Purchased the car in 08/2011
Oil change in 09/2011
Miles TMU. On odometer, 197k
Upon purchase/Trade an oil leak caused by leaky oil cooler lines was noticed before purchase. Also, slight PVC blockage.
Noticed radiator leak in 01/2012
1997 Volvo 855 T5 Blue
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MatDesign84
- Posts: 239
- Joined: 29 April 2007
- Year and Model: 1997,855 T5
- Location: Johnson City, TN
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1997 Volvo 855 T5 Blue
Currently: 1997, 855 T5 | 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5
Previous: 1997, 850 GLT | 1993, 850 GLT | 1988, BMW 325i, 1990 Volvo 240 DL
"That's good to know though in case they let loose again, but I swear if they do, I'll punch something." -jblackburn
Previous: 1997, 850 GLT | 1993, 850 GLT | 1988, BMW 325i, 1990 Volvo 240 DL
"That's good to know though in case they let loose again, but I swear if they do, I'll punch something." -jblackburn
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MatDesign84
- Posts: 239
- Joined: 29 April 2007
- Year and Model: 1997,855 T5
- Location: Johnson City, TN
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02/28 Oil cooler lines replaced using remanufactured ones from Orlando auctions.volvospeed.com/DISCOUNT-9498-850VSC70-Turbo-Cooler-Lines--3-Money-Saving-Options,name,100046,item_id,0,ad_type,ad_details
Also replaced radiator.
Hoses replaced
Top, Bottom,
One on bottom and top of coolant overflow tank
Volvo coolant used.
took 2 partial days to do this.
Also replaced radiator.
Hoses replaced
Top, Bottom,
One on bottom and top of coolant overflow tank
Volvo coolant used.
took 2 partial days to do this.
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MatDesign84
- Posts: 239
- Joined: 29 April 2007
- Year and Model: 1997,855 T5
- Location: Johnson City, TN
- Contact:
Replaced center wheel caps with new style
Air filter and 2/3 vacuum lines on TCV
Oil used on oil change was 5W30
Noticed the PVC vac line under the manifold is disconnected.
Air filter and 2/3 vacuum lines on TCV
Oil used on oil change was 5W30
Noticed the PVC vac line under the manifold is disconnected.