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by mblackwell
20 Sep 2011, 15:00
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Trailer Hitch on an 850
Replies: 10
Views: 2270

Re: Trailer Hitch on an 850

I got a kit from E-trailer for my 855. It was the easiest install ever. Direct bolt on - no cutting or drilling. Hardest part was the wiring not because it's difficult but because the color of the volvo wires is hard to see and it is easy to think you have the right color when you don't. There are ...
by mblackwell
09 Jun 2011, 13:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: S70 1998 shaking when moving from a stop
Replies: 3
Views: 759

Re: Shatted myself!!!!! Thought it was going to stall! :S

Shake! That's what they do when you drop a cylinder. I'd check the plugs and wires to make sure they are all tight and firing. After that maybe check that the injectors are all functioning. My daughters 850 did this because of a burnt valve. Yours came back to life so it's probably not a valve. Her ...
by mblackwell
09 Jun 2011, 13:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Anyone Buy Intercooler Silicone Hoses?
Replies: 46
Views: 15310

Re: Anyone Buy Intercooler Silicone Hoses?

I don't have an explanation for this, but I installed the Samco Hoses and they didn't seem to want to go on at first but after a bit of wiggling they all popped right on and I don't remember much of a problem. I do remember thinking (while trying to push them on) "this thing is really tight it doesn ...
by mblackwell
09 May 2011, 10:16
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Anybody tow with an 850?
Replies: 10
Views: 2752

Re: Anybody tow with an 850

I agree that stopping and possibly steep boat ramps are likely to be the issue. The boat is a 19' Stingray with Mercruiser Alpha one (gen 2). Boat and trailer weigh a little less than 3000lbs.

I have towed it with a Cherokee which was about the same power and weight as an 850. It worked, but you ...
by mblackwell
06 May 2011, 12:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Anybody tow with an 850?
Replies: 10
Views: 2752

Anybody tow with an 850?

Just curious, can I (realistically) tow a 19' foot fiberglass inboard with an 850 GLT? We saw a similar size boat behind a Saab Convertible but didn't get a chance to see how it performed on the Boat ramp. I've been using a Liberty CRD to tow, but I'm thinking my foray into the diesel world is two ...
by mblackwell
04 May 2011, 08:49
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1996 850 parts car or mechnic's special in Knoxville Tn.
Replies: 1
Views: 961

1996 850 parts car or mechnic's special in Knoxville Tn.

My Daughter's 850 NA Sedan automatic is up for sale. approximately 200k mi. Car is silver and the body is in average condition dings and small dents. It appears to have a burnt valve - no compression ( as in 0) on one cylinder. Otherwise complete. I had planned on repairing but don't want to go ...