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I connected my HVLP paint spraying to the tailpipe with a whole lot of duct tape. This is a great way to check for leaks as it forces a lot of (low) pressurized air through the system (like a shop vac on steroids). The only leaks I found came from some cracks around the ball joint between the ...

this sounds exactly like my experience. I ended up replacing the Davico cat because it was causing problems with the O2 sensors and it eventually burned out. All those headaches went away after I replaced it with a used original volvo cat. The sound noticeably improved with the upgrade to the volvo ...

do you know what the error codes are? this would be important info to post here as many can offer some diagnostic advice. Places like Autozone will often scan for free (in case the dealership only gave a quote and no engine error codes).

The original Cat on my 96 wagon cracked a few years ago, and I replaced it with a Davico for $250. for the following 3 years I had varieties of emission related problems which were all traced back to an underperforming cat. Eventually the cat burned out with rattling pieces in it. I immensely ...

BTW- my exhaust is no-where near "unbearably loud". Just a little loud enough to excite MA inspections.
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Yeah... reading the posts on cracked flex pipes I thought that might be the issue. But I check the pipe as thoroughly as I could and did find any obvious leaks. I even asked you guys about an exhaust manifold for an SAS setup.... but I just couldn't find a problem with the one I have.

I'll look ...

I know! I had the same Davico converter which ended up getting burned and had loose pieces inside. I could never get the ball fitting with the muffler to clamp solidly. I ended up purchasing a used a volvo original cat from EerieVovo, $325 tested with shipping included. It's been fine for 2 years ...

Hi Folks:
4 years ago I replaced the muffler assembly on my 1996 non turbo 850 with a Starla part from FCP Groton. Every year I fail my exhaust inspection in Mass. because it's too loud. Then I have to argue with the guys to lift the car and check exhaust (which usually means I have to leave it ...

Hi Folks:
I have 1996 850 non turbo, manual trans with SAS (Engine B5254FS). The flex pipe is leaking and I'm looking to purchase a replacement manifold kit. I'm having a hard time finding one that does not have EGR hookup.

1) Can I use an EGR manifold on an SAS engine?
2) Does anyone have any ...

Hi folks-
a couple of years ago the original cat on my 96 850 cracked at the ball joint with the resonator so I replaced it with a Davico one from FCP. That lasted about 1 year, but has been sounding like a box of marbles for some time. I don't drive the car that often so I've been limping along ...