Have a 1997 850 t-5 black in color. no body damage. have to park because 4 and 5 cylinder need bored out and pistons. have all other parts from car interior, and exterior.
Except right fender and hood.
Let me know if you guys need anything.

So I have decided to tear it apart and begin the inspection process. So have I haven't seen anything wrong in the 4 pot or head. Compression test on that cylinder was 90 and the rest were 160-140. Did notice I had a burnt intake valve in #2 though. It appears as if the previous owner you rebuilt it ...

Seafoam was unsuccessful

And also when talking about freeing up the rings is it from the ring groove?

I see a tranny swap coming in too. 500$ for a trans can't be to bad and a whole parts car same color as mine

Hmmm let's hope that's the case.
There aren't a lot of 5 pots to find another good motor here in idaho. Which is sad

Well everyone I have finally destroyed my volv. #2 cylinder 90 All others 145-160. Really don't wat to pull the motor but think I will have To. I put a little oil in the cylinder and got 210 so definatly a ring. Does any one have suggests for making my life easier. I.e.things to check, parts to repl...

Matthew I love the precode portion of this site that you "made up".
The spacer seems like a good thing to try. Thank you for all the help here and on the face space.

Anyone here know what the pressure should be in the exhaust before the CAT?

Thank you abscate. So simple

Yes definitely P0422 erikv11.
Will do headed to scrap yard here soon today. Never heard of heat soak but I know the engineers didn't put a shield there for no reason.
Oh and also replacing subframe today will post pics of that adventure :/