As a Volvo mechanic living in rustbelt Belgium, my jaw dropped when those outer tie rods immediately fell out upon removing the nut. and the subframe bushings with a little whack with a hammer :o
I think it might be that the rubber doesn't bond itself to aluminium as much as it does steel. Also those bushes didn't have a steel shell which definitely helps.
I thought I was going to have to take a drill to them from everything ive seen online so my jaw hit the floor when they just dropped out with a hammer tap
Exactly my kind of YT content. Real guy in his garage with an attainable car. Also the production value is far beyond a channel of this size. Great job as always.
The way you work on these P2s makes me so happy, they aren't that bad to work on if you know what youre doing and your channel helps us all - many thanks 😀
I don't understand how you got under 30k subs.. Your content is some of the best I've seen in a while, better than most of the car channels with millions of subs. Keep up your good work dude! Shoutout to you from Ireland :)
I've always had an undying appreciation for the V70 series, I'm still on the hunt for a good V70 N/A, the "R"'s are too hard to find here and when you do, they are extremely expensive in good nick. I wanted to say however, though I've passively worked on cars and trucks my entire life, you have most definitely inspired me to finally pull the trigger and get a V70, I'm dead set. You've also been a tremendous inspiration to myself and a couple of my friends interested in these wonderful wagons. Not only have you shown that you just gotta do it, you've also motivated me and shown me to not be afraid of tackling what seems impossible when working on vehicles. I truly appreciate you making all of the Volvo video series, for being super informative and detailed and well spoken, if not for your content, I don't think I would have moved forward with the decision on a V70. You have a subscriber for life dude, and, I'd love to see your photography work as well, which I'm sure is as mind blowing as the Volvo series. Keep up the amazing work 🤙❤️
That's one of the things I love about the P2 chassis; the aluminium subframes (edit, front one is actually galv steel). Such a brilliant move by Volvo at a time when pretty much everyone else was still making theirs out of steel. It means when you look under one of these things now, 20 years later, they still look so much nicer. No rampant rust or peeling chassis paint. And they're lighter when you're dragging them across the floor.
Stuck a magnet on my front subframe and yes, seems you're right, it's galvanised steel. I was working on the rear and assumed the front would be aluminium as well.
Instead of changing bushings you could (at least here in Sweden) drive up to the junkjard and remove the subframe from a Volvo C70, they are famous because instead of subframe bushings they just have solid alumium bushings to compensate for insability that comes with not having a roof and all. But putting this in a V70R makes it obviously little less soft, but way more stability :)
@@bren.nan_ The S60 and V70 have the same subframe, so any mods for one should work on the other. That being said, I don't think the C70 subframe swap works for a P2. That's a good mod for the P80 V70s since the 1st gen C70 was also built on the P80 chassis, but the second gen C70 was a P1 chassis, not a P2, so the subframe won't fit an S60R unfortunately.
I've worked in an auto parts warehouse. The subframes are pretty heavy. It's great to see you work on this car. It makes me want to find a old Volvo Sedan. I just don't know if I could do a station wagon. Keep up the good work. I love your videos.
I found this channel and have not regretted it , I’m currently on my second Volvo ,moved from S80 to XC60 ,I’m so envious of your V70 but their is something about Volvo I’m glad I found.
hey man, I bought a 2006 2.5 S80 for dirt cheap with over 270k and I have been going through the process of restoring my car in a very similar process to you. Watching you struggle with a lot of the same things I had to struggle with gave me life. I had to individually wrap the spark plug cables with electrical tape because they had decayed like your v70 had. l thank you for the P2 content
Finally. Nothing's better than coming home and watching a new episode of V70R overhauls while mine needs the exact same stuff replaced lmao. Next up AOC Pump and filter change? :D
One of the only series I’ve kept up with consistently on RUclips. What’s funny is just a couple days before you uploaded this I did a full front end overhaul on my S70 replacing most the same parts as you 😂, sway bar end links, lower control arms, outer tie rods, etc. I only did the subframe bushing inserts from IPD though because I had to finish it all within the day as the car is my daily so I didn’t have time to fully replace the bushings 😅. Love it! Keep up the good work.
