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Pic 1&2 appear to be working as it should. It should click at idle if adjusted correctly. Pic 3&4 it doesn't look like the throttle plate is completely open. It must be fully open to the stop. It won't click like at idle. But you should get 0 ohms. If not you don't have WOT. Wide Open Throttle. WOT ...

I hope you keep the factory system. I had a '91 Bertone and considering what sound systems were like back then, sound quality is right there at the top of the line systems. 30 years old does not equal current offerings. But to my old ears it was very adequate. You get some bass and an EQ that actual...

The 960 certainly has a transmission filter.
If I had a mechanic tell me that I'd find a new mechanic.
That one would never touch my car again.

But I do my own work. Filter Is inside the pan secured by 3 bolts. As far as the filter goes on this car it's very easy to replace.

I found myself a replacement 960.

Went and looked at a '96 960. Needs some work but is a good running 149K car. Silver with gray interior.

Thanks Rick. Looks just like what I'm driving right now. Except my interior is Gray. Thanks for taking the time to post. Like the mileage a lot. The $5 K asking price is more than I can afford at this time. I didn't see that 1 in my search. Been looking awhile now. I do have the opportunity to go lo...

FOUND- PURCHASED A 960 I've had 4 over the last 18+years. Current for 8 years at 219K. I'm at the beginning of a head gasket leak. Small right now need a few ounces every 100 or so miles. But push's coolant from the reservoir. That is the last major job I've not done to a 960. I'm not going to do it...

I always scan the usual import sites 1st.

Rock is certainly not a site I'd start at. But I have had to order a few times and I guess I lucked out so far that the parts worked out. This is not an endorsement.

That's a good job and solution. Did you solder or crimp?
I'm going to have to do something similar. The wires coming down to the 3 connectors have become hard and brittle.

Can't really give any tips. It's just remove and install. There will be some difficulty for sure and a lot of disassembly. Know that going in there is much to be done. I was able to do it within a week taking my time. It's been over a year now and glad that I did it now that all the work involved is...

Wow, putting numbers to it , it seems a large amount.

It doesn't drip continually. Maybe just a few minutes until the pressure in the fuel rail drops.
Has to pump back up on restart.

Sorry, can't be of much help. But to me the #1 issue for anyone considering a 960 is electrical. I'LL suggest that every (EVERY) electrical function as designed. No faults. I'm on my 4th 960 over quite a few years. NO electrical in either until about 1 year ago in this one I've driven around 6 years...

I didn't use a nickel or any type of plug.
Just cleaned the end pretty good and patched the end with JB Weld and it's holding for now.
I was intermittently smelling fuel after shutdown getting out of the car. Even checking the end it appeared dry. Was getting a drip about every 30 seconds.

This would be worse case. Perhaps the front trans seal.
But I think if it were that it would drip straight down between engine and trans.
And there is the shift shaft seal.

Going through this right now. On my 4th 960 and just now found it was dripping. Didn't happen on any till now. Glad it wasn't spraying. Put a JB weld patch on but haven't driven yet. Got a junk yard fuel rail today, $15. Will get some injector and fuel line O rings and replace. 12 for injectors and ...

I'm going through the flashing arrow right now and it's driving me batty. The 1st thing to do for the flashing light is to try another PNP switch on the transmission. I've already tried not 1, but 2 PNP switch's on mine that I disassembled and cleaned 1st. I've got other issues with my trans that I'...

History, installed a replacement transmission last summer from a car I drove 100 miles before pulling for mine. Felt good about it. After install I soon learned the pan was packed wit a couple inch's of very nasty sludge. Quickly followed by 4 or 5 filters and over 30 gallons of ATF doing drain and ...

Thanks for the info Regina. Volvo Books did list 3 manuals that are now NLA. Not sure which one I do need. Just need the one that shows the location of the spring loaded pieces that fell out while dropping the valve body. There is a local trans shop that wants $55 for a CD. I'd rather have a printed...

Only need the manual for a short time. Over the weekend I removed the valve body from a parts car. In the process a couple spring loaded parts popped loose on me and I'm not sure what port they came from. All I need to know is where they belong. The transmission Green Manuals from Volvo are now NLA,...

