£368.64 (GB Pounds) for a pair inc delivery. That's from Volvo, was your ebay bearing Volvo branded?

Thanks for the video Robert, that's a great help. The difference in price between a Volvo part and a pattern part is extraordinary. Volvo are at least three times the price. I was told Volvo use the same wheel bearings as Rolls Royce... at the price they charge I jolly well hope so

probably the switch is bad and always on. using a voltmeter, compare it to the opposite side and see if it is always on. the the solution would be to clip one of the wires while you look for a new switch. if the cig lighter works, then look at the plug for the satnav. it my not be touching the bott...

just bought my first 850 wagon base and the 2 things that dont work is the cigurette lifghter and the dash light . but thanks to MVP I'm going to wake up in the morning and disect these little issues . but it is helpfull as hell when people share their issues and experiences online so that others c...

LamboSE5 wrote:Is there anyway, with those compression readings that I could have a head gasket leak? How would that be possible?

What was the end of this story, did you get to the bottom of the problem, be good to hear. Thanks

Had a compression test at Volvo, came out fine. No problem, I am told. So now what? I guess it is on to the intercooler as a possible source of coolant getting into the combustion cycle, or the turbo. Can anyone guide me to a trouble shoot thread if there is one, or any advice on how to pin down whe...

Hi there fellow 850T5R owner in Spain!! I have no idea how many there are here, I have only seen one other, Cream Yellow, ours is black. Where are you located (approximately)? Maybe we should start an owners club! I wonder if you can shed any light on a similar problem I am having, please see this t...

Hi An 850 T5R, I have been counting the little flashing light on the diagnistic socket, under the bonnet. http://www.troublecodes.net/images/volvo.gif Great tool, saves the need for a computer with serial bus etc, as required for BMWs. I have been searching this forum looking for an explanation as t...

Thanks BKM, your help is appreciated. I will keep you posted on progress.

Just bought an 850 T5R and I have the exact same problem, with the exception that I only get the steam on a cold start (after more than 6 hours parked up). Other than the steam, and slowly losing coolant, one would not know there were a problem. I can't do the work myself, I am okay with a tool kit,...