@@wheelemverbI suspect they were not original. That was extremely unusual. I've done the job 3x with factory bushings for V70, XC70 and XC90. Factory bushings have a barb holding the bushing in. SoCal non-rust is not an explanation. Something was different there with your car.
you dont have to use red locktite on these bolts, way too much, they dont vibrate and the torque on these will hold them forever, just a lil tip, keep up the cool projects :D !!
So glad I found this channel. Im in the process of stockpiling parts for my own R build. Ive got a bone stock 2005 6 speed S60R with 144k that ive had since 2017. I had a buddy who was a Volvo master tech go through it and it ran trouble free until a little over a year ago. I developed a misfire I couldn't track and I've decided to now is as good a time as any to build it the way ive always wanted to. I plan on doing most of the upgrades as this guy, minus the manual swap, so I'll be coming back to these videos over and over again. 👍🏻
Now that the weather is cooler, I will try to tackle this job before it gets too cold. I saw other videos on how to remove the subframe bushings without dropping the subframe and your version seems more practical since I am also changing the sway bar, engine mounts, and subframe bushings. I am just worried about damaging the steering rack since it will be dangling for awhile. Thanks for the inspiration!
As someone who got a 2007 S60 AWD with a 3 inch sketchy straight pipe from the catalyst, these engines makes some seriously sexy sounds, both at idle and when doing a pull. Cant wait to see what comes next!
Man, after teaching me so much about photography many years ago. I can't believe I bumped into your alt-channel - it's so good to see you so stoked man. Also by chance I've been eyeing up the V70R for years, just need the UK insurance market to sort itself out.
Delrin subframe bushings ftw win, makes the steering response so much better. Anyone wanting to do this, you do not need to drop the subframe to replace the bushings, just do one corner at a time and use an angle grinder or dremel to cut the bushing flat to the subframe, and a very thick flat head screwdriver to pry them out by hammer it in between the bushing and the race on the subframe, you can do each corner in about 15-20 minutes this way and you won't need an alignment after, although given the car was previous aligned with the jello soft bushings I would still get one done after with the new delrin bushings to really dial it back in. Enjoy the R, she looks amazing! My old 04 V70 T5M is on my channel in curious.
Really love the way you work on your car in such a fearless manner. Clearly you are a capable mechanic when it comes to working on these cars. Keep up the great work on your cars and videos.
In this and one of your previous videos, you mentioned planning for a manual swap. The upside of living in California is the lack of rust. Subframe bushings pop out with minimal effort and brake rotors rarely seize on the hub. The downside is that it's the most restrictive state when it comes to vehicle modification. For the manual swap, you'll need to flash the ECM and to reconfigure your CEM. Before you dive in, I'd say find out as much as you can about the implications when it comes to state inspection every two years. You're doing great work on this car and I don't think any of us want to see you run into any nasty surprises. Cheers.
Love the work you put into this car. I was never really into Volvos, but now knowing how much you can do to one and the fun you can get out of it I'm starting to appreciate them more. I just found out about you thanks to the algorithm and went through all of your videos. You won yourself a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, the algorithm gets it right sometimes. I'm not a Volvo guy, despite enjoyin very much some of them, like an sweet V70, bum I'm a car guy and will appreciate good content like this. Congrats dude!
Subscriber and neighbor, owner of an '05 XC in NW Glendale. Love the shots in Angeles Crest and trying to figure out what street(s) your driving! Upgraded brakes to R Brembos, H&R spacers all around to clear the calipers, but vibration took the joy out of the project. So before you invest in new rubber, happy to share what worked for me if you need. Andy's alignment!! (best kept secret) and "When I hop" is now on the rotation. Outstanding work. Peace
I'm running the same spacers, 5mm in front & 15mm in rear. I have different wheels though, so your situation may be different. On my setup, the lip on the spacer that fits into the back of the rim was not a perfect machined tight fit, there's a small amount of play or wiggle room around the circumference of the lip where it fits into the rear of the wheel. If you take off a wheel and place it face down so you're looking at the back of the rim and lay the spacer on the back of the rim, you can see there's a wiggle room between the lip of the spacer and the hub bore of the wheel. That wiggle room meant my wheel was not centered on the hub, causing vibration. My symptoms were different than yours though, I only felt vibration at higher speeds, above 60 mph.