At the yard today I also tried a different TCU. The flashing light came back on in about 5 miles.
Went back and pulled the valve body. I'll get it in soon. Still want to know the location of Solenoid B.

Thanks Dave

A new PNP switch is about $170 and I'm not ordering one right now.
Volvo Books for the Green manuals lists 3 transmission manuals and all are NLA. No longer available.

Have the flashing arrow transmission fault on my transmission. It's been going on for a couple of months now and driving me crazy. I replaced the transmission earlier this spring. I didn't know that the trans was full of gunk until it was installed when changing the filter and fluid. I was able to d...

Last post didn't take. I found my 960 did not like 15-40 during these cold Kentucky winters. Car would start up rough and run that way until engine was fully warmed up. Changed over to Castrol 10-30 and starts up smooth below freezing. Don't know the last time I that low a weight of oil. It's gotta ...

Another thing I did was leave the drivers side under dash panel off for a little while. And put a white cloth under the heater box seam to also monitor for any leak.

I'd say your $1,500 is a very good asking price in decent shape. That 6K car will never sell at that price. I'm wanting a 960 wagon. As far as I'm concerned they are the best of the last RWD Volvos. I'll keep my sedan until a wagon does come along. Due to my working on my own car I just did the cont...

I didn't think about mentioning this until I read your post. I did connect and test the heater core before putting the front of the heater box on hiding the core. Once comfortable I finished the reinstall. So far so good. I can only hope I have many years that this repair will last. I've been drivin...

Thanks for the update.

Please do. I thought all wagons used the Nivomat shocks. It all has to do with the transverse spring in the rear end. I've got noise in mine going over certain bumps/rough road. Hoping it is just the shocks and not suspension bushings. Shocks are only 23 years old now. Bushings I can see seem to loo...

Jimmy, how did the 940 shocks work out on a 960? Interested in this post here because I'll be ordering shocks for my non Nivomat '96 960 sedan sometime soon.
Hoping it's the shocks and not any of IRS bushings making the noise.

And timing belt life and the width of the timing belt are different. Can't tell you if the wiring harness and sensors are different. Seems I've heard there are a few changes.

At 1st I did order the aluminum core with plastic end tanks. I opened the outside box and the plastic connectors were sticking out of the box from damage. I wasn't about to take a chance of using it as a replacement. The outside box had no damage at all. They picked the box with the core in in it an...

I feel for you doing this job. I did it to my 960 this past winter. Not a fun job. And I did use some of the aluminum duct tape to seal some of the areas. Some parts of it do not go back in as easily as it came out. I practiced first by going to a junkyard and tearing a junker apart. Don't want to t...

Just got to do another belt change on my 960 yesterday. Timing belt idler roller was starting to scream on the 1st start of the day. Started a couple weeks ago and would last about 15 seconds, it got to where it was lasting about 10 minutes. Belt only had 20K on it, but I went ahead and did the belt...

When I did an engine swap on my 960 it was actually difficult to remove the compressor with the engine out. Can only imagine doing it in the car. Was going to use the original compressor which I knew was good, but took a chance on the one on the replacement engine. When outside temp is below 90* it ...

Consider yourself lucky. Had you been able to get the belt on and not fully seated on the crank pulley, you'd have had to replace the head at a minimum. Most 960's are thrown away at that point due to cost. I've done an engine and transmission swap on my 960 because I love these cars. But no way wou...

Have ordered the '96 960 Green manual. fortunately I'm able to read a schematic like a road map. 20 years as a copier tech helped. Trying to teach son how to but he's just not getting it. He already knows more than most as he can use a VOM meter. can measure for voltage and continuity. He'll get it ...

Nice looking wagon. I'm not looking for a Volvo at this time, But I do have a question. What seats do you have in the front? They seem to be from a newer model. My '91 745 needs new seats. They've held up well for 215K miles and the years, but it's time for some newer ones. I'm guessing they're prob...

I've done quite a few timing belts on the 960. I'm on my 4th 960 now and have had my current one over 6 years. The tensioner is pinned and in place before sliding the belt on. Do look for the post that sticks out directly below the crank pulley. Cant see it looking straight down, you'll see it from ...

