REBUILDING The CLUNKY Front STRUTS On My $450 Volvo S60

There is a lot that needs fixed on the $450 2001 Volvo S60 2.4t. The plan was to get it in the shop, then power through replacing/rebuilding the front struts, replacing the entire PCV system that cause the cam seals to blow out, and replacing the blown out cam seals along with the timing belt and water pump. Turns out doing all that in one day was a bit of a stretch, the more we worked on the car the more things we found needed replacing. The struts are done, a new sway bar endlink was installed, the H6 battery was tested and replaced under warranty, and headlight wipers were ordered.
Thank you To FCPEuro for sponsoring this video and build!
Replace Front Struts with OEM Hardware
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Replace Timing Belt And Cam Seals
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Replace PCV
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[@AP-ph7hf]

Shout out to FCP Euro for hooking you up! Those guys are awesome.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

AP: FACT!😉🍻

[@andyandeloda]

Definitely excited about getting back to the Volvo. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@101spacecase]

I was about to comment hard to get excited for a Volvo lol go figure. Still enjoyed the Video.

[@SvartaGolfen]

3:31 "Välkommen till showen" nice to hear some Swedish ;)

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Jonas: I tried! 😉🍻

[@drippingwax]

Welcome to the show? I tried to learn German when I was stationed there. They always responded in English.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

drippingwax: Ja, es ist wichtig, die Sprache Ihres Gastlandes zu lernen. Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar!😉🍻

[@drippingwax]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Ich habe mich nie darum gekümmert, als ich in Afghanistan war.

[@gertraba4484]

@@drippingwax farfeggnuken

[@meticulouselectronics]

I got sachs struts after some cheap ones blew out after 4 months. Good god the difference was night and day. They turned out to be the oem supplier so even better. Love how my altima drives now.

[@d.4tay549]

The wonder of young, supple joints. Knees that bend without creaking and popping. Those were good days. Enjoy.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

D. 4Tay: I miss those days too!!😉🍻

[@coniccinoc]

How cool of sponsor FCPEuro. Very nice!

[@taylorhoyt962]

I love FCP Euro. Ive bought engine and cabin filters, spark plugs, several sensors, and two quick strut assemblys (which I installed last night) for my Volvo XC70

[@gutsngorrrr]

It's the JR&Gabe show... Yeah

[@Michael-fw5ef]

Great working space in your garage. My garage is so narrow, I have to work on my car on the driveway. Not safe and not enjoyable but I do it anyways because I have been unhappily married for 21 years and dont really care if I die during auto repairs or not.

[@susanstraitfox]

Good grief ...... It's been a yr so hopefully you haven't died from being "unhappily married" lmao you know it's bad when you feel you have to mention it on a KZbin comment 🤷😆

[@trickstarjimmy]

I'm used to doing the struts by myself, always a bear. I had some $6 Chinese spring compressors, and I've actually had a spring explosion once, lucky to be alive. It knocked me out for a minute. That Volvo is a cool car, I could tell that it was going to be one of those dealer serviced cars during it's lifetime. I have a BMW like that, always dealership and European mechanic shop maintained.

[@bkuznick]

FCP rocks...with a lifetime guarantee on their parts. Have rebuilt several Volvos using FCP parts (S60, S80, XC90). Great job Gabe and JR!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Barry Kuznicki:😀🍻

[@gazzebow]

Spend so long messing around with my S80 (basically the same underneath) this is one job I haven't done yet... Good to watch someone else do it first 👍

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Gareth Lucas: 😉🍻

[@davidyaroch6622]

I did a few cars with the death trap spring compressors before I heard the 2 most lovely words... Quick Strut.

[@eltonjohn3236]

If I may say JR, I’m dying of cancer, and there’s not much left to enjoy, quite frankly. I’m really grateful to have found your channel. I’ve really enjoyed your videos.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

elton john: I’m really sorry to hear this. I’m glad that we can be something that brings joy to you.

[@thomas316]

I agree about the spring compressor, definitely a case of "read the manual" before you start. 🙂

[@hualni]

Gabe, awesome with that Soprano's ending. Changing struts is no joke. Those things are like landmine's. I'm excited to see the Volvo get flipped. Not as excited as you. But excited.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Joey M:😉🍻

[@michaelsullivan1703]

FCP was a great parts source when I had my old Volvo 850 wagon. It was good to see them be helpful to you as well.

[@jerrycapizzi2081]

"Every time we do something it always"... LOL!

[@alphamarz333]

Funny how he usually cuts off anyone in his videos that tries to talk. He has to have the last word or be the center of talking point.