My favorite channel by far, keep the content coming! I have owned around ten volvos now, mostly p2’s and there is just not enough good content out there especially with any sort of modifications. You have single handedly convinced me to keep buying old volvos 🙌
Have done the exact same suspension overhaul to my R two years back, what a difference it made! The only thing that exceeds that excitement is the manual swap 🙂. I did it while overhauling the front suspension, you'll be thrilled after the swap. Looking forward to the m66 swap in future videos!!!
Excellent build and looking forward to continued Volvo-shenanigans. Also, I laughed a bit when you showed the new intercooler pipes since "Snabb" is the swedish word for quick/fast.
I miss my my 2006 Manual V70R. :( Every day.. One of my biggest mistakes what i have done, is what i did, i sold id. You have nice car, keep it and enjoy it.
Your videos are amazing man! That was an incredibly satisfying watch. Btw a good way to help your content get more views is to engage with the viewers more like asking questions that are engaging. A good example would be "Do you guys know why we use thread locker on these bolts? Comment down below" etc... I know it's a super cheesy example but it 100% helps boost your views and help the algorithm find you. You can see tons of examples of this on other channels.
Impressed those bushings came out so easily. I'm about to replace mine in my 98 v70 and use the ipd poly inserts, but now you got me thinking I should go with delrin.
No dude! It's clear that those ball joints didn't seat fully, while you've stressed the aluminum threads of the hub carrier/"knuckle" by using the bolts to pull the bj in. Use the proper bj install/removal tool, it makes a world of difference. And a slide hammer attachment for pulling them out is included too, no need to chisel. For owners of multiple P2's this and the subframe bushing tool are SO worth having. I intend to drive my V70 for decades more -- don't damage things during service.
You're going to have to return to that. Either the driving forces push the bj's further into the knuckle, resulting in loose bolts, or the added leverage of not being fully seated deforms/wallers out that area of the aluminum casting on the hub carrier. You can use an oversize deep impact socket with sledge to drive the bj fully in. Love your channel and respect your work. This won't do unfortunately. You'll have problems there if you don't remedy that bj install.
One thing you really should have done is replaced those Monroes with Bilstein touring struts - as you know struts are essential to handling! Never thought of just removing the entire subframe for suspension work - great idea!
Alright Wheelem defiantly a fun channel to watch. The Volvo is coming along. Thanks for sharing brother. On to the next vid and the new tires on those sweet rims.
Hitting the like before watching, love these V70 videos! Nice editing style and great to see appreciation for these sleek wagons overseas. Keep up the good work, greetings from Finland!
Nice to see that everything is so rust-free. Here in Estonia, even on a 15-year-old Volvo (I own a 2010 XC70 D5), all the suspension parts come loose with lots of hammering or with the help of a torch.
Might wanna check if the airbag recall was done for the car, sadly the replacement piece won't be the same leather material but least you won't catch any shrapnel
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Forever grateful to the YT algorithm for recommending me your channel, love the production and the "garage build" vibes
same
Thank you
@@wheelemverb super binge-able content! now we only need playlists to make binging easier.
Same! Never heard of wheelemverb and never looked up anything close to Volvo but here we are, really enjoying the content.
As a Volvo mechanic living in rustbelt Belgium, my jaw dropped when those outer tie rods immediately fell out upon removing the nut. and the subframe bushings with a little whack with a hammer :o
And the axles being able to be pushed out with a finger😂
That is not typical. Soutgern Cal has very little rust
I will never take cali cars for granted.
That would never happen in Sweden without a help of the big fat hammer. 😂🙈
or hear or grinder at the end :D @@realvolvofreak
the absolute shock when you just casually smaked the bushings out and they weren’t cemented to the subframe, excellent work i might do this myself
I was so jealous, usually there is a lot more fire and swear words when I am doing bushings lol
I think it might be that the rubber doesn't bond itself to aluminium as much as it does steel. Also those bushes didn't have a steel shell which definitely helps.
I thought I was going to have to take a drill to them from everything ive seen online so my jaw hit the floor when they just dropped out with a hammer tap
Exactly my kind of YT content. Real guy in his garage with an attainable car. Also the production value is far beyond a channel of this size. Great job as always.
Thank you
The way you work on these P2s makes me so happy, they aren't that bad to work on if you know what youre doing and your channel helps us all - many thanks 😀
Once you get your head around some of the quirks I actually think they’re quite nice to work on.
