Volvo Performance Repairs And Modifications

CVVT Hub Removal And Set-up

Josh — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:59:00 -0400

CVVT hub removable, install, and set up on late model Volvos.

Contour+2 Review

Che_Moderator — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:52:00 -0500

With the current popularity of ruggedized compact video cameras, there are primarily two big names in the market. GoPro with the Hero3, and Contour with their top of the line Contour+2. Both systems have their merits and draw backs, so we are not going to turn this into a Coke or Pepsi / Nikon or Canon type debate. At first glance, you will notice a few things about the Contour camera. Most noticeably, it is metal and has a much lower center of gravity than the GoPro. Spec wise the cameras are pretty much on par with two exceptions. The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition will do a higher frame rate at 720p (120fps) and 1080p (60fps). This feature can be nice when trying to do a lot of slow motion effects, or if you are shooting extremely high-speed sports. On the other side of the table, the Contour+2 is GPS enabled. This allows you to embed telemetry and maps not only with the included software, but also with 3rd party software such as Trackvision.

Volvo Special Program For Cars Lost Or Damaged In Hurricane Sandy

Che_Moderator — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:04:00 -0500

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA)extends its deepest sympathies to those who suffered devastation causedby Hurricane Sandy. In an effort to assist residents of the affectedareas, VCNA is offering a dedicated program for those who experienced alost or damaged vehicle in the storm. With this special program, eligible customers will be offered employeepricing on a new Volvo, plus an additional $1,000 to help offset costs.Anyone who lives in a FEMA-designated disaster or emergency area and canprovide necessary documentation is able to claim this offer atparticipating Volvo retailers through Jan. 2, 2013.

Reverse Clutch Bleeding For External Or Internal Slave Cylinder

iHateSpeedBumps — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:00 -0400

Bleed the clutch in your Volvo by filling an clean or new oil can with brake fluid and attach a hose to the slave. Suck some fluid out of the master cylinder and keep the cap off to avoid spilling fluid. Open the bleed screw and attach the hose and pump the oil can. You will see the master cylinder fill with fluid. Repeat this process a couple of times and you will have quickly removed any air from the system.

K-PAX Racing Takes Volvo's First Win

Che_Moderator — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:05:00 -0500

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California. (March 11, 2012) – The USTCC (United States Touring Car Championship) had its inaugural round of the 2012 championship at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California this weekend. K-PAX Racing was represented by Robert Thorne driving the #80 K-PAX Racing C30 GT-R for the very first time. Friday was spent primarily getting accustomed to the new car as well as working on set-up in order to optimize the car to the standardized series tire.

“We came here this weekend with the car setup according to how we had run it in the World Challenge series last year, but we quickly learned that the tires used in the USTCC required a very different setup in order to create a well-balanced car”, commented Team Manager, Bob Raub.

Qualifying results on Saturday showed that the team and driver Robert Thorne quickly had come to terms with the new cars setup, clinching pole position in the 20-minute session.

The 2-hour endurance race on Sunday provided a great deal of challenging conditions throughout the race, including several full-course yellows, rain showers, plenty of traffic and, due to the length of the race, pit stops for fuel.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 XC90 Tailgate Strut Replacement

Winnipegtibook — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:01:00 -0500

Does your Volvo's XC90 tailgate feel way heavier than it should? Will it no longer stay open on its own. If so chances are that one of the gas struts has failed. You can replace these in pairs but it is usually just one that fails. Why pay the dealer hundreds of dollars for a 10 minute job you can do yourself for under 30 dollars. You can purchase these for under 30 dollars to your door from here: XC90 Tailgate Struts. Before you start make sure to support the tailgate. A better solution is to have a helper as the tailgate of the XC90 is very heavy. Whatever method you use, be sure to use caution and common sense. This is supposed to cost you 30 dollars not an arm or a leg.

V70R S60R Driver Side Air Vent Removal

Che_Moderator — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:37:00 -0500

Start off by first opening your driver’s side front door and locating the fuse panel cover on the side of the dashboard. Remove the fuse panel cover and set aside.

XC70 LED Gauge Swap 2000+

C7MB — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:49:00 -0500

This simple guide will show you how to take your 2000, 2001, 2002, and up Volvo XC70s gauges out and upgrade them to a more modern looking LED setup. For only a few dollars and an hour of your time you can completely change the look of your late model Volvo XC70

(P2) S80 V70 S60 XC90 Window Slider Replacement

Sacrifice — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:44:00 -0500

Volvo uses 2 blue plastic sliders to keep their windows on track. Over time these sliders tend to crack causing the window to dive or fall into the door. Volvo charges around around $400 to fix this but you can do it for under $10. This easy to follow guide will whow you all you need to know to save yourself hundreds on this repair.

