Breaking 1998 Celebration estate

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by zchael6

Right I see. Yeah I have seen that repair kit. It’s just the postage is so high to get it over I thought I might be able to just get a used rail in with some shocks. My rail is also a bit caved in. The car must have taken a bump to the rear at so point. I was just investigating the slightly wonky trim and uncovered it all

If you're going to go for new Will, have a look on Rockauto.com

Chances are they will have a similar (same?) repair kit at a much cheaper price. The S&H (P&P to us UK people) is likely to be similar to the cost from Germany and it could work out cheaper.

I've been looking for a pair of 940 style front hubs/wheel bearings to correct my ABS, works out cheaper to buy them from Rock Auto than Skandix and in fairness, Skandix aren't expensive (about £40 delivered) for them.

If i could just get the reluctor rings at a sensible price i'd do that instead as the current bearings are less than 3 years old.

[zchael6]

I have trouble searching rock auto, the Volvo part is 3536979 and I’ve looked through their bumper/fender section but can’t find them. I’m pretty tempted by the used ones on eBay there are £30 with postage which seems pretty good. And they are going to work better than these!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by zchael6

I have trouble searching rock auto, the Volvo part is 3536979 and I’ve looked through their bumper/fender section but can’t find them. I’m pretty tempted by the used ones on eBay there are £30 with postage which seems pretty good. And they are going to work better than these!

Aaaaaaah! You're after the impact absorbing struts! I thought you were after something different! Quick part number search on Rock Auto revealed "No Matches".

[zchael6]

Yeah, thanks though. Mine were all bent. Must have had a bump. Bent and rusted through. Removing them meant showed a ripped stud hole in the bumper reinforcer so I’ve ordered a little aluminium and I’ll try and bodge a repair with some new coach bolts!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by zchael6

Yeah, thanks though. Mine were all bent. Must have had a bump. Bent and rusted through. Removing them meant showed a ripped stud hole in the bumper reinforcer so I’ve ordered a little aluminium and I’ll try and bodge a repair with some new coach bolts!

Wheel studs might be a better bet than coach bolts, i can see what you're thinking though.

Chances are it rusted and then had a bump.

[360beast]

Yes 940 rear bumper irons always seem to be oxidised and cracked, I'm yet to remove one that isn't ruined.

[zchael6]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Yes 940 rear bumper irons always seem to be oxidised and cracked, I'm yet to remove one that isn't ruined.

Annoying that there aren’t any new ones available to buy.

[zchael6]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Wheel studs might be a better bet than coach bolts, i can see what you're thinking though.

Chances are it rusted and then had a bump.

The rear bumper is in great condition (unlike the front), the black plastic bit i mean, so I’m not sure what’s happened. Before i started taking it apart all it looked like was that the bumper had dropped on its bolts on the impact absorber, i was just expecting to loosen the nuts, lift it up and retighten, how wrong i was!

[Estate87]

I'm after the spring/red plastic clip that attaches to the inside of the the fuel cap door that you can hang the fuel cap on. Does your car still have it?

If so how much do you want for it posted?

Cheers

George

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Estate87

I'm after the spring/red plastic clip that attaches to the inside of the the fuel cap door that you can hang the fuel cap on. Does your car still have it?

If so how much do you want for it posted?

Cheers

George

Pretty certain it's not there. I'll check when I'm next at car