[@jeffmabry7775]

That’s a lot of work taking a car apart, but your the handy man that knows a lot of stuff about vehicles.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Kirk Allen:😉🍻

[@PaulBarwick]

Watching JRGo while eating breakfast - great way to start the weekend!

[@WatchJRGo]

Speaking of... I need some breakfast 🥞🍳

[@catfisher420]

Like Saturday morning cartoons!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Paul Barwick:😉🍻

[@gertraba4484]

@@WatchJRGo BK BREAKFAST with 2 cupss of JAVA

[@petescarport]

Fcp Euro is the shit. Get all my stuff there

[@BigZeus]

Always appreciate the crisp 4k quality.

[@simpsonchris144]

Wait What Gabe quoting Mystikal!!! That is so cool Bro....My favourite song of his Braids!!! Give it a listen...

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

chris simpson:😀

[@richardpflieger2049]

FCP is great! I have been a customer for~ 20 yrs. for my Volvo's. I wish they would move into the Asian parts market though.Real good vid guys!

[@jacabuswalford4201]

Glad you got a sponsor for the necessary parts.

[@johnpluskota8016]

That is just awesome to be supplied all of the parts for the Volvo. Keep up the great work for your channel J.R.

[@Rolexor]

This has become my favorite channel, I love the content and think you might have the best group of friends anywhere. I think most viewers find it easy to feel like you and your friends would be cool to hang out with.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Rolexor:😉🍻

[@shsv81661]

Not mad about the “peakey blinders” haircut thought!

[@airenesivad2975]

High and tight

[@seng628]

Thanks for sharing that ...

[@stevenpdxedu]

Most S60 Volvos have lots of brake lining on them JR. When ya don't go . . . ya don't have to stop!

[@PistonShack]

I done the same job done on my XC70 - like that car a lot. Volvo the best vehicle made with Swedish quality engineering. Great vid, tnx!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

PistonShack: 😉🍻

[@christianhallin]

Hehe, as I Swede I approve the "välkommen till showen" :)

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

christianhallin: 😉🍻

[@Miloshe71]

“Use both hands and don’t drop your nuts”. Nice junk in the trunk comment. Liquid Ice !!!!

[@phydauex]

Thats a pretty compact work space. I need to do the struts on mine and think I'll buy complete strut kits.

[@danshadoin7661]

Let me know when it's ready to flip. I'm in the market. You guys do good work.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Dan Shadoin: 😉🍻

[@10cpaul]

Wow Gabe speaks volvo!! lol.... my grandma is Swedish actually kinda got that but she only taught us prayers !! lol..

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

paul c: 😂👍🏼🍻

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

I have FCP Euro on speed dial. Most P2 S60s around here are in the $1500-$2500 range because owners don't realize the PCV system NEEDS to be changed or timing belts are bad to let break. Over the past 3 years I've spent about $3000 on mine getting it to 100%. The only parts that really need help are the right side knob on the radio and the bolts holding the sunroof (one stripped), he engine mounts are in a box (due of course) and my left axle is JUST now starting to make noise at full right lock. 😂 I love working on it though.

[@simpsonchris144]

Work+Gabe=Done!!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

chris simpson: true statement!

[@steveratliff40]

Good to see your doing ok. Keep driving my man

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Steve Ratliff:😉🍻

[@DuggleBogey]

Every company should send you whatever parts you need in exchange for wearing their t-shirt in the video they sponsor.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Duggle Bogey: I’m down for that!😉🍻

[@johannesreinfors297]

Tack! It means thanks 😊

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Johannes Reinfors: Varsågod!!😉

[@BmwManDexter]

Love watching these videos of the Volvo Coming together going to be epic when she's finished 👍👌🇸🇪

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

BmwManDexter:😉🍻

[@dereknichols3921]

I have an '09 2.5T. I need a mass air flow sensor, throttle body PVC system. I love my car. I just can't drive it right now. This sucks. I'm glad you guys got it

[@dereknichols3921]

I have lowering springs but I need struts all the way around Man. This sucks watching this video seeing you guys get that box of toys lol

[@mikeanderson2730]

Fun video, good work on a really nice car, that would probably be on the scrapyard a few years from now, if nobody cared like you. Few tips from a licensed mechanic tho, if you take off linkage for the swaybar on one side, you have to do it on the other side to. Othervise you have a big problem mounting struts because the swaybar equalizes the force for both sides. And secondly, never drive a springcompressor with an impact driver, seriously, dont. Use a machine witouth impact force. The hammering shatters the material in the compressor and i could snap. And as you rightfully pointed out: the most dangerous job on a car.. Keep up the good work, luv the video of the boat!

