New thermostat and temp sending unit have been ordered.....

One option that might help would be to measure the resistance of the ECT and see if it is reading about right for the temperature. There was a good post by cn90 here that lists the expected values: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52203 Thanks, good idea, at least it would r...

Hi folks, I have a strange issue here, 1997 850AWD Turbo 5sp wagon. Dash "check engine" light came on, scan showed code P0016 for a problem with the ECT coolant temp sending unit, noticed the radiator cooling fan was running after the engine was shut down as well, engine temps were normal....

Really? Perhaps you should start a "blog" for all the junk you post, personally, I come on this site for useful Volvo info, yes this site has a "whatever" Non-car talk heading, but I really don't think that it is for posting crap about an Italian woman's breasts...? Give your hea...

My pup Donzi took over the rear area of the 850 wagon the day I got it........she does not let me go anywhere without her....

Good to know, sounds like I need to watch out for a 1999 or earlier....

Thanks Lee, I will search for the VIDA thread. I realize "most" parts won't fit but hoping some parts that I need will........ seats? rear bumper? spare engine and electrical parts etc....

I own a 1997 850AWD, I have a chance to pick up a complete parts vehicle, it is a 2001 XC70, I realize a lot of parts are not interchangable but some are, what I am wondering is if it is worth it for the number of parts I would actually be able to use?? I am not 100% what parts I could actually inst...

Thanks Neil, I have the adjustment down pat, just couldn't see the adjuster wheel. Real PITA but found it and adjusted, realize I need to just replace the parking brake pads, will be doing the rotors and other pads while I'm there..........

This is what I was going by........