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Thanks for finding all this cool stuff. Chevrolet motors still use push rods and rocker arms to drive the valves. One of the hot rodding tricks is to change the rocker arm ratio for more valve lift. When you have more lift, you need stronger valve springs. And maybe double springs per valve. All to ...

WOW! He really did remanufacture that car.

Check out the photos of the valve train with the valve cover off. The rocker arm has maybe 2:1 ratio so valve opens twice the cam lift.

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My old Haynes manual for 240 Volvo lists: Overhead cam engines: 1975 B21A lift as 0.39 inch (9.8mm) 1976 up B21A lift as 0.41 inch (10.5mm) B21E lift as 0.44 inch (11.2mm) For the overhead valve engines (B20A and B20E) cam lift is not specified. The ratio for the rocker arm (relative length of valve...

[More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. I have attached a graph for the US average growth rate for the period of March 3 to October 22, 2020. After very high growth rates early in March, rates decl...

Does anyone know if the special camshaft is still available?
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Guilty here.
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I like thinking about, talking about and eating food.
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My advice is install the XeMODeX now and ship the failed ETM back. You get the core credit and should have trouble free operation (and the slight improvements) for a long time.
I think the XeMODeX failure was a fluke.
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Another time we were making simple welded and machined brackets (like alternator or compressor brackets). We made them as we normally would make similar parts for our own use. Most were rejected by the customer. In this case, the customer specifications were on the drawings but were much closer tol...

Wrestled off the brake back plates which disintegrated. Clarke to the rescue Money saved? $80 x2 each new ! Junkyard $5 + 4 hours driving + $25 labour plus pain, misery, and suffering. I was just wandering about your household accounting methods. If you claim a saving from automotive inventory on h...

And to the typical guy on the street, Volvo is still the safest car.

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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I do my job for too long, a need a project to change of air, something fresh like an American beer and, warm as a piece of meat bbcued with chili sauce, for a some days (a week would charge my batteries enough)... You might try making the American dish Chili con carne. Commonly called Chilli for sh...

Precision (or even semi precision) manufacturing can be hard even when all parties are in the same country and use the same measuring systems. One company I worked for was making aluminum rings about 2 feet in diameter for a new customer. The parts were shipped to the customer and the customer would...

I am a sucker for any car magazines - old or new. I can read and reread them. I think the best car magazine ever was Automobile founded in 1986 by ex Car and Driver writer David E. Davis. Oversize, glossy color, and interesting articles.
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For more info on NIST https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institute_of_Standards_and_Technology Without standards there would be chaos in industry. At the beginning of the industrial revolution, each shop had their own design for nut and bolt threads. They did not interchange with other shops! I ...

Also glad to hear this report!
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BB, are you feeling better?
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I know we have some classy cats in my neighborhood. They like to climb on Volvos.
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I replaced my ETM with XeMODeX several years ago. About a year ago I had intermittent starting problems and got the ETM replaced free for XeMODeX. No other side effects. Smoother idle and slightly better MPG maybe. This is a great upgrade if you plan to keep the car several more years. I also like t...

^^ Amazing. That's a question I've never figured out.... Extreme accuracy measurements need to be made by machines, which were measured by some other instruments, which were made by other machines..... If you are serious about accurate measurements, your instruments are calibrated periodically. The...

Some people may like the waterfall grill.
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abscate, you are a credit to your species. A hands on worker and research documenter.
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Search this forum for details for your year. IPD or FCP had my bulbs. I replaced them all at the same time.
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Are you recommending a preventive maintenance step of removing and apply anti-sieze to these bolts during a timing belt job?
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Around here where we get dirty rain, the sunroof would be stuck with dirt in the tracks.
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Earlier P2's have about 6 bulbs for radio and climate controls. On my 2001 V70, you have to remove the face plates and trim to remove the radio. The bulbs are easy to replace once the radio is removed. I did not have to reprogram the radio.
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Manovlov, A scooter for a piece of bread? Wow! I once had a Vespa in bad shape. I think I sold it for $20. Please explain what is a conducting building program of study. The ruin you are looking at, is it a shell of a house or just in need of maintenance? My own home needs some delayed maintenance (...

