SKANDIX News https://www.skandix.de/en/news/ News regarding Volvo, Saab, Rallyesport, Spareparts, Events as well as Press releases from SKANDIX. en_US Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100 240 Replacement for the windshield molding on the Saab 9000 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/replacement-for-the-windshield-molding-on-the-saab-9000/2938/
Since the early 1970s, bonded windows have become more and more prevalent in vehicle construction. In addition to increased body rigidity, the advantages include faster assembly and a lower tendency to corrode because there is no longer any seal rubbing in the window frame.

But even with a bonded windshield, a seal or a set of moldings was usually glued to the windshield to keep the gap clean all around and to protect the windshield adhesive from UV radiation.

The same applies to the Saab 9000: the original design included a surrounding seal and a two-part molding glued to the windshield. These parts are inevitably destroyed when the windshield is cut out.

We had this set in our program until recently, but it was now sold out and a reproduction would have been quite expensive. That's why we checked on the disassembled car whether it was possible to convert to a more common one-piece seal. This solution is cheaper and is used more often; it is also faster and easier to install.

We glued the windshield with our new profile and then test-drove the car. Visually, the seal fits perfectly and seals the gap well; wind noise was not noticeable.

The new windshield seal for the Saab 9000 is now available in our shop under the number 1098780.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

  • Saab 9000: all models



This seal replaces the following molding set:
Article no.: 1027177
Reference: 32022021

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Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/replacement-for-the-windshield-molding-on-the-saab-9000/2938/
Battery tray for Volvo 700, 900 and S90 / V90 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/battery-tray-for-volvo-700-900-and-s90-v90/2940/
The battery compartment is one of the classic places where corrosion problems arise in vehicles with a self-supporting sheet steel body. Sulfuric acid leaking from the battery destroys painted surfaces, and if the paint has come off, it then rusts at an alarming rate.

If the battery compartment on the other side is also bombarded by the wheels with dirt, stones and road salt, then it certainly can't last forever.

Admittedly, this is complaining on a high level with the Volvo 700 and 900, as the cars have been on the road for at least two lifetimes. The body was very well made, with high-quality paintwork, and there was a plastic tray under the battery for protection.

Nevertheless, this sheet metal has become a classic spot for corrosion damage, especially because of its position behind the headlight. Even otherwise well-maintained cars are often affected by rust in this area. At some point, even the best paintwork is powerless against battery acid and road salt.

Many Volvo 700 and 900s have already been repaired more or less successfully in these areas. One of the reasons for this is certainly the availability of the appropriate sheet metal part. Neither repair sheets nor the original part have been available in recent years. NOS original parts or usable used body panels have virtually disappeared from the market.

We now offer precisely fitting repair sheets for the battery trays, which have been manufactured according to the original pattern and enable a faithful repair.

The battery holders are available in our shop under the numbers 1036585 (left) and 1030691 (right).

Suitable for:

  • Volvo 740 all models
  • Volvo 760 all models
  • Volvo 940 all models
  • Volvo 960 all models
  • Volvo S90 until 1998, all models
  • Volvo V90 until 1998, all models

References:

Battery tray on the left
Part No.: 1036585
Reference: 1316711

Battery tray on the right
Part No.: 1030691
Reference: 1380669

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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/battery-tray-for-volvo-700-900-and-s90-v90/2940/
Half clamp for fuel filler pipe in Volvo 850, C70 (-2005), S70, V70 (-2000) https://www.skandix.de/en/news/half-clamp-for-fuel-filler-pipe-in-volvo-850-c70-2005-s70-v70-2000/2932/
With increasing age, some vehicles develop weak points that would never have appeared in a “normal” vehicle life of 10 to 15 years.

The same applies to the Volvo 850 and its successors, the S70, V70 and C70: the filler pipe is connected to the tank by two half-clamps and a rubber sleeve called a seal (1034651). The half-clamps are not far outside the splash zone. As soon as the coating wears off, these will happily rust away, causing the filler pipe to start leaking at some point. The filler pipe is now also a popular subject of inspection during the general inspection, as word has got around about the problem. If there is severe rust or fuel is leaking out, the sticker is rightly refused.

This problem usually occurs for the first time in vehicles that are 20 to 25 years old, but nobody expected such a lifespan during development.

