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by wigsy7
20 Aug 2008, 13:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Engine breather problem 1996 850se 10v 2.5
Replies: 1
Views: 497

Engine breather problem 1996 850se 10v 2.5

Had smoke blowing out of oil dipstick tube for a while now, so replaced pcv system.Replaced oil seperator,cleaned hoses, connections and removed flame trap.(badly blocked) Still no improvement and only way to stop oil seeping slowly out of oil filler cap seal is to leave dipstick out slightly to all...
by wigsy7
18 Aug 2008, 09:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: PCV problem continues 850 2.5 1996 non turbo.
Replies: 1
Views: 500

PCV problem continues 850 2.5 1996 non turbo.

Had smoke blowing out of oil dipstick tube for a while now, so replaced pcv system.Replaced oil seperator,cleaned hoses, connections and removed flame trap.(badly blocked) Still no improvement and only way to stop oil seeping slowly out of oil filler cap seal is to leave dipstick out slightly to all...
by wigsy7
04 Aug 2008, 13:29
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Uneven tyre wear one side only 850 se 1996
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Uneven tyre wear one side only 850 se 1996

NOTICED FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE ON MY 1996 850 SE BUT OTHER FRONT TYRE OK. HAD TRACKING CHECKED BUT WAS OK.ANY IDEAS,COULD IT BE WORN FRONT SUSPENSION? ANY HELP OR ADVICE APPRECIATED.
by wigsy7
24 Jun 2008, 08:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rough idle since I jump started volvo 850 estate.
Replies: 1
Views: 495

Rough idle since I jump started volvo 850 estate.

While fitting electrics to my towbar I had left doors open and together with all the electrical testing and interior lights on for an hour, I finished to find a flat battery so a friend gave me a push and we started it with a jump.However that jump start has now resulted in an erratic tickover and d...
by wigsy7
03 May 2008, 12:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Dipstick smoking still after pcv change 1995 10v 850se
Replies: 3
Views: 861

Yes replaced whole system,being a non turbo I dont think you can go wrong with replacing it really, everything straight forward I think.Its done 175000 and just had main seal replaced.
by wigsy7
02 May 2008, 05:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Dipstick smoking still after pcv change 1995 10v 850se
Replies: 3
Views: 861

Dipstick smoking still after pcv change 1995 10v 850se

Changed PCV system on my 1995 850 se 10v non turbo but still getting smoke blowing out of dipstick! Any ideas?
by wigsy7
19 Apr 2008, 13:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: A new rattle
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Ive had a metalic rattle for a while on my 850se 2.5 1995 and have discovered today that its my rear pads rattling loosely against the brake discs!!!!!!!!!!!!Why ive not yet discovered but its the last thing I thought it would be bu tit definitely is.
by wigsy7
19 Apr 2008, 12:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: rear pads rattle 850se 1995 2.5
Replies: 2
Views: 693

rear pads rattle 850se 1995 2.5

Ive had a metal rattle noticeable at low speed, when windows open, from rear of car and on further investigation today have now realised it is the rear pads rattling against brake discs.This was confirmed when travelling along slowly while rattle present,then lightly braking when still travelling an...
by wigsy7
14 Apr 2008, 07:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rattling from under car 1995 850se estate
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Rattling from under car 1995 850se estate

Got a metal rattling sound from under car at low speeds over uneven bumpyish road surfaces,not noticeable until windows put down but checked underneath and nothing obviously loose.Could it be cat needing replacing,had heard they break up inside with age.
by wigsy7
10 Apr 2008, 15:49
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: creaking sound from passenger side wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 781

Endlinks are easy to replace yeah?