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by thor777
21 Feb 2013, 21:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Corner light and grille
Replies: 1
Views: 370

Corner light and grille

Need to know which other year / model Volvo 7 series corner light and grille will also fit 1991 models - I am in Sydney Australia and no one seems to know what fits what, so rather than order a wrong part, someone here will know ,I hope. Thanks in advance
by thor777
23 Jan 2013, 19:49
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: engine power down
Replies: 7
Views: 669

Re: engine power down

Hi. Well good news, problem solved - local Volvo mechanic fixed all in no time at all - due to "the most blocked breather hose ever" , oil was getting into #5 cylinder, as it had less compression than what was coming out of the dip stick hole. One spark plug changed as well - so all now fi...
by thor777
22 Jan 2013, 16:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: engine power down
Replies: 7
Views: 669

Re: engine power down

hey thanks for the advice - but had to take the rig today to the local Volvo machanics and now nevously waiting for the diagnoses or "how much" will it cost me to repair - will tell all by tomorrow.
by thor777
15 Jan 2013, 17:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 non turbo short in power
Replies: 4
Views: 401

Re: 850 non turbo short in power

Hi and thanks....but the hot air has not been the problem as this all happened way before it got bloody hot...I will check the thermostat later today..thanks again...
by thor777
14 Jan 2013, 21:49
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 non turbo short in power
Replies: 4
Views: 401

850 non turbo short in power

Hi. I previously changed the spark plugs as the engine was running very rough and short of power - everything improved and it was running like a new car. After about a month, suddenly the same problem came back - checked the spark plugs - all cylinders are getting a spark. I then replaced the dist c...
by thor777
10 Dec 2012, 17:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 non turbo running low on power and oil leak
Replies: 1
Views: 251

850 non turbo running low on power and oil leak

I am adding a new issue to my original request for advice of rough running 2.5L non turbo / automatic / 240K Km - there is an oil leak and there seems to be oil on top of the head cover - I read something before about back pressure due to some blockage along the way - note: I am a par or two below a...
by thor777
08 Dec 2012, 17:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: engine power down
Replies: 7
Views: 669

engine power down

Hi. I got a 96' 850 GLE 2.5 l non turbo. I recently changed the spark plugs as the car was practically running on a few cylinders - all changed and it was running like new after that change. So that was a few months ago, when the same thing happend again - the engine is running very rough and has 50...