So Guys, Here we are. To pick up new studies in mechanic, without training, is not interesting. I'm found of my 850, i learn how to keep as well as possible. So i start this topic. You will see the progression of the adventure. First job, squeaky brakes. Manov IMG_3718.jpeg IMG_3723.jpeg IMG_3728.jp...

Moderator, please let me know if this is not an allowed post. My friend sold me his shipping container since he moved to California. He doesn't have a volvo anymore, and these parts have been sitting for years brand new in the container. He asked me to sell them for him to help cover the cost of the...

Well I pretty much got this thing wrapped up. It took a bit more time than I thought, but to be fair I only worked on it a couple of hours at a time. Still, the directions say " 4 - 6 hours ", and I'd figure on the 6. This is with a trunk mounted system. It might be quicker if one is using...

After struggling after trying to find a replacement for the vacuum brake booster switch I decided to try a part that was easily accessible. This is a write up of what I did and the parts I utilized to replace part #30620958. Parts List from Amazon B003GBIJ5I (90 degree check valve going into Brake b...

It worked out pretty well. Lights up the road and street signs good but not over done, blinding on coming drivers. Before Before1.jpg After After1.jpg Before Before2.jpg After After2.jpg Day time looks like frosted glass. Daytime1.jpg Daytime2.jpg Daytime3.jpg The silver was pretty much gone. Paint1...

just wow. and i get nervous about messing things up when just doing a timing belt job.

Hello. Please share advice for buying cars from dealer-type auctions such as Capitol Auto Auctions .. I'm planning to buy a donated P80 and could use all the help I can get. Questions to start discussion: 1. How can we evaluate the car before buying? 2. Can we start or even drive these cars? 3. Woul...

As many of you likely know, Volvo 850 sedans have "HT-259" rear deck speakers that are approximately 6" by 9", but in a way that is completely incompatible with standard "6x9" speakers (which are too large). They are also 8 ohm impedance which means you can't really use...

Nope, I was embarrassed by my typo! Matt - the Citroen SM with a Maserati V6. Hydropneumatic (sp?) suspension with...quirks. I got to drive one across a parking lot in HS when I was a lot boy for a big Datsun dealer. The owner bought it, and the mechanics always had it in the garage working on the h...

I recently replaced the fuel pump in my 850R. Because I was in a rush and working in a not-ideal location (original unit failed with my car parked on the street in front of my apartment!) I wanted a complete assembly with the housing and everything. The OE Volvo unit was quite expensive and subject ...