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I don't want my car to be super loud, but I want a little extra volume. June is gonna shake her head when she sees this :mrgreen: 'Those young'uns'. I don't know about the -94 models, but the 95+ 960/s90 have 2 mufflers- 1 on the rear right passenger side and obviously the one behind the rear bumper...

Hello, first time here. Can someone tell me what Volvo wheels that can fit on a 1991 Volvo 780 Bertone? I'm not a fan of the mesh wheels, so I'm looking at 5 spoke wheels, like the OEM wheels on the s40 and s60r. Is it possible to fit "R" wheels on it? Almost all Volvo wheels up to 2006 should be a...

Would be sick to see a normal c70 converted to a 350hp+ beast. I think it's lighter than sedan so already faster possibly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9dCA2FB59M That's Brett Borders, a national Volvo-mad treasure we have here in Colorado. He works at Swedish Motors in Boulder. Great guy. More...

Sveedy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:04 pm I'm a bit lost - thought the n/a 850's were 2.5L. Have you checked FCP and IPD ?

U.S NA models are 2.4. Europe has 2.5 NA

My aunt would have my uncle add the previous car's horns to the new car from the early 70s through the late 80s. Her last GM car a 85 Lesabre had like 12 horns across the front. I won't say why on here as it's offensive, but it was quite a sound! The first car to loose its horns was a 72 Electra 22...

Is the sound issued from a sound board or built into either of the horns that come on most Volvos? OEM Horns are all Electrical/Mechanical devices. A electromagnet vibrating a spring loaded flat circular steel diaphragm. None are Electronics devices. You can use any OEM automotive horn you want. Th...

So, I was cleaning my 960 when I found an auxiliary cord and a telephone cord poking out of the right panel next to the radio. I thought it might be for the car phone, but these cords were not very long, and I dont see a spot for a phone. Does anyone know what they are? (Also just hit 160k miles!!)...

LOL whatever data script Matthew was running, it appeared to be blocking any attempt to reply to RHP. I didnt realize it was gonna post. I thought they were failed posts.

Is the sound issued from a sound board or built into either of the horns that come on most Volvos? OEM Horns are all Electrical/Mechanical devices. A electromagnet vibrating a spring loaded flat circular steel diaphragm. None are Electronics devices. You can use any OEM automotive horn you want. Th...

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:01 pm Duplicant alert. The other one is here.

Yes I purposely did that because both the 9 series and s80 came with optional telephone.

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:01 pm Duplicant alert. The other one is here.

I hope cross-posting them isnt against the rules. I meant to do that because the s80 is the update the 9 series. Both came with the telephone option.

My 98 XC has a normal, mid sound horn. My 96 960 has that girly VW Bug/Honda Civic high pitch horn. How do I change the one on 960? Is the sound issued from a sound board or built into either of the horns that come on most Volvos? Refer to the two horn pics below.

Anyone that is into the executive Volvo models (7/9/S80) may know that the top trims came with a factory installed Southern Bell (AT&T) telephone. My car is prewired and premounted (front passenger floorboard and rear glass) for that phone. That was whatever came before 2g i think. AT&T 3g is about ...

Anyone that is into the executive Volvo models (7/9/s80) may know that they came with a factory installed Southern Bell (AT&T) telephone. My car is prewired and premounted (front passenger floorboard and rear glass) for that phone. That was whatever came before 2g i think. AT&T 3g is about to be pha...

This is the new edc video. It is 9 min instead of previous 20 min.

Hello folks! Greetings. My 1991 Volvo 960 has a strange sound in the break pedal. I guess. The car has an automatic transmission, and after I change the gear lever from P to D, and the car starts to move slowly, a strange sound appears. It appears 2 or 3 seconds after the car starts to move. That s...

For my 96 960, I need a black domelight with all 4 headliner clips intact. I messed mine up, still need to test my soldering job. From what Ive heard, this dome light is also used in 940 models. I dont want to pay anymore than $25 shipping included. Shipping might cost about $7. Pic below is example...

Are you refering the lightbulb/headlight swap to the infiniti or volvo? I asume infiniti becausethe 70 series p80 doesnt require that work. p80 70s are easy. Unless as you sat the headlight bolt strips. Those are 6, not 8 though. The infiniti, I can take out and fully disassemble the volvo headligh...

To lighten the mood, sometimes one needs to carry tools to fix their own tools. I carry an ifixit pro kit for the days when my air pump switch decides it wants to bind up. need to fix the air pump to fix the volvo :P Added to the list: Zip ties (for any random fixes, or to release tension on electr...

Does that rattle go away when warm?it sounds like bad valve clearances, maybe taking a while to pump up Disclaimer..my 940/960 fu is weak no the rattle (or as i call it, lifter ticking) does not go away. June said just take out some oil and add tranny fluid to solve. NAPA said add something thicker...

To lighten the mood, sometimes one needs to carry tools to fix their own tools. I carry an ifixit pro kit for the days when my air pump switch decides it wants to bind up. need to fix the air pump to fix the volvo :P Added to the list: Zip ties (for any random fixes, or to release tension on electr...

abscate wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:37 pm Oh that’s a bad one.

It involves a leg part. Let’s let the Board suffer for a few

lol whats the joke?

Rubbers also for what we call an eraser over here. Cil7, there is a lot of fear mongeringgoing on about anarchy and violence,usually being pumped by people trying to sell stuff. A ridiculous number of people went out buying guns during Covid. Knives are not good self defense weapons. A tire iron is...

The British language may say rubbers for rubber bands or for waterproof boots. They may also call waterproof boots wellies (short for wellingtons, which I think was a brand name. Apologies to our British cousins if I got any of this wrong. volvolugnut My good man, rubbers over here most certainly d...

volvolugnut wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:27 pm More fun and confusion from our common language. My favorites are dust bins (waste basket) and rubbers (elastic bands or waterproof boots).
volvolugnut

the second one is a new one for me. Only ever heard em called boots, not the other two names.

FLXC90 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:33 pm And keep in mind Americans, he's (probably!) not a pyro, what he calls a torch we call a flashlight!

When Cookeh said torch, i thought of a blow torch!

It's a beautiful car! You don't want to remove any metal framework. Volvo does nothing by chance! Undoubtedly it's there for a reason, likely to do with crashworthiness. The bottle in the photo is what saved my leather. I recommend it highly. Years of Florida heat had hardened my cars leather. I tr...

EDC: pens, exttra charging cables, 3 dash cams, tire pressure gauge, baby wipes for whatever, hand sanitizer, 3 medkits, 3 window knocker/belt cutter combos, bottles of water, granola bars, disposable rubber gloves, pepper spray, deodorant, pocket knives, chains, reflective vests, oil rag, extra ra...

abscate wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:12 pm If you carry enough beer and Pro file tactics, you can get anything else you need on the road.

profile tactics? What do you mean?

I couldn't make it through the whole video either. A bit strange to me, to say the least. I've been driving for almost 50 years and have yet to feel the need to carry any pepper spray, much less carrying it in two different locations in my car. I opt for hot sauce in the little squeeze packets. At ...

