Reviving an old Volvo Ep.5 Coilovers !! Volvo V40 S40 1 coilover install

[@davidblake1663]

Thanks mate. Keep the vids coming. I've got a V40 too, and I'm picking up tips!

[@Enginesetc]

Good to hear and thanks for commenting! Sadly I sold it but I actually really miss it so may pick another up in the future :)

[@fishinaboxful]

Mines already lowered, coils both cracked front After 6 years no issue, now have to replace, seems easier to swap out thé whole unit ..both sides than just replace thé coils.. thoughts ? Got a link to what you bought

[@Enginesetc]

I would say yes replace the full unit for sure, fresh dampers then too! I do not I'm afraid, it was on ebay years ago now. I just got whichever was the cheapest ones on ebay 😂

[@JohnnyK2811]

I'm just about to buy 2.0 16V S40. Cannae wait.

[@Enginesetc]

They're great cars, have fun with it!

[@thijshoefsloot2447]

Today I also lowered my v40 on coilovers, but I ran into a problem. The rear coilovers come with a kind of triangular cap that should go on top the spring in the rear, but I was unable to put it on because I didn't know where to place it. Now I used the original cap that holds the spring in place on the coilover and upt it in the car. but the car bounces a bit in the back when driving fast on flat roads, why is this and what is this triangular hat for?

[@Enginesetc]

Hello, I'm not too sure to be honest what the "triangular hat" is for, was it maybe part of the top mount? Not too sure without looking at it. They are quite bouncy depending on the coilovers, mine on these coilovers bounced all over when I was driving fast!

[@lazyboy100183]

Cool video, about to do my saloon. I have the nicer 17inch oem wheels going up for sale. You can have them cheap if youd like them. Gets them out my way and helps a fellow 40.

[@Enginesetc]

Thank you! I appreciate that but I've actually got rid of the car now as I have no self control

[@bullitmaget8193]

did you use the old top mounts and bushings on the new coilovers because im about to do the exact same on my v40 bar the rears i have new bush repair kit for those

[@Enginesetc]

I did yes, however I have now got some top mounts to replace them as the fronts have started making noise since disturbing them

[@MrHappyHerb]

By how much is this lowered? Im planning on doing the same, it looks awesome

[@Enginesetc]

Thank you! I'm not sure how much, sorry. I just got the coilovers, kept the helper springs in and wound them right down haha

[@MrHappyHerb]

Thanks for the info man ^^, just one nore question that popped up :P, do you notice something in the allignment of the wheels? Like irregular tirewear or anything? Or is it not needed to re-allign the wheels after installing coilovers? (A total newb when it comes to suspension stuff and my mind yells at me that they need to be re-alligned but i hope im wrong xD)

[@Enginesetc]

@@MrHappyHerb No problem! Yeah you definitely do need alignment after any suspension work that is as involved as coilover installation. You can get it pretty close just eyeballing it but definitely needs aligning to not chew through tyres etc!

[@lorisperez5716]

Do you know if these are valid for the 1997 one?

[@Enginesetc]

The techniques should be, the coilover link I put below I'm not sure, just check with the compatibility checker in the item description or ask the seller :)

[@genericcarchannel]

How much of the original top mounts did you have to use front and rear ive just ordered my set

[@Enginesetc]

Hope everything goes smoothly putting them on! I used just the actual top mounts themselves, it's like a full unit with the metal mount and a bushing inside if I remember right. Re-used all 4 as they seemed fine

[@Enginesetc]

You can of course replace them with new if you want!

[@genericcarchannel]

@@Enginesetc i intend to go new, i just didnt know if it was just the top bush or also the bearing etc, cheers bro

[@Enginesetc]

@@genericcarchannel ah no worries, yeah so the coilovers I bought came with everything apart from top mount, obviously might vary depending which you bought but in my experience putting coilovers on most cars I've bought (because I'm an idiot) they usually come with most bits apart from top mounts! 😀

[@genericcarchannel]

@@Enginesetc yeah i think i bought the same as you had, ta technix? I was gonna go bc or k sport but they've really gone up in price recently

[@MoneyManJake]

I have same car jar a s40. What coil overs did you get

[@Enginesetc]

I got FK coilovers I believe they were, basically went on ebay and typed in volvo s40/v40 coilovers and got cheapest haha!

[@MoneyManJake]

Nice ima end up doing the same thing

[@Mannyman348]

uLTRAFLEX!!!

[@posmatracanonimni_com]

Dou you have link for coilovers?

[@Enginesetc]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263509498242?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xUC17hURTXq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=EpwVBdvlRCe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Is the current link, hope that works for you

[@Enginesetc]

Gone up in price little bit since I bought them but so has everything 😂

[@posmatracanonimni_com]

@@Enginesetc Hi man, thank you so much. Did you know, these price is for one, pair or full (4) coilovers?

[@Enginesetc]

@@posmatracanonimni_com that's for all 4! If you're in UK you will pay additional import charges too as we're not in EU any more, if you're somewhere in Europe you're fine of course :)

[@posmatracanonimni_com]

@@Enginesetc Bosnia here ( 😆😆😆), but, nevermind. I push to find somewhere around me ( Germany, or Austria, Poland etc)