Hi all, back...again.


You may remember me, I've had some trouble with head gaskets and timing belts on my(errr....used to be mine) 1996 Volvo 960. I said I was going to get rid of it after I fixed its last problem(timing belt & valves) and I did. Problem is, a relative of mine got it. Now he has a ...

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Pulled off the head on Friday. Valves are DONE. Sent them to a friend who says he can get me a cheap deal on fixing the valves. Going to get valves fixed, put her back together, and sell it. It has been a fun ride with Volvo, but the reliability just isn't there. Not to mention ...

Those cylinder head bolts can be a real time... make sure they aren't stretched though. Mine were, and I had to buy a new set for a little over $200. 0_0 I broke 2 torque wrenches doing that. I got an old fashioned one, and ended up BENDING the needle on it, but NOT breaking it. Mind made a screech ...

For your intake manifold, I believe the size is a 10mm. Nothing an Mid Sized ratchet, two extensions, and a universal can't take care of. Just be careful when you feel the nut ready to come off, because if it falls, you will need an extendable magnet (like I did.)


As for timing, called a Volvo ...

Also, on the crankshaft itself, for its mark, do I have to take off the damper on the crankshaft to be able to see the marks? Thanks.

There was NOTHING that looked like a cause for ripping up the belts. The serpentine belt I looked at about a week before this happened. It was looking a little old, and I was going to change it on the weekend, but then this happened. I had to pull PIECES of the timing belt out from around the ...

Hey all, back with my old 1996 Volvo 960. Hope you all can help.


Here's the story(as told by my wife).


"I was on my way home from dogsitting my sister's pets. I was accelerating up a hill on the highway when I heard 'Rrrrrrrrrgggghh' sound. It was like the car had totally died, no acceleration ...

Hey, thank's for the advice Kmaniac!

I called the local Volvo dealership today to get some prices on Fuel Pumps(300+, what a rip! Advance Auto Parts has 'em for 50 and 80.) and the parts consultant that I know, Marty, said that the car has 1 fuel pump. You, and everyone else on here from what I can ...

Okay, I've gone to the pros, so I can get some good opinions, any help would be greatly appreciated.




The Car: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9L 6 cyl.


The Story: This car was bought about 3 years ago at a used car dealership. The car ran fantastic for 1 and a half years. Then the A/C went in her. Still ...