On a water pump, I would replace on the mileage, not years of service. Water pumps have seals and gaskets, but do not typically fail by time in service. However, you should be aware, that a failed water pump can seize the belt and destroy the timing belt resulting in major engine damage. When you do...

What do you mean Piston 3 is black? It could mean that cylinder is too rich with excess fuel. That can be caused by leaking fuel injector. Has fuel filter been replaced? This will limit fuel flow and performance. Have the check engine light examined again. It will tell some of the story behind the p...

I wonder if Dave Barton could make it as a sticker? That would be cool.
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Your question leads to more questions.
What is the state of maintenance on the car? Fuel filter, air filter, coils and plugs replaced? Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) cleaned? IS the Check Engine Light (CEL) on? Have you read the OBD codes?
I do not know about the EGR valve.
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Trailer towing should always follow the 3 S's. Sane, sober and slow. Extra distance behind others. Accelerate, brake and turn slowly.
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I think I remember Dave Barton story that he saw the moose emblem on a rally/racing Volvo that may have been a factory effort. He then copied the idea. That's what I remember.
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brunocerous wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:07 am I noticed the broken right rear door handle mount on the '04 XC90 seems to have finished breaking off, though the handle part that came off is actually intact.


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Super glue can work if it not highly stress repair joint.
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The coil can overheat from it's own internal electrical resistance. The cabin heater should have no effect other than, by the time you get cabin heat the engine has run long enough that the coil may be hot. On 240 engines, only one coil served all 4 spark plugs. Borrow a good coil or get a used one ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Thanks June. They may have been heavy and used lots of gas, but these cars had class. A former employer had a fleet of the Ford LTDs that were similar. I drove a lot of them from the motor pool. They were always red and had the cheapest interior. In earlier years the company would delete the radio t...

If you don't have a vacuum of any type, then get as much as you can out with rag wet with WD40 or similar.

I did PCV replacement this summer. Some of the job is a real pain.
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kallekula wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:36 pm Brakes bled! Old stuff looked really yucky...

That is nasty!
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Check the vacuum actuators with a vacuum pump?
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I can appreciate most colors, but clear coat just makes any color look bad after enough sun exposure. About 15 years maybe around here. Yes, they look shiny without much effort when the clear coat is new. But, I never buy new so I get none of that benefit and all of the pealing.
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Sing and laugh today. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
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manovlov, don't feel you are the only one to struggle. I have been working on brakes on my 1977 Ford pickup since July. Effective bleeding has been difficult. Today I tried gravity bleeding. I went off to do something else and came back to find the reservoir emptied. I will try again tomorrow.... vo...

Your family has flipped over fall foliage!
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In spite of those that try their best to find what makes us different we are at the core much the same. Unless we are talking about those people that drive other things besides Volvos. Those folks are rotten to the core..... :lol: I have some rot in my core, but I am going to live with it. :roll: v...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I suspect many MVS participants also do projects in the non automotive trades. Perhaps carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, woodwork, welding, and many others. It might be interesting to report on your current projects. We may be able to answer some questions and provide encouragement. Any int...

We live in different countries on different continents, and speak different languages, yet we have much in common besides Volvos.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. I have created eight new graphs with about 6 or 7 states in each showing growth rate from April 5 to Oct 9. There are some interesting changes from two months...

A decade ago, I bought a much abused Mercedes diesel car (240D with manual 4 speed). It had been neglected in about every way possible, but it still ran. My wife and I called it TurdBird. She would not ride in it. In polite company, we called it TBird.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

YES! Collectively the group has translated correctly all of the local names for special persuaders of stubborn fasteners. Trivia on Vise Grip locking pliers: They were originally made in Dewitt, Nebraska by the inventor William Peterson. Later the company was purchased by Irwin tool, part of Stanley...

I heard this years ago. Do not start vast projects with half vast ideas.

