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by tjts1
11 Jan 2015, 22:22
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Replace 960 water pump without removing the timing belt
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

Replace 960 water pump without removing the timing belt

I replaced my leaking water pump today without removing the timing belt or serpentine belt. I had to remove and reset the timing belt tensioner and tensioner pulley. I used a bungee to keep tension on the belt and a some whiteout to mark the belt and pulleys. Its not exactly by the book but it saved ...
by tjts1
02 Nov 2013, 04:29
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Another busted oil pan
Replies: 19
Views: 14015

Re: Another busted oil pan

3 years on and almost 40k miles since JBwelding the oil pan. No drips or leaks of any kind, the patch is still holding without issue.
by tjts1
23 Nov 2012, 18:18
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 960 AC clutch went boom
Replies: 0
Views: 1094

960 AC clutch went boom

The AC clutch kicked the bucket yesterday on the way to see family for turkey day. I hit the AC button on our 94 960, it turned on as normal (72f in LA, life is tough) but after a few seconds I heard a loud screeching sound from the engine and the cold air stopped. I turned off the AC button and the ...
by tjts1
25 Aug 2012, 16:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 Volvo 850 How do I remove the steering wheel?
Replies: 9
Views: 7003

Re: 1996 Volvo 850 How do I remove the steering wheel?

1. When the airbag light is ON, it does NOT mean the SRS system is disabled. It means that an SRS fault code is stored.
2. The airbag can't be triggered with with the battery disconnected.
by tjts1
24 Aug 2012, 12:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Oil Change Mishap/Question '98 T5
Replies: 8
Views: 2140

Re: Oil Change Mishap/Question '98 T5

cn90 wrote:FYI,

Honda Odyssey van spec is 5W20.
So does an F250 pickup and most new cars but it doesn't mean anything for our cars.
by tjts1
24 Aug 2012, 10:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recommend code reader?
Replies: 8
Views: 1929

Re: Recommend code reader?

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-ELM-327-Diagnostics-Cable/dp/B004VXSH48/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1345820462&sr=1-4&keywords=Elm327
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

Heres a video of the free version which is a bit limited
http://www.youtube.com ...
by tjts1
23 Aug 2012, 22:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Trouble with Cold Start
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: Trouble with Cold Start

With a multimeter. After a drive unplug the CLT, chech the resistance and repeat every 30 minutes as engine cools down.
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by tjts1
23 Aug 2012, 13:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: ? Drilling hole in Poly Mount (Upper Torque Mount)
Replies: 11
Views: 5006

Re: ? Drilling hole in Poly Mount (Upper Torque Mount)

Check your lower torque mount. A solid upper mount plus a worn lower mount will cause vibration.
by tjts1
22 Aug 2012, 23:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens
Replies: 41
Views: 26749

Re: Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens

DOT and Ecode reflectors are different. Mixing reflectors and lenses won't make a legal beam pattern either in the US or europe.
by tjts1
20 Aug 2012, 18:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Can I use generic CO2 sensor, like these?
Replies: 20
Views: 4220

Re: Can I use generic CO2 sensor, like these?

I didnt see that those were that cheap. I would be sure to solder the connections though, less resistance and less chance of seeing issues with the crimps

Yep, sent from my rooted, rommed Galaxy Nexus....
Solder is more likely to crack when used on loose wires or a wiring harness exposed to ...