Since no one posted I will answer my own question. It seems I overlooked swapping out the oil filter. Since the car had not been driven in a year and the oil trap/pcv had been stored in a locked car in the heat, the oil filter dried with oil perhaps effectively lowering the oil pressure to the tappe...

Hi, First post here. I recently bought this wagon with engine in pieces as in the head off. I have put it back together and it starts right up. However the car sounds like a diesel and I am wondering if the timing is off one or two teeth. This is my first Ford VVT Volvo (I have repaired four 850's a...

Hi all. I have search the forums for some solutions to my stock 1996 850r (Turbo) wagon's gas guzzling problems. I wanted to see if there is any other ideas of how to improve gas mileage. Note: Please post only if you have had this issue previously and resolved it. Its not helpful to post how great ...

Hi All, I have a M56L - Manual Swap kit (Used Parts) that I was going to throw into my 96 850R. I decided that I want to keep it stock for now. Pictures are below. Price is $750 shipped LTL Terminal to Terminal. Payment: Paypal invoice. I live in Los Angeles, so any LTL shipper will have a connectin...

HI, I am selling this long block engine I was saving for a project that will not be realized. The wrecked car had about 120,000 mile on it when I pulled the engine. It uses the 13t turbo (not included). I live in Los Angeles and can drop off on a pallet at any LTL hub here within a 25 mile radius. Y...

Lee,

Thanks. I will take out the light. That seems like a good solution for this issue.

HI all, I have been working on this Volvo to get the service light to reset. I complete the procedure with the 4 - 1 - 5 - 1 in the OBD system in the engine compartment with the successful light flashing at the end. The procedure turns off the Service light. I turn the key off and then turn it back ...