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by Pete
21 Apr 2004, 22:21
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Bolt pattern for 1993 Volvo 850 GLT
Replies: 2
Views: 3115

yeah the 93 850 has a 4 * 108mm hub pattern. just phone your local tyre dealer and he will have all the figures.

pete
by Pete
25 Feb 2004, 21:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Creaking suspension
Replies: 8
Views: 3500

have you looked at the photos i took of my spring seat bushes that became worn out. matthew has posted them on the site. thats possible what the problem is. not hard to change.
by Pete
14 Jan 2004, 16:41
Forum: Performance, Tuning & Aftermarket
Topic: Cold air intake for 850's
Replies: 57
Views: 80170

Thanks for your reply. Here in australia, mainly up north i haven't come across any situations where ive been placed in a "SCUBA" diving driving position, but i can see your point in some countrys that may occur. The other point is the intake to air box height is about 30cm (or a foot) str...
by Pete
23 Nov 2003, 16:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ticking Noise '93 850 GLT
Replies: 4
Views: 2055

an easy way to check if its the injectors you are hearing is to do the self test, put the jumper lead in to pin A2 turn the ignition on and press the button 3 times it will cycle through all the engne functions, it starts off with the fan, slow speed first then full speed, then goes to the injectors...
by Pete
21 Nov 2003, 16:16
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Leaking oil from dipstick
Replies: 1
Views: 1291

your oil leaking problems are easy to fix. youll need to get new o-rings, just go to the local volvo dealership, and ask for a new o-ring for the dipstick, dipstick guide tube, and the oil cap. there all relatively cheap and that will fix your problem. to get the dipstick guide tube off there is a b...
by Pete
05 Nov 2003, 00:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: fault code 2-3-1
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

will the lambda light clear its self at all or will i have to contiunally clear it manually? any sugestions to my problem would be most apprectated!

pete
by Pete
31 Oct 2003, 23:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: fault code 2-3-1
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

its a 93 850 gle, being in australia its only got the front O2 sensor. is there any way of cleaning it? plus its got the manifold air pressure sensor not mass air flow.

pete
by Pete
30 Oct 2003, 02:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: fault code 2-3-1
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

fault code 2-3-1

im currently getting the fault code 2-3-1 which means fuel mixture rich at part load stage. i drive to work about 30mins each day and recently the lamba lights been comming on and ive been getting the fault code. what is the probable cause, ive checked the spark plugs there still fine no sign of ric...
by Pete
30 Oct 2003, 02:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Air Condition Charging valve (96na 850)
Replies: 4
Views: 2150

have you tried at all to use the low pressure line sensor connection point (its a small sensor that screws on to the line). its on the same low pressure line, just along the firewall. just unscrew the the sensor, theres a self sealing valve so it wont leak. maybe worth a shot first.

pete
by Pete
29 Sep 2003, 18:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Roof rail mouldings
Replies: 5
Views: 2257

Ive been using liquid shoe polish for years. its just a black liquid that can be polished off and wiped off when wet, but once dry is of a shinny nature that looks great. it only forms a thin coat on the applied surface thats why a few applications are nessecary on a new unfinished surface.