Three months after I bought my Volvo some young son keyed "As**ole" into the drivers side door. ... I'm still perplexed, as this was the first time EVER I had parked in this neighborhood, that the individual responsible knew so much about me!! ... LOL, ... Regardless, I did need to counter...

Well done Marcin!!! Concise & clear. I am again impressed!

Hoov

My experience with engines is that I can replace anything on the top end of the engine and be just fine but once you get to the bottom end it is new engine time. That said, you have an interesting dynamic in that you want to beef up the rods. I am, at least thus far, a strictly stock kinda guy so I...

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Hoov Your Signature is hilarious!

LOL! ... Not my original thought but as I see, you have been there too!

Welcome to MVS newportnatenj! As you already know you have found the most friendly, knowledgeable & mellow "fix it" site on the net. I love this place & the folks who participate!! After a couple "fixes" that work for you, throw twenty bucks to Matt if you can afford too ...

Innnnteresting. I have never seen one like that except on a 240. There is no need for it in one of these engines. All it does is clog. You can remove it and reconnect the hose and not have to worry about it getting clogged up again for some time. Or EVER since it is no longer there! ... Hehehe ... ...

850tech, Thank you for all the solid advice you give here! Really solid & informed! I truly appreciate it! Fact is, I just tried to post a response about filters & how I feel about them (I have never run an engine without one including a 1982 Rodak) BUT your erudition regarding the newer car...

Ethanol is evil. I avoid it like I avoid nails on the roadway. I'm not an engineer, but if it was popular when my 850 was built, I'm sure the owners manual would clearly say do not use ethanol fuels. Matt, First of all let me say "Congratulations on becoming a father!" ... Probably one of...

In Colorado we had MTBE for years, a winter-time additive to reduce emissions. It likewise reduces performance and economy [/quote] Matt, In KA we have the "California Air Rescources Board" ... "CARB" ... ... ... "Completely Arrogant, Reprehensible Bastards!" "Fee...

Don't have a solid answer for you because I'm new here too. BUT ... LOL ... as I'm sure you are already aware, if the timing belt quits playing, he not only takes his ball home but punches everybody else in the face as he leaves! I owned a Household Goods Moving Company for 12 years & the one th...