[@kevinkyser1274]

This is my favorite show!...I Wait till the kids are in bed so I can watch it uninterrupted.

[@alphamarz333]

Ur life sounds pretty sad

[@susanstraitfox]

@@alphamarz333 actually his life sounds like a normal life with kids...... If you think that's a sad life then I hate to see yours......

[@alphamarz333]

@@susanstraitfox 😂if u feel the need to reply to defend your favorite yourtube star, I don't need to see your life, we can both tell your is worse than anyone else's! 😂 sit down Karen

[@alexp6016]

Hell yeah FCP! Been buying from them for years, can't go wrong!

[@SandyNickk]

Anyone else feel like JR and associates would just be super cool guys to hang out with? Lol

[@turbovolvos40]

Love the Volvo. You motivated me to start building my Volvo short block tonight. I'm getting the new pistons in tonight!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Sean Deisch: Sweet!!😉🍻

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

I changed one strut on my dads ford tempo in the 90's. Then we paid for the other one to get done at a shop. Big job.

[@kevinritchie9227]

Diggin that Bob Ross tee shirt Gabe!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Kevin Ritchie: 🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳😉🍻

[@RichieRouge206]

Awesome video. All applicable to my 2006 V70!

[@thekid881970]

Time for some merch JRGo!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

thekid881970: We are working on that. 😉🍻

[@danielmckenzie6858]

i DID THAT LAST NOV 2018 AND GOT A FREE BATTERY OUT OF WALMART, THE LAST OWNER OF THE NISSAN I BOUGHT A MONTH BEFORE I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. I REPLACE THE BATTERY BEFORE THE 3 YR WARRANTY RUNS OUT

[@CJLeTeff]

Awesome video as always JR!

[@b52murph1]

😮😮! I've bought many parts in years' past from FCP Groton (assume they're part of the FCP Euro business?). That's a huge win in parts for the endorsement video...congrats!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Jordan Murphy: 😉🍻

[@ccacace1]

Good work guys!!

[@glensmitter9362]

What else would you be looking for ? I work at a large Volvo \ Jaguar recycler ....We ship worldwide .Thanks for the video it gets more people into volvos !

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Glen Smitter: We will keep you in mind! Cheers Friend!😉🍻

[@brianlueders498]

Great Video! Thanks for the content.

[@dirkdiggler4860]

Ive compressed springs with a scissor jack and a piece of wood and a deck now that was sketchy. One compressed i tied yellow nylon rope in a couple spots to keep it compressed. Once together i just cut the rope lol. Now i do not recommend my technique but it worked

[@wrbergner]

I still am amazed at your talent & skills. That was the most captivating repair of a strut. I only wish I had a 10th the mechanical ability you possess. Great job guys!!!

[@claytonbyrd6134]

The tools are what really is the separating factor. All the really important specialty tools are quite expensive.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

wrbergner: Keep turning wrenches, my friend! 😉🍻

[@johnlukach4091]

Looks like a Swedish Christmas opening that box of goodies

[@WatchJRGo]

Absolutely, box was packed with OEM parts! 🎄

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

John Lukach: It was glorious!!😉🍻

[@haydenuk02]

Keep up the great work thanks for awesome content

[@dave11686]

Awesome! If all works out I’ll have a 960 next week!

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Such a great frigging channels guys, hoping you get up to 200K and upwards subscribers soon we’ll deserved. Great content your parents should be proud of you guys!!!!!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Colin Goldthorpe:😉🍻

[@brianc9036]

I had a volvo s60 from 2002 that was the P2 chasis. It bought it in like 2009 at 80k and had to retire it at just under 250k in late 2018. If you didn't get one with the dreaded transmission slip from the early years it was a great car. But I ended up buying those special shock mounts for the front from IPD and it made a huge difference in the longevity of those common failure points.

[@stevenheyl88]

FYI When replacing the battery you need to disconnect the old battery and wait 30 minutes before installing the new battery. This advise comes from my the Volvo certified mechanic who services my Volvos.

[@timinem017]

Gabe's Woohoo! Priceless...

[@ProtoFalcon07]

Yay! Another S60 vid! :D

[@opbfitness]

JR and Gabe pit crew 👍

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

OrangePitbull: We aren’t fast, but by golly, we’re thorough! 😂🤣

[@trashflood7883]

Toss the wheels under the sides of the car instead of rolling them across the shop. Then when your jack stands fail there’s a chance you’ll be able to have an open casket.

[@Louisfps]

Nice video, yes bring it back to life 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Cartier_specialist]

Good content as always. 👍

[@davidallen3158]

Geo for the win.