The demand for the half-clamps continues unabated; almost every car driven in everyday life has this problem at some point. To ensure sufficient availability, we have decided to have them produced ourselves. The clamps must be in perfect condition to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly operation of these vehicles. When replacing the clamps, the seal must also always be replaced as the corrosion of the clamps has usually damaged it beyond repair.

The clamps are manufactured strictly according to the original pattern and are now available in the shop under the number 1035854.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

  • Volvo 850: all models, all automatic transmissions
  • Volvo 850: all models, M56 transmission
  • Volvo 850: all models, M59 transmission
  • Volvo C70 (-2005): all models
  • Volvo S70, V70 (-2000): all models, transmission AW50-42
  • Volvo S70, V70 (-2000): all models, transmission AW55-50/51 SN
  • Volvo S70, V70 (-2000): all models, transmission M56
  • Volvo S70, V70 (-2000): all models, transmission M59

Reference:
3531428

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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/half-clamp-for-fuel-filler-pipe-in-volvo-850-c70-2005-s70-v70-2000/2932/
Front seat cushions for the Volvo S60, V70 (P26) and XC70 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/front-seat-cushions-for-the-volvo-s60-v70-p26-and-xc70/2930/
The larger Volvo models in the V70ll (P26), S60 and XC70 series were and are mostly driven by people who cover a lot of miles. Those who treated themselves to one of these cars usually wanted to be able to travel comfortably even on long journeys. The fact that this is still the case today is demonstrated by the many vehicles that are still on the road today. After all, the youngest are now over seventeen years old and have often covered several hundred thousand kilometers.

From a mileage of about 300tkm, the driver's seat softens, usually unnoticed at first. A driver who has been driving the same vehicle for many years gets used to it because it happens gradually. But if you take a seat in the passenger seat and it is suddenly much more comfortable and firmer, you quickly notice: the seat cushion is tired, soft and not very back-friendly.

It is usually the case that if the seat heating is not broken or the cover fabric on the side of the seat is not worn through, then a seat is rarely repaired. However, the quality of the driver's seat plays a major role in the driving comfort of the Volvo.


For precisely these reasons, we had the seat cushion 1043625, which is no longer available from the vehicle manufacturer, reproduced some time ago. This is the firmer “hard version” for vehicles without sports seats.

The seat cushion is made to fit the original sample exactly and, when replaced by a professional, restores the seating comfort of a new car. Incidentally, the seat heating mat (1030418) is glued to the cushion. It must be detached from the cushion using hot air. When replacing the upholstery, we strongly recommend that you also replace the heating mat. The vehicle manufacturer also recommends this in his workshop manual because the mat could be damaged when removing it.

The seat cushions for the front seats are now available in our shop under the number 1043625.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

  • Volvo S60 (-2009): model up to 2004, interior trim codes 91XX, 94XX, 99XX
  • Volvo V70 P26, XC70 (2001-2007): model up to 2004, interior trim codes A1XX, A4XX, A9XX, AP70, AS70

Reference:
30727882

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Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/front-seat-cushions-for-the-volvo-s60-v70-p26-and-xc70/2930/
Changing injectors: with the right tool... https://www.skandix.de/en/news/changing-injectors-with-the-right-tool/2900/
Injectors in modern common rail diesel engines tend to wear out with age, refer to report “Injectors for common rail diesel”.

In the case of the fairly common Volvo D5244Tx with swirl flaps, as used in the V70 P26, S60, S80 or XC90, the injectors have to be removed before the swirl flap can be replaced. If the injectors are not removed, it is not possible to dismantle the intake manifold, which is also the valve cover.

When removing injectors and injection lines, meticulous attention should be paid to cleanliness, and connections should always be covered to keep dust out.

Even when an injector has been removed, its seat should be covered with a suitable plug if it is not currently being worked on. If something falls into the seat, it may be necessary to disassemble the cylinder head!

Always open the injection lines very slowly and carefully to allow the pressure to escape slowly. Wear protective goggles and gloves when doing this, as the pressure in the distributor pipe can be very high!

