abscate wrote: ↑16 Dec 2022, 10:00
From 2:00 on that feels like some of my car repairs this year

The parts cannon hadn't been invented yet so the poor guy had to throw them manually.

I was cracking up just watching Robert throwing things at it. That alone was worth the time spent.

Sounds like you don't have enough power.

I noticed the rack on my '97 855 GLT started leaking about 10 years ago. The leak was about 25-50mL per week. I switched from regular ATF to "high mileage" ATF, currently using the inexpensive "SuperTech" brand from Walmart. That slowed the leakage down to less than 25 mL per mon...

Does the second photo show the pull rope for emergency starting?



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foggydogg mentioned two more sites to consider for obscure Volvo parts or simply as alternatives to our common sellers: VP Autoparts carries parts for the 850 and earlier with a few things for 1998 and newer. Mitchell Volvo in Simsbury, CT was able to quickly fulfill an order for him containing a pa...

There is a chassis break change on the lower radiator hose in 98-99. The earlier hose is longer with the curved end. Earlier hose “fits” both if you cram the extra on, but to get the factory fit you need the right part FCP has the wrong fitment in their catalog but some wanker points this out in re...

ZionXIX wrote: ↑20 Dec 2022, 19:55 So I got my fuel pump assembly delivered today for the xc90 but the top of my fuel pump looks way different than what I received. Here is what mine looks like.
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Well it turns out that is the level sensor cover

I just got a real holiday treat. The previous owner of the T5M called me! Shortly after buying the car, I found his address and wrote him a letter saying that his well-loved car was in good hands and will get fully restored. I invited him to contact me so I could learn more about the car and his tim...

Correct Clemens, all 98 were non-VVT (in the US market). Since those are both 98 NA engines (looking at OP's signature) I completely agree - rework the other head out of the car, then swap it in. Volvo brand only on the valve stem seals, e.g. https://parts.volvocarslisle.com/p/volvo__/Kit/42805630/2...