They're really good to work on compared to most other European cars too.
I don't understand how you got under 30k subs.. Your content is some of the best I've seen in a while, better than most of the car channels with millions of subs. Keep up your good work dude! Shoutout to you from Ireland :)
I'm not even a Volvo owner (GTI) but saw this on a recommended; Two months later i keep binge watching this channel. Good stuff man.
I've always had an undying appreciation for the V70 series, I'm still on the hunt for a good V70 N/A, the "R"'s are too hard to find here and when you do, they are extremely expensive in good nick. I wanted to say however, though I've passively worked on cars and trucks my entire life, you have most definitely inspired me to finally pull the trigger and get a V70, I'm dead set. You've also been a tremendous inspiration to myself and a couple of my friends interested in these wonderful wagons. Not only have you shown that you just gotta do it, you've also motivated me and shown me to not be afraid of tackling what seems impossible when working on vehicles. I truly appreciate you making all of the Volvo video series, for being super informative and detailed and well spoken, if not for your content, I don't think I would have moved forward with the decision on a V70. You have a subscriber for life dude, and, I'd love to see your photography work as well, which I'm sure is as mind blowing as the Volvo series. Keep up the amazing work 🤙❤️
Fastest IG to YT swap ever
That's one of the things I love about the P2 chassis; the aluminium subframes (edit, front one is actually galv steel). Such a brilliant move by Volvo at a time when pretty much everyone else was still making theirs out of steel. It means when you look under one of these things now, 20 years later, they still look so much nicer. No rampant rust or peeling chassis paint. And they're lighter when you're dragging them across the floor.
The front subframe is steel.
Galvanized steel. Front bonnet only is aluminum, all 4 hub carriers too. Rear trunk is fiberglass.
Stuck a magnet on my front subframe and yes, seems you're right, it's galvanised steel. I was working on the rear and assumed the front would be aluminium as well.
Instead of changing bushings you could (at least here in Sweden) drive up to the junkjard and remove the subframe from a Volvo C70, they are famous because instead of subframe bushings they just have solid alumium bushings to compensate for insability that comes with not having a roof and all. But putting this in a V70R makes it obviously little less soft, but way more stability :)
would this benefit the same way in an S60R?
@@bren.nan_ Ye for sure
@@bren.nan_ The S60 and V70 have the same subframe, so any mods for one should work on the other. That being said, I don't think the C70 subframe swap works for a P2. That's a good mod for the P80 V70s since the 1st gen C70 was also built on the P80 chassis, but the second gen C70 was a P1 chassis, not a P2, so the subframe won't fit an S60R unfortunately.
@@kennethlippo1397 gotcha. thanks for the info!
Looking for a source for euro headlight’s without the amber blinkers for a P2 XC70 -are there any junkyards in Sweden you could pass along info for?
That subframe looks BRAND NEW!! This V70R is going to be so happy after all these mods. I had those same brembo brakes, they are awesome!
I've worked in an auto parts warehouse. The subframes are pretty heavy. It's great to see you work on this car. It makes me want to find a old Volvo Sedan. I just don't know if I could do a station wagon. Keep up the good work. I love your videos.
I found this channel and have not regretted it , I’m currently on my second Volvo ,moved from S80 to XC60 ,I’m so envious of your V70 but their is something about Volvo I’m glad I found.
hey man, I bought a 2006 2.5 S80 for dirt cheap with over 270k and I have been going through the process of restoring my car in a very similar process to you. Watching you struggle with a lot of the same things I had to struggle with gave me life. I had to individually wrap the spark plug cables with electrical tape because they had decayed like your v70 had. l thank you for the P2 content
Hahah yes I need to go through the whole coilpack harness before it starts acting up
Anything over “dirt cheap” at that mileage would be unwise lol
I live for these videos! Wish I could find a £1500 project V70R over here in the UK!
Keep on eye on T5, is without the fancy bodykit, but still as much fun, and still 250 hp, there are lots of those in UK, for buttons
Lots of v70r too, but prices are high and you still need to do all the work..
All my years watching volvo content ive never seen anyone actually drop the subframe. You make it look easy!
This makes me miss my C30 so much. All the weekends i spent wrenching on that car just hits me when i watch this channel.
