I bought a 10 piece set of Matco flare nut crowsfoot wrenches off eBay for $125 shipped. American made, never used, in a case, with the sizes nicely stamped on each (unlike current Snap-on laser etching). They were less expensive than the Snap-on, SK, or MAC ones I evaluated and they met my needs pe...

Flare wrenches are essential for working on hydraulic line fittings. They are twice as deep as regular wrenches and wrap around the fitting, touching each face. This provides maximum contact on fittings which often stick or bend due to being soft metal. These crows foot flares have those same attrib...

Did any of you guys even watch the video I posted of Robert detonating one of those? That thing went off like a bomb. No combination of leather and thread is going to hold that thing back. That video is where I got the idea from. I was initially afraid that the airbag might not punch through the co...

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...

The heart of the question is: which parts are no longer available. In that case, I assume a 25 year old part is better than none at all. Some day I'd like to go through the online stores and list all parts which say they're not available or sell for over $100. Perhaps those are what should be saved ...

I was able to remove a quarter panel window at a junkyard with spackle knife, duct tape, muscle, and determination. The job was strenuous and required extreme caution and patience. The job took me about 4 hours over two visits. I recommend finding and using a glass removal knife (thin blade with a 3...

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...

Got up early to look for an immobilizer antenna and other parts to try swapping at Holland's used auto parts, the local junkyard, which didn't have any Volvos that old. No luck. Take a longer drive out to Burlington Used Auto Parts in Shirley, MA. The owner, Johnny, is very nice and helpful. They h...

Are these crumbled wiring connectors still available to purchase new? Without a new replacement, how could this plug be rehabilitated? Could it be a heat shield somewhere underneath the car? Sorry I forgot about this thread. 50 MVS points to jreed and scot850 for identifying that the first post was ...

I'm really hoping that your family is going to be ok after the accident. And your cars, but first your family.