Have you got a condensed version, perhaps just a quick list? I honestly ran out of interest about 4 mins in due to the chaotic and ill-prepared presentation. I sincerely mean no offense, different people prefer different types of videos. I personally dont get along with the informal vlog style; tho...

Im having an issue with starting my car. I dunno what it could be. It happens every time i let the car sit for 6+ hours at a time. I had this issue before I replaced a leaking fuel line. Im hoping its not the fuel pump. But I dont think the fuel pump was on the service records provided with the car....

My main point posting on the P80 forum is to inform (perhaps the largest Volvo car generation) my fellow MVSers and Volvoians :P of my car version everyday carry (EDC). This may help you with that feeling of 'I need to be better prepared', or that thought of 'I'm missing something here'. So here you...

I dont think Ive shared the walkthrough of my 96 960 but here it is, along with my Everyday Carry (EDC) car version. Enjoy!
Walkthrough link:
Everyday Carry link:

I think you guys will really *enjoy* this post for a $6300 1998 s70 with 192,000 miles https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/cambridge-1998-volvo-s70-volvo/7178153857.html It hurts me how Cambridge this post is that sale post made me mad so i kindly informed him about the values of volvos inside ...

I apologize for such an obvious post. I figured it out. Ceiling light auto mode in owners manual. Derp!

I had bought 6 quarts of toyota type TLS (Idemitsu brand) fluid for my 98 xc before the engine locked up. I had gathered from the p80 forum that this was a good choice. Can i use this fluid in the 96 960?

smacknab wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:09 pm Are these desirable? Found at a junk yard in Cumberland Rhode island

YES you should take that! I have an extra one myself in case the one in use breaks. Got my extra one from my junk xc.

Agreed... I can't stand verts. I'd buy a coupe though. Still not a huge fan of the C70. After driving one, they're just like a sedan/wagon except with less visibility. To me they just look like two different cars at the front and the rear. Loses the definition of the sharp straight lines so the who...

I think you guys will really *enjoy* this post for a $6300 1998 s70 with 192,000 miles https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/cambridge-1998-volvo-s70-volvo/7178153857.html It hurts me how Cambridge this post is that sale post made me mad so i kindly informed him about the values of volvos inside ...

When I bought my car, only the 2 front footwell lights came on with an open door. Isnt the ceiling light also suppose to turn on automatically? I thought so because Ive never seen a car without that feature. I flipped all the switches between shutting the door constantly, but the lights never came o...

matthew1 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:14 am Interesting mystery. Thanks for posting. Following.

june told me that out there somewhere is a guide on doing a manual swap on auto 960s. that would be sweet.

No S80 manuals for North America. The rest of the world: M56 1999 - 2006 M65 1999 - 2001 M66 2007 - 2015 + MMT6 2006 - 2015+ MTX75 2008 - 2011 M65 is the only transmission that will fit a P2 with a 2.9L other then the GM 4T65 automatic. Volvo designed it from scratch for the P2 S80 T6. It is the sm...

Scotty Kilmer has a different personality than most mechanics and he releases videos on YT with free vehicle information for the public. He LOVES to use funny memes for his points and laughing memes when he (frequently) laughs. This here seems to be ONE meme of maybe 3-4 that he frequently uses. Its...

I have a 96 960. Come the 1st, im willing to pay someone $30 (includes shipping) for a pair of COMPLETE headlight wiper arms that are in good conditon. Compatible models are 95-97 960, 98 s90/v90.

ZionXIX wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:48 am For silver cars I always default to

Silver bullet
Silver surfer
Silver streak

Yes that reminded me that it was robert spinner (MVS rspi) that used silver bullet. Thats what i was looking for.

Just call it "Silver" and don't forget your mask. Hi-Yo! LOL i figured out that robert spinner is the one that named his Silver Bullet. And no i dont use a mask. ADA compliance is important as well as people knowing how exaggerated the CV which goes hand in hand with the gov't trying to implement c...

callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:32 am Patricia is a nice name for a silver car.

Where did you get THAT??? LOL

Sveedy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:51 am In Sveedys' case Silver Snoozer would be more appropriate. Not to the level of sleeper.

That sounds about right for mine

smacknab wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:04 am

abscate wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:10 am If you spend too much money fixing it

Silver Waster

I think I finally found a name for my car

Thats AWESOME!!!

Lookeee me, Im not voted off the P80 island :lol: I THINK almost all Volvos call for .028" spark plug gap size. I went on the Bosch website to find the right spark plug. Bosch 7955 apparently has (or had) .028" gap size. I already bought the spark plugs (after seeing the website) so i looked at the ...

Disregard this sale post please. I found the leak.

I hope abscate doesnt vote me off the Volvo island for this post! For real, I Googled the LKQ in OKC and found this stupid blinker fluid joke Had to share it for the laughs!

i found the gas leak! i turned the car on and then looked under the hood. Gas streaming out towards the firewall from the rubber hose thats connected to the silver cylinder next to the fuel rail. I assume this is the fuel filter. The half tank it took me to get from wichita to shawnee may have been ...

I made a walkthrough of my 1996 960 and posted it on my channel as my first video. I know June was looking forward to it and I sent her separate p.m. but for those of you in general here is my YouTube channel. The second video is my car accident in my 1998 V70 XC with the black 2018 GMC Acadia. I w...

Ticking lifters on the older six cylinders is a common issue. The O-ring on the oil pick up tube goes defective. When this happens it is like sucking on a straw with a hole in it. Not enough oil gets to the lifters to keep them pumped up. Solution ... new O-ring for the oil pick up tube. Thank you ...

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:42 am Rotate your phone 90° . Video should be shot and viewed in landscape mode not portrait mode.

Yes I've tried that. It doesn't work right.

I made a walkthrough of my 1996 960 and posted it on my channel as my first video. I know June was looking forward to it and I sent her separate p.m. but for those of you in general here is my YouTube channel. The second video is my car accident in my 1998 V70 XC with the black 2018 GMC Acadia. I wi...

I have ticking at the top of my engine and someone's resolution was to change the oil with 10 w 30 synthetic and it seems that it worked for a bunch of people but it did not solve the problem for me. The engine is still ticking. I've heard that this is just lifters, which makes sense, but I want to ...

Jvell960 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:41 pm At the end of the fuel rail (alum tube) there is a plug, if this plug loses its seal it will leak fuel. Very Dangerous! Replace ASAP. I had this problem with my 95 960.

Referring to a seal on fuel pressure Schrader valve or somewhere else?

The fuel rail on my 960 leaks from the fuel pressure Schrader valve. I want to buy one that does not leak. The fuel rail from a junkyard is $25 but I do not want to drive 150 miles one way in order to get it. I am happy to pay $40 which would include shipping and I would be ready to purchase after S...

You can watch my 960 walkthrough on my channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvB_fK ... k-kg1niZhw

I have to admit, one of my favorite all time cars were the mid to late 90's Cadillac, the Seville STS in particular. I have a 98 Seville STS and a 96 Deville Concours.Both are beautiful cars, I will share some pics if allowed ) . The 98 STS I have completely gutted and cleaned,steamed and shampooed...

abscate wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:47 pm Hmmm...we know June likes the S90.....but

“1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks “

She wants another s90!