[@KrackenDown]

do a Seafoam video to see how much it smokes lol. Also I'd say put a can of Berrymans B12 in the gas tank to clean the fuel system.

[@pwrfl2357]

Got the Doug demuro two tee shirt look going on

[@justinpaone2227]

my coil spring compressor is perfectly safe. it has u bolts to clamp the spring to the tool. takes a little longer to use, but safe as can be.

[@Doggyfication]

-välkommen till showen. -Tack from sweden

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

S.A.MUSIK: 😉🍻

[@InFiD3ViL1]

Man, that house is gorgeous.

[@larsstensio2497]

Perfect swedish! Impressed!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Lars Stensiö: YES!!! Thank you!😉🍻

[@charlescastle5566]

Man those spring compressors scare me to death. If you've ever had one to pop loose you'll never forget it, I promise!

[@Bicketybam68]

Cheers mate.

[@morstyrannis1951]

You and Gabe are a good combo. Lots of potential to develop your channel together.

[@MobWithGuns]

im at the ripe ole age of 35 where ive worked on enough cars to know that spending a few extra bucks on preloaded strut assemblies cuts down on hours of work and frustration of swapping over those springs

[@FluffyFerretFarm]

And you can't actually die.. worth the few bucks more

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Mob with Guns: LOL!😉🍻

[@krazeekalvin]

Good morning from Vietnam!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

krazeekalvin: Hello!!! Thank you for watching!!😀🍻

[@DustyRandall]

FCP Builds alrighty then, just got a xc70 pumped!

[@xtwister6]

Using an impact on a spring compressors shouldn't be done. They heat the threads and can be dangerous. Anyways like the Volvo content because i have one as 2nd car and its been very reliable and very comfortable.

[@ajw828]

Always nervous with those compressors. Great job!!!

[@rickster357]

John Ross master mechanic

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Eric Grover: 😉🍻

[@BSGSV]

Cuts Gabe off at the end LOLOL

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

S V: 😂🍻

[@MrWoodyBalto]

That's a funny looking R8

[@WatchJRGo]

😂 you got me

[@GabrielGames100]

i have a 2003 volvo s 60 2.3L Turbo and i love it! and yeah its a pain in the ass to work on these cars

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Pretty good Swedish gabe.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Erik Stenberg: 😉🍻

[@shitloveaduck]

Heyyyyy is Gabe ok??? He just stopped at the end,,,,,, Gabe!! G A B E ! ! Ahh well JR can do it himself, just a lot slowerrrrrr........ As rushed as it was, this was another video I liked. Suspension work is the best part of mechanic work.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

GT500:😉🍻

[@unstablebobgable]

If I worked on the Volvos with Gabes and Watch JR Goes I would roll up the fat Woolford and get all schmoked up

[@paulsmith-ib3nx]

I need an impact gun. I did my strut tops on my V70 t5 a couple of weeks back and it took a damn sight longer. Very satisfying as it transformed the way the car drives though.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

paul smith:😉🍻

[@dj59y]

Love the "Not an R" tag lol

[@DonVDBorgh]

Hope all is going well since the permanent "lay off". Love what you do. Keep up great vlogs.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Don V.D.Borgh:😉🍻

[@mds2465]

I agree with you about using Volvo oem parts, that’s really the way to go. I personally would have bought a whole front end kit depending on what condition the rest of the front end was in and just replaced everything else in the process. As for the front struts, yeah that’s a dangerous process. I probably would’ve brought those things to David (aka. the wizard) and had him swap out the strut assemblies since I presume he probably has a wall mounted spring compressor at his shop, that probably would be a safer route to go with that then you could swap the new assembly back into the car. Either way, you guys did a good job and I look forward to more videos on the S60

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Michael Sackstein: Cheers friend!😉🍻

[@bmaldonado41]

When installing a battery in a Volvo you must install the outgassing hose supplied with the battery. It's a safety item and should not be forgotten.

[@WatchJRGo]

I did, noticed it wasn’t hooked up on the last battery 🍻

[@bmaldonado41]

most new ones come with it in a zip lock bag attached to the new battery . O'Reilly Auto Parts should have one there to install for free.

[@bmaldonado41]

I also live in Connecticut and attend FCP EURO's Cars and Coffee. Its a great time you should try and attend one year. keep up the great work.

[@germanium1872]

That is actually a pretty cool shirt.

[@killswarr07]

Sure enjoy you and your crew bring cars, trucks, and boats back to life. Waiting for you to work on a plane or jet. LOL

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Ron Kills Warrior: Challenge accepted!😉