Depending on the damage, it can sometimes be quite easy to diagnose the defects in the injectors. A compression pressure that pushes past the injector seat can usually be heard; a regular ticking or hissing sound from the seat draws attention to it. It can usually also be seen through clear soot marks. With a bit of luck, you will only have to pull the injector once and carefully clean the seat and injector with the appropriate tools (1041785, 1099448, 1099451)

1041785 1099448 1099451 1078256


Then the injector is reassembled with new seals, brackets and screws. It is essential to use new assembly parts.

If the assembly parts are not new, the injector can dance in the worn-out holding bracket due to compression pressure and injection pressure. This either bends the retaining bracket or tears out the threads in the cylinder head. Such damage can usually be repaired with thread inserts (1078256), but it doesn't have to come to that.

It becomes more difficult, however, when an injector no longer opens or closes properly, resulting in a poor spray pattern. The first, fairly reliable test would be to measure the leakage oil; there is nothing more that can be checked with relatively simple means. To do this, the leakage oil quantity is measured in measuring glasses. If the quantity of an injector deviates significantly upwards, the injector of this cylinder is defective and must be replaced.

1093241 1080399 1100084 1100086


To pull the injectors, the drain line, pressure line and connector must be removed. An open-end or crow's foot wrench (e.g. 1093241, 1080399, 1100084, 1100086) is helpful for the lines. The hoses should be replaced according to the vehicle manufacturer, because they could leak at the flange if used repeatedly. Then the retaining bracket must be unscrewed. The seats should be soaked in injector solvent (1060549) at an early stage, if this can be left long enough, then they can usually be easily removed.

1065523 1064396 1078254 1073402


If they are to be reused, a slide hammer (1065523, 1074165) with the puller 1064396 is the right tool for D5 engines. The puller engages under a collar on the injector and allows it to be pulled without damage. If more force is required to pull it out, there are adapters (1078254, 1073402) that can be screwed onto the injector after removing the electrical part. Then a larger slide hammer can be used, but as a rule the injector will no longer work and will have to be replaced.

1074165 1073403 1080522 1060549


If new injectors are to be installed after cleaning the seats, a positioning device (1080522) is required for the D5 to align them correctly. This ensures that the nozzles point in the right direction with the connections and, above all, that the new pressure lines can be installed properly.

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Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/changing-injectors-with-the-right-tool/2900/
Headlight cover for Saab 900 (-93) and Saab 9000 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/headlight-cover-for-saab-900-93-and-saab-9000/2926/
We had new headlights for the classic Saab 900 (1002942, 1002943) for the last model years from 1987 to 1993 reproduced some time ago. The rear covers for these headlights were still available new at the time, so we deliberately avoided reissuing the parts that Saab always offered separately. In most cases, you can continue to use this cover even if the headlight is replaced because of a blind reflector.

As soon as the headlights were available from us, these covers were of course sold out and no longer available anywhere in the world.

Some people need the covers as new parts when replacing the headlights, possibly because they were forgotten at the gas station when the bulbs were replaced or simply disappeared at some point. We know this all too well: we just had a quick look and three weeks later, for some unknown reason, it is simply no longer there.

A headlight that is open at the back is unfavorable. Heat is lost, which is not unimportant for keeping it free of ice in winter. In addition, dirt and water can penetrate in unfavorable cases. This in turn is not permanently healthy for the light output and lifespan of the reflector, plug contacts corrode and form contact resistances.

So we had no choice but to have the covers for the Saab 900 and Saab 9000 headlights newly produced. The covers fit both the original and the SKANDIX headlights for the Saab 900.

The covers are now available in our shop with article number 1049567.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

  • Saab 900 (-1993): model from 1986
  • Saab 9000: 1992 to 1993 model, use vehicle model for 9000 CS
  • Saab 9000: from 1994 model

Reference:
8539710

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Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/headlight-cover-for-saab-900-93-and-saab-9000/2926/
Lock ring, fuel sensor for Volvo 200 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/lock-ring-fuel-sensor-for-volvo-200/2924/
The sheet metal tanks of the Volvo 200 are prone to surprises as they age, as we have mentioned here several times. Modern fuels and environmental influences such as salt, road grime, grit and moisture will eventually corrode even the best sheet metal tank. What happens inside the tank is not so obvious, but that is precisely what can cause the car to break down. Fuel lines and filters clogged with loose rust can almost be considered normal in vehicles over thirty years old. If a carburetor engine does not yet have a fuel filter, we strongly recommend retrofitting one. Once a carburetor is clogged with rust particles, there is hardly any way around disassembly. Often, individual parts such as needles or nozzles then also have to be replaced.

