I used a jack to raise up the control arm to set the 'normal ride height'. The classic description from Ozark Lee is well worth reading here: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=269247#p269247 Here are the last steps in his write-up: "9 ) Use a jack underneath the control a...

It might also be worth checking the AIC (automatic idle control) valve for cleanliness and smooth operation. When the AIC gets gunked up, it can get jammed and cause stalling.

I had similar trouble with the RAMAC version of the battery cable, bought at IPD and also offered at that time by FCP, on my 850 a while back: Failure: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61435 Purchase: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47...

At least on my '97 850, I would consider the fan running for 3 minutes after the engine is off to be not normal.

I've replaced the hose shown in image #2... More detail available here:
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I have had good luck so far using Lesjofors spring on the rear of my '97 855... I wrote up a short description here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95813&p=560572#p560572

It sounds like there may be two symptoms: the motor to turn the wiper blade back and forth isn't working, and the washer fluid pump isn't working. Is that correct? If both of them are not working, then it could be due to damaged wires in the hinge.

There is also a chance that you'll see improvement by making a change in the power steering fluid to a high mileage ATF type or trying a 'stop-leak' product. I can recommend using high mileage ATF... I used to leak 25-50mL of fluid every month on my '97 855 GLT using regular Castrol Transmax, but wh...

Everybody's going to have their own situation, outlook and abilities, so there will be differing opinions on what to do. If I were in that situation, and assuming the engine coolant had been well maintained, I would most likely replace the belt, tensioner, tensioner pulley and idler pulley. I know s...

I haven't experienced the exact same problem you're describing, but I have had a few different problems with ECC damper motors and especially the rheometer-type position sensors that are connected to them. You mentioned that you are seeing the REC and AC lights flash... that's a sign that the ECC un...