fit Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/fit/ The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:21:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 http://www.volvohowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cropped-volvohowtoBANNER_NO_FLAG1-32x32.jpg fit Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/fit/ 32 32 How to wire in auxillary driving lamps on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/675/ http://www.volvohowto.com/675/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:17:38 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=675   Here is a mini “how to” on how to safely wire in auxillary lamps. They are simple to wire in. You will need a suitable relay for the lamps (I use a 5 pin relay which gives two pins for output to lamps. (One works when the power to it is switched and the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/675/feed/ 0 How to replace a door hinge on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:14:54 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=671 A common problem with our cars is wear on especially the driver’s door where it will not stay open or there is wear in the hinge causing the door to drop. It is easy to obtain a good hinge as the rear door hinges fit the front but are handed. i.e driver’s side rear door […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 0 How to change rear shocks and springs on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:12:17 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=667   This article is designed to explain how to tackle replacing the rear shock absorber and/or spring. This is a fairly easy job to do. The first thing is making sure you have the tools for the job. You need to be able to raise and support the rear of the car one side at […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 1 How to replace the distributor cap and rotor on Volvo 240 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:06:42 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=662   For this you will need a distributor cap, rotor arm and set of leads. First with regards leads I prefer the Volvo ones as they are all the correct lengths and excellent quality. When ordering these they comes as a set of four and the king (coil) lead is a separate part as the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/feed/ 0 How to change the spark plugs on Volvo 240 petrol engine http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-volvo-240-petrol-engine/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-volvo-240-petrol-engine/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:11:32 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=659 For this you will need the following: A plug socket which contains a rubber cushion: You will also need a ratchet handle, an extension (2 are useful one about 2″ – 50mm and one 4-6″ 100-150mm and a set of plugs. Different people have different opinions as to what make to use. I personally find […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-volvo-240-petrol-engine/feed/ 0 How to replace front suspension springs and shocks/struts on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-suspension-springs-and-shocksstruts-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-suspension-springs-and-shocksstruts-on-volvo-240-and-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:55:46 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=634   The first thing to do before starting this job is to make sure you have everything you need. Apart from normal tools you will specifically need a pair of good spring compressors (essential). You will also need a 24mm offset ring spanner and a good quality adjustable spanner for loosening shock retaining nut. Brake […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-suspension-springs-and-shocksstruts-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 0 How to replace a rear brake bulb on Volvo XC90 (2003 – ) http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-rear-brake-bulb-on-volvo-xc90-2003/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-rear-brake-bulb-on-volvo-xc90-2003/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:17:29 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=616 I know a lot of people are not technically minded but I urge anyone to replace their own bulbs if they fail rather than going to a garage who would charge you lots for the privilege. Volvo XC90’s have the best design for bulb replacement I’ve ever seen, rather than spending time grazing your knuckles […]

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