To avoid this, we have had new tanks in our product range for some time now, and the fuel sender unit including the seal for the 200 series Volvo are also available. The locking ring for the fuel sender unit was rarely requested, but we still received it from the vehicle manufacturer. The locking ring is located in a well-protected position at the top of the tank, so it has never come into contact with road salt or fuel to any significant extent in its lifetime. For this reason, it was of course usually reusable.

This seems to have changed in the meantime. Today, the last 240s are over 31 years old, so the locking rings are often no longer in a particularly good condition. Even galvanized sheet metal corrodes at some point, and often they also have traces of not quite correct removal and naturally rust there.

After all, early vehicles may already be on the road with their third tank in unfavorable cases. The demand for the locking rings has increased significantly in recent years, increasing tenfold since 2010.

So we didn't have to think about it for long. Now, for the 50th anniversary of the series, we have had this unassuming but important part produced.

The lock rings are now available in our shop under the number 1020350.

suitable for

  • Volvo 240, 260, 262: all models
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Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/lock-ring-fuel-sensor-for-volvo-200/2924/
Upper shock absorber bushes for Saab 900 (-1993) https://www.skandix.de/en/news/upper-shock-absorber-bushes-for-saab-900-1993/2922/
The two rubber bushings of the free-standing shock absorber with a thread on the piston are hardly known today in times of elaborately shaped strut mountings. Yet until the 90s, the bushes were installed in almost every car with this damper attachment, provided that no ball bearing was required as with the MacPherson struts. This type of attachment was frequently used in vehicles with double wishbone wheel suspensions.

If these rubber bushings are hard and porous or have completely “disappeared”, this can lead to more or less loud rumbling noises. Often, the damper function is no longer provided for a short distance because the damper piston moves up and down in its upper mounting before it is pushed or pulled.

This is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous. On a bumpy road, the wheel can quickly lose contact with the ground, causing the vehicle to oscillate and skid in curves.

Since we have no longer been able to get these bushings as original parts for some time, we have taken production into our own hands and had the bushings manufactured according to the original design.

So that your Saab 900 can continue to run safely and quietly in the future, the upper shock absorber bushings are now available again in our webshop at 1032269.

Suitable for the following vehicles:

  • Saab 900 (-93): all models

References: 30520186, 9100025, 8985962

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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/upper-shock-absorber-bushes-for-saab-900-1993/2922/
New clutch kits for Volvo 850, S70, C70 and V70 I available again https://www.skandix.de/en/news/new-clutch-kits-for-volvo-850-s70-c70-and-v70-i-available-again/2920/
In recent years, sourcing a new clutch for a turbocharged Volvo 850, S70, C70 or V70 has become a real headache. The market was sold out and none of the aftermarket manufacturers wanted to supply it; none of our inquiries led to a result. You would think that this would be a common wear part. Apparently, however, the T5 has become so rare that a small-scale reissue is no longer worthwhile for the larger manufacturers.

This could not be allowed to continue. It is unacceptable that a beautiful T5R or XC has to stay in the garage just because of a worn clutch. So we asked an experienced clutch manufacturer, from whom we have been getting high-quality clutch sets for classics like Buckel or P1800 for quite some time.

Since our supplier also manufactures sets for modern cars, it was easy for them to also produce the clutches for the 850 and S/V/C70. Samples, values and dimensions were obtained and production started after a few prototypes.

So that no one with a slipping or sluggish clutch has to possibly ruin the flywheel of their T5R.

The new clutches are available in our shop under the numbers listed below.


Clutch kit suitable for Article No.

