Hello friends! I was pondering what the safe turbo boost limits for each model were and it lead me to doing a little bit of math on everyone's behalf so that you can have an actual reference chart to go by. I have calculated the Effective Compression Ratio (ECR) of the three available P80 Volvo Engi...

Those were ready for replacement

I just used some 5mm silicone tubing.

None. I added a clamp on the manifold side, just to keep it in place. I think on the PTC side I just used a zip tie as a clamp (Didn't have any better options that I was happy with).

Silicone is not my first choice for that connection. It works fine but the silicone will get oily and sweat oil. I went with good old rubber for that one only, no elbow as ChuckW says. All other vac lines I use silicone.

I do not, but I could probably get one for you. I'll keep you posted!

Volvo put it there for a reason. Don't mess with it other than making sure it works by cleaning it. My two cents. PS that goes for things like cats and other stuff as well. I thought cats cleaned themselves? Hence all the hairballs. It’s definitely good to just leave them where they are. You are go...

Volvo put it there for a reason. Don't mess with it other than making sure it works by cleaning it. My two cents. PS that goes for things like cats and other stuff as well. I thought cats cleaned themselves? Hence all the hairballs. It’s definitely good to just leave them where they are. :lol: Don'...

I have those compression fittings at work! Good to know!

Using work resources to fix your transportation to work is clearly fair game.

Thats the defense I used when I built an entire garage out of Post-Its.