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September 30, 2023 • YouTube

Life after TV on YouTube

After success on television, what is the future of automotive businesses and personalities like Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage? They can continue to...
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September 21, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

Some overdue servicing for my 2002 Volvo V40

My V40 came with reasonably thorough service records and there was no record of a fuel filter replacement so I figured it was time to replace it. I followed...
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September 11, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VW17K94F036592

Damaged phase 2 V40 2.0 for auction in Victoria

This late model (2004) phase 2 Volvo V40 2.0 automatic is for auction at Manheim in Victoria. Has front side damage but nor on WOVR. Mileage is 156,720 km....
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August 28, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

My wheel search is over much quicker than I thought

I found a set of 16" BBS wheels about 90 km away and picked them up today. They need tyres before I can fit them but I did a quick mock up and they look...
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August 26, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

New wrong grille for my 2002 Volvo V40

As much as I would have liked an egg-crate grille, which was what originally came with my 2002/03 model, I couldn't find one at a reasonable price in good...
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August 26, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

Antenna replacement for my 2003 Volvo V40

My project for tonight... Replace the antenna gasket. I bought a cheap universal gasket off Aliexpress. The size is a perfect fit, but I don't think the style...
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August 24, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VS37691F662971

Phase 2 Volvo S40 T4 on Facebook NSW for $1000

I saw this phase 2 S40 T4 auto on Facebook Marketplace but didn't believe it was really a T4 until I looked up the VIN, but it sure is! It's only $1000 and...
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August 22, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VW1822WF188061

Non-running V40 T4 manual listed on Facebook in Victoria

This non-running manual V40 T4 was listed on Facebook for $1,000 and marked as pending within hours. The car will not start and has a suspected ECU fault. It...
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August 15, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VS2422YF468521

Nice very low-mileage S40 T4 spotted in Sydney

Excuse the poor photo from my dashcam, but it's a very tidy looking 2000 S40 T4 spotted in Sydney Blue Mountains area. I looked up the rego later and found it...
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August 13, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

Only a little progress on the Volvo V40

So far I have only made a little progress on the new-to-me Volvo V40 2.0. Mostly this has been cleaning and researching problems. The roof was covered in tiny...
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August 12, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VW29694F061085

Low mileage Volvo V40 seen for sale on Facebook Marketplace in NSW

Seen for sale on Facebook Marketplace: 2003 phase 2 Volvo V40 2.0 T automatic with only 127,000 km on the clock. Ad mentions recent timing belt change and new...
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August 11, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40, YV1VS37621F686215

Another phase 2 Volvo S40 T4 manual in Australia

This car is being parted out on eBay, located in ACT. YEAR: 11/2000 Donor Vehicle: Volvo S40 T4R Engine: 1.9L Turbo Transmission: Manual Interior colour:...
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August 9, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40

Volvo S40/V40 - Identifying the chassis type

1996 to 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 can be ordered with various suspension offers, either Comfort, Dynamic or Sport. The type is recorded in a 6-digit code that is...
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August 4, 2023 • 2002 Volvo V40 2.0

Finally picked up and saw my new V40 for the first time

It's been over two weeks since I bought this car, and today I finally got to see it and drive it home. As I mentioned in my last post, I bought it...
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Phase 2 Volvo S40 T4 for sale on Gumtree

Seen for sale on Gumtree in South Australia is this 2002 Volvo S40 T4 automatic. It is white and has done 179,000 km. I have posted about this car before when...
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July 22, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40

Replacing drive shafts, Volvo S40/V40 AW55-50/51SN

Drive shaft left-hand side, replace Special tools: 999 5633 Removal Removing drive shaft nuts Remove: -the hub cap -the drive shaft nut and washer. Removing...
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July 22, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40

Centre nut, drive shaft and tightening torque (Volvo S40/V40)

Hint: Applies to 1998-2000: If the lock nut which was installed in step 3 (B) does not remain in place or was replaced during a repair, flanged nut (P/N 3089...
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July 22, 2023 • Volvo S40 & V40

Replacing drive shafts, Volvo S40/V40 AW55-50/51SN

Drive shaft right-hand side, replace Removal Removing drive shaft nuts Remove: -the wheel cover -the drive shaft nut. Removing the wheel and splash guards...
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Damaged 2003 Volvo S40 for auction in Port Macquarie

Auction tomorrow for a damaged phase 2 S40 non-turbo auto with only 40,000kms in Port Macquarie if anyone is interested. https://www.manheim.com...
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I bought a 2002 Volvo V40 sight-unseen

I saw a post on a Volvo forum for a V40 that had an issue with abnormal noise, possibly coming from the driveshafts. It looked interesting so I sent an email...
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