Patience is also the trick. Been there - done that... could not get belt to fit. Then all of a sudden it fits. Be sure to Slide belt onto the pulley with no lip, last.

The time has come. Pulled out the liftgate pistons while waiting for new ones to be delivered. I only cracked 3 plastic panels getting to them.

Cool lower radiator hose doesn’t sound right. I think the engine coolant only drops 10-20 F through the radiator ? Measurements needed! On edit - missed the heater core replacement. Nissens are great, but did you get a firm, leak free seal of foam between the core and HVAC plastic? A small gap doesn...

Compression test will tell you something and not telling you anything....leaving you to chase your own tail. That said....if oil control rings are shot...compression will still be good but it will pouring oil into intake through pcv system. Testing should be more intense...compression,leak down,dry ...

Update: DIY Robert found me a great one at a good price. Cant recommend him enough.

I keep on meaning to start this thread. Let’s make an entry with each volvo part number in title for search Three stages of obsolescence proposed for p80s Stage 1 - no longer available from Volvo, but good aftermarket available Example Volvo ac compressors. Nissens aftermarket Stage 2 - no longer av...

I remember you writing about this! I bought at the time, the last install kit with the butyl seals from Volvo NA. I had planned to install rails on the 'R' but determined what was the point as I never carry anything on the roof. I had even pulled the rails and they are still sitting on a shelf in th...

This is in the VRD. Thanks @jreed!

I’ve found Berryman B12 to improve fueling and pick up a little bit of gas mileage. I’ve also used Marvel Mystery Oil which isn’t as strong but not super expensive and seems to help my vehicles run smoother. YMMV.

I finally was able to remove the electronic climate control module from the parts car and then from the daily driver. There was a bulb that had come loose and was roaming about inside the unit from the daily driver. After I installed the module from the parts car, and connected the wiring, the blowe...