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 |  | The speedometer had stopped working, although the odometer was still
running. Replaced the instrument cluster with a used one. The
speedometer then...
geronimo
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03-29-2007 08:49 AM
Mike F  | 6 | 49 |
| | | Recently, my check engine light came on so I took the car to the mechanic.
He told me there was a misfire mostly likely due to the car being in...
od2000
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03-29-2007 08:48 AM
Mike F | 2 | 57 |
| | | I didn't know you could collect for the reduced market value of your car
after an accident repair, but the articles at www.claimsreporter.com say...
A Reader
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03-29-2007 07:09 AM
Roadie | 2 | 49 |
 | | getting a warning mesage on my 99 s80: "position light bulb failure"
I've looked and looked but do not know where the position light is to
replace...
bobdog
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03-29-2007 06:29 AM
Allen | 3 | 160 |
| | | Its a b230FT 4-cyl turbo. Well, I got the car running again by timing
it correctly. However, now the timing belt is not staying in the
proper...
geronimo
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03-29-2007 03:00 AM
James Sweet | 11 | 81 |
| | | Hey all. For those wondering if I got the water pump off, I did.
Long story short, I had to find the 2nd bolt on the return tube near
the turbo...
Skonnie
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03-29-2007 02:58 AM
James Sweet | 6 | 42 |
| | | Thanks to all who responded to my earlier water pump queries.
So now I'm on the hook for a new expansion tank hose, since the one I
have is cracked...
Skonnie
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03-28-2007 11:58 PM
Skonnie | 0 | 45 |
| | | Hello everyone! I'm doing a Volvo 240 series project and am wondering
how many of the original type electrical / wiring harness connectors
that fit...
gbowne1
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03-28-2007 10:35 PM
gbowne1 | 0 | 44 |
| | | On Mar 23, 12:52 pm, henry... (AT) eircom (DOT) net (Henry) wrote:
That's klick. I meant click for odometer. Anyway, thanks for your
feedback.
FA
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03-28-2007 10:40 AM
FA | 6 | 64 |
| | | RE: 98 S70
I have 3 sets of keys, 2 with the remote fob, one that is solo with a black
end.
I have never used this key, assuming it's a valet key...
Uncle Vinnie
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03-28-2007 10:20 AM
Uncle Vinnie | 2 | 57 |
| | | I want to replace the OEM type plugs with premium ones. Maybe Bosch
Platinum or SplitFire. Whats the best?
geronimo
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03-28-2007 01:40 AM
James Sweet | 5 | 43 |
| | | I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.
I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer,
seems to know what the problem...
John Smith
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03-27-2007 07:32 PM | 12 | 96 |
| | | I change my own oil.
How do I get the warning indicator to stop telling me it is time to
change my oil after I have already done so?
onthe_road_again
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03-27-2007 02:20 PM
Rob | 1 | 65 |
| | | Hey all. Am almost halfway through installing a new water pump. Have
unbolted the old pump, but am unable to pull it loose it loose from
the metal...
Skonnie
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03-27-2007 01:08 AM
Skonnie | 10 | 87 |
| | | hi groups. I just want to send a big thanks to James Sweet, you are the man!
your advice about the bulb failure sensor was right on. After all the...
hardl;abor
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03-26-2007 02:41 PM
James Sweet | 1 | 41 |
| | | Hi all,
I literally felt in love for a C70 coupe made in 2000, with 160000K
miles. High pressure turbo
Price is around 7.500$. I CARFAX-ED it and...
mtedeschi@hotmail.com
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03-26-2007 01:38 PM
shrowell42@yahoo.com | 5 | 55 |
| | | We have a 2000 V70, just wanted to check before we do it - if we replace the
battery ourselves in the remote for keyless entry it's not going to...
