I stripped and primed the tailgate. Ground off most of the paint using a 24 grit sanding disc. https://i.imgur.com/en03AZXh.jpeg I had the whole tailgate brushed with phosphoric acid jelly then I wrapped it in plastic wrap for a couple of hours, before a wash and final sanding and priming. Rolled it...

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I absolutely don't want to scare you, but I had an issue when I tried to haul a 11,000 pound load out of the mud, and the engine stalled about 15sec later. When I I tried to start the vehicle, it stalled almost immediately. I experienced MANY stalls before I tried troubleshooting the problem. This i...

Today, i've taken down the fuel tank to get access to this hose... I'm gonna change it for a new brake hose, and by the way, i will also replace all the fuel lines hoses, which seem to be as old as the car...

FuNkY !

An MVS user emailed me asking what to do about his delta links... can he DIY his own tool. Here's my response: I don’t think there is a DIY to make the tool. However there is almost everything else to help with the repair. First, you can look on eBay or Facebook Marketplace for Volvo tool # 999 5497...

I'll likely start with replacing all the vacuum related parts for the brake booster. I reseated the elbow at the booster itself, rotated it a little, and the inconsistency went away

Continue to repair my 850. Today, I've tried to disconnect the fuel tank. The both hoses didn't want to come and they broke... I prefer not to speak about fuel hoses... Fuel pump connector.jpeg The outer size of the the nipple on the top of the fuel pump is 9mm. Can i use these replacements parts ? ...

I work on fuel lines today. For the quick broken connectors, a dealer proposed me this : I order also the all fuel lines :

You have to work to get it on. They are tight. Try a little silicon oil. If you can dump the hose end in warm water to soften it it might help.

Neil.

Well, 40 years of marriage….and she reminds me of my luckiest day of my life… Isn’t the Volvo Museum inSweden nearby? Shouldn’t we go For a look? She is accompanying me on a trip to Denmark this week, and I have to head to Prague on the week after, so its Veekend of Volvo. (it looks like playing a l...