The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source
All you need to know to service your Volvo 850, S70, V70 Classic (years 1997 to 1999) and C70 (years 1997 to 1998) with petrol engines, according to the Official Volvo Service Schedule Interval Plan / Scheduled Maintence Servicing. This guide will help you trough this process, for all 5 cylinder petrol engines with engine codes […]
All you need to know to service your Volvo S80, V70, S70 and 850 with the 2.5D / TDI Diesel (5 cylinder Audi) engine, according to the Official Volvo Service Schedule Interval Plan / Scheduled Maintence Servicing. This guide will help you trough this process, for the 2.5D 140hp engines made between 1998 and 2001 with […]
Auxiliary Serpentine Drive Belt Routing Diagram for Volvo 5 cylinder petrol engines from 1991 to 1998, Volvo models 850, S70, V70, C70 with 5 cylinder engines 2.0 10v, 2.0 20v, 2.4 10v, 2.4 20v, 2.5 10v, 2.5 20v, 2.0 Turbo, 2.4 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 2.3 Turbo T-5 and 2.3 Turbo R. With Air Conditioning on […]
This is the correct Vacuum hoses routing for the Volvo 850 TCV (Turbo Control Valve). The vacuum hoses for the TCV are the first cause of failure when you have boost issues, both lacking boost and overboost. When replacing the hoses make sure to re-connect them like in the diagram above. The green hose […]
Follow these instructions to change the spark plugs on all Volvo 5 cylinder petrol engines from 1991 to 1998, Volvo models 850, S70, V70, C70 with 5 cylinder engines 2.0 10v, 2.0 20v, 2.4 10v, 2.4 20v, 2.5 10v, 2.5 20v, 2.0 Turbo, 2.4 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 2.3 Turbo T-5 and 2.3 Turbo R. This tutorial don’t apply if […]
Follow these instructions to change the spark plugs on all Volvo 5 cylinder petrol engines from 1991 to 1998, Volvo models 850, S70, V70, C70 with 5 cylinder engines 2.0 10v, 2.0 20v, 2.4 10v, 2.4 20v, 2.5 10v, 2.5 20v, 2.0 Turbo, 2.4 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 2.3 Turbo T-5 and 2.3 Turbo R. This tutorial don’t apply if […]
Follow these instructions to change the engine oil in all Volvo 5 cylinder petrol engines from 1991 to 1998, Volvo models 850, S70, V70, C70 with 5 cylinder engines 2.0 10v, 2.0 20v, 2.4 10v, 2.4 20v, 2.5 10v, 2.5 20v, 2.0 Turbo, 2.4 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 2.3 Turbo T-5 and 2.3 Turbo R. This tutorial is not suitable […]
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace the camshaft position sensor (CMP) in a Volvo 850 (1991-1997), S70 V70 (1997 – 1999) or C70 (1997-1999) with 5 cylinder Petrol engine. Symptoms of a bad camshaft position sensor is engine intermitent or permanent failing to start, altough it would crank well. Diagnostic codes usually thrown […]
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace the coolant heater core rubber hoses in a Volvo 850 (1991-1997), S70 V70 (1997 – 2000) or C70 (1997-2005). If you’re after how to replace the heater core under the dashboard, check here: Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 How to replace the heater core If you’re after […]
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses in Volvo 850 (1991-1997), S70 V70 (1997 – 2000) or C70 (1997-2005). After more than 20 years of services I decided to replace all of the original coolant hoses in my Volvo 850. This tutorial focuses on lower and […]
Rear Final Drive Diferential Oil Specs – all AWD models 850 / S70 / V70 / V70 XC (1996 to 2002), XC70 (2003 to 2007) and XC90 (2003 to 2015) Volvo OEM Oil Part Number: 1161 620 Low friction type oil intended for passenger cars without differential brakes or with automatic differential lock (Eaton). Recommended […]
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace the heater core in Volvo 850 (1991-1997), S70 V70 (1997 – 2000) or C70 (1997-2005). If you’re after how to replace the heater core hoses on the engine compartiment, check here: Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 – How to replace heater core hoses A couple of […]
If your Volvo is equipped with the homelink function, you can program your remote garage door to open with it instead of using the remote. The Homelink panel is located in the driver sunvisor of your Volvo. In order to program it follow this steps (be carefully as your garage door may open and close […]
Document Index A Aluminium wheels.. 6.2 6,5 x 15” Antlia.. 6.43 6,5 x 15” Argo.. 6.44 6,5 x 15” Ariane.. 6.42 6,5 x 15” Cetus.. 6.45 6,5 x 15” Chiron.. 6.46 6,5 x 15” Naiad.. 6.7 6,5 x 15” Spica.. 6.47 6,5 x 15” Terra.. 6.9 6,5 x 16” Columba. 6.36-6.37 6,5 x 16” Helium.. […]