1004188 Clutch kit without release bearing Volvo 850: to 1996, Engine B5204T, B5234T/FT 1004188

1004189 Clutch kit without release bearing Volvo 850: 1997, Engine B5204T, B5234T/FT, without AWD
Volvo C70: to 2000, Engine B5204T2/T3, B5254T, Gearbox M56
Volvo S70: to 1998, Engine B5254T, Gearbox M56
Volvo S70: to 2000, Engine B5204T2/T3, B5234T4 Gearbox M59
Volvo V70: to 1998, Engine B5254T, Gearbox M56
Volvo V70: to 2000, Engine B5204T2/T3, B5234T4 Gearbox M59
1004189

1004190 Clutch kit without release bearing Volvo 850: Engine B5234T5, Gearbox M56 1004190

1004191 Clutch kit without release bearing Volvo 850: to Engine B5234T4
Volvo S70: 1997, Engine B5204T3, B5234T3
Volvo V70: 1997, Engine B5204T3, B5234T3
1004191

1004411 Clutch kit without release bearing Volvo 850: 1997, Engine B5254T, Gearbox M58AWD
Volvo 940: from 1994, all gasoline Turbo, Gearbox M90
Volvo S70: 1997, Gearbox M58AWD
Volvo V70: 1997, Gearbox M58AWD
Volvo S90: Engine B6304-, Gearbox M90
Volvo V90: Engine B6304-, Gearbox M90
1004411

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Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/new-clutch-kits-for-volvo-850-s70-c70-and-v70-i-available-again/2920/
1 million kilometers with the Volvo 960 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/1-million-kilometers-with-the-volvo-960/2918/
First love - Hauke reports on how he reached a memorable anniversary with his Volvo

My passion for Volvo was passed on to me early on, and I was lucky enough that many of my school friends' parents drove 740 and 940 station wagons. So you could say that I got to know these vehicles as standard.

Shortly before I turned 18, I went looking for my first car. At the local Volvo dealership in Hameln, my hometown, there was a white 740 sedan!

I was in love: white on the outside, blue on the inside... a dream! Full of euphoria about the find, and with a guarantee from the dealer, I proudly told my mother about it... the insurance percentage... You know... a clear NO from my mother's mouth unfortunately quickly brought me back down to earth. Such a big car, so much power and anyway... so we drove Beetles back then, you can try a Golf... if you want the percentage.

Well, it was a red Golf 2 from a pensioner, who ate the hair from my head on the long freeway stages with its four gears.

I had it for almost three quarters of a year, as a beginner's car it was certainly good... but I was missing something in life, that was clear to me. By “coincidence” I came across a 1996 960 station wagon in August 2004, the car of my dreams. My mother understood that the boy should drive something safe on the highway, so I was allowed to buy a car that I liked with MY money... wonderful.

The words of the salesman, a dealer from Emsland, stuck in my mind: “Please promise me that you'll drive carefully. It has over 200 horsepower and I'm not entirely comfortable selling a car like this to a 19-year-old.”

I would say that I kept my promise.


This car, which was only 8 years old at the time, had covered almost 130,000 km. Thanks to my employer, from then on he got to know half of Europe and large parts of the Federal Republic of Germany with me, covering between 40 and 80 thousand kilometers each year.

I familiarized myself with the technology, made contacts and got to know my own car better and better. The comments from the early years, “It's nice that your parents always lend you their car,” eventually stopped, as did questions from various Volvo dealers about whether the repair was still worthwhile.

The first big step was crossing the 500,000 km mark. I didn't know of any other car with such a high mileage, and neither did anyone else around me.

The 960, also affectionately named DIVA because of its attitudes in the early years, was an integral part of my life. We were everywhere together - moving house, picking up cars on trailers, visiting the Arctic Circle at -36 degrees, endless full-throttle stages on the A2 at night... the Volvo did it all and rarely broke down despite its age or mileage. With a single exception: at 700,000 km, the cylinder head gasket had to be replaced along with the revision of the multilink rear axle. Result: engine as new after inspection, rear axle differential too.

So it can continue blithely.

From 800,000 km, the goal was clearly focused, no matter what happens, we will reach the 1,000,000 km together!

In all these years, the car - my faithful companion - has experienced a lot, the 1,000,000 km mark will fall in the next few days and my husband and I will celebrate it in style!!!

My first new car :P

To this day, by the way, the six-cylinder car covers its annual mileage, occasionally drives at full throttle and still manages a “real” 220 km/h with a very moderate oil consumption of approx. 0.25 liters per 2500 km on average.

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Headliner in black for Volvo 245 and 265 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/headliner-in-black-for-volvo-245-and-265/2913/
Black headliners are now also available for the Volvo 200 series station wagons.

The only Volvo to have a black headliner was the 240 Turbo Sedan, but never the station wagon.

