I am not a fan of RTV. It can cause corrosion from the acetic acid and the crumbly bits that get loose work their way to other areas and cause problems in valves.
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Top of the radiator is traditional test of coolant temperature.

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My Ace Hardware 10' double barrel rocket launcher. I'm sending it to Ukraine. IMG_5505.jpg If I remember correctly, 10 foot long small section parts like this can fit from DS rear corner to PS windshield area without open doors or the sun roof. Extra MVS points for full use of sunroof for hauling. ...

I think 0.020 inch may alter the combustion chamber volume a lot. Smaller combustion chamber will increase compression ratio. That may be a concern for long life of the engine.
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No one has mentioned sludge caused by short drive cycles without full warm up.
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Those door pockets always had a hard life. I don't think I have any good ones. But the doors look presentable without the pockets. What is really nice about this car is it has been protected from sun fade. $6300 for a car with good looks, nice ride, good seats, up to date service, and expected life ...

I suspect you have low battery voltage that has caused a cascade of codes to show. These cars DO NOT like low battery voltage. It messes with the computers. Check your battery terminals for corrosion and tightness. Charge the battery FULLY and try a restart.
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BlackBart wrote: ↑07 May 2024, 11:44 IMG_5243.JPG

That 'odd downpipe' on the exhaust header is the exhaust pipe to the muffler under the car. When you want to go fast and make lots of noise, you unbolt the cap sort of visible at the straight end of the header. Uncorking the headers.
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Teleport mechanics to come work on Volvos.
Perhaps teleport yard workers also.
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Do your light assemblies have actual wires or a printed circuit film conductor? The printed film conductors wear and fail at the main connectors. The spring contacts for the bulbs can get bent out of shape and not contact the bulb well. Can you test for power and ground at the spring contacts in the...