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by JackZero
23 May 2009, 09:39
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1995 Volvo 850 For Sale - Great shape w/ one problem...
Replies: 1
Views: 1022

1995 Volvo 850 For Sale - Great shape w/ one problem...

1995 Volvo 850 Black w/ tan leather interior. Gold package with wood trim. Great interior and exterior. Low mileage snow tires. No compression in cylinder 5. Great fixer upper. Medford, MA.
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by JackZero
30 Mar 2009, 19:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 Volvo 850 - No compression in cylinder 5
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

1995 Volvo 850 - No compression in cylinder 5

Hello, As the subject says, I've got a 1995 Volvo 850 with about 195K miles and no compression in cylinder 5. The cylinder failed suddenly when I was accelerating up a hill. The check engine light came on and it started running rough. I turned around immediately and drove home, but that was 5-6 mile...
by JackZero
26 Mar 2009, 18:04
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: S80 2005 - 18" Tires?
Replies: 3
Views: 830

S80 2005 - 18" Tires?

Looking at tires for an S80 with 18" rims... I dislike the low profile look and was wondering if it's possible to put larger tires on it (without buying new rims.) It has 235/40ZR18, do replacement tires need to be /40, or can larger sizes be used? I'm primarily interested in stopping distance,...
by JackZero
25 Mar 2009, 22:34
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Which s80 model year has the better reliability?
Replies: 7
Views: 3995

Re: Which s80 model year has the better reliability?

GM 4T65EV-GT I'm considering an S80 and bringing it to a mechanic tomorrow to check it out. Is it possible for the mechanic to tell if the transmision is original equipment? Were any tweaks made to the 4T65EV-GT transmision over the years, or is it the exact same thing from 1999-2005? I'd hate to b...