getting ready to take this car to the junk yard....
Anyone local to northeastern PA need a parts car??

Update.... My son has moved away to grad school in Minnesota. He has left Volvomort (our nickname for the car) behind. I didn't know if anyone would have some interest in a parts car. It is still running fine, has the usual problems (brake hiss and security system battery drain). But I'm going to lo...

Oh, and here are instructions for removing the alternator. It's not hard. I replaced mine with a Bosch rebuilt for $200, you can find it cheaper on the internet. BTW, these instructions are a subset of instructions that I posted on VolvoForums.com for replacing the oil seals on the oil trap. But yo...

Searching for oxygen sensor replacement guides on my 2000 s80 and found this. I know its not the same but thanks for the images and information.

dm

Headlight lo beam replaced with an H7 today... Stereo installl went well today thanks to some threads here and on swedespeed. JVC Arsenal KD-A815 headunit (bluetooth/usb/cd) Crutchfield faceplate - I think I'd perfer a Volvo replacement cover, but hey it came with the headunit. Added a Panavise 7513...

Ok, Pulled the check engine light codes I'm getting..... P0141 02 Sensor - Heater Circuit (Bank 1 sensor 2) P0455 Evap Emission control - gross leak detected P1132 Powertrain Looks like I have some searching to do. Hopefully adding an aftermarket stereo today..... keep your fingers crossed for me. T...

Here are the pictures I should have posted at the beginning.... http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc325/dwmoss/Volvo/2011-04-05181644.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc325/dwmoss/Volvo/2011-04-05183737.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc325/dwmoss/Volvo/2011-04-05181652.jpg Currently h...

billofdurham wrote:Try our sponsor, Erie Vo-Vo, link at the top of the forum or a breaker's yard.

Bill.

Will do!

Thanks
dm

Ordered VADIS through ebay.uk today, thanks again for the tip. Question for everyone. My step son's father has been swapping tires (winter to summer to winter) on the same set of rims. I'm interested in finding a additional set of wheels for the summer tires. Is there a recommended "inexpensive...

billofdurham wrote:That is the VADIS you need as it was the last to be used. Volvo now use a system called VIDA.

Bill.

Thank you very much.

Dave