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After fitting a different throttle body<\/strong> and a new lambda (oxygen) sensor<\/strong>, the S80 ran perfectly again from an engine perspective<\/strong>. However, some noises started to come from the suspension, the tyres were due for replacement, and there was noticeable play in the right-hand steering ball joint<\/strong>. With the APK inspection approaching<\/strong>, it was time to take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts replaced:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Shock absorbers with struts and top mounts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Control arms with ball joints<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Engine mounts (upper and lower)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Anti-roll bar links<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inner and outer tie rods<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Engine oil and oil filter, spark plugs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4x Vredestein Sportrac 5 tyres<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Still on the planning list are a timing belt replacement<\/strong> and a change of the automatic transmission fluid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"De<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \"S80<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n


    \n<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Oude<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Nieuwe<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, the job didn\u2019t go entirely without setbacks\u2014but in the end, the result was absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"Nieuwe<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \"Oude<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \"Nieuwe<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \"Ophanging<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \"Alle<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n



    And finally\u2026 the end result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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