Replacing The Alternator On A 2001 Volvo S60 T5

Replacing the serpentine belt and tensioner on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy DIY that takes about 1 hour to complete. It also helps if you have small hands to maneuver in tight quarters. Parts & Tools You’ll Need: Serpentine belt kit Sockets, ratchet Torque wrench Volvo belt tensioner...

Replacing the the water pump on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy DIY that takes about 1 hour to complete if you have the timing belt already off the car. If not, plan for an additional 1-2 hours to complete that easy-to-moderate level DIY. You can follow [Jason’s DIY Timing Belt Video] up...

Replacing the front & rear engine mounts on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is a moderately easy DIY.   Parts & Tools You’ll Need: 2 New Engine Mounts (They’re identical for front & rear) Floor jack, jack stands, wheel chocks Sockets, Ratchet, extensions, universal joint Wrenches Torque...

Endurance racing, especially the 24 hour variety, isn’t for everyone. When we made our first attempt I was all-in and it was a good thing because we were on the brink of disaster the entire race. It started with a partial head gasket failure, but fortunately, we were able to find the source of...

This article will cover how to avoid an alternator bracket and tensioner failure and how to replace the alternator upper bracket and alternator on a Mercedes W123 240D. Just what does goes boom in the night? An alternator bracket that snaps apart! While it might not sound very exciting, any loud...

Replacing the engine hood lift strut on a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E is an easy DIY that takes virtually no time to complete.   Part + Tools you’ll need: Hood Lift Strut Needle Nose Pliers Small Flathead Screwdriver Hood Prop (like a broom stick handle) Ready to replace your hood lift...

Replacing the front right engine mount on a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc is an easy DIY that takes virtually no time to complete.  Parts & Tools You’ll Need:Front Right Engine MountFloor Jack & Small 2x4 Wood SectionImpact Wrench & SocketsSmall Flathead ScrewdriverFlashlight Ready To Replace...

FCP Euro has expanded its awards program to recognize the top three vendors who, over the course of 2016, have provided FCP Euro’s team members with the best customer service, best marketing support, and the best training support. We’re proud to honor the team at Interamerican Motor Corporation...

There seems to be mass confusion on how to solve malfunctioning turn signal and hazard lights on the early 70’s and 80’s Mercedes-Benz models. Hopefully this article will put to rest any further frustration. A number of us who own or will own one of these cars, will experience the turn signal...