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by Zimbo
14 Jan 2016, 05:36
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1997 850R auto wagon, $1500 Gorham, NY SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 3266

Re: 1997 850R auto wagon, $1500 Gorham, NY

Price drop $1000
by Zimbo
10 Jan 2016, 08:52
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 1997 850R auto wagon, $1500 Gorham, NY SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 3266

1997 850R auto wagon, $1500 Gorham, NY SOLD

Pictures and details: http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/ Hoping to sell this to a volvo enthusiast. I've always appreciated the collective wisdom from MVS so this is the only place I'm listing it for now. I listed this a few years ago but had a change of heart and decided to keep the car. Now chronic...
by Zimbo
03 Feb 2014, 10:26
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: 1997 850R, $2,500, Gorham, NY
Replies: 1
Views: 1179

Re: For Sale: 1997 850R, $2,500, Gorham, NY

Taking this off the market. Please feel free to delete this topic.

Thanks,
-Rob
by Zimbo
02 Feb 2014, 09:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 850R rough idle after head rebuild
Replies: 44
Views: 7374

Re: 1997 850R rough idle after head rebuild

The bracket that goes on the bottom right manifold bolt that guides the oil trap line. Very easy to have that end up between the manifold and the block. Well it was very easy for me to have that problem! I'd just double check that.

-Rob
by Zimbo
01 Feb 2014, 12:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 850R rough idle after head rebuild
Replies: 44
Views: 7374

Re: 1997 850R rough idle after head rebuild

I know jblackburn mentioned it and you said you're sure of it but when I was watching your video the sound of the whistle prompted my wife to say 'hey that sounds like the problem you had with your car.' After replacing my oil trap I had rough idle and, according to my wife, that same whistle. The b...
by Zimbo
11 Jan 2014, 14:43
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: 1997 850R, $2,500, Gorham, NY
Replies: 1
Views: 1179

For Sale: 1997 850R, $2,500, Gorham, NY

Detailed write-up here: http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/

Thanks,
-Rob
by Zimbo
27 Dec 2013, 14:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?
Replies: 20
Views: 5571

Re: 1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?

No, the rust has taken hold. Years ago I banged out the pin but nothing will budge that hitch.
by Zimbo
27 Dec 2013, 05:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?
Replies: 20
Views: 5571

Re: 1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?

Many thanks for the comments and suggestions! Much appreciated. Matty Moo , you'll be hearing from me soon. rspi , glad you like the write-up and glad to contribute. That damn hitch was installed by the previous owner and had been nothing but an eyesore. You're right, it needs to come off. abscate ,...
by Zimbo
26 Dec 2013, 14:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?
Replies: 20
Views: 5571

1997 850 R Time to sell, price help?

Time to sell my 850 R 198,651 miles http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/engine.jpg http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/back.jpg http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/interior.jpg http://lakesidedp.com/volvo-sale/side-view.jpg Body is in great shape other than the rust on back tail gate. Mechanically I chase ar...