Although the spirit of the times in the 1980s and 1990s literally called for it, the Volvo 240 station wagon stuck with decorative trims, a grill and the subtle “shadowline” decor around the side windows. The black ceiling was reserved only for the sedan with the most powerful engine and was probably intended to subtly distinguish it from the other 240s.

Now it is possible to get what many car buyers would have liked at the time: a black headliner for all Volvo 200 station wagons is available in our store. The really beautiful headliner is sewn according to the original pattern and is made of high-quality vinyl.

Note: We recommend installation in the warm season or in a well-heated workshop, as the vinyl requires sufficient temperature to be easy to work with.


Whether you want black because it's simply more chic, your old headliner is unsightly or damaged, you now have the choice between original and black.

Black grab handles (1044362) are also available to match.

The black headliner for all Volvo 245 and 265 is now available in our shop at 1079255.

Suitable for:

  • Volvo 200 all 5-door
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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/headliner-in-black-for-volvo-245-and-265/2913/
Gift ideas for fans of Sweden https://www.skandix.de/en/news/gift-ideas-for-fans-of-sweden/1656/
Whether Christmas, birthday, wedding or just for fun - there are many occasions to bring joy to your loved ones!

If you are still looking for a suitable gift idea, you will find it in our elk shop:




Elk cuddly toys

You can't help but love our moose soft toy with its cuddly soft fur and large antlers. The keychain version is a real eye-catcher and is perfect as a small gift. For all those who need something bigger to cuddle, we have a wide selection of different cuddly toys.
Category: Soft toys


Key ring and bottle opener

Our key rings are the small gift for every avowed Sweden fan. From our bottle opener moose made of high-quality aluminium to the key ring "Moose warning", in gold and metal, up to our car model series, they become a funny, unique and practical gimmick on every key ring.
Category: Key rings






Stainless steel cookie cutters

With our stainless steel biscuit cutters, baking biscuits is twice as much fun. Be it a station wagon or a limousine, an elk's head or a spanner, with our biscuit cutters the bland Christmas biscuits taste much better.
PS: We're not responsible for the dough or burnt biscuits ;-)
Category: Cookie cutters


Books and repair manuals

Giving books as a gift shows that you have thought about the interests of the person you are giving them. So you have made an effort and thought about why which book is the right one - anything but a lovelessly ordered gift!
Category: Books
Category: Manual
Category: Repair shop manual
Category: Brochure






Stickers

Whether our popular Ferrari moose, the odometer or the Swedish steel sticker, each of our articles from the sticker assortment is a creative and funny eye-catcher and a statement for every SAAB or Volvo driver.
Category: Stickers


Bags

Why not give something as a gift for daily needs? With plenty of space for writing pad, laptop and other odds and ends. For shopping or the office, our elk bags become a practical companion and eye-catcher. Available in black/white and colourful, made of high-quality organic cotton.
Category: Bags






SAAB Jacket

Our comfortable fleece jacket with stand-up collar and continuous zip in a sporty look is the clear SAAB statement. With soft cuffs and numerous design details, such as the embroidered logo on the front and back, it is another SKANDIX brand product. In your leisure time, in the workshop or at every SAAB meeting, with this jacket you will carry your passion to the outside world.
Category: Fleece Jackets


Legendary Engine Shirt

With this T-shirt the name becomes a statement. The "Legendary Engine" shirt is for real engine fans.
As a round-necked T-shirt with 1/2 sleeve length and its imprint of the technical drawing of the legendary engine of the Volvo B18 / B20 it stands for your passion.
No fan of the "Legendary Engine"? - No problem, we also have numerous other motifs in our programme.
Category: T-Shirts






Cups and mugs

Whether it's your morning coffee, cocoa or tea, your favourite drink tastes better when served in your own cup. In our mugs section we offer the right drinking vessel for every taste.
Category: Cups


Pillows

Here you will find the ideal gift for all cuddle fans. Whether you are a fan of Scandinavia or decoration, whether for the children's room, in the car for longer journeys or simply to keep warm - with our selection of cushions it will be cosy!
Category: Pillows






Swedish flag

Carry your passion to the outside world. With our Sweden flag, 90 cm x 150 cm, it is perfect for decorating your garden, workshop or party room.
Category: Flags


