New owner questions - Page 2

RollingThunder · Nov 23rd, 2014, 18:55

Drop links are the usual suspect as you've already suggested. The other culprit is the anti-roll bar bushes. You can buy them but to fit them you need to drop the subframe a bit. Also check the engine mounts and the bush in the torque rod on the top right hand side of the engine - these frequently break, although it won't cause a knock (unless it has completely fallen out lol). Many people fit poly type bushes instead -

Re good sources of parts, for genuine there are some dealerships on this forum - FRF Motors Volvo at Swansea and Gavin Sturley from MRG Volvo Cheltenham, see here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=42 plus most dealers will give you 10% off parts if you show a valid VOC membership card.

For pattern parts there is PartsForVolvo - who are also on that linked page, plus GSF, EuroCarParts, Charlton Volvo Centre...

In short, you'll find the parts you need

Mr Scisco · Nov 23rd, 2014, 19:07

Thanks for that. I suspect it is something around that area but not seen anything that would instantly suggest it. Is there any links to a manual for these or what about a Haynes? Any good?

RollingThunder · Nov 24th, 2014, 13:36

The Haynes manual isn't bad to be honest, but it doesn't address the AWD system at all

I'm not aware of any workshop manual that does either... But for non AWD issues the Haynes manual is fine.

scutyde · Nov 24th, 2014, 14:19

Better get VADIS or VIDA

Mr Scisco · Nov 24th, 2014, 17:03

Thanks for the info chaps. Can't send pm's at the min

Mr Scisco · Nov 25th, 2014, 11:27

Wahey. Changed the n/S droplink. That was a bit of ball ache. Ended up chopping one end off due to allan key rounding in the end. But a new one is on si we shall see what happens when I drive it later.

Mr Scisco · Nov 25th, 2014, 13:19

Booooo. Didn't work. Think the top mounts have gone. Can see clearly around it and there is nothing in between.

Mr Scisco · Nov 25th, 2014, 14:11

Here's a pic of the top mount. Is there something missing or is that how it's meant to look?

Mr Scisco · Nov 25th, 2014, 14:27

Not sure this looks right either.

Mr Scisco · Nov 25th, 2014, 14:27

Sorry about the size. Haven't figured out how to do that using Android app.

Nov 23rd, 2014, 18:55	#11
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Drop links are the usual suspect as you've already suggested. The other culprit is the anti-roll bar bushes. You can buy them but to fit them you need to drop the subframe a bit. Also check the engine mounts and the bush in the torque rod on the top right hand side of the engine - these frequently break, although it won't cause a knock (unless it has completely fallen out lol). Many people fit poly type bushes instead - Re good sources of parts, for genuine there are some dealerships on this forum - FRF Motors Volvo at Swansea and Gavin Sturley from MRG Volvo Cheltenham, see here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=42 plus most dealers will give you 10% off parts if you show a valid VOC membership card. For pattern parts there is PartsForVolvo - who are also on that linked page, plus GSF, EuroCarParts, Charlton Volvo Centre... In short, you'll find the parts you need __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Nov 24th, 2014, 13:36	#13
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	The Haynes manual isn't bad to be honest, but it doesn't address the AWD system at all I'm not aware of any workshop manual that does either... But for non AWD issues the Haynes manual is fine. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Nov 24th, 2014, 14:19	#14
scutyde Retrofit master Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 10:14 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berlin	Better get VADIS or VIDA __________________ Volvo 850 2.5 20V MY95 Pictures Here what I retroffited so far List

Nov 23rd, 2014, 19:07	#12
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Thanks for that. I suspect it is something around that area but not seen anything that would instantly suggest it. Is there any links to a manual for these or what about a Haynes? Any good?

Nov 24th, 2014, 17:03	#15
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Thanks for the info chaps. Can't send pm's at the min

Nov 25th, 2014, 11:27	#16
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Wahey. Changed the n/S droplink. That was a bit of ball ache. Ended up chopping one end off due to allan key rounding in the end. But a new one is on si we shall see what happens when I drive it later.

Nov 25th, 2014, 13:19	#17
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Booooo. Didn't work. Think the top mounts have gone. Can see clearly around it and there is nothing in between.

Nov 25th, 2014, 14:11	#18
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Here's a pic of the top mount. Is there something missing or is that how it's meant to look?

Nov 25th, 2014, 14:27	#19
Mr Scisco New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2014 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Port erin	Not sure this looks right either.

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