Just last week I dropped the tank on my '95 wagon. I was less than thrilled at the idea because I had stored it with a full tank of fuel. After siphoning the fuel out through the now removed fuel pump at the top of the tank...it was surprisingly straight forward. Just remember to unhook the wiring g...

If you are anticipating working on your P80 and watching YouTube videos, here's a word of advice (one might even say a warning): Stick to videos by Robert Spinner (RobertDIY) and stay away from those posted by FCP Euro. The FCP Euro people are great guys, and I buy just about ALL my parts from them ...

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IMG_0536.JPG This is an autopsy photo of my first attempt. Incredibly, even with these badly mangled o-rings it didn't leak, although the steering was fairly stiff at idle. There was plenty of assist when the engine was above 1000 RPM, though. The second one I did seems to be working perfectly. I d...

Regarding primer, primer is always a good idea for aluminum, however 180 grit sandpaper leaves quite a bit for the paint to grab onto. I have had older British cars with boots and bonnets and sometimes even doors made from aluminum, and it would be sheer folly not to use a primer on such a large, sm...

Final follow up. It was the ECC control panel. Got one for $30 & everything is fine again. Thanks.

Even though we 96 upwards p80 owners know that the ABS/Tracs double orange means the module is faulty - it's not always the case, as I will photoproof here. Interestingly, the lights were off in dry wearher and only came on in rauny condiruons, which made me suspect the wiring. I guess a tiny rock g...

I had abs sensor wiring problem this winter on driver's side front wheel. It drove me nuts and the symptoms are almost just like bad solders in abs/tracs module except that it always triggered abs/tracs light on full right turn(it took a while before i discovered that). Turn the car off(wheels are s...

BEJinFbk wrote: ↑23 Jun 2021, 07:43 Well, for one thing, the front half of that horn is missing...

Tough town, when they steal your alarm horn.

I am not trained in the Mental Health area, but... https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1993-volvo-240-wagon/7339982978.html At the minimum it's dillusional. The last two Bricks I changed blower motors on took every bit of seven (7) hours. This one needs not only the listed issues, but a pai...