It appears you will someday have a working vehicle. And, you have kept many entertained.
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Ignition coils can overheat and slowly kill the engine. They are more likely to fail when it is hot and they are old. The internal insulation breaks down. You could check the resistance, but it may read fine until it gets hot. A Volvo original is best, but a suitable 12 volt generic should work. vol...

Carvrepair tool list: cheater pipes (various lengths) BFH (various weights) vise grips pipe wrenches abrasive grinders (various sizes) gas wrenches (various temperature ranges) magnetic parts pickup tool finger parts grabber tool adhesive tape (various strengths) bandaids emergency medical phone num...

I treat ebay like a snake pit. And I really don't like snakes.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

With a punch tool that heavy, try to use a bigger hammer - like 3 or 4 pound.
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Thanks for the photos. My wife and I used to travel and stay in grand old hotels like this. Various conditions now make this unlikely in the future. We have enjoyed the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado.
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Keep those rust bucket stories coming. They make me appreciate that road salt is not used here.
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westu37 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:11 pm

That is also a good looking 60's Ford. Galaxie?
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Likely the rust weevils again.
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Breathtaking hotel lobby! I noticed the 5th column on the right (counting from the back wall) in the modern photo has a log horizontal beam between the 4th and 6th columns. This beam does not appear in the early photo.
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My dentist had Covid in March. He was in bed for 3 weeks. His wife brought him food in a separate room. He was still coughing 2 months later. Hope I have cheered you up! Take care and rest.
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If there's interest in some more pics I didn't take, and a brief history lesson of the Glacier National Park Chalets, I'll add them here. If not, the moderators can scrub this thread from the record, I can be expelled from MVS, and never spoken of again! Please post all of the photos you did not ta...

Today I found I have the tailgate won't latch problem. It may be a contagion. If you read this, wear a mask while opening your tailgate for the next 10 days.

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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

With the cams removed I used the starter to turn the engine a few revolutions. Wouldn't that compress the air already in the Cylinder and give me a compression reading? To get a reliable reading on the compression test you would need all the valves operating during the test. The intake valves have ...

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Try to post updates if it is not too much effort?
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I really thought the fingers blocking the tag was funny.
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That's just not right to put a perfectly good car on a trailer.
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Could it be that BMW engineers take and aggressive approach and Volvo engineers are conservative?

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If you are looking for wire loom, then try to get high temperature rated. 275 to 300 F rating is better. The cheap wire loom will not last long on top of engine.
IPD has high temperature rated in the small sizes.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I like your thinking on this USA Volvo meet with giveaway.

Anyone else listening????

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Broken tool list ?
Personal injury list?
EPA inquiries?

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June wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:39 pm While out enjoying my S80 I spotted this classic Volvo being raffled off for $10 a ticket!!! June

Buy me 10 tickets! I will pay you back when I win.

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Lugnut, you might want to put those 75's inside. While not being particularly collectible over the decades, I think simple attrition had made them rare now. My indoor storage is full. I have considered getting a shipping containers for car storage. I need about 4. They would keep the vermin (2 leg,...

And....now I'm positive for Covid. Shit. Had a cough for a week, then a cold and terrible sore throat. Many Ricolas consumed. No fever or temp. Hiked in Glacier Park Friday and Saturday. Went to our walk-in clinic to just check if I maybe had strep throat or a head cold...? They did a swab test Mon...

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:15 pm

Changed out the fuel pumps today. The donor car at the PYP yard was full of fuel. They better hope the EPA does not find that. That is the same car I found the battery in. Somebody in their prep area is cutting corners.

Snort Snort!

Thanks for the update. Fascinating!

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Virtual or in person? Virtual could be easy to arrange very soon. Cook (or take out) your own food and eat while online. Food and good buddies all day long.
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These 240 Volvos are very durable, but will have quirky failures as parts wear. Check the bushings in the shifter linkage from the bottom side. They can get sloppy and may cause this problem.
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How do your battery cable connections look? Any corrosion? What caused the battery to go dead weeks ago? Can you try replacing the old battery with a borrowed good battery, instead of jumping with cables? Do you have a volt meter to check the voltage beyond the battery connections? I am hopeful this...

