In article <2236dc40.0307300655.760ac441 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>, CovertSpy (AT) toughguy (DOT) net by CovertSpy dropped his wrench, scratched...

volvowrench

07-31-2003 12:30 AM
volvowrench

Why do non-turbo 850's use a tri-electrode spark plug while turbos use a single electrode plug? What's the difference? Would there be any advantage...

polara

07-31-2003 12:22 AM
volvowrench

The wipers had gotten to the point that the only setting that would work was the "high" speed. And, then I had to turn them off at the right time to...

Don

07-30-2003 02:51 PM
Jan Lassen

"PT" <bendover (AT) emtae (DOT) org> wrote Through his contacts the Mechanic got new replacement pipes from a Volvo parts Clerk at at dealership,...

PT

07-30-2003 10:27 AM
PT

The front brakes on my cars get hot even after normal driving, I can't touch the rims for long if I have come home thru rush hour stop and go...

Rob Guenther

07-30-2003 08:22 AM
Mike F

My 850 wagon heat and AC vents smell of mildew any time we have a couple of damp days in a row. I had the local volvo dealer replace the filter...

Charlie Heath

07-30-2003 07:33 AM
Jeff Lesperance

Hi, I'm going to try and rent a compression tester tomorrow and do a compression test and a cylinder leak down test. Will I need more than just a...

Greg

07-29-2003 10:10 PM
Greg

I have tried to get a used manual (YES Manual) replacement mirror for the above but a new one (because of its rarity i guess) would cost around 120 ...

Iangec

07-29-2003 09:47 PM
William Liao

(Mon, 28 Jul 2003 03:16:55 GMT): It sounds like a fuse is not seated properly or you have a gound problem in the instrument cluster. -- Pardon my...

Brian Leonard

07-29-2003 07:52 PM
Brian Leonard

I need to give my air con system an overhaul. Please, can anybody point be to a site/email any diagrams showing the location of the component...

Clive

07-29-2003 05:36 PM
Clive

"Drew Jones": Sure. Search for "newsgroups setup" on Google, and you'll get lots of help. The easiest is to set up your normal e-mail-program...

Vestman

07-29-2003 05:23 PM
Kirth Gersen

I have a 91 940 Turbo. A few days ago, I noticed engine hesitation coming up a hill. I noticed the fuel gauge was sitting on empty and suspected...

Joe Moche

07-29-2003 05:20 PM
Tony Stanley

Drew Jones wrote: If you have an old cigarette light powered device that no longer works, you can use the cord from that, just use a couple of clip...

Drew Jones

07-29-2003 12:47 PM
Drew Jones

Daimlerboy wrote: The pumps always run full speed, you don't need to worry about that. Try grounding the black-yellow wire where it comes out of the...

Mike F

07-29-2003 11:49 AM
Bill Stehlin

Greetings. Just took my '95 850T in for its 60,000 km service (yes, eight years old and only 36,000 miles). The mechanic is recommending that the tie...

Henry

07-29-2003 09:51 AM
Henry

Could someone please tell me where to find the high pressure connection for the AC on the 850 Turbo? Found the low pressure on the LHS with no...

Mike Bird

07-29-2003 08:24 AM
Mike F

In article <bg5ji6$1ek$1 (AT) news-reader3 (DOT) wanadoo.fr>, fond-de-cour <fond-de-cour (AT) wanadoo (DOT) fr> wrote: Alternators can usually be...

fond-de-cour

07-29-2003 08:16 AM
Gary Heston

From a point at sea, to the circles of your mind, this is les.watson: Les, several people have already mentioned that this indicates a pressure...

Stewart Hargrave

07-29-2003 06:40 AM
les.watson

i noticed where the fuse gangs are ...well lets just say mine was bent open and the fuse did not make full conection . when u prob the fuel fuse it...

Matthew

07-29-2003 05:27 AM
joe

Eeexcellent !!! I will order a flametrap kit that contains everything I need to replace, thanks Mike Mike F <"mikef2316()"@attcanada.cant> wrote

Arnold Perez

07-28-2003 08:17 PM
Arnold Perez

Arnold Perez wrote: Did you check the check valve? The vacuum can leak back into the engine that way. -- Mike F. Thornhill (near Toronto),...

Mike F

07-28-2003 08:15 PM
Arnold Perez

"Mike F" <"mikef2316()"@attcanada.cant> wrote I was puzzled by the amount of metal from the corrugated hot air pipe collecting in the bottom of the...

Stuart Gray

07-28-2003 05:35 PM
Stuart Gray

Mike - I'm thinking the problem is the relay. I disconnected the black ground wire on the air pump itself to prevent battery drain. Now the...

polara

07-28-2003 02:56 PM
polara

I know this is a really vague post, but my check engine light came on yesterday evening and is still on after many restarts - 1996 850 Turbo Sedan. ...

Larry

07-28-2003 10:39 AM
Mike F

On my 88 240 injection ,I find the gas in the fuel tank will evapourate slowly , means the fuel gauage will drop slowly even the car didn't move. I...

