I recommend cleaning the PCV if you have time and intend to keep the car for a while. Like you, I just got a car with 200k mi, so I cleaned the PCV and replaced its hoses as a preventative, even though my glove test passed. Your glove test is failing, though barely. The most clear visual indication...

Hey so I recently bought a N/A 1996 850 wagon with a 5-speed and while it's been well maintained it does need a few things here and there (I posted another thread about it). Either way, one thing that everybody says to keep a close eye on is the PCV system. Now, I've done all the tests and the weird...

Check the MVS database for [/url=https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/tag/pcv]PVC job info[/url]. Ultimately, you may not need to replace the oil trap (black box which gets clogged) if you can clean it with degreaser and carb cleaner. But consider replacing some of the surrounding hoses and clamps. I ...

BlackBart wrote: ↑14 Sep 2021, 09:33 I've purchased a few things from this place in Atlanta. He often surprises me with the things things he has, new or used. I bought trim, I bought a used camshaft.

This is the 850 page -

https://store.voluparts.com/volvo-850-parts/

I'll take a look, thanks!

Hey so a few months back I bought an 1996 base model N/A 850 wagon with a 5-speed and a fair amount of miles on it (224k, now 228k). Now, I know these things can run forever if maintained right and the 2 previous owners (both old guys) did a pretty good good job at that, a tradition I would like to...

Hey so a few months back I bought an 1996 base model N/A 850 wagon with a 5-speed and a fair amount of miles on it (224k, now 228k). Now, I know these things can run forever if maintained right and the 2 previous owners (both old guys) did a pretty good job at that, a tradition I would like to keep....