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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...
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850 Sedan Rear Shocks DIY
Volvo Forum member polskamafia mjl shows us what tools and parts we need for this rear shocks replacement, plus what to do, how to do it, and even torque numbers for related bolts. Rear Shocks...
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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