Linda
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03-26-2007 11:13 AM
Marvin | 3 | 66 |
| | | my car is a volvo 2000 v40 (turbo)
od2000
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03-26-2007 10:54 AM
od2000 | 0 | 75 |
| | | I am putting an electric fuel pump into an older car & want to use a fuel
pump relay that will sense when the engine quits and shut off the pump. ...
Scott Kelley
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03-26-2007 09:46 AM
Mr. V | 5 | 85 |
| | | 1990 240 Wagon B230f W/197K
I just put in a set of FCP Groton Injector seals, and I was wondering
what people thought of the caps they give you.
I...
jacktheboy
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03-25-2007 07:51 PM
John Horner | 2 | 46 |
| | | Hey all, I have an '86 240 DL Automatic that just began to cut out at
low speed while going over speed bumps. Its warm at night here in
Austin, so...
Skonnie
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03-25-2007 12:21 PM
Skonnie | 0 | 67 |
| | | I took my 2000 S80 Turbo Volvo in for a Timing Belt change yesterday.
It was supposed to be a one day repair but I got a call yesterday
saying they...
Sabrina
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03-25-2007 07:10 AM
John Robertson | 6 | 69 |
| | | I have for sale a 5 speed manual transmission out of a 1988 volvo 740.
Asking 700 for it. Email for questions.
thanks,
Albert
Albert
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03-24-2007 05:51 PM
James Sweet | 1 | 94 |
| | | I need the wiring diagram for the fuel pump relay for a 1980 (or
thereabouts) 240 or 260. Is there someplace that I would find it...
Scott Kelley
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03-24-2007 03:12 PM
Scott Kelley | 0 | 338 |
| | | Follow up, 1985 245 with tranny fluid leaking after overfill, then
very minor leak afterwards.
I pulled off the speedo gear from the rear of the...
Jamie
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03-24-2007 12:40 PM
Jamie | 2 | 65 |
| | | First the Q: What is the thread size/diameter/pitch for the front
wheel studs on a 1990 245?
I know it has been some time since I posted here. Been...
Randy G.
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03-24-2007 07:03 AM | 4 | 49 |
| | | Hello again my information friends,
I have a 89 240DL (5 speed) in prestine condition, it was
well kept and always garaged, this cars gas
pedal is...
jsegura525@aol.com
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03-24-2007 02:22 AM
James Sweet | 5 | 61 |
| | | It didn't run *not* because it was being flooded out by too much gas.
The mechanic who had worked on it had the camshaft set so that with
#1 piston...
geronimo
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03-24-2007 02:21 AM
James Sweet | 21 | 117 |
| | | 1985 245
OK, so I bought this wagon a few weeks ago and got all the oil leaks
stopped. I degreased the underside and did only short city trips...
Jamie
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03-23-2007 11:04 PM
Jamie | 4 | 44 |
| | | I took out the air filter housing so I could change the distributor
cap and rotor on my non-turbo 850. There is a black wire connected to
the the...
williamregan@yahoo.com
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03-23-2007 12:59 PM
williamregan@yahoo.com | 0 | 58 |
| | | Hi. I have a Volvo S80 TD 2.5 auto.
On the computer i can see the following info:
MOTORSYSTEM ATG. NASTA SERV. and Lambda light is on. What is that...
p00hat3k
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03-23-2007 08:26 AM
Mike F | 1 | 45 |
| | | Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like...
Larry
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03-22-2007 07:01 PM
Roadie | 4 | 51 |
| | | Hi folks,
I'm trying to determine the engine type I have.
I was told I need a new catalytic converter, and can't afford to pay
my shop 1200,00...
b5252s@gazeta.pl
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03-22-2007 04:19 PM
Per Mathisen | 2 | 75 |
| | | <<Robert's your mothers brother>>
Have the same problem with my 2001 V40. Thanks for the suggestion.
Another issue is that the wiper blade is...
Thomas M. Keller
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03-22-2007 02:31 PM
byrocat | 1 | 52 |
| | | Volvo dealer detected "Positive Crankcase Pressure"
Thinks it is caused by bad "Flamebox" and has recommnded replacement.