Manov, we know you like a challenge. I think this price indicates a hidden challenge.
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If your secondary catch has a rubber or plastic cushion, check that it is not damaged. With extended use these cushions can cause latching problems. Adjustment can help, but may not solve if the cushions are bad.
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Do you have a status update? This project fascinates me.
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Yes, the Autophix scanner was made in China. I had no problem with connection (just plug into OBD port) and it works.
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My spouse orders stuff on Amazon and it not a Prime member. Somehow, we occasionally get USPS delivery of the Amazon packages on Sunday. So much I do not understand these days.
I have never heard of the Affidavit for reorder of stuff.
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If you used a soft hose not rated for about 1500 PSI, then I am not surprised you had a problem. A soft, low pressure hose would expand or even work loose at the connections. The hose should look like a brake hose at the wheels. Sorry I do not have specific information.
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Mr. Detail wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:46 pm Funny you would mention that volvolugnut, look what I found and for under $100.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOPHIX-ES610-S ... 4UOWU?th=1

It got cheaper. About $150 a couple years ago when I bought mine. The menu is a little clunky, but it worked.
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Keep plugging at those rusty lumps (AKA bolts). When you finish you may get a whole wall full of Volvo Horns.
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Check out Autophix ES610. It fixed my SRS on 2001 V70 T5.
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I would take the second attempt to deliver. MOST of the time Fedex, UPS and USPS will make delivery without problems. Sorry yours got lost.
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Also, search MVS for 'shifter stuck in park'. I suspect the 240, 740, and 940 series all had similar mechanism and problems. You may find helpful older posts.
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I thought someone with real knowledge of this problem would answer, but they have not. I suspect the problem may be in the brake interlock linkage. This linkage would require you to press the brake before shifting. It could be broken plastic parts or worn metal parts. Sorry this is not much help. vo...

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So... We all report on the success and failures of parts and brands as we gain experience with them. Sort of closing the barn door after the horse is out and long gone. The best we can do for each other.
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BlackBart wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:04 pm Darn it...I knew I’d insult someone with a ‘75... sorry.

No offense taken. The '75 wagon served us well from 1989 to about 2006. With manual 4 speed and the lower axle ratio installed, it had enough performance.
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It looks to me like you have a working plan.
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I first thought is was red. It is orange! My '75 245 is same color. I also have a baby blue '75 242. Neither are tidy.
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matthew1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:02 pm $28,800

Would anyone agree this is a rare Volvo? If so, I need to move mine inside ASAP.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I have seen this degree of rust before on oil field equipment used in the Gulf of Mexico. The new steel would get painted with total of 25 to 30 mil thickness in three coat system. The primer was zinc rich about 8 mil thick. Automotive paint systems are generally about 2 to 3 mils total. The equipme...

It is interesting that all cylinders are the same for all compression tests. You would expect some variation in condition.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

May have been a Dukes of Hazard reenactment.
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MVS could have a new sticky thread for cheapest ride from spare parts pile. Of course, moderators would not be able to participate.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I think there is an aluminum filled JB Weld product. Follow all the instructions including cure time before drill and tapping. This should (?) work. Use about half bolt torque when you get to that step.
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Is this the water pump facing?
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Its perfectly acceptable to use wooden cribbing to prevent the seats from falling onto the pavement here. The fancy people even use pressure treated cribbing to show off their wealth. I really appreciate these kind of tall tales where they start with something doubtful and suck you in to the next l...

Trolling the regulars here. Does anyone remember a thread about someone doing piston rings by pulling the piston down through the sump after removing the oil pan, or have I been breathing in too much brake cleaner again? P80 NA 1998 Seems like it was mentioned in the last month. I don't remember an...

I want to work for that company if they give me similar company car.
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I think you are one good pothole away from sliding down the street on your underwear when that car shaped blob of rust self destructs.
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Are these component numbers from an electrical schematic? They sound like they are.
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I will wade into this mess. As you are aware, to have compression, you must have sealing rings, head gasket and valves. Any of these can be leaky and you will have low compression instead of no compression. You are also likely to have varied low compression on the cylinders. To get compression readi...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

That is some nasty rusted parts.
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See this post viewtopic.php?f=1&t=80448

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abscate wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:18 pm

It’s lonely down there and would like to reach it’s full potential at the battery.

