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by andy86+volvo
18 Jan 2012, 17:09
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: Parting out my 1995 850 n/a (motor only)
Replies: 1
Views: 529

Parting out my 1995 850 n/a (motor only)

Hey guys I sold my 850 na and I'm gonna part out the motor so if you need anything let me know. I have a brand new set of lifters in this thing and I mean litteraly brand new! Cams are good and everything so let me know what you need
by andy86+volvo
08 Dec 2011, 17:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: oil filter woes
Replies: 16
Views: 3728

Re: oil filter woes

I would deffinetly get a Mobil 1 filter and replace that stp. Also if you have the money get the Mann filters from IPD or FCP. They sell them by the dozen and they are relatively cheap for the quality but I would get rid of that STP as soon as you can. You should be fine with a Mobil 1 since it has ...
by andy86+volvo
14 Nov 2011, 19:36
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

You think I should go ahead and do the sump rings first?
by andy86+volvo
14 Nov 2011, 18:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Well the compression test results are in :shock:. Starting from left (passenger) side with engine warm, 7 turns per cylinder with a good screw in type tester. Three tests per cylinder to insure acuracy. Cylinder 1: 179 lbs Cylinder 2: 158 lbs Cylinder 3: 199 lbs Cylinder 4: 175 lbs Cylinder 5: 174 ...
by andy86+volvo
13 Nov 2011, 12:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Any one have any insights on these numbers for me?
by andy86+volvo
12 Nov 2011, 18:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Yea they are a lot higher than I thought they would be. I'm just worried about those numbers on number two and three.
by andy86+volvo
12 Nov 2011, 17:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Why do I have such a big difference between those 2 cylinders I thought that would deffinetly be a bad thing.
by andy86+volvo
12 Nov 2011, 16:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Well the compression test results are in :shock:. Starting from left (passenger) side with engine warm, 7 turns per cylinder with a good screw in type tester. Three tests per cylinder to insure acuracy. Cylinder 1: 179 lbs Cylinder 2: 158 lbs Cylinder 3: 199 lbs Cylinder 4: 175 lbs Cylinder 5: 174 l...
by andy86+volvo
10 Nov 2011, 19:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

Yea, Al Gore definetly did not invent seafoam :) I dont understand how everyone else loves this stuff and we use it and have the exact same thing happen to both of our cars. Was your car making as loud of a noise as mine is in the second video?
by andy86+volvo
10 Nov 2011, 17:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What the heck! The Death Rattle?
Replies: 30
Views: 5419

Re: What the heck! The Death Rattle?

I think I'm with you on the seafoam Renns. I had done the seafoam in the crankcase and intake treatment not even 3 days previous to the initial video posting. It may be a coincidence but I will be verry reluctant to pick up that can again next time im at the parts store. EVER!