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Boot Fix Becomes Workbench Driveshaft Refurb

August 18, 2011, 5:00 am
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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 & do it properly, I’m now more confident & sure it’s okay. Also, if the cv joint does need […]

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OEM Axles Only? Maybe not… WorldPac

January 13, 2012, 6:45 am
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OEM 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 WorldPac. Huh? He said they’re just as good as OEM but 1/3 the price, and have just as long lives. Ok, so […]

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OEM Wheel Bearing – Early Failure

February 12, 2012, 4:49 pm
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OEM 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 use each other products. The BMW Story: For example, my 1998 BMW 528i FRONT Bearing is going bad, so after […]

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Correct Axle for a 1995 850?

February 12, 2012, 4:59 pm
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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. Every thing else looks the same except for the inner CV […]

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Torn CV boot. Axles or CV Boot Kit?

February 20, 2012, 9:21 am
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Torn 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 experience that the shaft slides and locks in easier when the circlip is in this position. Torn […]

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850: Well Bought, Well Restored to Stage 0

March 25, 2012, 12:29 pm
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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 some scratch remover and wax and finished cleaning up the outside. I can’t believe how nicely the […]

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Why Were Gen 1 AWD Systems so Delicate?

May 16, 2012, 12:53 pm
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Why Were Gen 1 AWD Systems so Delicate?

There are a few different systems. Gen 1 that is the 850 platform is the delicate one. Gen 2 2001-2002 XC70 is less so but still needs care. All others since then are very low in problems other than a pressure/temp sensor that has been updated. The front drive connection to rear drive is via wavy discs splined alternately to input and output with a silicone gel, viscous coupling, VC. There is also a one way clutch in the VC that is overridden up to approx 30 mph so you can have power to rear wheels in reverse.

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AWD System Fluids Crush Washer

July 23, 2012, 1:03 pm
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AWD System Fluids Crush Washer

The Angle Gear, Haldex and Rear Diff are all Volvo part #11998 copper crush washer. This is what Volvo Specialists used for these applications on my V70 R’s 90k service. Crush washer #11998 for Angle Gear, Haldex and Rear Diff Related posts: Info about the Aluminum Crush Washer 1. Diameter is exact size of a […]

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Angle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, Explanation

October 1, 2012, 1:42 pm
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Angle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, Explanation

The angle gear units do not have gear parts available from Volvo as spare parts. The bearings and seals are serviced but not the actual gears. One of the gears is mounted to a spindle using a specialized adhesive and is pressed on. The press fit makes that spindle not usable to properly retain a new gear pressed onto it.

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XC90 Transfer Box & Rear Diff Fluid Change

October 10, 2012, 4:35 pm
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XC90 Transfer Box & Rear Diff Fluid Change

Angle Gear Chain Drive Fluid: Volvo P/N: 1161745 [API GL-4 75W-80] Bevel Gear Fluid (Front Angle Gear): Volvo P/N: 31259380 [API GL-5 75W-90] Haldex Fluid (Contraption In Front of Rear Axle): [unsure on P/N] Rear Differential (Rear Axle Housing): Volvo P/N: 1161620 [API GL-5 80W]

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Volvo AWD System Guide

December 27, 2013, 9:05 pm
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Volvo AWD System Guide

We get many questions in the MVS Volvo Forums regarding Volvo's AWD system. Longtime forum contributor Jimmy manages to write almost everything an owner (looking for an AWD system overview) would want to know. Jimmy's explanations cover the first three Haldex generations specifically. . Here are his words, edited and formed into a summary.

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Volvo Manual Transmissions: Identification

April 28, 2014, 10:21 pm
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Volvo Manual Transmissions: Identification

"I recently picked up a '95 T5R that had a manual transmission swapped in it in about 2002 I believe, the guys I got it off of started parting it out for some reason. Basically it has everything left in it for a manual swap but not much else. I know the car was originally and auto, I was hoping someone might be able to help me identify which transmission it was when I order a clutch for it for when I swap the trans into my other Volvo."

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Towing a Miata with an S70

May 15, 2014, 1:34 pm
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Towing a Miata with an S70

So I will be moving from the NYC area to Nashville for at least a year and I have run into an issue when deciding how to move my cars. I have a Mazda Miata but I can't drive two cars down at the same time. two trips is out of the question and I don't want to pay to move it. I was thinking about towing the Miata (2250lbs) on a dolly down to Tennessee. I know the max towing the S70 is rated for is 3300lbs but is this realistic?

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2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T: ATF, Angle Gear, AOC/Rear Diff Fluid

July 9, 2014, 9:46 am
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2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T: ATF, Angle Gear, AOC/Rear Diff Fluid

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1999 V70 T5 Manual Trans Drain Fill Plug Pictures

September 27, 2014, 3:50 pm
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1999 V70 T5 Manual Trans Drain Fill Plug Pictures

Pictures of 24 mm drain and fill plugs views from left front wheel well. 1999 v70 t5 manual trans drain fill plug pictures Related posts: Volvo V70 Transmission Drain and Fill Tutorial (2001+) Save Money – Get the Toyota Transmission Fluid I did... New Modified Transmission Flush Method with Pictures The tools required are few: […]

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Volvo 850 Outer CV Joint Data

November 3, 2014, 2:01 pm
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Volvo 850 Outer CV Joint Data

MVS Contributor Northernlights takes our understanding of 850 (and P80) axles and multiplies it by 100. I have had a torn drivers side outer CV boot on my 94 850 Turbo for longer than I care to admit. Because it wasn’t making noise, I was originally planning on cleaning, regreasing and rebooting the axle, but […]

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Volvo XC90 3.2 Transmission Flush DIY

January 29, 2015, 6:58 pm
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Volvo XC90 3.2 Transmission Flush DIY

MVS Volvo Forums member skippyxc90 scores a touchdown (hey, it’s Superbowl 49 in 3 days) with this outstanding Volvo XC90 3.2 Transmission Flush DIY. He performed it on his 2008 XC90. Save a few hundred dollars by doing it yourself. Here’s how. I’m about to perform a complete transmission flush. These are the steps that […]

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850 AWD DIY Conversion?

March 17, 2015, 3:12 pm
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850 AWD DIY Conversion?

It’s a thing. 850 AWD DIY Conversion? Related posts: Instrument Cluster conversion with installation instructions Instrument Cluster conversion with installation instructions Instrument Cluster conversion with... Volvo Auto Transmission to Manual Conversion What You Need For a Conversion to Manual - You... Pros and Cons of manual conversion After converting automatic to manual transmission, MVS user […]

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Towing a Volvo Long Distance

June 18, 2015, 1:27 pm
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Towing a Volvo Long Distance

I 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 transport can be REAL dangerous, as in, an uncontrollable trailer sway. I have seen a 1/2 ton chevy pickup going down […]

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Volvo 850 M56 Swap DIY w/ Photos

July 10, 2015, 11:28 am
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Volvo 850 M56 Swap DIY w/ Photos

MVS Forums contributor polskamafia mjl just wrote what may be the best Volvo Auto-to-Manual swap DIY on the Web. M56 Swap Overview This is a write up for replacing the AW50-40 slush box in an 850 with an M56 manual transmission. Most of the necessary information is already out there on various Volvo forums but […]

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