Excellent! I've been looking for an honest Volvo mechanic in the 'Ham for a few years now. I need a second opinion on my '97 850..might be a head gasket...or worse. Thanks for posting here!

Here's the '97 850. Bought her with $1000. She had 120k on her when purchased, now has close to 160k. Great car...period.

You are far from alone. I hopped in my '97 850 yesterday and as I cranked the car, it revved high (first time in years) and I put it in reverse...instant flashing yellow arrow. Well, I went two blocks to the store, all was okay. When I came back out, car started and went into "limp home mode&qu...