I just replaced the starter on my 1997 Volvo Turbo Wagon (215k miles). There are probably several ways to do this, but I'll add a few tips to Tina's useful post. It took 3hrs to get it apart and an hour to get it back together. I could shave two hours off the disassembly if I had to do it again. Dis...

JRL wrote:Only 98's have the secondary air pump

I can't speak for other model years, but my 1997 850 GLT Wagon (aka 855) most certainly has an air pump under the battery tray.

Tom

I had the same noise coming from my driver's side, under the battery. It sounded different than the sound the secondary air pump had always made but I thought it might be trying to die. Turns out it was the headlight wiper motor. The plug is not located in where the VADIS says it is. Just look for a...