Robert texted me earlier today; Thursday was a long day for the family.
The first 6:30 he talks about Dianne's final chapter.

Video posted this morning, the first 6:30 covers the interment ceremony yesterday and such.

The family has has a pretty rough ride for the last couple months.

Started the process to replace the upper torque bushing, 9434263, and the bracket flopped around like a stunned mackerel.
8631159 If the weather cooperates, the press-in part happens next. This car may join Neil in the PITA Club.

abscate wrote: ↑05 Aug 2022, 04:17 Have to say goodbye to an old friend tonight. There is small price in pain compared to 16.5 years of Joy….

She has travelled with me from VA to Chicago to Boston for the last 18 months. Best car dog ever!!

Old Soldier dog, faithful Trooper to the last.

abscate wrote: ↑05 Aug 2022, 04:17 Have to say goodbye to an old friend tonight. There is small price in pain compared to 16.5 years of Joy….

She has travelled with me from VA to Chicago to Boston for the last 18 months. Best car dog ever!!

Med vänliga hälsningar

This story from Down Under starts with a brief overview of early Volvos in country. " Meanwhile... the first 144 was imported into the country. It was ordered in 1967 by businessman Eric Nordling to be delivered with 36 ignition keys. When asked why 36, he replied that his wife had a habit of l...

Not one cinder block in sight.

abscate wrote: ↑19 Aug 2022, 14:41 Pumped 10 gallons out the Kat prepping for fuel pump change, stuck brand new key from Volvo into door and broke tumbler

Crap on rye

This car has become a test bed for Patience.

The Skandix link was posted earlier in the thread; the part is available from others, depending on geography. The witness marks on the rotor - as well as the pic in our Gallic friend's avatar - seem to show an alloy wheel. The 'click' you hear - if the wheel bolts are properly torqued - may be loose...

The weather momentarily cooperated ( I can't spend much time outside when it's wicked hot - you don't want to know why ), and the Redheaded Problem Child is back on its hands and feet and got its first wash. IMG_0100.JPG Still haven't driven it more than a mile. Inspection and tags next week if the ...