closest I could date this document. If you know it’s a different year, please let me know. View/download this catalog (PDF). Volvo R Sport – A new name representing a new era in...
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Free Endlinks When You Buy Control Arm Pair at IPD
IPD is offering a free set of IPD HD endlinks when you buy a set of IPD HD control arms for S60, V70, S80, XC70 and XC90. You must use the part numbers 140219, 140220 and 140221, which are XC90, XC70,...
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Volvo Wheels
I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time. Found it. Here’s the invaluable Volvo Wheels PDF from Volvo themselves. https://images.matthewsvolvosite.com/wheels/Volvo-Wheel-Brochure.pdf...
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