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by RDEJR
30 Mar 2012, 15:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 97 850 has high NO fail CA smog by 100 over max
Replies: 21
Views: 3974

Re: 97 850 has high NO fail CA smog by 100 over max

With the repairs you did, it will take a bit of driving to get the computer acquainted with how the sensors report to it. You may be able to test it in a month and have the numbers lower, or higher depending on how it compensates. HC is Hydrocarbons = high fuel content in the exhaust. Check Stage 0 ...
by RDEJR
30 Mar 2012, 15:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 850 R wagon lowered suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 1411

Re: 1998 850 R wagon lowered suspension

If/when you remove the lowering equipment... let me know if you want to sell those springs... :mrgreen:
by RDEJR
15 Mar 2012, 15:52
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Service Manuals & Fuel Capacity
Replies: 18
Views: 8354

Re: Service Manuals & Fuel Capacity

Sorry for reviving an old thread, but here is my reasoning for the fuel gauge reading lower than it should. Electric In-Tank fuel pumps use the fuel to cool the pump motor. If you have less an 1/4 tank in there, there is not enough fuel to reach up and tough the motor to keep it cool. By setting the...
by RDEJR
15 Mar 2012, 14:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: I just bought my first Volvo- 95 850 GLT
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

Re: I just bought my first Volvo- 95 850 GLT

To get all the belt line trim and the front/rear bumper plastics to look new(ish) again, get yourself a cheap heat-gun (I would imagine a blowdryer might work the same) and just very carefully and slowly, heat the plastic. You will see the plastic color start to change to it's darker original. After...
by RDEJR
21 Feb 2012, 14:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: N/A car to Turbo!
Replies: 14
Views: 2542

Re: N/A car to Turbo!

I won't be alone in the swap, and I have plenty of tools with which to do it. The only thing that boggles my mind is that a lot of people keep telling me to just go buy a turbo car... I HAVE A TURBO CAR. However, The turbo car is not in the condition that I want, nor is it in any condition that I ca...
by RDEJR
15 Feb 2012, 13:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: N/A car to Turbo!
Replies: 14
Views: 2542

N/A car to Turbo!

NO I am NOT Swapping the turbo to the N/A engine. YES I AM swapping the turbo engine into the N/A 'goon. YES I DO want to know what all I NEED to change electronics wise. I realize that this is a large undertaking, engine, pipes, exhaust, computer, dash cluster.. but do I need to swap the engine har...
by RDEJR
15 Feb 2012, 13:16
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Stuck Throttle. Again...
Replies: 12
Views: 4248

Re: Stuck Throttle. Again...

I was coming to a stop, the gas inadvertently accelerated COMPLETELY on its own. I don't know on the vaccum lines... That does not sound like stuck throttle at all, or lack-of-lube. That sounds like Cruise Control taking over. Take the Cruise Control fuse out like stated above, and that should keep...
by RDEJR
15 Feb 2012, 13:05
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 Volvo 850 glt fast starts and passing speed
Replies: 8
Views: 1493

Re: 1997 Volvo 850 glt fast starts and passing speed

Almost sounds like a clogged fuel filter, or a fuel pump giving it's last breath.
by RDEJR
13 Feb 2012, 09:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What did improve the fuel economy for you?
Replies: 72
Views: 29456

Re: What did improve the fuel economy for you?

I put the standard 3 prong Volvo plugs in, but looking at them, I really couldn't see what advantage they would have over a standard single anode copper plug if the 3 anodes are different distances from the center electrode.... so I gapped it.. It was really tough to get them to move the distance I ...