1997 VOLVO 850,

I had a similar problem a few weeks back - I was out driving - the car stalled and it would not start (97 850 non turbo) and it would crank but not catch ....it turned out to be the ignition coil....replaced it and it has been fine ever since.

I am a new owner of a Volvo myself and based on the comments made in the Volvo newsgroup - I recently tried Pickering Euro Service 905-420-9250 1600 Alliance Road, Pickering. Good service and reasonable prices - and they even have a free loaner car (book it in advance). I have also seen good comment...

Sounds like it's time for a new thermostat

I am a new owner of a 97 850 and I have seen the occasional post re the glove box lock problem. Does this problem only occur if you actually lock the glovebox or can it happen even when you are not locking the glove box with a key?

with 15" wheels - does anyone have a set that they want to sell?

Or does anyone know whether or not a set from a 98 V70 would fit my 850.

I am just in the process of finalizing the purchase of a 97 850 (non-turbo), 5-speed that only has 85,000 km (51,000 miles) on it. It has been regularly serviced by the original owner and the only thing that I have decided to do immediately is to have the timing belt changed (and perhaps the tension...