BlackBart wrote: ↑13 May 2025, 09:57 Looks like the exterior trim held the moisture and grime and salt in against the paint. Is this typical of what Ottawa roads do to cars?

Fairly typical, I think. Lots of cars on Ottawa roads with rusted rocker panels.

I have taken an old cap, drilled a hole, tapped for 1/8 pipe thread, and added connection to pressurize with air. With a gauge in the connection, you can monitor initial pressure and bled off.
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And the above procedure seems to have worked Running beautifully and no CEL. At least so far.

i found an AW71 which should fit my volvo. thank you.

The 3-prong Volvo plugs are best for these engines. Yada yada :) I've never tried, or heard of anyone trustworthy, gapping the 3-prong plugs. No reason to mess with them if they don't appear damaged, you didn't drop them off the roof and run over them, etc. Don't use anti-seize, if you're really con...

I finally received my new fog lights after ordering them a little over a month ago (they were on back order). I just installed them today and figured I should post what I did in case anyone else wants to reference it. Here are the aftermarket lights I bought on iPD (made by Professional Parts Sweden...

BlackBart wrote: ↑21 May 2025, 11:24

matthew1 wrote: ↑21 May 2025, 07:48 2x 1800ES, 1x 1800S

https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/sa ... 26823.html

That's 5400.

Hey, waaait a minute, that's abscates line.

'61 B20 powered PV, a bit rough but battle tested. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-volvo-pv544-16/ 1961_volvo_pv544_volvo-544-075-4 Rally.jpg B/W T9 five speed from a Murkur, extensive combat around the world. Plus, Webers ! Volvo-544-121-40276-Webers.jpg Extra credit for the correct battery ...

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