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1996 850 Turbo Wagon White

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Ben850
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Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
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Re: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon White

Post by Ben850 »

I found a guy customizing spark plug covers on e-bay.

They look pretty interesting so I went ahead with one.

It was reasonably priced. I did add a heavy coat of oil and gas resistant engine clearcoat because it appeared to be paint and sticker only.
I think it's a creative graphic. I'll give it some time to grow on me.

It looks pretty good with all the other blue stuff. I can always change back.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
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Post by Ben850 »

Finally got back to the hood in the back yard today.
finished sanding, priming and clear coating the hood.

Also blacked out the grille. This is the third one now. The spare will go to the T-5R project as I will retire the sedans old hood and have an extra.

Musical hoods.
The new hood goes on the wagon.

The Wagon hood goes on the Sedan.

The sedan hood goes to storage.

Sedan grille goes to T-5R project.
Work site.
Work site.
Grille prepped.
Grille prepped.
Grille painted.
Grille painted.
Hood clear coated. Rub out tomorrow.
Hood clear coated. Rub out tomorrow.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

I finally fixed the power issue to the ECC unit after reading schematics, testing for continuity, swapping parts and inventing tools.

I chased it back to a damaged contact at the fuse box where the previous owner had learned about ground apparently.
Previous owner getting creative with the fan motor wiring.
Previous owner getting creative with the fan motor wiring.
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He did something to this circuit as well.
He did something to this circuit as well.
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There were a couple burnt spots at the fuse box, but the bad contact turned out to be on the side of the fuse that was not burnt. It seems it was just spread too wide and made intermittent connection.

I went in with some dentist tool type pokers and tightened up the contacts.

I am on to the accumulator canister which I knew would be some trouble. The quick release side was amazingly easy after reading some of the troubles that people have encountered.
The large coupling with the hose from the compressor is just as difficult as I've heard.

I am done with it for today, but plan to have everything done by tomorrow.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

Used bolt cutters today to separate the dryer canister at the hex weld.

From there I used a large crescent wrench on the hose, and my 500 ft. lb. Bosch cordless torque wrench on the canister hex. Done.

Didn't take pictures. pretty boring.

4oz. of PAG 46 oil in the new accumulator, fill charge of 143a after 45 minute vacuum.

Cold air!
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

I imagine 1,200 miles or so to be put on in this coming week. If any leaks are still present in the refrigeration system, I am sure to find out.

Festivals to bring the party.
Parked in a world of... well you know.
Parked in a world of... well you know.
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It is bringing the party.
It is bringing the party.
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Before the insanity.
Before the insanity.
They sometimes even help to put your boat in the water
They sometimes even help to put your boat in the water
And the days end like this.
And the days end like this.
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I think I had neglected to mention the 150 MPH hydroplane race going on at this venue before the band went on.
They Fly Boats.
They Fly Boats.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

The wagon did great on a recent mini tour of approximately 800 miles in two days.

Glad I was able to take care of the climate control power issue in order to be able to change out the accumulator/dryer and charge the air condition system.

Today I felt like getting something out of the way, which was the V70 roof molding. My roof trim was beginning to crack up and peel and I've been patching it with Gaff tape.

The V70 rails have a rain diverter track along the windshield so the water, washer fluid, snow or whatever, doesn't come inside the front windows if the happen to be opened at all.
They have been sitting around since last year.
They have been sitting around since last year.
I cleaned them up with alcohol and used the new Armor All trim restorer.
I cleaned them up with alcohol and used the new Armor All trim restorer.
Cleaned out the track and got rid of the years of dirty wax along the old trim.
Cleaned out the track and got rid of the years of dirty wax along the old trim.
They look great and should be pleasantly functional.
They look great and should be pleasantly functional.
I plan on grabbing some from an S70 for the Sedan/s
I plan on grabbing some from an S70 for the Sedan/s
I washed it as well. A coat of the polymer sealer polish on the painted hood.
Clean car ready for a busy weekend in the Michigan thumb.
Clean car ready for a busy weekend in the Michigan thumb.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
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Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
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Post by Ben850 »

After a pleasant period of summer travel, I am enjoying the fruits of the labor. The wagon has become a useful and practical vehicle with regards to my summer travels. On the work clock as well as pleasure.

