My 97 960 had somewhat similar problems. The coolant temperature sensor was bad. Here is some info. You can do a resistance check. The sensor is located on the thermostat housing http://caunter.ca/volvo960/wb14823.pdf Bought the sensor at Autozone; looked like the original; $35 When it fails the res...

Also, replace the torsion bar bushings while you are under there. They are not that expensive, even from the Volvo dealer. Also, check your torsion bar links. They are likely bad as well. Again, the Volvo dealer price wasn't too outrageous, especially if you don't have time to shop around. Ask them ...

RCR, You are saving some hassle by replacing the entire arm. The job is actually pretty easy. A couple of things to watch out for: bolt torque and bolt tightening sequence. Bolt torque: you will probably not get new bolts for the rear bushings with the arms. The bolts that are in the rear bushing ar...

So how much did all that cost? Did you get a cost breakdown?

The solenoid shown in this post has 7 vacuum tubes connected to it. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24998&p=107551 When I wiggled the green electrical connector I heard relays clicking within the solenoid and also vacuum hissing as the vacuum was being redirected...

I got a 97 960 back in May with the same problem. I fixed a couple of leaky hoses. I checked the vacuum diaphrams and they were good. Then by chance I discovered when I wiggled the electrical connector on the vacuum solenoid behind the glove box it had some broken solder joints on it. After resolder...

Does anyone know if this filter actually exists in the stock vehicles? If so, then I would think it would be dirty and clogged on the 1995-1998 960, S90 and V90s.

And is it as easy as removing the panel below the wipers?

Has anyone done this?