95/850 turbo 2.3L

Hello guys! thanks for posting,

I've been having the same problem as mikeeyuk, i think? I'd turn the ignition and get a click, i thought it must be a problem with the starter/solenoid. So, i took out the starter after checking the battery, and tested the starter/solenoid. The ...

Sorry about the trucker mouth, bad habit

I know it has been awhile, with school, physo and my lawyer I’ve haven’t had time to post. Although these are crummy excuses:

So since things were not adding up at this one shop, I started to consult with other highly recommended competent mechanics. According to this one guy he recommended if I ...

Ya, they told me they put in oil and antifreeze into the car. I would think that the lid of the expansion tank would have blown off before the pressure blew a hole in the radiator. I'm going to see the car tomorrow, but you'd take it to get another opinion?

Thanks for the advice, yesterday i was in brainstorm mode, running around trying to fix the problems that i'm facing, all the while crying shighlently inside. Kinda funny (like a laugh that hurts) So today I talked to the Mechanics shop's manager today, while sympathizing, he told me that they ...

Thank you for responding! documenting what happened is a good idea and taking a mechanic along? Do you think i should contact the Better Business Bureau? or wait to see what they have to say? what a drag

I just bought an 94 850 Volvo turbo with 156 km in good shape 8 months ago. I've been having problems with the car burning too rich, and the antifreeze has been leaking. so i took it into a Creditable volvo specialist in town today. Later on they called saying that the car blew up! (this is what my ...

yes sir! i did! i even did it a second time to make sure. , I took it down off the stand and started it up again, the clicking is there still, but it seems to be fading. Perhaps this is different, unrelated problem?

94 850 turbo 150,000 kilometers or 93,000 miles

Hello every one just finished doing my timing belt and serpentine belt :roll: and although the car has started which is great, i'm hearing a ticking which makes me think that i might have f-ed up :cry: at the moment the car is situated with one wheel ...

Thanks i really appreciate the guidance and following up! i owe you one i'll put my order in tomorrow, and i will follow up with some pic's, thanks again!