So I dont if anyone has watched Roberts recent videos. He says he has a manufacturer that is willing to produce new R style front bumpers and possibly another manufacturer willing to make new leather seat covers for the p80 cars. He was asking for comments indicating interest for the manufacturer to...

That's a great link and post, thanks cn90. There is nothing alarmist about that Lancet article, it is straightforward assessment of the data with projections. It's realistic, based on vetted practices of epidemiology. A reminder to climate-deniers and flat-earthers: you can't choose to not believe t...

You don't need a mask, because you arent going out. If you want to make a mask, make one from cloth, and leave the N95s for the first responders, and essential workers, not for grocery shopping runs. Grocery store only - if your store isnt supporting curbside pick up, then call the manager and get t...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. I have reviewed all US states for the COVID-19 statistics. I have color coded the results. This data is for June 12, 2020. Results may change over time. First...

I'd love to donate

For inner CV boot use GKN 300597. It was figured out by Northernlights and posted here https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=332235. I've done at least 6 inner boots with this part, turbo and non-turbo alike. After the Northernlights post the axle boot posts on MVS exploded and th...

You have a tonne of them?! I pulled a ETM for $40 from my local PnP. 2 days later it went to our new friend Calvin in Hawaii. It fixed the warning lights and engine ran great. I only charged him what it cost me plus shipping. Feel good factor 100/100. Great to help out a fellow enthusiast. For all t...

Happy holidays to everyone. Wherever you are, whatever you celebrate, and even if you don't celebrate anything, I give you all good wishes and hope you have a safe end of the year. Thanks for everything you've done to help me with my car work this year and over the past 15 years. Thanks to Matthew f...

I hate open-ended (unresolved) problems, so I want to follow up and close this soap opera. I ended up completing the head job (removed all valves, lapped, put it all together). Against better advice here, I did not do the oil pan rings (since they would be as much work later), The motor runs about a...

Spring go in car, not chest.