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by 850Rick
30 Aug 2020, 13:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: How do I retrieve the correct mileage on 1996 850
Replies: 31
Views: 19076

Re: How do I retrieve the correct mileage on 1996 850


Thanks to Mashmash and the posted tip for purchasing the BAFX bluetooth OBD reader and 850 OBD-II android app, I too have retrieved the true miles for my 1996 850 and subsequently repaired the odometer and reset it to true miles. This was a great tip.

During the odometer repair process, I found ...
by 850Rick
15 Aug 2019, 19:28
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 xc70 Rear CV final drive shaft replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 4983

Re: 2002 xc70 Rear CV final drive shaft replacement

I took mine off this evening after work. 2007 XC70. I also came into issue with the stuck rear mount. What I found that was truly easy was that once I had all bolts from the front bracket, the center and rear brackets removed, I took a very large ball peen hammer and smacked the end of the ...
by 850Rick
13 Oct 2018, 16:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 96 850 odometer not working- odometer gear NOT broken
Replies: 2
Views: 2010

96 850 odometer not working- odometer gear NOT broken

I was at the fuel pump and simply went to reset the trip meter and I noticed that the odometer stopped working. After researching this site, I figured like all the rest that the gears in mine were broken too so I ordered them. After taking the cluster apart to get to the odometer, I removed the ...
by 850Rick
16 Apr 2017, 17:36
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: The Last Control Arms You'll Ever Buy @ FCP EURO!
Replies: 44
Views: 10241

Re: The Last Control Arms You'll Ever Buy @ FCP EURO!

Depending on where you live, the cost of shipping, especially oil- considered hazardous, will cost you a small fortune to ship. More cost effective simply to buy new product and dump the oil at local recycling facility.
by 850Rick
16 Apr 2017, 17:27
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Airbox thermostat failure...
Replies: 155
Views: 127923

Re: Airbox thermostat failure...

I have a 1996 850 spd with the same issue. Mine was also stuck in the preheat mode. I used to electrical cord connector caps to block it open. I'm going to call around in the morning and find out how much a new thermostat will cost. It's simply jerry rigged for now. It will be interesting to see how ...