Thank you Rick for doing the leg work for me. The 1996 Green manual did come up and appears to be exactly the one I need. Apparently there's not a lot of 960 owners as I've been posting wanted ads for this manual for a few years now. Or just no one has ordered the manual. I'll get one ordered now th...

one thing on the 960 is there is a post sticking out below the crank pulley. If you're not aware of this post it's very easy to miss it. And I see how that would keep the belt from seating properly. and if you were able to get it to fit you would instantly trash valve timing due to the belt not prop...

Thanks, I'll look into that. Guess I'm old school and -prefer having a printed manual that I can go to a page versus going to a screen. Just the way it works for me. I guess Technical Publications are the same thing as the Green Manual as the `92 960 wiring diagram starts with a TP TP 31967/1 A prin...

Have had an unusual string of electrical issues. Want/Need a Green manual for my `960 960. I do have some manuals for the `92-`94 960's that I`d trade out. electrical, brakes and a couple other.

Where can I buy Green manuals that I need.

Thanks Dave

You are correct. That is not a hose. It's wiring from the O2 sensors. Looks like that pan has been sealed. You can now get a rubber seal that works much better than the old sealant you used to have to use.

clock is now running slow by about 10 minutes a day. Where it used to be dead on. Cruise now might work 1/3 of the time when setting. When it used to work 100% of the time.

Here's a weird one. Of course the door dinger goes off like it should when the door is opened with the key in the ignition. A new problem has started up that I don't like because that means something going on with the electrical system. The one door chime now goes off when anything is opened. Any do...

Another update. The brakes most of the time are as solid as can be. Have not replaced master cylinder. I have it on the shelf should I need it.

This is one tricky issue. My thought is that if it was the master cylinder it would be a constant ongoing problem.

I had a problem on my '91 740 where it would start just fine, but nearly die after that making it undrivable. I replaced/swapped all the electrical spare parts I have. It ended up being the FPR. Fuel pressure regulator.
Not saying this is your problem, just my own experience on my 740.

I just finished a complete back half exhaust kit on my '91 740. From the cat to tail pipe. Kit from EEUROPARTS.COM has all you need including some very nice clamps and hangers for installation. All for $150. I know they did list the cat section and possibly the down pipe I only mention this because ...

Time for an update. The brakes have been working just fine since without doing anything. I did order a master cylinder and will just hold on to it if I need it later. When I had the problem I watched quite a few U- tube videos that did indeed say that air in the ABS pump could cause the pedal to dro...

I feel for you on replacing the compressor. When I did an engine swap on mine it was a real pain to remove with the engine out of the car.

There are no dash/warning lights. The brakes have been working as they should. Just seems to me that if it was the master cylinder it would stay soft when it acts up and not return to normal. The brakes are stiff and strong. Not like the other night when I had to drive home about 45 miles with the p...

I have an intermittent sinking brake pedal on my 960. Yesterday it went to the floor and drove home using the parking brake . Today felt just fine. Brake felt normal. I ordered a master cylinder. But doing some research it's telling me it's the ABS pump since it comes and goes. Works just fine then ...

Looking for a decent wagon within 2-3 hours from the Louisville area. Have a 96 sedan, but I just like wagons more. Out of all the bricks I've had over the last 20 + years almost all have been wagons. Have had my sedan over 5 years and is my 4th 960. I feel I know these fine cars pretty well.

You'll have to remove the drivers side below dash panel and also the bottom cover of the steering column. 2 flat head screws hold it in place. Then it just pulls off. All the other screws getting the covers off are torx. The harness side of the ignition switch just pulls right off. You'll be left wi...

In my 960 I have a full size 16" spare with the same size tire that's on the car. It fits the spare tire well, but you can't use the plastic screw that secures the spare.

If the headlights come on it's the ignition switch and not the headlight switch. The ignition switch is connected to the back side of the key tumbler assy. A couple of screws and it pulls off.

I had this problem on a 960 once. It ended up being the ignition switch behind the key. I could make the headlights come on by turning the key back towards off. Just a little bit, not enough to kill the engine. Not saying this is your problem, but very easy to check. Start the car and just turn the ...

If you find you need a transmission you can have the one I've been saving. But you will have to come pick it up. $0. I'm a little N.E of Louisville. Unable to ship. If you don't want it this offer is open to anyone needing a transmission. Have to come pick it up, sorry but no shipping. This came fro...

