I had a 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic with 454 V8 for a while in the 1980's. Very smooth ride. Very poor gas mileage. volvolugnut An interesting story on how I obtained the Caprice. I had purchased new a 1980 Dodge Colt (4 cylinder with 4 speed and weird 2 speed high /low range). In 1982 I drove i...

It went from Columbus, Ohio, to Toledo, Ohio, and now it's in Detroit, Michigan??? Was the scenic route included in the shipping? :shock: I know people make mistakes, and if that's the only one to happen this week then I'm ok with it. My fiance is having surgery tomorrow morning, and I'm really hop...

That is a lot to deal with, especially when she is so young. I hope she has good insurance coverage. Let us know how surgery goes.

Also, let us know if the Volvo needs other parts. My take off pile is growing.

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I would look hard at doing those hard to reach things like water pump, serpentine belt, Idlers, PCV system, alternator brushes (?), and maybe the power steering hoses if they have not been renewed. Those hoses are a real pain to replace when they go bad.
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If you are asking about the general arrangement of the clutch master and slave cylinders, here is basic information: Your clutch foot pedal is connected by mechanical linkage to the clutch master cylinder. There is no connection to the brake system. Fluid is forced from the master cylinder to the sl...

Does a magnet stick to tank?
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All plastic, just like mine. It will never rust inside or out.

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Soapy water is a great leak detector if you have a couple PSI in the tank.

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CIK7 wrote: ↑15 Aug 2020, 14:49

volvolugnut wrote: ↑13 Aug 2020, 17:41 I think he has crashed all that he wants.
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What???

It is your year to be picked on. Mine is next year.
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Does anyone in Ohio have a reliable vehicle they can loan gnalan?

That is certainly a very bad day and very rough week coming. Hang in there.
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