I've gone through about 8 cars or so. mostly smaller japanese though recently. (2x crx 2x mr2), then my Monte Carlo SS (2000), 2002 Audi allroad, 2004 Honda Element, 85.5 Porsche 944...

It's not getting any worse.

I pump my own gas in NJ. They can't physically put a hand on you. =)

(Former resident but frequent visitor) =(

Finally getting my 1995 850 Turbo squared away. 120k on it, new trans. I've put maybe 1500 miles on it since I've owned it. It had a cold idle problem, which was whole-heartedly remedied with a new Bosche TPS (thanks forum!). Now, the only niggly issue I have left is that it takes an extra second to...

Original 95 850 Turbo Trans

'Made in Japan'
Serial...

50-42

1280
560


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Replacement from 96+ 850 Turbo

Made in Japan

50-42LE

1208
840

eh... they usually do not add parts like that without a reason... wire going near any exhaust/turbo/hot parts?

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It worked! Now I will buy the appropriate replacement connector for the rear washer. However, there is one small thing. The washer fluid sprays out with good force on the front windshield, but when I stop spraying the fluid gradually stops and sprays over the top of my hood (a slow stop of pressure...

Lower mileage = less wear overall... and the price is right... ...

Really test drive it, inspect it, and if it feels good, buy it. Leaves money left over for anything else...

Best advice is a ~$1200 Honda. =(

I say the 95 in that list. I love my 95 850t.

The Project: Take a 96+ Volvo 850 Turbo trans and put it in my 95 850 Turbo The Problem: The VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) wiring is different/reads from a different spot on the 'newer' trans. The original spot on the newer trans is filled in, and the heads on the connectors are different. Despite bein...

Everything works perfectly now. I did the wiring trick and everything works! Driving 100 mile trip now to test it for sure... will post all details soon!!!!

Happy to hear things are progressing. Be sure to keep us informed as you are breaking important ground for a bunch of us. Once I/we get the VSS from the ABS or the actual VSS and speedo works and code is cleared, I will post actual trans #s (I have them written down somewhere) so we know what works...