Yes I've seen both of those. I see that my car is prewired for the phone. Would be cool to hook up a 4g phone to make calls.

As hot as it has been in Oklahoma, you may not see damp from the gas, but still smell the gas. Try some soapy water on al the under hood fuel lines. I am jealous - you have a white block with rear wheel drive AND an extra cylinder. I think (???) some 240, 940 with big turbos may have heavier manual...

When I saw the car for first time, I smelled gas. When engine bay was opened it was stronger. Today I finally did first oil change and while I was under the hood, I sniffed around and I found the general area the strong gas smell is coming from, pictured below. I took a look at the fuel pressure Sch...

The doors on that system, except the blend door (temp door) are vacuum operated. The vacuum line goes from down on side of intake manifold below throttle to over where a/c lines enter firewall in front of passenger. Make sure the hard lines and the rubber end elbows are not cracked open or obstruct...

I just became one of the crickets on here. Been here like once before. I've wanted a 122 wagon and p1800 wagon for the past...2 years perhaps. The tailgate on both are intriguing. The fold down on 122 and full view glass panel on p1800.

As a result of not having running p80, I needed more attention and advice in the 960 forums.

As you can see I remembered to put 96 960 instead of 98 XC :lol: I'm having an issue with the AC. The refrigerant is full and has almost 55psi, suppose to have only 45psi. In the service records, it shows that the AC drier unit was replaced. And it's shiny brand new. So first, it doesn't cool well. ...

Only 26% of 27 voters have voted me off of the P80 Island LOL! But wait I still have a 98 XC, so if I got voted off, where will I find another P80 family???

volvolugnut wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:41 pm I think he has crashed all that he wants.
volvolugnut

What???

matthew1 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:14 pm I really shouldn't be giving CIK7 ideas.

Later on when I crease out a couple issues and become familiar with this car's handling, I may just do it. For ANYONE that wondered where I got the idea, ask matthew1

abscate wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:34 am You are on the block yo be voted off the P80 Island. Only a June has veto power from the tribe.

I'm positive that June will veto the voto

also my immunity idols LOL

those are my immunity idols LOL

Ah i see, you are T6 swapping it, i was quoting the 960 base power. Also, would the swap be similar to an RN swap in terms of the engine? No, I'm going to attempt to only use the exhaust manifold from t6 and possibly 13Gs from 2x 98 XC. This is will be a while down the road. I've still gotta go on ...

The difference might be about 320hp compared to the normal 280hp. Did you mean 180? If you use m4.4, then i believe i recall some people mentioning how the dissassembly for the 5 cylinder engine management also contained flags for the 6 cylinder management. It may have been by the recently dead ARD...

If you use a T6 stock equipment on that 960 it would be insane! I have often said on MVS that the 960/S90 would have been the REAL ultimate driving machine! With the T6 engine that is$! Sorry to those Bavarian Money Waster "Abscate BMW reference here" lovers out there!!! Really the NA engine is fin...

If you use a T6 stock equipment on that 960 it would be insane! I have often said on MVS that the 960/S90 would have been the REAL ultimate driving machine! With the T6 engine that is$! Sorry to those Bavarian Money Waster "Abscate BMW reference here" lovers out there!!! Really the NA engine is fin...

All that engine bay room. So much space. Hm. You going to let all that empty volume go to waste? :?: :wink: Lol maybe modify the current engine, but I will not do a GM swap. It's called Swedish for a reason. +T it! Turbo? Yeah that'd be cool. Wonder if the EM from the s80 t6 fits. Then I could fit ...

matthew1 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:51 pm All that engine bay room. So much space. Hm.

You going to let all that empty volume go to waste?

Lol maybe modify the current engine, but I will not do a GM swap. It's called Swedish for a reason.

7/900 series have a poor overlap accident test, needs a bigger engine between you and what you hit? How about this one then!! https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/1985-volvo-gle-v8/1512748336 Neil. :D :D I just watched a video about it. I'm very disappointed about the overlap on a 940. I t...

misha wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:55 pm S90 is nicer

I know the S90 is bit better than 960. But not by much.

Clemens wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:51 am I'm glad I've never been in a 960. they, just like a 945 Turbo, seem tempting. Still, I vote you off the island

This 960 is best car I've ever had. I am keeping my 98 XC as offroader and for northern trips.

June wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:24 pm Somebody has been NAUGHTY!!! Adding a poll like that! I still have all my wheel bearings thank you.... June

June that was a good one LOL!

scot850 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:50 am Why not call your car 'Storm Cloud' as I can see a few on the horizon with the re-build!

Lol I am renaming my 98 XC to the Storm. BUT I need name ideas for my silver 960.

You are on the block yo be voted off the P80 Island. Only a June has veto power from the tribe. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm keeping my 98 XC. That isn't gonna change. I'm still with y'all! But the 960 is for real best car I ever had. So I think I'm keeping the black color on the X...

Have fun 'bro . IMAG0408.jpg . I used a harbor freight air powered pump (read: not efficient) and to this day it still works, although my clutch is going slowly even with the added pressure with zip ties. I'm assuming you are just doing maintenance with dash out. This here is my junk car soon to be...

No joke, I really like my 98 XC. So my plan for the Cloud (maybe rename to the Storm?) is to buy a 2.3 with a 16t on it, do some basics like replace timing belt kit with pump, turbo seal kit, and then put on new steering rack and ac seals. I'm not going to drop $1800 into it though. It's not gonna b...

Update! I bought 1996 960 Saloon. My new plan is to buy a jy 2.3 motor (with 16t), put new steering rack and AC parts in, put on new timing belt and basics of 2.3, and drop it all in. Not going crazy on all the new parts. $800-1000 instead of $1800.

How much for upholstery on both front seats? Shipping quote is $50 from UPS. They said they would accept the upholstery plastic wrapped.

If I'm not mistaken the front replacement hub assemblies would come with the studs installed due to the studs needing to be installed before the ABS tone ring is installed. I updated the thread. The pictures of the rear hubs show threaded holes instead of studs. What's up with that? And do you know...

I’m seeing fewer p80s in junkyards, residence time is under one month, and I’ve developed an allergy to 90F heat and junkyards. It’s much more lucrative to bywhole cars, harvest parts at home while drinking lemonade, and cashing out $200 scrap metal at end. My 1999 v70 part out got the attention of...

Someone is selling a mint 96 960 sedan and it needs front wheel hub assemblies. When I was shopping, the fronts showed up with studs, the rears without studs, but with threads. Can someone please specify whether this vehicle has hubs with studs?

abscate wrote: ↑Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:20 am Just remember , withOut at least twoFWD, you are dead to us.

LOL

Someone on here named their silver p80 car 'Silver' something. Second part of the name could be Charm or I think started with an 'S'. I'm looking at betraying (with a rock in my gut) the p80 guys on here for a top notch mint RWD. It's silver and I need ideas. Gotta have a name when I pick it up on T...

abscate wrote: ↑Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:33 am Found it for the 1998 1999 2000 only

Part 9151650

I’m going to put the one I harvested into safe storage as it’s $600 new

I bought mine for $20 from jy when I finally chose to replace mine.