Finally. Nothing's better than coming home and watching a new episode of V70R overhauls while mine needs the exact same stuff replaced lmao. Next up AOC Pump and filter change? :D
One of the only series I’ve kept up with consistently on RUclips. What’s funny is just a couple days before you uploaded this I did a full front end overhaul on my S70 replacing most the same parts as you 😂, sway bar end links, lower control arms, outer tie rods, etc. I only did the subframe bushing inserts from IPD though because I had to finish it all within the day as the car is my daily so I didn’t have time to fully replace the bushings 😅. Love it! Keep up the good work.
Those wheels look amazing on that car. And dang I really want a v70 now lol. Used to have a 94 850R
I've never seen subframe bushings pop out that easy with a hammer, I wish they were all like that.
I was shocked 😂
When I did mine in my S60 T5 I had to use a blowtorch for them to get free.
@@wheelemverbI suspect they were not original. That was extremely unusual. I've done the job 3x with factory bushings for V70, XC70 and XC90. Factory bushings have a barb holding the bushing in. SoCal non-rust is not an explanation. Something was different there with your car.
Soothing, entertaining and informing at the same time. love your stuff. Excited to see what else you got coming.
Man these videos are chill to watch. Everything just comes apart so easy compared to the rusty cars im used to working with.. Big up from Finland!
Much love from the UK, enjoying this $1,500 V70R journey thus far! 🙏
Great stuff! I really like way you film everything. It's at home 'DIY' but also very professional and sharp.
you dont have to use red locktite on these bolts, way too much, they dont vibrate and the torque on these will hold them forever, just a lil tip, keep up the cool projects :D !!
2005 Volvo S60 T5 owner... subscribed.
You make working on these things look sooo easy. Beautiful car and great work.
Thankful i found your channel.
So glad I found this channel. Im in the process of stockpiling parts for my own R build. Ive got a bone stock 2005 6 speed S60R with 144k that ive had since 2017. I had a buddy who was a Volvo master tech go through it and it ran trouble free until a little over a year ago. I developed a misfire I couldn't track and I've decided to now is as good a time as any to build it the way ive always wanted to. I plan on doing most of the upgrades as this guy, minus the manual swap, so I'll be coming back to these videos over and over again. 👍🏻
This is the ONLY channel i am happy to see upload this relatable content and actual indepth view
I love the environment in these videos. Thanks for updating us!! (15:22 allison's fit is fire)
Now that the weather is cooler, I will try to tackle this job before it gets too cold. I saw other videos on how to remove the subframe bushings without dropping the subframe and your version seems more practical since I am also changing the sway bar, engine mounts, and subframe bushings. I am just worried about damaging the steering rack since it will be dangling for awhile. Thanks for the inspiration!
Doing a total overhaul of the undercarriage are never wrong, Good Work !
As someone who got a 2007 S60 AWD with a 3 inch sketchy straight pipe from the catalyst, these engines makes some seriously sexy sounds, both at idle and when doing a pull. Cant wait to see what comes next!
Man, after teaching me so much about photography many years ago. I can't believe I bumped into your alt-channel - it's so good to see you so stoked man. Also by chance I've been eyeing up the V70R for years, just need the UK insurance market to sort itself out.
Damn so jealous of the lack of rust and corrosion. Great job on a very relaxing video! Thanks!
That engine support bar is pretty cool!!
Love this series. Thanks for bringing us all along
Wheels are the icing on the cake mate. Lord knows how much work goes into filming everything you do on this car
Delrin subframe bushings ftw win, makes the steering response so much better. Anyone wanting to do this, you do not need to drop the subframe to replace the bushings, just do one corner at a time and use an angle grinder or dremel to cut the bushing flat to the subframe, and a very thick flat head screwdriver to pry them out by hammer it in between the bushing and the race on the subframe, you can do each corner in about 15-20 minutes this way and you won't need an alignment after, although given the car was previous aligned with the jello soft bushings I would still get one done after with the new delrin bushings to really dial it back in.
Enjoy the R, she looks amazing!
My old 04 V70 T5M is on my channel in curious.
As an xc70 owner, I find your videos both helpful and therapeutic :) You are doing a fantastic job ! Keep up the good work !
