Hello All, I figured I would start posting about my Volvo adventures. I am currently modifying and fixing my 97’ 850 T-5 wagon. I plan to pass on to my 16 year old son and then have him return it to me after HS or a few years of college. I landed a slightly rough silver T5 that basically everything ...

I am now able to shut the hood and latch/un-latch it.

This is how I pulled the crossmember out. Very simple

I have a slow week because of the Holidays. I will get to bring the car inside and out of the elements (into a heating workspace). I will replace the timing chain and water pump before getting to the radiator/intercooler/condenser combo and then the body panels and headlights. The goal is to be back...

Body put back together (for the most part, lol!) Everything doesn’t line up perfectly but this car is a beater anyways (not a show car) I should be able to clean up the lines a bit from the wreck. Considering I did not take it to a body shop it looks pretty decent. I have 3 cans of plasti dip to smo...

I have a brand new water pump and gasket for P80 series.

I replaced my water pump with a Aisen pump I had laying around. I now have the water pump that came in my Contitech timing belt kit sitting on the shelf and I will not need it anytime soon.

Ended up being the brake light switch being sensitive and coming on and running Dow the battery.

Ughh

Will order a new one ASAP.

I am completing my 850 Wagon rebuild. I have several parts for sale. More to come also. $275 V70 4 bolt Volvo brand Control arms. The plastic guard on one is slightly damaged. I think I hs e a decent used one to toss in or reuse your old ones. HUGE DEAL!!! $120 P80 Wagon wing. No brackets and in bas...