Thanks 960guy for the response. I checked your profile to find your location. It says you're in AZ. I'm around Louisville Ky. There's a large span between us that's just too far. I appreciate the offer though. Dave

I owned a '91 turbo for a couple of years. If it had not been a rusty Chicago car I'd still own it. But I just had to have a Bertone Coupe and traded a very nice Black '95 940 wagon for it. After a couple years the rust just got to me and sold it for the rust free '91 745 I still have 10 years later...

To my knowledge Polarizing is done to Generator charging circuits anytime the battery is disconnected or any charging parts replaced. First time I've heard it being done to an alternator. But if it works for you. I saw where you've been asked about the battery light on the dash. On '87 and back BMW'...

There's just not a lot of you tube stuff related to the 960. But it's pretty much the same as doing the timing belt on an 850 or V/S70. You'll find plenty on those cars. I'm pretty sure the timing belt replacement is exact on the 5 cylinder white block. With the 960 giving you a lot more room than t...

I do check in on turbobricks. I've seen those posts you highlighted. There's certainly a different vibe between here and there. No much going on there when it comes to the 960. I still try though.

Doing the timing belt is relatively easy considering doing other types of timing belts. But you'd certainly want to be very confident with your mechanical abilities. And don't cheap out on the parts you use. I use OE parts, you do need to know the manufacturer of the original parts. Like using the C...

For top end noise, first thing I'd look at, for any whiteblock would be the oil pickup orings. https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/B6304OilPickupRepair.html [/quote] I'd forgotten completely about this. I didn't reread the repair, but what I remember about it is air getting sucked past those o-rings. T...

May just try it out. I like to stick with the same oil. I've got to go with a new oil on the 960. The 740 does fine with the 15-40 as does The big ol 3.5L straight 6 on the BMW. All 3 of my cars have over 200K on the engines. Before changing to a lighter oil on the 960 I used to buy the 2.5 gallon j...

I had to do an engine swap last year and replaced quite a few seals while I had it out. The one I took out is the one I disassembled. The harmonic balancer was one Mutha of a job. I know that the theory of synthetic is now just an old wives tale, but my luck the most difficult crank seal would be th...

39`, that would be a warm front here. It's a balmy 2° here in KY this morning. A buddy of mine just moved to Pensacola last week. He moved just in time.

I can see in the pic that is not a turbo exhaust manifold. That's not to say it's a turbo engine with a non turbo manifold. But I will tell you though that in my early Volvo days I did buy a turbo 245 that according to the seller had a bad turbo. The turbo cartridge had been removed and a blocking p...

I have an '87 6 series BMW. I know for a fact that the turn signals do go through the hazard switch. If there is a problem with the signals it very well could be related to the hazard switch. I found this out by accident while doing some work and went for a drive with the hazard switch disconnected.

I live out in the country so just about every drive the engine gets nice and warm. I could see short trips being a problem by not getting to full warmed up temperature. Just last night I was having a discussion with a knowledgeable friend about switching to synthetic oil. We all know that everybody ...

I've had this happen on my white blocks during cold winter temperatures. I've had 4 960's, an XC and an 850. When very cold and while checking the oil the dipstick will have what's called milkshake on the dip stick. What I'm calling milkshake is like water mixed with oil. It's like a light brown fil...

I've done a 240 when I had a 242, nofun. Here's a tip for the 960. To get the wood grained center trim off, the trim around the radio, ashtray, just that whole piece. I struggled to get it off without breaking/cracking it. I went to PULL A PART to practice on a junk car before doing mine. I found 2 ...

I just wrote an extensive write up description about both my cars, what they mean to me and the condition of both. At least one half an hour and very detailed. I will go into detail about what I've done in the past. I've made trades before and I've certainly lost out because I maintain and made my c...

My 960 is all original except for the wheels. The 960 wheels are just like a big dish. I changed them over to 16" 5 spoke Comet wheels. Or is it 16" Meteor wheels. They are exactly the same except one is 16" and the other a 17". And the '91 745 is all original except for updated sway bars. A 24mm fr...

I've owned my 960 sedan for 6 years. It's a white '96 960 sedan. Have extensive records during my ownership. Listing date, mileage and work/parts performed. Has right at 202K on the clock but you'd never know it as well as it drives. I'd take off today for a cross country drive. The thing is, is tha...

