Bring a Trailer has been a wonderful waste of time during my lunch hours. When I need a break from the every day grind, I pop open BAT and look at cars I can't normally afford. But recently, a...
Although Grassroots Motorsports' E30 318iS project car still does not run, any engine work had to wait until the car got a thorough cleaning - both inside and out. Upon inspecting every section of the car - it was obvious that it would need a lot of cleaning. It seemed like even when the car...
We share a lot in common with the folks at Grassroots Motorsports. Whether it's on a long weekend drive, or a personal vacation, or traveling to races, we're constantly checking classified ads looking for the latest and greatest second-hand deal. That's exactly how they stumbled upon this...
It was July of 2017 when we started our quest to find a Volvo S60 content car. We weren't looking for something that was "pristine", but didn't want a roach either. We also wanted something semi-local to our Milford, CT location and happened to stumble upon a perfect candidate just a couple...
When it comes time to purchase a replacement part for your older European vehicle, such as the Mercedes-Benz W123 models that will be discussed here, there often isn't much of a decision making process involved. If you need suspension components, there are usually high quality and reasonably...
It’s no secret that the E39’s Achilles Heel is its dismal cooling system. Built almost entirely out of plastic, the system doesn't age well. When its components fail, they have a well-documented history of taking head-gaskets with them when the car overheats as a result of a lack of coolant or...
Thanks to its compact design and relative mechanical simplicity, hydraulic power steering rack and pinions are found in most current passenger vehicles, sport utility and light trucks. Due to the specialized tooling needs, hydraulic power rack and pinion gears are generally supplied to the...
Replacing an alternator on a P2 chassis Volvo is a moderate level repair which usually takes no longer than 3 hours to replace. Before ordering your alternator from FCP Euro, be sure to check the amperage rating which is listed on a tag on the back of the alternator. Tools You'll...
Yes, you have to remove the front bumper, but it's not as bad as it seems. Here's the full tutorial on how to do it. Besides a bulb going out, there are actually several other reasons why you might need to replace a headlight on the P2 S60. Earlier model years used a glass lens that has a...
After seeing the pictures and news clips of the winter apocalypse in Buffalo, I figured now was as good a time as any to winterize my Volvo 940's shoes. If you’ve been following FCP Euro’s blog, I previously listed a set of winter tires as the number one addition to your car for the winter...
Get help answering any questions you have
Contact Us