Arrrg!
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Automotive horns may be one of the last universal fit and function items on cars. As long as the voltage matches, swap to your hearts content.
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Oh my... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/320732249259182/ https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119685084_920234378498564_118487359989386126_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=843cd7&_nc_ohc=kPXiiSKDY_oAX-aPfW0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=c981456003012a15912f7551622bff7e&oe=5F943267 Clean...

abscate wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:48 pm And if you are desperate to get your cluster and tires to match, you can wrap your tires in duct tape

Can you provide information on the number of wraps needed? Would the wraps be radial or bias wrapped?
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abscate wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:44 am Mt Washington can get a bit gusty.

That is like saying Death Valley can get a bit warm.

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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

We learned to ski at A-Basin. Parking lot was at 10,500. My dad was a geologist, and I'd help him haul the big backpack full of rock samples from the middle of nowhere as a teenager. He'd hike slow slow chug chug up those mountains....12,000, 13,000 feet.... I was bored , I wanted to move faster, r...

I would like to be taking road trips, but your photo trips are an acceptable substitute. Thanks.
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volvolugnut wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:26 pm Is the shifter boot and E brake boot peeling skin or do they still look good? Both in tan?
Is the engine splash guard (pan) good condition?
PM if you want to sell and ship.

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Are these parts available?
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The sweet sound of success is even sweeter after the struggle. I hope this translates well.
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Most two stroke engines that make any serious horsepower use a tuned exhaust. They have an expansion chamber of the shape seen in both car photos. Think of two stroke motorcycle exhausts you have seen (or google dirt bike).
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It sounds to me that you never had the coolant properly filled and had an air pocket. When you drained it to start over, you got a partial fill amount. I am not sure of the proper fill method, but I usually fill slowly and squeeze the upper radiator hose many times to work the air out of the system....

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The post for the Volvo window sales sticker does not appear to link to anywhere to request the sticker. The post is https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/downl ... -stickers/. Maybe I just don't see it. I may want to get several for my fleet.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I thought I read a post here a month or two ago from a member with a later P2, around 2007, who said he didn't have the port. At least he indicated it wasn't at the left knee zone location. Maybe I dreamed that. :shock: I think I remember the same statement. I don't remember if it was later found o...

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matthew1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:13 pm

BlackBart wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:13 pm Moar pics!...

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I never realized the hatch on these was nearly as tall as it is wide.

A tailgate with hatch! Cool!
(my Smart car has the same arrangement and not much smaller opening. Photos on request.)
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Does this ignition have a Hall effect sensor or other type trigger for the spark position? Do you have a spare distributor you could try? It sounds like the ignition is not getting a signal to fire. Does the distributor turn as you crank? Could be a sheared distributor drive pin. Keep all you remove...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I would still send the chocolate milk to have oil analysis. They can tell you how much bearing metal is in the oil.
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Very cool pictures. Thanks
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Check this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqgtTg6IIuY Your engine should be similar.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

smoggyama, I would suggest counting fuel gallons at the pump. Assume some reasonable MPG and calculate estimated miles driven.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I bumped (made a new comment) your original post back to the top of recent posts where it is more likely to be seen and get a useful answer.
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Have you looked viewtopic.php?p=294479#p294479 here?
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I can't answer your question, but let's bump back to top.
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Thanks for bring back TfP! Having worked for pay with technology for decades, it has always been hard to explain to the nontechnical, that technical changes are harder than they seem. First they would want to know how long would it take to do something and then they would ask for it to be completed ...