I have missed so many photo opportunities. This is not really the appropriate thread, so only a couple to indicate the work done. (Show it off a little)
Lake Huron at Saginaw Bay. Michigan thumb. Caseville. Perfect weather.
Lake Huron at Saginaw Bay. Michigan thumb. Caseville. Perfect weather.
Parrot headed chaos only beginning. Day two of ten for their festival.
Parrot headed chaos only beginning. Day two of ten for their festival.
The natives recovering from cabin fever.
The natives recovering from cabin fever.
Day like da gumbo spicy.
Day like da gumbo spicy.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

So at the end of the season a heater hose failed luckily a half mile from home.
After the whole summer.
After the whole summer.
These and the turbo coolant return hose were the only ones I had not replaced.

Now taken care of both.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

I had heard a click, or crack actually when pulling out the old heater hoses from the coupling at the firewall.
As I was afraid of, I had broken the coupling and the bottom line simply pours out at the junction.

I have ordered a heater core, and the heater tubes with the junction at the firewall all scheduled to show up in a couple days.

I have to thank Steve, one of our moderators "abscate" for bringing a pair of OE Volvo heater hoses with him on a business trip to my area to assist in the expedition of my repair. I would not install the URO hoses I had received from FCP and sent them back.
I was not happy with rebuilt/re soldered tubes and Pot metal pressure fittings. URO
I was not happy with rebuilt/re soldered tubes and Pot metal pressure fittings. URO
New and Old. But both OE Volvo. Thanks again Steve! "abscate"
New and Old. But both OE Volvo. Thanks again Steve! "abscate"
Severely bloated and soft Turbo coolant return hose.
Severely bloated and soft Turbo coolant return hose.
This was an accident waiting to happen.
This was an accident waiting to happen.
Glad to have that taken care of.
Glad to have that taken care of.
Yay, almost. I will change out the junction, Tubes, and Heater core at the same time.
Yay, almost. I will change out the junction, Tubes, and Heater core at the same time.
Junction and tubes.
Junction and tubes.
Everything is all buttoned up but I can still pull the pipes out of the junction at the firewall.
The rest of the work will be on the inside with the new heater core and tubes.
All buttoned up but not done.
All buttoned up but not done.
Only wasted about a quart and a half of my special 50/50 mixture.
Only wasted about a quart and a half of my special 50/50 mixture.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
Posts: 1613
Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
Been thanked: 7 times

Post by Ben850 »

I received the parts Friday, installed on Sunday 9-14-14.
new stuff.
new stuff.
The old heater core was not leaking at all, just brown inside.
New an old.
New an old.
Old core, no leaks.
Old core, no leaks.
I didn't have time to wash the new core, but it doesn't smell unbearably bad.
I didn't have time to wash the new core, but it doesn't smell unbearably bad.
The Junction piece at the firewall is a puzzle to get around the gas pedal and cable on an 850, while getting it out from behind the A/C evaporator box.
The crack can be seen in the sun lit area.
The crack can be seen in the sun lit area.
It was indeed cracked from when I removed the old hoses, hence the pouring leak. The black plastic is very brittle.

Glad to say it is all buttoned up and holding fluid.
Done.
Done.
Now, everything has been replaced with regards to coolant plumbing. The steel pipe should be fine.

Took care of a corroding wheel sensor wire splice at the strut and shot the ABS wiring harness connector with electrical contact cleaner. Speedometer works again. For how long?

I also had come across a cracked inner CV boot while I was in there. I picked up a split boot for a quick fix, but it was not the exact fit, so I will be looking for the best remedy to that.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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