Digital workshop manual / Parts Catalogue

Volvo OTP USB flash drives and online products contain original technical documents officially licensed by Volvo. They are therefore an important aid for every mechanic and an essential tool for every owner of a classic Volvo.
Category: Digital workshop manual / Parts Catalogue






Socks

Our Volvo socks make one of the most hated Christmas gifts cool all at once! In three trendy colours, the stockings are a definite highlight for any Volvo fan.
PS: No, there are no matching pants for the socks yet ;-)
Rubrik: Socken


Toys

Ideal gifts for big and small Scandinavia fans or those who want to become one. Whether it's indoors in bad weather with Swedish Memory or an eye for an eye with Viking chess outdoors.
Category: Toy






Wristwatches

Wristwatches are timeless gifts that always bring joy. Especially the watches in Volvo or Saab design are a great gift idea, which have been specially designed to incorporate elements from the vehicle interior.
What are you waiting for? The time is running!
Category: Watch


All about baby - welcome to the Volvo family

Even the littlest Volvo fans don't miss out. With our cute and cuddly moose cuddle cloth, the little ones not only have a cute companion for at home, but also for on the road. Combined with our eye-catching Volvo dummy, your baby will be an even cuter eye-catcher and a true Volvo fan.
Elk cuddle cloth.
Volvo Pacifier






Rain jackets and umbrellas

Autumn, wind, rain... what can't be missing? Clearly, our newly arrived rainwear.
Simple but functional through the wet season. With our umbrellas and rain jackets, autumn can come.
Category: Umbrellas


Caps

Our stylish caps not only protect you from the sun or rain but look great too. No more fussy hair styling before your morning walk or trip to the bakery. With our caps you are always well dressed.
Category: Cap






Festive fun for our four-legged friends too

Our beloved four-legged friends should also enjoy their lives to the full! With the cuddly, original Volvo pet blanket, your pet has a cozy retreat. In combination with the stylish pet bowl and a matching dog leash, your pet will not only be pampered, but will also be a real eye-catcher.

Category: Pet supplies


Gift voucher

Not found a suitable gift or not quite sure whether the recipient might like the attention? - Then simply pass on the agony of choice... With our SKANDIX gift vouchers worth between € 10.00 and € 100.00, you are giving a huge selection of high-quality items that will make the heart of every Volvo, SAAB or Sweden fan beat faster.
Category: Gift certificates



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New D-Jetronic fuel pressure regulator https://www.skandix.de/en/news/new-djetronic-fuel-pressure-regulator/2902/
The D-Jetronic in the Volvo P1800E, ES, 140 and 164 relies on a precisely set fuel pressure for proper operation. This first electronic fuel injection system debuted in 1967 in the VW 1600 and was installed in many vehicles from other manufacturers in the following years, including Mercedes, Citröen, Opel, Alpine, Porsche, Saab and BMW. From about the mid-seventies, D-Jetronic was then gradually replaced by the K- and L-Jetronic systems.

In most vehicles, the fuel pressure of the D-Jetronic is set to 2.0 bar by the pressure regulator; for a time, Volvo had an instruction to set it to 2.1 bar. The fuel pressure should be checked regularly for proper functioning of the injection and a long engine life, and readjusted if necessary. Too low a fuel pressure can lead to engine damage in the long run.

Now the fuel pressure regulators, like other D-Jetronic parts, have been in short supply for years and have been replaced by the manufacturer from time to time with other variants. This is not a problem for the pressure regulators, thanks to the fact that the adjustment range is always relatively the same; only two connection variants should always be available. In the recent past, however, almost nothing was available.

Because we know how important it is for the system to work perfectly and because we occasionally need a new pressure regulator ourselves, we looked around for a suitable manufacturer. We found what we were looking for and, of course, installed the prototype in a P1800ES. We set the pressure to 2 bar and tested it, and the car runs perfectly.

The fuel pressure regulators are now available in our shop under the numbers 1071886 and 1061995. As already mentioned, they can also be used in BMW, Mercedes, Opel and other vehicles with D-Jetronic.


Finally, a tip from our own experience:

If the pressure regulator is defective, it may be because the pump pressure is too high. Occasionally, fuel pumps with excessive pressures for the D-Jetronic were sold, sometimes with over six bar working pressure. An original pressure regulator cannot withstand this for too long, as it is designed for the load of a pump with 2.5 - 3 bar. If you need a new pressure regulator, we strongly recommend measuring the working pressure of the installed pump. If the pressure is in the range of over 4 bar, replacement with a more suitable pump is strongly advised.