For every group, there is a punster.
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If 5 or 7 mm, they are too small for successful use of work gear clamp.
You are correct - Murphy will mess you up if you disturb the existing hose without spares.
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Go to a local muffler shop and have them bend and weld in the spacer section you need? Not sure what is needed or why, but a muffler shop can do this.
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The British language may say rubbers for rubber bands or for waterproof boots. They may also call waterproof boots wellies (short for wellingtons, which I think was a brand name. Apologies to our British cousins if I got any of this wrong. volvolugnut My good man, rubbers over here most certainly d...

smacknab, That's looking good!.
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The British language may say rubbers for rubber bands or for waterproof boots. They may also call waterproof boots wellies (short for wellingtons, which I think was a brand name. Apologies to our British cousins if I got any of this wrong.
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More fun and confusion from our common language. My favorites are dust bins (waste basket) and rubbers (elastic bands or waterproof boots).
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I am glad you found the reason for your slave cylinder problem. Some times there are no substitutes for the proper tools.
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Thanks. Nothing like that to be seen around here.
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That is an extensive list. Sort of a 'bug out bag' in your car. Not at all a bad thing. I try to carry some of these things and a Universal Fixit Card for the unknowns. UFC is a credit card.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Most areas still show the honing marks behind the 'scars'. So the depth can't be much. How low was compression? Did you try to add oil to see if compression was low at the rings or valves? How do the valves look - any burnt valve edges? maybe send an oil sample to see how much bearing metal is in th...

Well I shocked them! :lol: :lol: :lol: Maybe even shook them up... June They came for the entertainment which they are also short on. 8) I did kind of feel like Daisy Duke for just a moment!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: June A buddy has rebuilt cars and raced stock cars since a teenager. He rais...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

It is good to have a great running car.
It is better to say I fixed it myself. Way to go!
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June wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:03 pm Where is the thank you button? It made acknowledging someone's help easier. After all I know you don't like quoting people too often. June

To quote June: Where is the thank you button?
I miss it already.
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I am sorry you lost your cat and life keeps kicking you. I hope you get some good news soon.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

The supplier of the springs should agree to replace the springs. They should also want to obtain the springs and test for hardness in the area of the break. They should also want to test the spring material for steel additives percentages. Their internal heat treatment specifications should have har...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

My $0.02, those tubes look really clean. So does the rest of the engine.
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Who knew junk yards could be so entertaining. Next time make video.
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abscate wrote: ↑Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:37 pm You can definitely Rust a caliper in the open position. It’s usually rusts in contact and heats up, though

I agree can rust in open position. Had it happen on 240. The fault may be internal at the pistons. Could be external at the guide pins.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Yesterday I got white screen of death and gave up for the day. This morning everything seemed to work, except thanks button is gone.
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At 0800 I was loading bookcases from storage building in back of V70 and missed your breakfast call. Fortunately, I had a bagel about 0630. All times are local DST.
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Yesterday low coolant warning came on 1/2 mile from home. I found the coolant level at bottom of resovoir and lower radiator hose clamp was loose. I must not have gotten it fully in place and tight back in June when I did water pump and other work. Very glad it did not blow off on the highway! Today...

In demolition derby rules, if you are still able to move you are still in the game. VW assumed still in the game. The Ford rolled over and dropped out of the game.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Two not so relevant points to add to this coolant silliness:
1. Volvo owners spends LOTS of time with the hood up admiring their coolant.
2. Personally I like gold colored coolant - Xerox G-05
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THANKS! to absacate.
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It's not totally necessary to replace the MAF along with the ETM. I agree, there is some evidence MAF fails when ETM fails, but I would not change your MAF yet. I think XeModex used to offer a test for about $150 and will return your ETM if it passes their test. They do this on a machine. You may a...

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gnalan, Did you run through the XeModeX ETM test flowchart? Did results point to ETM failure?
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I also think his ETM is failing.
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Amazon coupe side.jpg Amazon coupe whitewalls.jpg Not so much into the rusted through patina look, but I like the way this one sits on its wheels. Somebody must be reproducing these old racks, no? Not enough demand? There is an old style VW beetle around here with a roof rack like that. I figure th...

This proves again - what you don't know is not as bad as what you THINK you know, but is just WRONG.
Extra points for going back to it until fixed.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

Pressure in the cooling system should never exceed 150kpa....at idle,at mid throttle or wot! It's operating pressure is UP TO 150kpa in all rpm range,driving conditions and gas pedal position. Hoses are the weakest points,they should blow off first. It could be that your expansion tank cap is at fa...

