The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source
Here is a simple guide to replacing the rear pads on my >07 Volvo with electric parking brake. This is based on solely my own experience having just done it but I take no responsibility for the contents! I used an Autel MaxiEST EST201 with V1.08 software for the release and reactivation of the Electric […]
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 […]