Could anyone direct me to a...
dfra00
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03-22-2007 09:15 AM
SilverSurfer | 4 | 45 |
| | | The radio in my 98 V70 GLT needs to be set up. How do I go about getting the
code, is it a DIY or do I need to take it to a dealer?
Thanks in...
Zyggy
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03-21-2007 09:37 PM
c.fiedler@sbcglobal.net | 2 | 37 |
| | | Hello,
I had removed my instrument cluster...clock, speedo, gas gage, water
temp.
I did this to fix my odometer and I did fix it this evening
..
I...
jsegura525@aol.com
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03-21-2007 07:18 AM
Mike F | 1 | 58 |
| | | Hi,
Elementary yes, but this may save someone a load of trouble: received phone
call from my wife- "Car's broken down.... Engine starts but when...
Andy
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03-21-2007 02:06 AM
James Sweet | 1 | 51 |
| | | Usually I'm the one answering these questions but this one has me a
little stumped. Car is an '87 740 Turbo, ran great until one day I
noticed the...
James Sweet
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03-20-2007 09:22 PM
James Sweet | 5 | 49 |
| | | The Volvo dealers only sell the complete wiper arm assembly, I only
need the replacement inserts. I used to be able to get serviceable
inserts from...
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03-20-2007 09:02 PM
- | 0 | 75 |
| | | I've recently picked up an '86 240 wagon parts car. The only issue is
that I pay $40/month to park it. What I'd like to do is strip it and
then have...
cton
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03-20-2007 08:33 PM
jacktheboy | 2 | 38 |
| | | Hi,
I recently bought a used C70 coupe from a dealer (150K miles).
GREAT RIDE !!!
But ... I immediately had a problem with a broken coolant...
mtedeschi@hotmail.com
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03-20-2007 11:12 AM
mtedeschi@hotmail.com | 2 | 54 |
| | | Hello folks.
I have a 91 240 and the service light turns on at start of car then
about a minute or two later it goes away, this happens every time
I...
jsegura525@aol.com
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03-20-2007 10:58 AM
Son_Worshipper | 3 | 53 |
| | | Hello NG
Shortly after the delivery of my factory new V70 D5 (185 hp) in
November 2005 I recognised that my D5 was exhausting huge coluds of
burned...
Joerg Lorenz
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03-20-2007 04:53 AM
Joerg Lorenz | 0 | 71 |
| | | Am semi-foolishly trying to "save the family some money" by replacing
a few suspected bad seals and the oily timing belt. Ordered and very
much...
arterialturns@gmail.com
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03-19-2007 02:09 PM
Michael Pardee | 4 | 50 |
| | | Just to save me from looking (last saw the Haynes down the back of the
sofa).....Where is the reversing light switch located? (1993 850...
Alistair Ross
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03-19-2007 08:13 AM
Tim.. | 1 | 124 |
| | | I just purchased my first Volvo. 89 740 GL and I LOVE IT. I haven't
had it for more then a week. It is in beautiful condition but I'm
having some...
shawndeschamps@hotmail.com
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03-18-2007 05:26 PM
Randy G. | 2 | 52 |
| | | Just wanted to run this by the forum before I get into it. I have been
having trouble turning over my 01 S40 in the morning. Sounds like the...
DirtyDave
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03-18-2007 03:53 PM
Lloyd Wells | 2 | 60 |
| | | I daily-drive a 1985 Volvo 240GL, 180,000 miles. The metal rocker
panels are rusting, how difficult is it to replace them and where can
I find...
Jan Georgen
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03-18-2007 03:28 PM
James Sweet | 2 | 55 |
| | | OK, this is defintely a new one on me. The check engine light's on in
our non-turbo 1995 850. My trusty OBD-II reader says no codes but
displays...
JRE
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03-17-2007 05:24 PM
Mike | 1 | 50 |