And, I'm sure when I was looking for a 960 heater core it was the same core as used on the 740.

I probably shouldn't mention this, but my '91 745 heater core is just fine.

I had to do the heater core on my '96 960 recently. I guess 2 or 3 months ago. The glass fogged up and did not clear up, along with the sweet smell of coolant. I used an all aluminum heater core. A brass core was listed. Whether it was actually available I don't know. I do know the cost was about $3...

The pink wire I know about is in the back. It either goes to the fuel pump or the antenna. One of those 2. I'm thinking the fuel pump.

I've never noticed the pink connector you show in the pic.

I still use the 15-40 in my 745 with around 206K on it. And also on the big 3.5 liter straight 6 in the bimmer. I don't get the engine vibration at very low temps.

There's something called the "Italian Tuneup". Hold it in 3rd gear and cruise the interstate at higher RPM'S for awhile. From what I've read over the years this gets the valves to rotate. May work, maybe not. I didn't try it on my first 3 960's. The high RPM'S just may help the lifters too if there'...

Same as 80's BMW's. I don't think a bad TPS is going to cause the loads of extra fuel. Unless WOT (wide open throttle is stuck on. They're easy to check with a meter. Hold a probe to the center pin and then to each outside pin to check idle and WOT. The variable resistance TPS didn't come along till...

Haven't owned a 240 for many years. Did own 3. A 245 and 2 242's. So I would guess that the voltage regulator is easily replaced by 2 screws like later models. Disconnect the battery before replacement, you don't want a possible spark show.

I did this the hard way. I'm on my 4th 960 and not a 1 had a working parking brake. That is until about a year ago. I needed an engine and had to buy the whole car for the engine. Well, the non title parts car was an absolutely rust free car from North Carolina. I decided after a lot of thought that...

Yes does take a crush washer. It is not a common size. As I don't have a spare in my baggy of spare crush washers. Don't worry about disconnecting the transmission line for a flush. A series of drain and fills does the job just fine. For some reason on a few 960's I've found that attempting to loose...

The heater core on my '91 745 takes the same heater core as my '96 960s. But rarely hear about them failing as often as you do the 960's. A couple years ago I found a V90 wagon that had a list of problems. Would have bought it until I found out it needed a heater core. That alone combined with the o...

I can't answer about the rear. You don't indicate if the rear has the nivomat shocks. But I do know for sure that the front sway bar links get lose and make a very upsetting noise. Sounds really bad and serious. It's a small ball joint that makes a big noise. A lot bigger than you'd expect.

Actually there are not a lot of instructions on big jobs regarding to the 960's on any large repairs. Not the engine or the heater core. I was on my own doing both jobs. I asked here, and on other forums for help. I got exactly Zero advice. I learned a few procedures I'll share to anyone attempting ...

Another question, how do you drive it if you own one. Never had one, but any inline six cylinder will be a better engine, than a I-4 or V-6..due to harmonics . If RPMs are reasonable, there is smooth torque and power available. Even Fiat Chrysler Automobiles apprears to be bringing out a new inline...

I loved my 960 and S90! The white 6 cylinder engine is by far superior in my opinion to anything Volvo has made since. The final step in the evolution is the S80 T6 that I won't part with. Had Volvo kept the S90 version and added the T6 twin charged as a option I feel they would have had the perfec...

This forum here seems to have the most activity regarding the 960 than any of the normal normal Volvo sites. Over the 20 years I've been driving Volvo's I've been through 240's, 740's, 780, and a 940. And an XC and an 850. To many ongoing problems with those 2, I'm a RWD guy. Now I'm on my 4th 960. ...

It only makes sense that Volvo would use the same color wiring for most common circuits in many multiple models over the decades. Specific circuitry of course could be changed up. I feel confident now to start with the Red wire at the head unit connector. There's a thin gauge red wire present in the...

Thanks for the reply both of you. My '91 745 wagon does have the factory switch with the symbol on it. I'd bet the main reason would be for parking garages due to being a wagon. I I'll pop the head unit out and check for a red wire. The trunk lining on the 960 covering the antenna is some thick pla...