I'm looking at getting a 1996 960 sedan. Mint condition, has every option. I want to know if the same keyless remote and keys from 96 97 850 works for 960? Same programming procedure? Looking at it on Tuesday. I'm definitely buying if it checks out. It's a steal. Please get back to me before Tuesday...

Can the door handles from the sv70 swap to the 850? The fiberglass handles are a concern with the prickles.

I've had keys cut by local locksmiths, and all have worked just fine. Problems occur if you have an immobiliser, as the key then has to be coded to that. This is a much more specialist (and expensive) process, so whilst I can find a locksmith on almost every other corner I've yet to find someone th...

Just bought an 850 T wagon, the single key that came with it is pretty worn. I read many people buying cheap keys from "Hendrick Volvo in Kansas City". However google pulls up only an old wordpress site, doesn't look like they still exist. Is there another cheap source that isn't the $15 for 2 from...

rspi (Robert spinner) confirmed blower motor not interchangeable

Very helpful. Thank you.

abscate wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:06 pm Doors swap
Trunks/ tailgates swap
Hoods swap as long as you remove and crush all egg crates

Dashboard is different , I don’t know about the pads

Skim the swap topics in the list below, there is more detail In those threads

Grilles are interchangeable?

abscate wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:03 pm This get complex but most non trim stuff will swap over until the famous 1999 year, and then it gets really complex.

Doors not interchangeable? Dashpad? Does this mean glovebox is interchangeable? Ignition switch is as well?

Are blower motors, door handles, and glovebox interchangeable from v70 to 97 850? Anyone know what all parts (besides engine and fronts seats) are interchangeable between those 2 vehicles (850 is a sedan)? I have an announcement coming next week more than likely. Stay on the edge of your seat. Tease...

bronco wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:15 am If you put a wing on your S80 you will be banned from the board

ahahahahahaha funny guy! nope no wings here

Once in about 100-200 cars you find the gem of a cared-for P80 or early P2 for $1500, but if you haven't looked at 200 cars, that's the Devil tempting you with another PIA that will suck your wallet dry These are high end cars with expensive parts. Thats why the last so long.When a part does need r...

I have been staying at home almost ALL the time and cannot wait another 2 months until i get my 98 xc back up. I found a good deal on a decent condition 2002 s80 2.9 all basics. Cant remember mileage. Need info on negatives/bad things. Very interested in this car. Said i would never go past 98 ever ...

I’ve got a black front bumper I would love to try to get to you if needed. I *** might**** be driving through on a Covid trip this summer to retrieve old people He's calling this car an XC, but the profile pic looks like an 850. I'm confused... Hey CIK7, are you looking for a Cross Country front bu...

FLXC90 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:31 pm T4 is the physical size class of the TD04 turbos. T3 was a Garrett AiResearch series, then they came out with T4s, and have kinda been a standard by which many turbos were measured cfm wise. It's a before your time thing.

i see...

There's no reason to drive without a hood. Unless yours got ruined in a crash. 300 hp is not that much power to do something so drastic. S60r's make over 300hp on what is essentially the same engine. You should check out volvospeed they're more power and performance oriented on that forum. Basicall...

Check with WI DMV before you go hoodless!! okay will do. Should i check all states i plan to drive through? would YOU do that with your performance Volvo? It’s an instant probable cause to get pulled over. Reasonable suspicion to initiate traffic stop. Probable cause to pull person out of vehicle o...

abscate wrote: ↑Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:56 am Check with WI DMV before you go hoodless!!

okay will do. Should i check all states i plan to drive through? would YOU do that with your performance Volvo?

Common theory, backed by dyno claims, but I have never substantiated them, is that the N/A cams are good for 10 HP. The intake mods are all in the name of increasing airflow, reducing restrictions in the boost tract. (intake, intercooler, MAF, T/B) because more air equals more power. Consider that ...

Scotty is a character. I like him. Hes good at what he does and tells it like it is. Watched most of his videos. I watch this one last night. A short documentary almost. He's settled a bit or perhaps he is not in front of the camera so not as animated. Years ago I met Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook and...

Scotty is a character. I like him. Hes good at what he does and tells it like it is. Watched most of his videos.

My plan right now is just to use a 19t and blue injectors with my new 2.3 engine. So bmdubya1198 estimates that his former v70 glt (2.4) rebuild setup might make around 250-260 whp. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=92407 With this in mind, would i lose much capability wit...

Antlers? Ive herd of that town - they like to hide, and yet still buck trends. Is it a lot of doe to live out there ? Are you messing with me? You've really heard of Antlers, Oklahoma? How??? Antlers is supposedly deer capital of world. Well Pushmataha is poorest county in Oklahoma, and Antlers is ...

abscate wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:13 am I’ve got a black front bumper I would love to try to get to you if needed. I *** might**** be driving through on a Covid trip this summer to retrieve old people

ah i see. i might take you up on that offer. doesnt seem to be good white bumpers out there! just fyi, im located in antlers, Oklahoma.

callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:05 am Neat! I'm almost done with the restore of my '95. Remember to post lots of pictures!

bought a replacement lg v20 just for purpose of taking pictures. i love documenting my progress.

water pipe (where the thermostat is) or did you mean to say water pump? and 1998 p80s didnt have coil on plug until ford took over i thought. only on 960/sv90. That is a water pipe next to the stamping on the block. https://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_narrative_content/10177.jpg https://www.ipdus...

This will be my official story and build thread of my 98 XC aka the Cloud. The Cloud's short purchase and life story: The dealer i bought it from, Oklahoma Motorcars in Norman, posted for sale on FB Marketplace black 98 XC $1200. I found it when I was on anxiety-ridden search for P80 wagon. Septembe...

Of the other replacement parts, drier is #1 to buy. Pointless repairing system and not fitting new drier. There is a recommended time once a system has been repaired that you should fit a new drier otherwise it absorbs a lot of moisture. Aftermarket ones are ok for the most part. Only issues I have...

abscate wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:47 pm You need to replace every oring you touch in the system. The condensor can be inspected for physical damage and reused. Drier always gets replaced.

The evaporator usually look like this and need replacement

friend ordered new evap yesterday eve. ill add drier to my cart.

the tensioner i have is visible by pulling away the front wheel well cover next to crank. im guessing this could be different on my new t5 engine but same year and model (v70) That’s hydraulic. It’s 10 cm long cylinder where as the mechanical one looks like a pulley thats pretty cool. i didnt know ...

the tensioner i have is visible by pulling away the front wheel well cover next to crank. im guessing this could be different on my new t5 engine but same year and model (v70)

abscate wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:35 pm and also stenciled into the block near the water pipe

water pipe (where the thermostat is) or did you mean to say water pump? and 1998 p80s didnt have coil on plug until ford took over i thought. only on 960/sv90.

I may be wrong, but I thought that there were only 2 options. Earlier cars up until some random time in 98 with hydraulic tensioner and mechanical tensioners. Maybe I am about to learn something new?! Neil. yes only 2 options but i need to figure out which i have. i didnt specify that at first. thr...

i dont know if my tb tensioner is hydraulic or mechanical. there are only thousands of threads and responses about timing belt tensioners and as usual i cant find the thread that has the part numbers listed. i believe it goes by VIN code and i want to replace mine before putting new engine in. pleas...