Suitable for the following vehicles with D-Jetronic:

Article No.: 1071886
Reference: 243129

  • Volvo 140: model from 1972, engine B20E and B20F
  • Volvo 164: all models, engine B30E and B30F
  • Volvo P1800, P1800ES: model from 1972, engine B20E and B20F

Article No.: 1061995
Reference: 241721

  • Volvo 140: model up to 1971, engine B20E and B20F
  • Volvo P1800: model up to 1971, engine B20E and B20F
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Strut bar for Volvo 200 https://www.skandix.de/en/news/strut-bar-for-volvo-200/2909/
A strut bar is a classic way of making a self-supporting body more stable with MacPherson struts.

On the front axle, it not only ensures greater rigidity of the body in rallying, but the differences are also noticeable in normal road traffic. Steering precision is increased and camber remains more constant because the inner wings are less able to twist under the one-sided load in corners.

The Volvo 240 is still used today for motorsport purposes because of its balanced weight distribution and robustness. Especially in gravel rallies, it often lasts longer than more modern competitors.

So it was an obvious step for us to have the strut braces reproduced in the classic style. These are in two parts for the Volvo 240 and 260 and are bolted on both sides between the spring strut and the bulkhead.

The original design of our strut brace was installed in the Volvo 242GT from 1978 onwards.

The strut bar set is very easy to retrofit; neither drilling nor removal of chassis parts is required. The struts are galvanized for good corrosion protection.

The strut bar set is now available in our shop for more stability on Swedish gravel roads. Order now at 1020874.

Suitable for:

  • Volvo 240, 260, 262: all models

References:
1246228 left
1246229 right

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Injectors for common rail diesel https://www.skandix.de/en/news/injectors-for-common-rail-diesel/2894/
Modern diesel engines from around 2002 onwards have common rail injection at Volvo and Saab. This has now established itself in the entire passenger car sector, thanks to its extremely precise controllability and quiet, clean combustion, in comparison to distributor pumps or pump-nozzle systems.

In common rail direct injection, the high-pressure pump generates a consistently high pressure in a common line in front of the injectors, which is regulated by a metering unit on the high-pressure pump. The injection valves, also known as injectors, are controlled by the engine control unit based on a number of parameters and release a precisely metered amount of fuel at an extremely high pressure, finely atomized and precisely timed, directly into the combustion chambers.

The injectors are subject to high loads, and despite fine filtering, deposits occasionally occur due to fluctuating diesel quality. In addition to abrasion, the high pressures also cause fatigue in the springs inside the injectors.

These factors cause the precision of the injectors to decrease. The first signs of wear are indicated by poorer starting due to the decreasing pressure in the rail, followed by clouds of smoke, especially when starting. In addition to polluting the environment with smoke, dripping, leaking injectors also place a considerable strain on the engine oil and the particulate filter. If nothing is done when the oil level rises, this will lead to engine damage in the medium term.

In the worst case, engine oil that has been thinned by leaking injectors can cause the engine to speed up uncontrollably. This is because diesel evaporates when the temperature rises and enters the intake air via the crankcase ventilation.

Injector wear is dependent on maintenance and use, but usually occurs for the first time at mileages between 250,000 and 300,000 kilometers. However, it can happen earlier if the fuel filter is neglected during maintenance or the system is not bled correctly after the filter has been replaced. The injectors depend on the cooling and lubricating properties of the diesel for proper functioning.

In any case, if a common rail diesel engine is malfunctioning or running roughly, the cause should be thoroughly investigated. Even minor problems such as defective temperature sensors or pressure difference sensors can cause high follow-up costs if they are not replaced.

Injectors should only be installed in reliable quality. Only these ensure perfect engine running in the long term.

Some of the replacement parts available on the market are not cleaned and overhauled according to the manufacturer's specifications, and premature failures do occur from time to time.

We recently experienced this impressively on a 2013 V40 D2 with around 297tkm: after installing new injectors, the poor cold start, clouds of smoke when accelerating and rising engine oil level were history. Of course, we also changed the diluted engine oil.

Suitable for:
all Volvo and Saab with common rail injection

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