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by FlapperJ
06 Aug 2019, 19:58
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1998 Volvo V70 T5 Manual, Seattle, WA ($2900 OBO)
Replies: 16
Views: 2424

Re: 1998 Volvo V70 T5 Manual, Seattle, WA ($2900 OBO)

Beautiful car. Good maintenance history. It must have sold by now.
by FlapperJ
06 Aug 2019, 19:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo not running.
Replies: 8
Views: 1523

Re: 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo not running.

I am having very similar problem, and this is a recent thread. Was there any resolution by the O.P.?

1998 S70 T5: I have replaced fuel pump and fuel relay. Fuel filter was replace 6 months ago. I pulled the fuel relay, like the O.P. in this post, and the car started immediately and ran for a bit ...
by FlapperJ
17 Sep 2018, 13:12
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Transmission and sensor issues finally solved without paying big money!
Replies: 6
Views: 6081

Re: Transmission and sensor issues finally solved without paying big money!

I took my 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 to an alleged Volvo specialist last summer. They tried to flush the transmission - but reported that they could not. The shop manager said they did not have the proper type of flushing machine. Then he said they put it in gear, while car was on the rack. He said the car ...
by FlapperJ
17 May 2016, 09:07
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1983 242
Replies: 3
Views: 1171

Re: 1983 242

This one is on BringATrailer.com auction. Nice ride.
by FlapperJ
13 May 2016, 19:59
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1985 volvo 760 wagon 5 speed complete for restoration or par
Replies: 3
Views: 1988

Re: 1985 volvo 760 wagon 5 speed complete for restoration or par

It is the super-rare 6 speed manual, with H-gate shifting. Unfortunately it sold in October of 2006.

;-)
by FlapperJ
25 Apr 2016, 10:18
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Restoring faded grey plastic bumpers
Replies: 29
Views: 36636

Re: Restoring faded grey plastic bumpers

* dead thread revival *
Has anyone done the heat treatment, followed by Armor-All while the plastic is still warm? I'm guessing the plastic would really soak up the protectant if it is very warm.