Sorry , I don’t know why I wrote that you cam borescope the evap from the air filter. That’s not right. Here’s how. Remove glove box liner and lower passenger kick plate. Remove power transistor hahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha! rare passenger foot vent XD just stick it down there wont have to worry...

For me there are 4 main culprits for A/C failures. 1) Evaporator corrosion and failure 2) Compressor clutch not engaging due to clutch out of spec. (see bread clip or Zip-tie fix). 3) Low pressure valve leaking (the valve near the drier unit on passenger side of engine bay) 4) Holed condenser in fr...

Get a borescope or mirror and have a look at the evaporator through the cabin air filter. You can also remove the power transistor pack and look in that hole If it’s all greasy grungy that’s the PAG oil coming out from leaks. Don’t pump a Freon into the environment until you can hood vacuum in the ...

since im planning to take apart most of engine bay, want to get some clues as to what on ac could be leaking. if i use the ac constantly on, it effectively lasts about 4-5 hours and after that the ambient warmth starts setting in. my friend used his freon sniffer, which didnt detect anything. my sus...

Ugh those quick disconnects SUCK. Such a pain to release. I bet that orifice tube is nasty, mine was caked up with so much garbage. I guarantee someone used stop leak to try to fix the evaporator leak, but of course it won't work since it couldn't get past the orifice tube. There are 2 lines runnin...

Ugh those quick disconnects SUCK. Such a pain to release. I bet that orifice tube is nasty, mine was caked up with so much garbage. I guarantee someone used stop leak to try to fix the evaporator leak, but of course it won't work since it couldn't get past the orifice tube. wow dude, gross! where i...

I purchased a bunch of o rings for these ac lines but I dont know which goes where. I have green and yellow that are same size but the green is little thicker. In this picture which looks more correct? 20200722_143042.jpg green are called ac o-rings and designed for ac components. they are more hea...

i got your response here around same time i got same response from bmdubya, so both of yoal answered my question. Thank you. yes the 18t housing is nowhere to be found. what if i use the 19t housing with 18t chra? The housing has to match the compressor wheel. The CHRA is that cast iron middle bit,...

Volvo Nivomat Shock Absorber - Genuine Volvo 8626027 green stripe fcp Volvo Shock Absorber - Rear (w/o Nivomat) 9492049 green stripe eeuroparts I know neither of these are Sachs, but what a quick search using the picture turned up. Yes front struts cross between (GLT) AWD and FWD. (as opposed to XC...

XC have different rear hub assemblies to AWD or 'R' AWD. They are similar but the mounting points on the hub are raised as the car sits higher. The XC's use a YELLOW banded shock and the regular AWD's and 'R' use green banded. I have never been able to get a straight answer if the banding meant dif...

...i wanted the t4 for that reason but im guessing T4 just signifies it as having the 18t. because the t3 has a 16t which is step down from 18t. thats how i come to that conclusion. someone told me the 2.3s are all pretty much the same besides the turbo. Lots of options for the bolt-ons but the eng...

You can keep the turbine wheel and lil rusty middle nugget from the 16T. But you'll have to source a compressor wheel and cover for the 18T and those are not easy to find on their own. If you can find an 18T at all, it'll probably be a complete unit. By the time you buy a rebuild kit and get the th...

https://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/fullsize_17130.jpg this is a blue stripe, check your data plate (position 22) look for the character there to indicate which rear suspension parts your car uses. my xc has nivomats. and it also has those 2 bolt down holes on the bottom. i alr...

Continue to check on the ECU, seems to me all US 98 Rs had 16Ts on them, went up to 18T for 99 and 19T for 00. 98 Manual Rs got the 18T but that was not over here. But I don't have an R so I can't tell you for sure. The '98 V70R AWD had a B5234T4 with an 18T. i wanted the t4 for that reason but im ...

but if you are meaning to put this motor in an 850 (?) then you can upgrade the turbo to 18 or 19, need to match the flange design, straight versus angled. Look at using an ECU tuned for your application. Bigger turbo and injectors, just a flash to the ECU. You can use one from a similar year HPT 8...

i need the part numbers for the sachs front struts and awd rear shocks (that look like the ipd volvo shock in pic below) and coil springs. Im ready to do the conversion soon. I thought i already did this once or read it already but cannot find it. also are the struts on awd v70 same as the ones on f...

lol im flaking on the manual swap. the 13g engine is dead. right now im focused on a new engine with fresh parts. im thinking about buying b523t3 engine, replacing 16t with 18t, swapping the blue injectors for white injectors. What ECU would I need with this setup? T5 or R? I dont want to stance it...

FLXC90 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:01 pm CIK7, stick with the 13g until you do a manual swap, or some 13" wheels and stance that mother. Otherwise, you'll get gapped by Grannies in Toyota Avalons!

i updated the thread title and post a lil.

CIK7, stick with the 13g until you do a manual swap, or some 13" wheels and stance that mother. Otherwise, you'll get gapped by Grannies in Toyota Avalons! lol im flaking on the manual swap. the 13g engine is dead. right now im focused on a new engine with fresh parts. im thinking about buying b523...

matthew1 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:27 am bmdubya1198

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/how-t ... -v70-fast/

oh yeah i recognize that name for sure! Thank you!

abscate wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:46 am Check with bdub , who is In. The middle of a 19T turbo upgrade on his old car..thread in December

did he change his username? bdub didnt come up in member search

Thank you for the guide. yes I did the entire third row seat removal at jy. Very excited to show off the full feature list to non-Volvo peeps once i get this done. lol Volvo wagons are so cool. So Vvversatile lol!

On my last thread, we discussed the t5 vs r engines. i understand the turbo does make a difference. I remember reading somewhere the 18t is plug and play and easier to deal with than the 19t. I was considering buying the 2.3 from a t5 and swapping the core from 16t to 18t or 19t. can someone please ...

I have come to the conclusion i want my 98 XC gone. Ive shown pics of the black frame and white panels. Originally black, obviously. 151,1XX miles. Motor is locked up from too much gas. Excellent transmission, excellent turbo, fresh injector makeover. Buy whole for $500 and tow away. I want it gone!...

i bought the complete third row seating before my xc went out. my aim is to get an 850 wagon. i want to know if the third row seating and all hardware is interchangeable from p80 v70 to 850. would be nice if so.

I have determined that the engine in Mr Cloud is locked up after attempting to roll engine with breaker bar. The block and crank, as well as transmission (will pair with new engine), are not available but almost everything else motor wise is. I personally cleaned and replaced seals and filter on fue...

... oh ok. what's better about the RN oil cooler? Everything! But seriously, the N oil cooler setup and hoses is a complete PITA and I would seriously consider going to the biscuit cooler if you are doing engine work. You can also just swap in the RN oil pan and coolant pipes, just to get the coole...

Chuck W wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:14 am I'm still confused, if this is going to be your "driver" car and you're going to build a Hi-Po 850, why not just get another LPT motor, N or RN and call it a day?

I may have forgotten to tell you that I may have decided to just buy a motor for this car. difficult to find another 98 SV70 or 850.

