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by BlackBart
19 Nov 2021, 08:55
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Re: C&C Motors, Northboro, MA --2008 rating

Can I save some money and use the same oil in the engine and transmission?

Is this the right forum?

Hello? Anyone?

Do we know which states all these ex-wives live in, so we can look out?
by BlackBart
17 Dec 2021, 12:39
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Re: Should I worry?

My only experience is with turbo engines, so the NA might be easier (?) When I replaced mine the first time, it was a chore, yes. But if you have the right tools, new gaskets, and see how easily the intake manifold comes off, it's not so bad. Then you can see and access everything. If you can do it ...
by BlackBart
19 Dec 2021, 17:52
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Re: Rear cam seals

I’ve always had good luck with Corteco seals.
by BlackBart
27 Dec 2021, 21:47
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Re: Long Distance Winter Trip Advice

We are back, we survived. Betty ran perfectly. Great car, great engine, great tires. I am wobbly.
Dramatic weather - Film at 11.
by BlackBart
28 Dec 2021, 16:39
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Montana to Colorado and back

1800 mile winter trip across Montana and Wyoming. Dawn patrol. As we drove east up the (Lewis &) Clark Fork River through Hellgate Canyon, it was cold, but the river was warmer and made a thick fog. Slow going, too dark and sketchy for photos. There was a big moon and a sliver of light across th...
by BlackBart
04 Jan 2022, 11:47
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Re: What did you do to your Volvo today?

Sveedy wrote: 04 Jan 2022, 07:36Reference for others going down this road - $ 1900 for labor to rebuild upper and lower ends, inc all machine work ( boring, decking, machining crank etc ). Considering the quality and price, I will deal with the extended timeline.
That isn't so bad really, although you bought pistons etc.
by BlackBart
05 Jan 2022, 13:38
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Re: Non-Volvo car chat megathread

How I picture myself in the garage......

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the reality.......

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by BlackBart
06 Jan 2022, 13:11
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Re: Let's see your Volvo (The Photo Thread)

The kids all lined up. This was just before it snowed 10" overnight, and it's been snowing hard all day. TV weatherboy tells us we're going to have rain and freezing rain later....oh boy.

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by BlackBart
06 Jan 2022, 14:54
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Re: Happy new Volvo 850 year !

HNY in French.


(I had to look that up)