I do have an electrical Green manual for a '92 960. My 1st 2 960's were a '92 & a '94. Worked fine for those 2 960's. But '95-'98 960's are a different car electrically. The '92 960 Manual does show the antenna trigger wire at the head unit connector to be Red. Wanted : I do need 2 electrical Green ...

Thanks for the reply both of you. My '91 745 wagon does have the factory switch with the symbol on it. I'd bet the main reason would be for parking garages due to being a wagon. I I'll pop the head unit out and check for a red wire. The trunk lining on the 960 covering the antenna is some thick plas...

Looking to disable the antenna from raising every time the head unit is turned on. Like if I'm just playing CD's. My '91 740 has a switch to lower the antenna and I've added a switch to my 635 to do the same thing. Lower when not playing the radio. I've been unsuccessfully been trying to locate the ...

You've got a number of issues. On the vent selection there are vacuum pods that direct the flow of air where you select the knob. They are on the drivers side, up and to the right of the gas pedal. 3 pods 4 hoses. You can check they're connected. And I believe the controller for the hoses is behind ...

Back in the spring one of the main reasons I turned down the decision to purchase a Red 960 wagon was because of a bad heater core. There were some other issues also. And I've come to find out that color of Red on a 960 is actually one of the rarer colors on the 960. It did look good. A color I'd re...

Wanting to know if the double nipple vacuum Pod is repairable. At this point the heater core housing is removed awaiting a replacement heater core due today. The only time the vacuum Pod is accessible with the housing off since the nuts holding the pod are on the inside with the heater core. I took ...

I traded a beautiful rust free '95 945 for a Chicago 780. I just had to have that 780. It was very rusty, but I still drove it a couple of years. Other than the heavy rust it had a very nice all black interior and I made it into a fully functional, everything working car. I'd imagine your 960 has a ...

I've reached the treasure. Heater core has been removed. Sent 1st heater core back to FCP. Was a plastic tanked Nissens core that arrived damaged. Asked for a refund. So I could order an all aluminum heater core from another company. FCP has no refunded within their stated 24-48 hours yet. Will call...

I love the 960. I'm actually on my 4th one. My 1st 2 960's were a '92 & a '94. Both wagons. I much prefer the wagon over the sedan. The '96 960 I drive now happens to be a sedan and in the middle of a heater core replacement. Replacement is scheduled for delivery tomorrow and the fun starts for reas...

I've taken pics and texted to you. Let me know if it was the correct connector. Thanks Dave

If you want to PM me your phone number I'll text you some pics of the connector. I had to swap an engine that also required transmission removal. A couple of the wires did pull from the connector. Went to PULL A PART and snipped off the 3 connectors at the transmission with pig tails if I need to ad...

Went to the local pull a part today. Took me 5 1/2 hours to see the heater core. They surprisingly had 4 960's where I'm lucky for them to have a single 960. So I ripped into 1 as practice. 5 1/2 hours knowing it wouldn't be going back together. I figure it will be double if not triple the time to d...

Thanks for the history.

Someone please tell me they used the Nissens heater core just so I can feel good about my decision.

I've had 2 days now to 2nd guess myself. Let's just hope the Nissens does its job. Made the choice and will have to live with it. See how it goes. Going to the local "pull a part". Normally they don't have a single 960 on the lot. Surprisingly they have 4 960's right now. Going Sunday to practice. A...

I've just posted a heater core replacement question. Going through all the normal Volvo sites for parts the Nissens core is the only one coming up consistently. Like their radiators it's aluminum core with plastic tanks. That's the one I ordered. Hasn't arrived yet. I also pulled up rock auto. They ...

Just in time for working in an unheated garage my heater core needs replacement. I've been searching here, but haven't found a really good write up. I do know that on the 960 it is going to be a pain. I do all my own work and in need of a good write up. I ordered the Nissens heater core. Has anyone ...

It's been awhile since I've done a tank to tank run on the interstate. A previous 960 would get around 24 mpg all highway. Combined driving on my current 960 will not break 19 mpg. I have a check engine light which I believe is on of the oxygen sensors, transmission mode set to 'S' and I don't baby ...

Even though I'm completely aware that I myself jumped the switch, there have been a couple of times that for whatever reason the shifter was not in park and I started it in gear. I of course was able to stop the car immediately and not run over anybody or crash. Haven't thought about this in many ye...