It's located on the oil pan on the back of the engine. No silly lines to/from the engine to the radiator. You can see it here on my current engine going back into my '97 T5. (Doing a manual swap, and also doing an RN oil pan upgrade) https://turbochuckcom.ipage.com/webimages/projects/97%20Volvo%208...

Chuck W wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:19 pm
What is the engine you found on ebay?

'vin 53, 6th and 7th digits' 2.3 from a 98 s70 t5. same with the other engine, 98 V70 t5.

The '98 V70R ECU (-455) would be an option, but you'd want to upgrade the turbo and injectors to that spec. They are also hard to find. Both the T5 and the V70R are HPT engines. yes that's what I'm aiming for. Go big or go home! lol btw the engine for t5 and r are the same. 2.3L with 236hp/243tq th...

does the 98 R model have same AWD system as the XC? I understand the T5 is FWD. should I be able to fit a 2.3 from a T5 or R into my XC?
what items (ECU, etc) would I want to move over from the donor car? I found a T5 motor on eBay from a salvage yard.

it is very easy. I took the one off of my junk XC then the one off of my daily XC. then swapped and put them back on. Very easy. might need a 2nd person to help hold up and lay down the tailgate. unplug giant wire harness behind tweeter trim, unscrew 2x screws from both hinges, lift it off (with hel...

You missed the point of my post. I know you have an N engine. You can use an RN engine in place of your N engine without having to add any of that stuff. You can swap the engine. Gain the better RN oil cooler set-up. Keep all of your current engine controls and ignition. Hell, you can keep the crap...

Just do a built FWD 850 and install a Quaife differential. You can find a JY LPT engine pretty easily and drop it in your XC. Even a P2 LPT works fine. You just need to make a couple considerations for the N vs RN engine differences. N RN? From the Wikipedia page In 1998, with the introduction of t...

Chuck W wrote: ↑Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:52 am Just do a built FWD 850 and install a Quaife differential.

You can find a JY LPT engine pretty easily and drop it in your XC. Even a P2 LPT works fine. You just need to make a couple considerations for the N vs RN engine differences.

N RN?

Not sure what you are getting for those prices on the SW rebuilt engines. To just do a head job with valves over haul, gaskets, leveling and anything else head related you are close to $500-600 at least. So what else do they supply with the engine, and what quality of parts do they use? The warrant...

If this car is just going to be your "back-up car", grab a used JY 2.4 engine. P2 LPT engines are pretty inexpensive. We have an '01 LPT motor in the wife's '97 GLT. Had 145K on it, which is half of what her old one did. I think I am just going to buy an engine and get this car going again. Oklahom...

I found a few rebuilt engines on SWengines.com. the factory 2.4 for my XC is $1,095 and the 2.3 for the R AWD is $1,495 w/ 5yr/50k Mile warranty. I wonder if it would be cheaper for me to rebuild my own engine. I probably would be going for performance increase from 190hp factory to 275hp aftermarke...

M56 is the 5 spd. M66 is a 6spd There were FWD and AWD versions of each. Looks like the P2Rs got the 6spds. Non-R P2's got the 5's. Your post is kind of confusing. Are you wanting to pull the engine from the XC and put it in an 850? And then adapt an AWD P2 set-up to it? well my XC 2.4 engine locke...

Popped up in the relevant topics below your post 😀 HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO YOU LOAD UP YOUR WAGONS WITH? Edit Delete post Report this post Warn user Information Quote Thanks Accept this answer Post by Chuck W » 14 Mar 2018, 09:44 As the title states. The wife's 855 is going to get it's engine swapped (S...

anyone know where to find a pic of the engine bay layout. I know how the subframe looks on a normal 850 and x70. I'd like to find out how they set the engine that far back. perhaps elongated engine mounts?

I am looking around at used engines for a 2.3L top of line. know any reliable online engine companies? would y'all recommend rebuilding my 2.4 or buying new engine? seems like $1000-1500 is the price for the rebuilt ones.

first of all I might shop around for an engine hoist so I can pull out the engine from my 98 XC. I can't find the engine weight on Google and I know this is a great place to ask. I would like to know how much the engine and transmission with angle gear weighs. second part of this is recommendations....

I would like to get them please. Shipping yes?

I should be ready to buy a pair of sport style front seats or front seat upholstery, no sooner than August 5th but maybe towards 1st week of September, from a 2004 to 2006 Volvo S80 T6. please refer picture below. I do not want the 2.5t or 2.9 seats. I don't want to buy junk. the worst condition I'l...

The 850 doors will bolt right on the x70 and vice-versa. The wiring however is different between the two cars. If you carefully study the wiring schematics for both cars you could figure out which wires to change and how. Otherwise things like door locks and windows won't work properly. E.g. the ma...

today I'm supposed to go pick up a 97 850 GLT at 3 p.m. I want to know if the doors on the 97 850 swappable with 98 XC. looks like it should work but I need confirmation. exact same paint color.

The 90s FWD/AWD Volvos are my favorite! I want to buy a 90s model! $1500 budget. Sedan is fine, wagon preferable. Auto is fine, standard/manual preferable. 1994-1997 Volvo 850, 1998 Volvo SV70. I may even consider a 1996-97 960/1998 SV90. NOTHING PAST 1998! No transmission issues, no power steering ...

I thought the 1992-1998 all ran the same locking stuff, and 99 was the change over year to vin pinned stuff including keys and fobs programmed through VIDA 97 (for the US) was the last year that car owners could program their own remote. it's been a pain for me with my 98 xc because I decided not t...

what is y'all's opinion on the 97 850 GLT (turbo)? I like the extra option of a cheap key fob for $30. the 98s are soooooo expensive $300-450. I may be wrong as usual, but I think my 98 has a fairly normal key. My 99 has the gigantokey and all the whizbang electronical things that tend to be more c...

scot850 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:27 pm They have their advantages and are a good engine option. LPT and around 190bhp? Again same riders of easier to get parts for but make sure it has been loved.

Neil.

yes this car has almost same engine specs as my 98 xc. I like that it's older though.

I preferably want a 1995-97 850 wagon/sedan, but 98 SV70 will be okay. auto is fine, but interested in manual. no transmission, head gasket, or power steering issues please. budget is $1500. can't travel far, preference of friend that may take me. Located in Antlers Oklahoma. I won't go any further ...

what is y'all's opinion on the 97 850 GLT (turbo)? I like the extra option of a cheap key fob for $30. the 98s are soooooo expensive $300-450.

I have ruled out the 960 before seeing y'all's posts about it. not interested because the rear seats don't fold. rspi video on YT showed it being a bolt in unit. when I go on road trips to Wisconsin, I sleep in my car and the 960 non-foldable seats would highly disappoint me.

I have the option between 98 S70 base manual or 96 960 sedan. I'm heavily weighing on the side of the 960 because of the older style. I can buy and program my own remote ($30?) vs the sv70s which require $200 or more for fob from dealer. I want to know if it's possible to swap the 960 exhaust manifo...

I'm considering getting a 1998 S70 base model with a manual transmission, heated seats, and headlight wipers. I tried looking at 0 to 60 websites about the 0 to 60 for this car but only the GLT and t5 are listed. I know it is rated at 168hp, the same as my previous 2001 Volvo V70 base model. I would...

