My preferred hood transport method is on roof (roof rack required) with pool noodles and ratchet straps.

If your caliper piston isn't perfect after cleaning (and soaking overnight in 90% alcohol to remove any invisible residue) there's a good chance it will leak. You can get a complete kit from a UK source for $38.00 shipped (in 2017). Source: http://www.biggreddemo.auto-guru.uk/ I bought one just to h...

THat console looks really nice!

Now that I've completed two manual swaps on P80s, I think it's time to make an up-to-date list of parts that you will need to do this swap. Keep in mind, this isn't a writeup on the swap itself... there are a few already that do a great job of showing the process (polskamafia mjl on here, for one!),...

Ive got a project coming up so I am compiling sources and comments. All content believed to be true but 90% trustworthy Preamble there are three parts to these skins - lower, upper and headrest Base models and R T5 models have slightly different versions of leather and trim, so be aware there. 1. Vo...

Yours may not have one. Supposedly it was a factory option, although I’ve never been lucky enough to see one. VTL knows much more & will probably chime in. I add oil pan heaters to all our cars. https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/kat-s-silicone-hot-pad-heater/0000000047517 I measured dip stick tem...

Adding the lock diagrams to thread for troubleshooting

Dirk, I have a steering wheel, same as one in photo.

I was recently given the opportunity to buy a low-mileage, original owner, 1990 Volvo 240. I drove it home to show it off and get the wife’s blessing, but she told me I can’t have any more cars to tinker with until I get my other project out both of the garage stalls it’s currently occupying. Haha. ...

Steve, when an engine overheats like this one, does one ever have to be concerned about the bottom end? Btw, I am seriously impressed by your work. Awww, Gee... :oops: I think we have had three bottom ends go bad on the history of this forum, They are really tough. The head goes way before anything...