No, fixing the wire loom on the coils or injectors is not much trouble. What took many hours was uncovering every wire under the hood and replacing their wire loom. Sorry for the confusion.
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IPD has the high temp wire loom in the proper size for the coil wires and injectors. In standard black color. It last several years maybe. The standard wire loom may last a year. Just tape does not have the temperature rating and may not provide a insulating barrier to the wires. If you need larger ...

I found this info on 960 manual swap at Brick Board. Brick Board is good for older, rear wheel drive Volvo information. Of course, for newer, front wheel drive, MVS is best. https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/879525/940/960/980/V90/S90/960_manual_transmission_swap.html Short version is get a Europ...

The team wins again and the crowd goes wild! Well done.
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If you can do the repair yourself, it looks to be worth doing. If you have to pay others, then may not be practical
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If not low on fuel, maybe you have a pinched fuel line or plugged fuel filter restricting fuel rate.
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In my experience, you need to get wire loom and tape with high temperature rating - 300 F is best. Super 88 3M tape is good.
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Exhaust leak can messup the O2 sensor reading and result in air fuel ratio being off. Then you have a miss fire
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Volvo water pumps (like all water pumps I know) are centrifugal pumps. The faster they turn the more flow they make. With normal restrictions in the system, they will make more pressure at higher speed. Sooner or later, the weak point will leak at full engine speed.
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You have very good attitude for this repair difficulty. You are correct - when you overcome this problem and completed the clutch repair, you will gain confidence in your abilities. Then you can try more difficult repairs next time. Could you post a photo of the slave cylinder when you get it remove...

Time to go old school. Pull No. 1 plug and turn crank to get top dead center. Pressure (or vacuum) the cylinder to confirm all valves are closed (ignition cycle position). Confirm the distributor is pointing to the No. 1 plug.
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absacate is a wannabe with only a stable. Real Volvo owners have a full fleet. Of course, his stable mostly runs.
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Any rubber part can over time become hard and cracked. It may be that the slave cylinder at the clutch had been on the store shelf for years and went bad. Did the box or package for the slave cylinder look old? Did it have any dates on the package or the part? I would return it for refund of your in...

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I can relate to some of what you are going through. Caregiving is very hard, especially for someone you love. I suggest you try to do some simple things together she will enjoy. Perhaps a favorite meal or music. I keep seeing your new posts wit new vehicle problems, but most of them I don't have inf...

Your car looks very nice.

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The photo problem was on my side. I had blocked the image.

The nipple is the block coolant drain.

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I tried to vote early and often, but it appears our voting is secure.

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See this post for comments on plugs: https://www.myvolvoparts.com/Genuine-Volvo-Spark-Plugs-Why-use-genuine-Volvo_b_40.html Not on MVS, but seems reasonable advice to me. You can regap plugs by tapping gently on the bottom of the side electrode. Measure the gap with wire gauge - not flat gauge. The ...

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I secure the banjo bolt and two crush washers onto the pipe by using an old oring to hold it on Do this before you install the PCV pipe Once the threads have started, I pull the oring with a pick and cut it off This is a great idea! I wish I had done this in May when I did the PCV on mine. Related ...

[More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. I have attached a graph for the US average growth rate for the period of March 3 to August 22, 2020. After very high growth rates early in March, rates decli...

The clutch system will not have a pump to assist the operation. Only foot pressure on the pedal is used to operate the cylinder at the clutch. The engine does not need to be running for the hydraulic clutch to operate. If the clutch operates at all, then the hose connection should be correct. Did yo...

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+10 for blinker fluid jokes!
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Check your vacuum hoses. Unless they have been replaced (which I doubt because your car sounds to have had little maintenance the last years), I suspect they need replacement. May as well stock up on vacuum hose when you get fuel hose. Be sure to get fuel hose rated for high pressure injector system...

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Mercedes has had the release latch to tilt the hood up to vertical since the 80's. It was almost a necessity with the Mercedes grill attached to the hood. It is a very useful feature for working under the hood.
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