Really love the way you work on your car in such a fearless manner. Clearly you are a capable mechanic when it comes to working on these cars. Keep up the great work on your cars and videos.
i love to see that you are not afraid to go at it and just do it , no matter what you encounter good job
So glad that RUclips recommended your account to me. Absolutely in love with the content.
In this and one of your previous videos, you mentioned planning for a manual swap. The upside of living in California is the lack of rust. Subframe bushings pop out with minimal effort and brake rotors rarely seize on the hub. The downside is that it's the most restrictive state when it comes to vehicle modification. For the manual swap, you'll need to flash the ECM and to reconfigure your CEM. Before you dive in, I'd say find out as much as you can about the implications when it comes to state inspection every two years. You're doing great work on this car and I don't think any of us want to see you run into any nasty surprises. Cheers.
Good advice
"ive got a guy"
I have finally found a channel that builds directly without unnecessary explanations👌👍Keep it up bro!
the camera work is almost as good as the actual mechanical work. Damn fine video, dude!
Love the work you put into this car. I was never really into Volvos, but now knowing how much you can do to one and the fun you can get out of it I'm starting to appreciate them more. I just found out about you thanks to the algorithm and went through all of your videos. You won yourself a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, the algorithm gets it right sometimes. I'm not a Volvo guy, despite enjoyin very much some of them, like an sweet V70, bum I'm a car guy and will appreciate good content like this. Congrats dude!
The music throughout this video is like going to a spa... aaaah! keep up the good work! cheers from Sweden!
Very good Job. On my V70R AWD i have OZ omnia black 8Jx18 ET45. Congratulation from Austria. 🇦🇹
Subscriber and neighbor, owner of an '05 XC in NW Glendale. Love the shots in Angeles Crest and trying to figure out what street(s) your driving! Upgraded brakes to R Brembos, H&R spacers all around to clear the calipers, but vibration took the joy out of the project. So before you invest in new rubber, happy to share what worked for me if you need. Andy's alignment!! (best kept secret) and "When I hop" is now on the rotation. Outstanding work. Peace
I’m curious to hear what your vibration was! Came from the spacers?
I'm running the same spacers, 5mm in front & 15mm in rear. I have different wheels though, so your situation may be different. On my setup, the lip on the spacer that fits into the back of the rim was not a perfect machined tight fit, there's a small amount of play or wiggle room around the circumference of the lip where it fits into the rear of the wheel. If you take off a wheel and place it face down so you're looking at the back of the rim and lay the spacer on the back of the rim, you can see there's a wiggle room between the lip of the spacer and the hub bore of the wheel. That wiggle room meant my wheel was not centered on the hub, causing vibration. My symptoms were different than yours though, I only felt vibration at higher speeds, above 60 mph.
Living in Finland, at the nastiest rust belt... In envious of that rust free frame. And the bolts. And the car. And...
I admire your hard work
Your cleaning efforts never go unnoticed!
My favorite channel by far, keep the content coming! I have owned around ten volvos now, mostly p2’s and there is just not enough good content out there especially with any sort of modifications. You have single handedly convinced me to keep buying old volvos 🙌
Love that you make V70R video, there are too few videos about v70R, keep it up!/ /Gabbe from Sweden
nice clean install, nice build, everything was so neat and clean. bushings came off effortlessly. really nice!! keep up the good work.
I remember when I had my first brand new Volvo 850 T5-R back in 1996. Nice work buddy.
Have done the exact same suspension overhaul to my R two years back, what a difference it made! The only thing that exceeds that excitement is the manual swap 🙂. I did it while overhauling the front suspension, you'll be thrilled after the swap. Looking forward to the m66 swap in future videos!!!
been waiting all week for this i'm so ready
Excellent build and looking forward to continued Volvo-shenanigans. Also, I laughed a bit when you showed the new intercooler pipes since "Snabb" is the swedish word for quick/fast.
Beautiful Volvo! Good work man love to see that people still have some taste and know what a beautiful vagon looks like.
Yet another great, informative video. I absolutely love these Swedish wardrobes on wheels. They look so good from every perspective!
Sometimes a good sound track is all you need to keep you engaged. You just gained a subscriber.
i don't have words to describe how good this is. keep it up bro and thank you
sooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
there is no better feeling then going on youtube and there is a new wheelemverb video
i dont even skip one second of your video ;) so good bro. good luck for future from germany frankfurt
I miss my my 2006 Manual V70R. :( Every day.. One of my biggest mistakes what i have done, is what i did, i sold id. You have nice car, keep it and enjoy it.