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace the outer tie rod end and/or inner tie rod in Volvo 850 (1991-1997), S70 V70 (1997 – 2000) or C70 (1007-2005) with TRW steering rack. My 850 was needing to replace the outer tie rod. Given that to replace the inner tie rod is necessary […]
I recently needed to replace the side mirror on my Volvo 850, and for that I needed to remove the front door interior panel. End up making this tutorial, hope it’s helpful. Pictures are from front door, but rear door interior panel can be removed the same way. Tools you need: – Philips screw driver […]
Oficial Volvo Tables of Recommended Oil Specs Grade and Viscosity for all Petrol and Diesel Engines for Volvo S70 (1997 to 2000), Volvo V70 (1997 to 2000), Volvo C70 Coupe (1997 to 2003), Volvo C70 Cabrio (1997 to 2005) and Volvo V70 XC (1997 to 2000) models. Also information on Oil Volume quantity and mileage […]
In the 1995 and 1996 Volvo 850 it’s possible to program new remote control fobs into the car. Before you start be sure that your car is a 95 or 96 850 with the alarm led in the center of the dash near the windscreen and that the remote that you are going to program […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo 850 Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo 850 T-5 225 hp B5234FT, made / sold in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 – Volvo 850 T-5 R 240 hp B5234T5, made / sold in 1995 – Volvo 850 R 250 hp B5234T4, made / sold in 1996 and 1997 – Volvo 850 R Auto 240 hp B5234T5, made / sold in 1996 and […]
For reset the oil service light indicator in your Volvo 850, is very simple. Step 1: Remove the top to diagnostic connector “A”. Step 2: With the top off remove the jumper and insert it into the socket labeled Number 7. Step 3: With the jumper in place you will begin to communicate with the instrument cluster. […]
I replaced my front near-side wing on a fine sunny spring Saturday morning, it was almost a pleasure. Both my front wings have rusted and so will yours unless you rustproof them now. I reckon they rust due to a wing mount rubbing against the wing itself and removing the enamel coating, causing the […]
I’ve been meaning to do this mod for a while – I got a 2nd hand grill off eBay for about £5, and bought some spray plastic primer and spray black bumper paint from Halfords (maybe £5 per tin). 1st, remove the ‘slash’. It’s held in 4 places, 1 at each end and two […]
The other weekend I put some new pads and discs on the back of my 850 so wanted to post the photos in case it helps someone else attempting this job for the first time. Here’s the rear wheels off, ready to start. Here’s the retaining pins being knocked out. I used various diameter […]
Hi folks, After talking to several people it was agreed my 850R estate’s front nearside damper was on its way out. It had been riding particularly harshly over potholes on that side, and despite passing an MOT in August it was continuing to bounce once or twice after a firm compression. I asked a friend […]
Hi folks, another job today was replacing my aux belt tensioner. It had been squeaking for some time, and neither WD-40 nor 3-in-1 light oil was helping long-term. I found a new one listed on eBay as a Renault Laguna/Safrane part. It’s identical to the one several Volvos (including my 850). I paid £15 […]
Hi folks, Well my latest home mechanics task was to buy a 2nd hand TD04HL-15G straight flange turbo off eBay (about £70), buy a generic TD04 refurb kit (about £50 off eBay) and see what happens. Here’s the outcome… Here’s a shot of 2 different TD04 refurb kits off eBay. I ended up using the […]
Hi, Today I finally got around to replacing the rear flexible brake hoses on my 850. As I’d imagined, this wasn’t as easy as the fronts 🙂 I chocked the front wheels, put it in park (optional for those with manual boxes!), loosened the wheel bolts and jacked up the car, placing an axle […]
Hi guys, way back when I bought the brackets to put the Porsche 993TT calipers on the front of my 850, I also asked CJ to send out the rear brackets for fitting S60R rear calipers. Many thanks to Tony who helped me eventually source a set of these elusive rear calipers. Thanks also […]
I finally got round to removing the oil pump on my spare engine – maybe others’ll find the photos useful. I fabricated a tool from sheet aluminium to hold the aux belt pulley while undoing the 36mm crankshaft nut. With the nut off, I used a cheapo Laser 6″ puller to draw the pulley […]
I think this has been done a lot in the USA but not so much here in Uk. Anyway, foolishly my brother-in-law said we should swap my 850R auto to a manual over the Easter weekend – and I decided to take him up on it. We decided it would be a better idea […]