Why 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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850: Well Bought, Well Restored to Stage 0
This is the first time I have worked on anything other than a Japanese vehicle, so the repair wasn’t without a learning curve. Now I am more prepared for the work I still have remaining. Finally I used...
View ArticleTorn CV boot. Axles or CV Boot Kit?
I had to replace both of my front axles and used the EMPI’s. So far so good. TIP: When inserting the shaft back into the transmission make sure the circlip opening is facing down. It has been my...
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Correct Axle for a 1995 850?
I purchased new axles for my daughters ’95 850. I got them from FCP. As you can see the new axle at the top of the photo has some sort of “disk” in the center of the axle. I don’t know what it is....
View ArticleOEM Wheel Bearing – Early Failure
Actually all these 3 BIG Names (F.A.G., SKF, and TIMKEN) have been around for many, many and many years. They make great bearings. But sometimes in order to carry a full complement of bearings, they...
View ArticleOEM Axles Only? Maybe not… WorldPac
Conventional wisdom here at MVS Volvo Forums says use OEM/Volvo/”blue box” parts. But a local indie mechanic here in Denver said he uses axles from CarQuest, and they come from a company called...
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Boot Fix Becomes Workbench Driveshaft Refurb
Well, I pulled the entire driveshaft, cleaned & reassembled the joint ‘on my bench’ (in the boot) & it all went back together silky smooth. I’m glad I took the decision to take it all out &...
View ArticleGSP and FEB Axles = Bad Experience
Night #1: Pickup Full Axle from Advanced Auto (GSP) for $100.00 Installed in under 60 minutes. Once on the highway I noticed a bit of a vibration between 50-60 when approaching WOT. Night #2: Pickup...
View ArticleAWD Volvo Whining Noise
Diagnosis Help and Advice on XC90 AWD System It had a noise when accelerating when cold, it sounded like someone tapping a pan under the car. My friend found the problem to be the rear output CV shaft...
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How to Maintain Your AWD Volvo’s Driveshaft
For all AWD Volvo Models MVS Forum member Jimmy tells us explicitly how to make your AWD Volvo system go well over 100k miles. If you’re reading this with 150k+ miles on yours, and you haven’t “done...
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V70 R Good in Snow
AWD+Tires = Good Traction How is my 2004 V70 R in snow? Pretty damn good. With the new Continental ExtremeContact tires I have on her, she’s unstoppable. These Continentals’ tread bites into the...
View Article2001+ XC70 Owners Chime in on Ownership
Which XC70 Year to Buy? This is an interesting topic about XC70 years because it’s from 2006. What was the conventional wisdom regarding buying a used XC70 four years ago? Has thinking changed vs....
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CV Boot Repair
[ Editor’s note: this fine tutorial by Volvo Forum member and contributor CN90 was performed on a 1998 Volvo V70. The procedure is applicable to the entire family of 1990s Volvo 850/S70/V70/XC70/C70...
View ArticleRemove Axles Without a Crowbar
How to Pop Out Axles the Easy Way Get a 10 or 25 pound weight off of your barbell (weight set) or borrow a neighbors. Put it on the end of the axle ( should be loose fit) then put the nut back on. The...
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How to Replace Front CV Axles – 2000 V70XC
Here is a a guide for anyone who wants/needs to replace their axles on a 2000 V70XC. Through a dealership or other shop, this job costs a lot of money. I recently did it and found it was MUCH easier...
View ArticleHow to change rear bevel fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
Tutorial – Change Bevel/Angle Fluid on AWD 2003+ Volvos Before proceeding with this tutorial, ensure that your Volvo AWD system is the same one as is on my 2004 V70 R. If it is, you’ll have no problem....
View ArticleHow to change Haldex fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
Volvo Haldex Fluid Change Tutorial This is something most people can do… the hardest part is getting the old fluid out (no drain plug). Angle gear fluid change tutorial coming soon. How to change angle...
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Just Got Back from Volvo Specialists (Denver)
…and wow do they know their stuff. Volvo Specialists are a very talented crew with a substantial amount of experience gained by working for local dealer service departments (McDonald Volvo, Rickenbaugh...
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1998 V70 Axle CV Rubber Boots Tips/Tricks
An excellent DIY for saving yourself a bit of money by replacing only the CV boots on your axles rather than an entirely new axle. DIY: 1998 V70 Axle CV Rubber Boots Tips/Tricks The post 1998 V70 Axle...
View Article1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal
Astoundingly well-documented, excellent write up on engine removal. One-hundred and sixty photographs detail this procedure, with captions for nearly every one. You can use this for almost any inline...
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