Have you tried to remove all the spark plugs and manually turn the engine over? If you thing the started has seized, remove that before trying this and see if the engine has frozen. No point condemning the engine to quickly. Removing the starter will also not be wasted as you will need to remove it...

Cloud may have seen its last drive this last Tuesday. Don’t you have another engine from the parts car, worst case? Engine swaps on these are pretty easy. We need to hook you up to a local OK guide dog for support. :D :D :D junk car has bad engine. Robert Spinner said I needed to check the timing o...

Cloud may have seen its last drive this last Tuesday.

Have you tried to remove all the spark plugs and manually turn the engine over? If you thing the started has seized, remove that before trying this and see if the engine has frozen. No point condemning the engine to quickly. Removing the starter will also not be wasted as you will need to remove it...

Thinking about this some more, I have another suggestion for checks. IF the engine partially hydro locked, is it possible that the timing belt could have jumped and bent the valves? The gas would leak down around the piston rings when left so you may not have seen fuel in the cylinders when you che...

Thinking about this some more, I have another suggestion for checks. IF the engine partially hydro locked, is it possible that the timing belt could have jumped and bent the valves? The gas would leak down around the piston rings when left so you may not have seen fuel in the cylinders when you che...

volvolugnut wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:49 pm You might try to loosen the starter and wiggle it to unjam it. You also may be able to remove starter, check the flywheel and starter teeth for damage and see if the starter will turn when loose from engine.

volvolugnut

unable to remove it. the big bottom bolt is unaccessible.

Thinking about this some more, I have another suggestion for checks. IF the engine partially hydro locked, is it possible that the timing belt could have jumped and bent the valves? The gas would leak down around the piston rings when left so you may not have seen fuel in the cylinders when you che...

You can do this from up top if you move the ECM box and get the $9 30 mm box end from Lowe Quality SKU is 337678 It’s $8 if you served fighting the dinosaurs , Communists, and the (redacted ). It also comes with a free timing belt installer on the other end Worst case your starter is stuck. I don’t...

With all the plugs out, you should be able to turn with a socket on the crank nut from right side fender well. Block up the right front and remove the wheel. Remove a couple plastic nuts and fold the front of plastic inner fender liner forward. Clamp the liner out of the way by folding and clamping...

I don't understand how something in the engine can be broke after injector(s) replacement or rebuilt. If there were no problems before,there must be something you did wrong during injector replacement....something fell off from injector or something got into manifold openings. one of the injectors ...

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:17 am Any chance we can get an audio clip of the "bad noise" so that we can try to identify it?

unable to crank the motor at all. unable to start after letting it run for a min and shutting it off.

Of course, agreed. Maintenance on injectors is in itself as risk-free as basically most things are you might do on the car. Something else is going on, or nothing is at all. yes the only thing I can think of is that the malfunctioning injector's constant spray got in and then the pressure of excess...

when I went to Dallas on last month, I forgot to check the oil. I went to 4 junkyards and made it just in time to 4th one and was able to get my new hood on. I thought I should check my power steering fluid once more before I embarked on the trip back. then I was like "eh" *shrug shoulders* "I'm sur...

abscate wrote: ↑Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:47 pm Broken connecting rod maybe?

This is a subtle difference in sound and not one that wIll transplant between engine types

the connecting rod is what I'm suspecting yes. what do you mean by the second part of that?

The car should still start if an injector is bad and not working. Car will run rough. Try removing the spark plugs and see if any of the cylinders is full if fuel. If one is leaking you may have hydro-locked the engine. Neil. so I did a little work. warrantied the battery, brand new and charged. re...

misha wrote: ↑Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:00 pm You have on leaky injector.
Injector MUST not spray fuel with key in pos.II.

yes I changed it and now it's normal.

The car should still start if an injector is bad and not working. Car will run rough. Try removing the spark plugs and see if any of the cylinders is full if fuel. If one is leaking you may have hydro-locked the engine. Neil. right now I'm guessing that the engine senses a chamber full of fuel beca...

I think my 98 XC may have bit the dust this evening, so I'm shopping around within 200 miles for a 90s Volvo wagon. I'm interested in 96-97 850 turbo/960 wagon, 98 V70 turbo/V90. I would prefer something not dark interior or paint, but will consider all. something that is definitely drivable 500 mil...

I'm considering getting a 1997 Volvo 960 wagon with all the options. my 98 XC might have taken a crap this evening and so I'm looking at the options I have and been shopping for another car. are there any special things to look for on a 960 to make sure that is a good buy? I know the things to look ...

FLXC90 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:25 pm can you make and post a video/audio? Recheck all your connectors. try disconnecting the leads one at a time, and see if you can determine a problem.

got an XC90 player on here, eh? welcome! well I think my battery is totally dead. tried jumping it too and didn't work.

Did you do ANY other work when you changed injectors/seals? What else did you remove, if anything, to gain access to injectors? volvolugnut no other work. if a fuel injector is unable to inject fuel, that means the piston won't be able to be powered to move. can this break crankshaft or piston part...

Did you drop anything down an injector port by chance? Did one of the pintel rings fall off the injectors? I would suggest that you go back over what you did. As a wise man once said to me, if the issue wasn't there before you started then it was something you did. Is the banging a mechanical noise...

Did you drop anything down an injector port by chance? Did one of the pintel rings fall off the injectors? I would suggest that you go back over what you did. As a wise man once said to me, if the issue wasn't there before you started then it was something you did. Is the banging a mechanical noise...

I removed my injectors to change filters and seals and just now got it back together and tried to start it. at first it started and was idling at about Eleven hundred RPMs before working down but it didn't sound like it was idling at 1100 but maybe 600 or so. so I shut it off and restarted it and th...

matthew1 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:50 pm They want $37k on their "no haggle price"... I'd haggle. That feels like too much.

for a Chinese vehicle, yes too much. really imo Volvos 2009+ are included in that 'all good things come to an end' dome.

volvolugnut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:49 pm I went looking at Hertz used cars for sale. I remembered I rented a Volvo from Hertz in Denver in about 2008. Here is only Volvo I found:

volvolugnut

yeah it's one of those samo samo Chinese crapperoni cars.

Ah, so happy to see that the egg crate isn’t in any of those pictures 🥚 🥚 🥚 Why did the chicken XC the road? To avoid the egg crate. That would look sharp with black fenders , by the way. I love the white fuel door. I still need to swap that rear grey trim with the whites in my closet. yes the egg ...

WARNING: long story, not short. Back in Jan 2019, I asked to buy but received a free white 98 XC which I thought surely had potential to be fixed up. It turned out to be too much to be done. I would've had to pull tranny for RMS (PCV clogged), ENTIRE engine bay was covered in a coat of oil, windshie...

I have lots of items for sale. Most for V/s70, a few extra Volvo P2 parts. All free shipping. Box of VS70 parts, sold as 1 unit $50 box includes- bumper foglight grille, silver and black side mirrors, vents, switches, bolts and nuts, distributor, also some sort of pump or sensor worth about $50-70 b...

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:47 pm Sounds like it is working as it should. An alarm is supposed to razzle dazzle, hassle and confuse.

hahahahahahaha! I think it just randomly works whenever. I just unlocked it like normal and it worked.