Your videos are amazing man! That was an incredibly satisfying watch. Btw a good way to help your content get more views is to engage with the viewers more like asking questions that are engaging. A good example would be "Do you guys know why we use thread locker on these bolts? Comment down below" etc... I know it's a super cheesy example but it 100% helps boost your views and help the algorithm find you. You can see tons of examples of this on other channels.
The quality of your production is next level bro, much love from the UK
Dude I'm not even a Volvo guy and I love watching your videos.
I don't own a Volvo but its very nice to see something different! Keep up the great content!!
How you easily unscrewed bolts. Just wow. And bushings replacement too. Good video. Great upgrades.
another masterpiece of an episode! Awesome!
Impressed those bushings came out so easily. I'm about to replace mine in my 98 v70 and use the ipd poly inserts, but now you got me thinking I should go with delrin.
I almost died taking my subframe bushings out
Hacksaw ftw
No dude! It's clear that those ball joints didn't seat fully, while you've stressed the aluminum threads of the hub carrier/"knuckle" by using the bolts to pull the bj in. Use the proper bj install/removal tool, it makes a world of difference. And a slide hammer attachment for pulling them out is included too, no need to chisel. For owners of multiple P2's this and the subframe bushing tool are SO worth having. I intend to drive my V70 for decades more -- don't damage things during service.
You're going to have to return to that. Either the driving forces push the bj's further into the knuckle, resulting in loose bolts, or the added leverage of not being fully seated deforms/wallers out that area of the aluminum casting on the hub carrier. You can use an oversize deep impact socket with sledge to drive the bj fully in. Love your channel and respect your work. This won't do unfortunately. You'll have problems there if you don't remedy that bj install.
Where can I get the subframe bushing install tool?
Love the V70R videos man! Please never stop upgrading this car, and boy that 5-cyl with the japanifold sounds incredible!
You deserve more subs the production value is already there ! I just moved from SoCal I wish I was back there to hangout .
One thing you really should have done is replaced those Monroes with Bilstein touring struts - as you know struts are essential to handling! Never thought of just removing the entire subframe for suspension work - great idea!
Another excellent video on the R. Thank you so much. First I was sceptic about the BBS rims, but man, they fit perfectly.
Alright Wheelem defiantly a fun channel to watch. The Volvo is coming along. Thanks for sharing brother. On to the next vid and the new tires on those sweet rims.
Mad respect amigo, that was a JOB...Love the music and UR calmness of getting it DONE!!
Hitting the like before watching, love these V70 videos! Nice editing style and great to see appreciation for these sleek wagons overseas. Keep up the good work, greetings from Finland!
This channel needs more views for sure
Great content!
This series has been so entertaining. Well done homie
Im a volvo fanboy so I've really been enjoying these vids lately! Keep up the good work.
i'm so jealous of this project, i'd love to own a Volvo R and modifying it... it's so cool to see you work so hard on your own car, keep it up man
The video was absolutely perfect! Enjoyed every second of it. Want a v70r most definitely one day as my daily, am in school and for Motorsports
Congratulations to 30K subscribers!
Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Nice to see that everything is so rust-free. Here in Estonia, even on a 15-year-old Volvo (I own a 2010 XC70 D5), all the suspension parts come loose with lots of hammering or with the help of a torch.
Probably because you're near Russia
im already a fan of the main channel but this new car content is so good
been waiting for the next edpisode, absolutely HOOKED on this build!!!! love the content dude!!
Always watch your videos and just realized I wasn’t subscribed. Only time I’ve been disappointed in myself on not hitting the subscribe button.
i watch your videos for 2 mnt., i buy recently S60 mk2 D3 2011, first hand 179000 km i am impressed with your videos keep going
Great to hear some new music on this episode! Great vid as usual man!
She looks great in her home element... snow!
Your channel is an inspo man as a v70r owner myself. Still insane how good yours sound, trying to match it but just cant haha
Might wanna check if the airbag recall was done for the car, sadly the replacement piece won't be the same leather material but least you won't catch any shrapnel
Driving my 8th Volvo in 30 years , love them . Dig you videos very informative ☮️