This is all you need to read...

Post by **cn90** » 17 Aug 2012, 16:25

It is funny that we talked about anything and everything: changing spark plugs, thermostat etc. etc.

This fellow chronicled his story and believe it or not, he did a fantastic job detailing everything he did to rebuild his 850.
This is a good bedtime reading, I wonder if he is a member in this forum:

http://volvo850wagon.wordpress.com/

PS: If you are a newbie, all you need to read is that blog seriously...!

Post by **misha** » 17 Aug 2012, 19:46

Excellent write-up!

jpeisker · Post by **jpeisker** » 17 Oct 2012, 21:33

Yes, I am a member of this forum and I get a lot (maybe most) of my info from MVS!
Thanks for the mention; I hope others find it useful. I have been making the blog more informative over time. It started as a way for me to share this info with my kids so they appreciate how much cost and effort goes into keeping an older car running.
The newest model 850 is now 15 years old so there is plenty to work on. Not sure I will ever really finish the task...

More to come, too-- timing belt this weekend and hopefully more. If people are interested they can click on a link to get email updates as I post new topics.
Jim

volvobaggen · Post by **volvobaggen** » 17 Oct 2012, 21:52

Wow, this is excellent. Will definately read through it. Do you mind if I share this link on other volvo fora in Norway and Sweden?

jpeisker · Post by **jpeisker** » 17 Oct 2012, 22:41

I would be happy for you to link my blog on any other site that involves Volvos or general car repair. I hope it is useful even in Scandinavia.
Jim

volvobaggen · Post by **volvobaggen** » 17 Oct 2012, 22:44

jpeisker wrote:I would be happy for you to link my blog on any other site that involves Volvos or general car repair. I hope it is useful even in Scandinavia.
Jim

Thank you, I will link it on the forums. Many people who love their volvos up here

Post by **matthew1** » 17 Oct 2012, 23:12

Jim, great job. That is a serious source of P80 information!

Post by **Faheyk1981** » 18 Oct 2012, 04:29

Wow....a lot of time went into this. Although i drive the V70 i can still use and take parts from this blog.

Post by **jreed** » 18 Oct 2012, 04:46

Jim-- It's a great blog-- I like the detailed technical info and also appreciate the general overview and perspective you offer before getting into the particular repair. I subscribed to it so I get notified by email whenever you post something new. Thanks!

Post by **xHeart** » 18 Oct 2012, 08:01

matthew1 wrote:Jim, great job. That is a serious source of P80 information!

Matt, it is an awesome material. Would you consider it listed under Links to MAJOR Repairs, in 850 section of Volvo Forums?