TWC

07-28-2003 09:45 AM
Mike F

code readout say's that this is faulty just bought one ( $175 + tax Melbourne Aussie) the question is do I just refit it or does it have to...

CROW

07-28-2003 09:38 AM
Mike F

how is the fuel consumption figure on this car ? thanks

TWC

07-28-2003 06:37 AM
Michael Cerkowski

Can anyone help me determine why my cellphone recharger will not work in my volvo S80. My recharger will not work in the front or back plug. It...

Pleasantly Surprized

07-27-2003 11:06 PM
Pleasantly Surprized

This is the best lottery winning method that you will ever use. IMPORTANT: If you think this is just another overhyped lottery system, you'll be...

win_the_big_one

07-27-2003 08:13 PM
win_the_big_one

Since today whenever I set the class 3 alarm on my S80, my lights do not flash. They don't do anything. Only the red light and the doors actually...

Bruce Wayne

07-27-2003 04:16 PM
Gerben Bokma

Howdy! My ´85 240 with the AW70 automatic transmission might need an external oil cooler. I've heard that the one that's originally mounted on some...

Vestman

07-27-2003 02:13 PM
Stewart Hargrave

From a point at sea, to the circles of your mind, this is Marvin Margoshes: "Boundary Layer". From what I read, the boundary layer is pretty...

Marvin Margoshes

07-27-2003 02:01 PM
djtcz@ultranet.com

Is there a way to lubricate the bearings on the radiator fan? TIA Larry Combs

Larry Combs

07-27-2003 01:39 PM
James Sweet

Is it much of a job on a 2001 V70 T5? Any special tools needed?

Tom

07-27-2003 01:35 PM
Tom

Hi All, 1995 850 wagon with 271K. Has been a perfect auto since I purchased it with 32K. I am getting pressure buildup in the crank case for the...

Jim

07-27-2003 12:31 PM
Jim

Hi New to Ebay I've acquired my 1st item...a parts list for '93-'97 Vovlo 850's. It gives the part # and labor time estimates. If you need a #...

S. Nash

07-27-2003 12:23 PM
Jim

From a point at sea, to the circles of your mind, this is Silent Warrior: 'Throttle linkage' should cover it. You'll almost certainly need to get...

Stewart Hargrave

07-27-2003 08:33 AM
Stewart Hargrave

On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 10:18:18 +0100, "Mr. Slow" <millenniumgoldspammersarebastards_ (AT) crouchvale (DOT) freeserve.co.uk> wrote: Air bags. Maybe we...

Charlie Derk

07-27-2003 08:33 AM
Stewart Hargrave

I'm seriously considering buying a new S60 D5 SE this September. The car looks and drives fabulous, but what about reliability and resale in the...

Kev

07-27-2003 07:50 AM
Kev

Ralph, The first thing to look for is rust. Despite the claims Volvo was making at the time, the rust protection in the 70's wasn't that super. ...

Support Your Local Community Band

07-26-2003 11:53 PM
Joseph Oberlander

Just got back from serving three months with the military in the desert and found that my 740 is acting wierd. In park or Neutral the idle races...

Ed

07-26-2003 09:39 PM
grtdane

I bought a pre-owned 2000 Volvo S80 T6 last week (61,000). I've heard from other posts that the radiator fan is supposed to blow after turning the...

Old Scout

07-26-2003 07:09 PM
Old Scout

CAR: 1997 850GLT Turbo Wagon -- 65,000 miles. PROBLEM: With the engine shut off, the air pump motor keeps clicking on for about 2 seconds twice...

POLARA

07-26-2003 04:07 PM
POLARA

Shit happens, think about how often one has to reboot your PC.... " ~^ beancounter ~^" <sccat45 (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> skrev i...

Don & Sharon

07-26-2003 01:14 PM
G Klein

I need to give my air con system an overhaul. Please, can anybody point be to a site/email any diagrams showing the location of the component...

Clive

07-26-2003 12:52 PM
UnderCoverG

How easy is it to replace the AC Condenser? The Haynes manual suggests radiator removal. Is removing the radiator absolutely necessary? Also does...

UnderCoverG

07-26-2003 12:50 PM
UnderCoverG

Any Idea if it's just a case of oiling the bushes ? is it the bushes ? if so which ones and where ? I greased some up on a ramp last month but it's...

Jonathan Connor

07-26-2003 07:16 AM
Jonathan Connor

Anybody tried cleaning or replacing the pcv system and/or oil separator on a 98 V40 T4? Not sure if I have too much crankcase pressure but my valve...

Gerben Roosenboom

07-26-2003 06:44 AM
Gerben Roosenboom

Hello Lawyers: We bought a Volvo last year and of course we had a buyers check done by a local shop. Based on the clean bill of heatlh given by the...

Jim Martin

07-25-2003 10:39 PM
GrantOrg

Hello, I need to replace the passenger side fender on a 1986 Volvo 240 wagon. Is this a project that could be undertaken by someone with...

Simon

07-25-2003 07:48 PM
Kyle Christensen