When I modified the hook to allow it to pass under the dash top, I welded the back of the hook, but that was a bit over the top.
Adrian

The ability to NOT to destroy the glove box lid IF the lock pin fails again (I have a VERY original VERY OE 850 that took me 8 months to find another glove box!) with a two minute mod that when it done it all 'LOOKS' as it should, but still allows you get the glove box open.

Brilliant!! I now know where the pin fits..it is in the second picture, I just need to understand which way the sprig wraps around it...MANY thanks.
Adrian

A long time ago I removed my damaged glove box, as I had damaged it when the lock broke and recently I purchase a replacement AND it came with these 2 parts (that I had too! from when I took mine apart).what are they? If I can solve this, I can then add a pictorial of my modifications that now allow...

That's why.....Back-up light.....as opposed to reverse light switch, when I searched I found nothing....job done now.
Thanks
Adrian

I found and posted on an email re the short shifter
Hopefully that will work
Adrian

Thanks for the reply...I could see nowhere this side of the pond with any reference to the quick shift conversion...I am addressing the other issues.
Adrian
I will post on the Volvo...

Hi, I'm new to this lark (having had my from new 351k Mk3 escort estate stolen), with an 1995 850S estate 10v manual gearbox with 16,000 miles on the clock, based in the UK..This car is as much perfect as I can see, with minor issues.. 1. I need a full kit to convert to keyless (with 2 fobs) that wi...