repair Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/repair/ The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:22:05 +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 repair Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/repair/ 32 32 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 inspect and replace rear bushes on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:09:34 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=657   There are bushes in the following locations: Front to back Top arm – both ends (onto axle and onto body – both bushes are in the arm) These control the axle from twisting Bottom arm both ends (onto axle and onto body – one bush on arm the other is on the axle) These […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 2 How to replace / repair the headlights on Volvo 240 and 260 (1981 on) http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:03:24 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=642   One of the problem areas with the 240s are the headlamps on the 81 on models. The biggest problem is that they are held on by three M6 bolts who’s head is held captive by the plastic and the nut tends to rust onto the bolt. The result is that the bolt then turns […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/feed/ 0 How to replace the indicator/wiper stalks on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:01:13 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=640   It is fairly easy to access the stalks for the indicators and the wipers for replacement. This first picture with the steering wheel removed is to show how they are fitted. It is not necessary to remove it. Replacement is simple you will require a cross head screwdriver and on late models a torx […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 1 How to replace front wishbone bushes on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:59:53 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=638   Thought this guide to replacing wishbone bushes might be helpful. I will make the assumption that you know how to remove the wishbones. Removal of the bushes is possible without a hydraulic press if you have a large strong vice. Rear bush – this is held onto the wishbone by a 19mm nut which […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/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 change the engine air filter on Volvo 240 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-engine-air-filter-on-volvo-240/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-engine-air-filter-on-volvo-240/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:50:40 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=627   The first thing to do is to undo the two clips at the top of the filter box which is located next to the radiator: The air box will then be able to be opened by leaning the back of it towards the back of the car: The filter can then be pulled out […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-engine-air-filter-on-volvo-240/feed/ 0 How to fix a loose door handle on Volvo XC90 (2003 – ) http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-fix-a-loose-door-handle-on-volvo-xc90-2003/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-fix-a-loose-door-handle-on-volvo-xc90-2003/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:27:33 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=619   Today I decided to tackle a problem with my car that has annoyed me since I purchased the XC90 (MY2004) 6 months ago. The rear passenger side door handle was a little loose when I got the car but it didn’t worry me, over the past 6 months it’s got progressively worse to the […]

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