On my '91 740 I had an intermittent starting problem caused by the park/neutral switch at the bottom of the shifter. It may be the same switch that's on your 940. For the time being I jumped the switch wiring. After that my cruise stopped working. Listing this as a possible issue. There is a danger ...

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A little info on my '96 960. I'd say for being a 22 year old car it's in excellent condition considering. Is White with gray interior. Everything works including AC that cools to 34° while rolling. Chassis just turned 200K while the engine just turned 190K. Original Engine overheated while wife was ...

Figured I'd try here instead of classified for better exposure. What can I say, I love wagons. I believe I've had more wagons than sedans. I do already have a non turbo '91 745. It's slow, but definitely a momentum car and have driven for 10 years. I'm looking for a 960/V90 wagon. Have driven my '96...

I just went through my hand written service Log I keep on my '96 960. Actually I keep a service log on each car in my small fleet. Back in the spring I replaced the serpentine belt on the '96 960. The brand and part number was : Contitech 6PK1642 Believe it came from FCP, or EEUROPARTS.COM. Way back...

I just went through my hand written service Log I keep on my '96 960. Actually I keep a service log on each car in my small fleet. Back in the spring I replaced the serpentine belt on the '96 960. The brand and part number was : Contitect 6PK1642 Believe it came from FCP, or EEUROPARTS.COM. Way back...

I went through this on my '96 last year. Had to decide whether to replace the engine or junk it. I did decide to repair it and I'm glad I made the decision to replace the engine. I've had the car for almost 6 years so I know car and what's been done to it. I just hit 200K (replacement engine 190K) a...

Interesting the difference between the 960 and the S-V/90. Had no idea. Although I did notice the shifter difference earlier this year while looking for the knob on my 960. The whole center console was different on the V90 I was looking at. I've wondered why the early '97 is 960 while apparently the...

Love that 1st pic showing the cutaway pic of the engine. The info shown in the manual looks good. I guess my biggest question is how to pull the cam cover down without the Volvo tool. The rest looks straight forward. Off topic, I need the electrical green manual for a 96 and up 960. I have an earlie...

as listed above do not hook up the preheat hose. take the flap in the air filter box and secure it to where it pulls from the front. the so called wax solenoid fails to the hot side cooking the MAF. even in cold climate in Ky it doesn't need that preheat. Warms up just fine.you have a bad head gaske...

Thanks for the tips. Will take it out and get familiar with it after we get some snow. I know about the sealant after owning 2 whiteblocks, but this is a very important tip for someone that doesn't know, they need to know. I wish I knew why the cam cover, oil pump and oil pan were removed. I can onl...

Wow, thanks for the detailed explanation. I guess my next question is how the AWD system works in the snow? Being front drive it already has an advavtage pulling, but how much push does it get from the rear? I've just been waiting to get some snow and then I'll have a little fun with it. This is the...

Thanks for the welcome Lee, and the reply. I believe that I've read the write-up you did on the links. Doesn't look like a fun job. I haven't gotten under the rear susp yet. Keep getting side tracked taking care of other non-working stuff. Will also try to pull up the milage from the ECU. Would be n...

Thanks for the reply. So rear bias is variable then. Under normal driving it's more like a front wheel drive. As for the lifter noise, the oil has been changed several times. I use Castrol 10-40 with Mann filters. After inspecting the engine closer I found the oil pump and the oil pan have also been...

I live in the Lou. Ky. area and picked up the XC last February. Didn't know anything about this car, but the deal was too good to pass up. Did I do good for $3,000 (intial asking price around 4K) ? Has the lifter noise I haven't taken care of yet. If I'd noticed on that very cold Feb. morning (doing...

Just picked up a somewhat neglected 94 850. As a plus however, it seems un-molested. Definitely need to start with front and rear suspension parts. Anyone got a deal on some basic susp parts so it doesn't rattle, shake and pull going down the road? I traded my 960 (had frame damage, reason for trade...

Hello fellow bricksters. Been a Volvo driver for many years and if my sig comes up, it will show what's on the road now and those that have been retired, sold, or did what a Volvo does and gave their lives for ours. Just got out of the 94 960 last week and traded it for the 94 850. I really like the...