Volvo Double Din Radio Install

AndyB5 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:24:00 -0500

This guide shows my install of a Pioneer AVIC-F700BT into my 99 V70 R, (with factory SC- 901 headunit and factory 4x50W amp) however this guide will work for all 98-00 S/V70s. All you need are a few common tools and 1-2 hours of time. This simple modification will make your Volvo sound better than a lot of the newer cars on the road.

Mitsubishi TD04HL-15G Rebuild Instructions

MattXXL — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:53:00 -0500

Turbo rebuilds are fairly simple, it is just time consuming and requires your undivided attention. Keep in mind this process will work on 13G, 15G, 16T, 18T, and 19T turbos in the TD04 and TD05 Series. But Different part numbers would be used for the 16T, 18T, and 19T because they are a supper back. Depending on the shop you get it balanced at you can have this repair done in 2-3 hours for the experienced mechanic and, 4-5 hours for the novice mechanic. Keep in mind the turbo shop will need 10-60 minutes of this time for the balancing.

Custom Pillar Pod Part I

Boxpin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:22:00 -0500

A custom A-pillar gauge pod can be made in just an afternoon for about any car. Honda, Ford, Volvos it is all the same. All you need is about 35 dollars in supplies and a little time. This is the first part of the DIY gauge pod guide.

Custom Pillar Pod Part II

Boxpin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:04:00 -0500

Dead Battery / Battery Drain Troubleshooting

Boxpin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:21:00 -0500

Here is a simple write-up for troubleshooting battery drain issues on your Volvo. Recently I went on vacation, when I returned my battery was dead. I thought this might be a good time to document how to track down battery drain issues with some pictures. Keep in mind I did this with no clue as to what was causing this drain. Remember your battery needs to be in good health before you can start this trouble shooting process.

850 S70 Blower Resistor Repair

SnookWhaler — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:10:00 -0500

This is a guide for repairing the Blower Motor Resistor on a Volvo 850/S70 with manual A/C. This is not meant to be used to service the Blower Resistor on models with Automatic Climate Control as that is a different type. A new Blower Resistor for these cars can run upwards of $75 to $95 plus shipping depending on where you buy it. By following the Procedure below you can repair your existing Resistor for as little as $2 if you already have the Solder and Tools.

BMW E39 E63 E83 Angel Eye Bulb Replacement

Volvospeed — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:45:00 -0500

If you own a BMW at some point you will go to replace a bulb in the angel eyes only to realize that the bulb will not come out of the socket. BMW will sell you an entire assembly for 50-60 dollars, but this is not needed. This simple DIY will show you how to do it yourself for under 6 dollars. All you need is a lighter, a piece of 14awg solid core wire, and a set of needle nose plyers. The part number for the bulb is Philips number 12082 or Osram 64113.

SAS Air Pump Delete

Volvo5.0 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:03:00 -0500

There are several reasons you may need to complete this modification. If you own a 1997 or 1998 Volvo 850/S70 there is a good chance you will run into the dreaded EFI-442 EFI-446 EFI-448 check engine light. This modification will buy you some time. Deleting the SAS signal will allow the car to adjust fuel trim even though the SAS pump is not working. Whatever your reason for deleting the SAS system, this guide will walk you through it with images and video. Remember: TAMPERING WITH FACTORY EMISSIONS SYSTEMS IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW

S40 V40 Volvo Cabin Fan Fix

Ping23 — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:22:00 -0500

If your cabin fan is acting up in your Volvo S40 / V40, there is a good chance that you need to replace the fan transistor. Classic signs of this issue include the fan running in high speed when auto all of the time, or the fan not working at all. Total cost for this repair will be around 80 dollars with common tool and requires about 15 minutes. To start, remove the passenger side kick panel which is held in with two Phillips screws.

Google+ vs Facebook Undefeated Chimp Vs New-Commer Gorilla

Volvospeed — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:42:00 -0500

Where do you stand?

Before we start on the endless, Coke v Pepsi, or Canon v Nikon, let me say this. The point of this article is only to make you consider some facts. And no point do I plan to offer my opinion. If you would like to discuss that find us on our Facebook Page or our Google+ page.

FCP’s 3rd annual “Cyber Week”

FCP — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:46:00 -0500

It's time to get ready for the unbelievable Cyber Week sales at FCP Stores! Take advantage of the largest discounts of the season on automotive replacement parts for European & Import cars. Now’s the time to get your car up to speed on all of its regular maintenance or treat your car to something special it’s been waiting for, you both deserve it! Here are the details of the promotion........