Ok. So it is working again if I understand you correctly. The little alarm horn on the firewall regularly fails with age. Mine does not work, only the flashers when it arms. Neil. So now the alarm sets. I lock the car. Then I go to unlock a while later, open the door, and the alarm is triggered as ...

abscate wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:04 am Live in a place where you don’t need car alarms. We leave our keys in our cars

Oh no! I have been security minded since I ran away from a very abusive home. I do leave windows down during summer, but I look out there every so often. other than that, keys stay in my pocket. I can't trust people.

tomorrow morn after putting my windows down, I will 'break in' again to see if installing the horn plate from the junk XC enables the sounds. Robert says the plate is what allows the sound.

Haha! Searching for P80 fixits on RobertDIY YT channel (rspi on MVS) is always the way to go! Here it is: And as he explained in that video, my horn plate is missing!

scot850 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:24 pm Have you reset the alarm system? The old turn the key in the door lock a couple of times?

Do the door locks all close with the fob?

When you say the alarm does not work, what do you expect from it?

Neil.

I didn't give enough time for it to set. the sound doesn't work but the flashers do.

abscate wrote: ↑Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:15 am I think the alarm takes a few minutes to set, IIRC.

yep I JUST 'broke' into my car and the lights immediately started flashing. I was expecting the horn to honk with it though. Is there an issue if it doesn't sound the alarm or is that the way it is?

I finally got the hatch latch replaced and the dash light has gone off. I can finally get lights put in the back. now that I can lock my car, the alarm does not work. if I lock it with the key or the button inside, and then attempt to 'break into it' on the driver side, it does not trip the alarm.

misha wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:03 pm In what shape is a battery?
You will need to perform a voltage drop test and aternator output when everything is warmed up(after about 30min.of driving),without turning the engine off.

the battery is brand new. I hope it's not that.

scot850 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:30 pm Also check the B+ cable up in the kidney shaped main fuse box. The are bad for melting and hide it well where they come into the bottom side of the box. Not a 100% surefire clue is the nut and cable end will oxidise.

Neil.

thank you I will take a look.

Just the electrical portion not the whole thing, it's an easy job. This is the part for your 98 V70: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-ignition-switch-960-c70-s70-s80-s90-v70-v90-9447804 Only use the Volvo branded part for this. Pulling one from the junkyard is reasonable to assume it is worki...

Sounds much like the electrical part of the ignition switch is going bad, which is very common. Basically all of the factory ones have failed or will soon. Test by jiggling the key or by easing the key back and forth, while idling. Has it ever been replaced? Did you grab one from the junker? does t...

This past Saturday (6/6), I left my car running for 4 hours with AC on for my dog while I went through the junk yard looting a 98 V70 glt and 99 s70 t5. I finally headed home with AC still on. About 25 miles down the road, I showed down to take the clover leaf to the next road. when I slowed down mo...

My shifter indicator light hasnt worked since I cut it to put in a brighter light, since about 10/19. Which fuse does this go to and what else might be keeping it from working? Im going to install replacement middle console, the shifter and shifter base from other car, and reinstall the shift indica...

abscate wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:21 am Car without sunroof - its like bacon without the cheeseburger...

I couldn't say it any better

I have been watching The Simpsons for the last 4 months and I have seen more older Volvos in this show than in the state of Oklahoma. Of course there are a couple newer ones like an 01-02 white Volvo V70 and a 12-13 S60. I'm currently on season 21 episode 6 and this Volvo appears to be a 1985-1991 2...

The parts dept at Volvo dealer said DOT 3 ps fluid should work. True or not true? No one uses the term DOT 3 for transmission fluid. The term is used for brake fluids DOT 3, DOT 4 or both. The 98's should use DEX III. I've used Havoline 3309 in the following for full flushes: 03 Lexus GS300 - Trans...

I started driving within the first 3 weeks of October 2017. Not that long ago. I got my first car 10/24/17. Been clean, mean, and somewhat serene. :roll: I've encountered some tailgating nightmares; tailgating is 1 of 2 things that first spikes my anxiety and then adrenaline. I've avoided 2 accident...

The parts dept at Volvo dealer said DOT 3 ps fluid should work. True or not true?

scot850 wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 2:50 pm The Toyota TIV is an Aisin product equivlant to the 3309 ATF and not the Dex3.

I believe you can also use the Volvo Pentisin fluid but you cannot mix it with ATF.

Neil.

Thank you. The Volvo parts dept at dealer said DOT 3 power steering fluid should work. Is this true?

I read a thread about power steering fluid on here. I have to replace the pump because it somehow got damaged during my accident on may 2nd. The manual states Volvo ATF only. The thread I read said (haha) Mobil 1 dexIII. The manual also says Volvo ATF for the transmission. A preference for a couple ...

I found this 2001 Volvo V70 T5 with a manual transmission for sale south of Fort Worth. Been sitting for a while and has no sunroof but does have Volvo S80 wheels. I've been shopping around for my next car for a while and was unsure about buying this. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/cleburne...

Hi all, I'm going to sell my 850, since it needs work and I just don't have time to deal with it right now. 1997 Volvo 850 wagon 5-speed manual trans 272,000 miles no significant rust (was a southern car half it's life) many new parts over the last few years: - fuel pump, alternator, radiator, brak...

This sucker has the 803 in it! I'm gonna go look at it on Saturday. It's loaded with all the options! Manual trans, HU-803, sport seats with that extra bolstering, sunroof. They didn't specify if it had 3rd row seating and the built in booster seats. I'm pumped! I'll do the PCV and head gasket check...

I had it for about 50K miles. Years back, while looking for a replacement T5M, I found 2 others with cloth seats, similar options and both stick shift. Also years back, I drove down around Baltimore for used 17" Amalthea's. The guy I bought the wheels from went nutz over the odd options on my car, ...

I had a stick shift 2001 V70 t5 and It worked great. I changed the oil using Volvo gear lube, and also bleed the clutch fluid twice. With maintenance like that and being 60+, I was hoping to own it for many years. Someone ran a red light and totaled the car. BTW, my T5 wagon had cloth seats, fog li...

yes the clutch slave is inside the bellhousing. My 2001 xc70 clutch pedal can feel harder than normal on first press only on hot days, maybe just fluid change i hope. gearbox is M58L im using redline MTF and it shifts okay, but its not like a new gearbox. I driven new cars where you can shift gears...

On a T5 I would expect to have the higher 803 with amplifier, double front door speakers, and dash speaker, but no rear sub. Look inside the trunk for the sub connector it it happens to have been prewired. I don't know about the bose systems, I think these 803 are good but may not blow away people ...

Because my 98 XC is being totaled and despite the fact that I said I didn't want to go newer than 98, I have my eye on a 2001 V70 T5M. Can someone please specify what head unit can be found in the T5 and what speaker setup and amp is there? I looked on the Volvo site but they only specified the base...

abscate wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 8:49 pm There were crazy mods, like an engine that was lowered on the engine bay and tipped back , if memory serves.

YES! That's the one I'm looking for! I thought it was on MVS, but memory is crappy.

My car is still drivable and I am still driving it. Just a little extra shaking from the front passenger wheel being bumped.