Cheap belts on an interference engine are cheap not cost effective. ASAP, get a cost effective Volvo or OEM and do a timing belt service, before you lose it all.

zacharyzoosh wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 14:09 My ulterior point being my first mention; Why worry, when you can peek at it anytime.

One can peek at anytime but mere mortals don't have x-ray vision.

I wonder if leaving the key in the antenna is related? Is that how the lock controller detects you leaving? IT was doing this before I went to the “ external antenna key mode” to use my non-programmed keys I tried it on my S40 by leaving one key in the ignition. With one key in the ignition, the ot...

manovlov wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 13:41 How may I know ?
- H 3.2 (BOSCH LH 3.2 ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION)
or
- ME4.3 ( BOSCH MOTRONIC 4.3 FUEL INJECTION)
or
- CHARDONNAY ENGINE INJECTION FUELED ?

Pull the cover of the ECU box located in the passenger side, front corner of the engine compartment. Take a picture and post it here.

So far, couldn't find a scratch or groove by fingertip and nothing is catching on a fingernail. I can feel some parts on each cylinder towards the top where there is a full-circle slight bump or change in diameter. Probably just the cylinder wear I guess. I was talking about the head gasket but it ...

The internet tells me I would need a transmission speed sensor 30618272. Maybe not, clean the transmission speed sensor electrical connector, check the loom for shorts, opens and missing power. Fix anything found then clear the codes. It could be that simple. Ignore the P0700 it just telling you go...

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑04 May 2019, 18:33 Believe '99 Jetta's have this too. Not sure which you'll find more of in the junk yard.

VW part number 021 959 253C will work.
VW 021 959 253B and 037 959 253A are similar and would probably work

VW to Volvo SAS pump conversion tutorial.

I've been slow charging it (2A) for today only but will try it for longer. At 2A it should take at least a week to fully charge from 0% SoC. The theoretical minimum time is 80 hours @2A for a 160 amp-hour battery but it never charges that quick. 2 amps * 80 hours = 160 amp - hours. 1. Connect batte...

shawneesnaketail wrote: ↑05 May 2019, 13:32 as well as removing my catalytic converter.

You are not looking out for the survival of the species, do you really expect others to look out for the survival of your property?
Are you are you Self centered or Sociopathic?

ECM-912A is a report from the ETM to the ECM that it is having trouble hearing the ECM. It is like when you got a bad phone connection, "I'm having trouble understanding you, bad connection" Possible source The power supply to the engine control module (ECM) ( Noise, interrupts, low voltag...