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1996 855R

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appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

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Car was purchased a little over a year ago. Seems to me that the previous owner was very concerned about the appearances of a well maintained vehicle, but that in reality there was a fair bit of work needing to be done, and there still is! Purchased with 236k km, and now has 248k.

Feb 2011: -Tune up including spark plugs, cap and rotor
-PCV system replacement.
April 2011: -Timing belt, water pump and tensioner.
-Starter
Aug 2011: -Headlight lenses
-Tailgate rattle repair and struts
Jan 2012: -Cleaning of valves, fuel injectors
Feb 2012 -MSD coil and IPD spark plug wires.
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

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November 2012:
Replaced Exhaust system with IPD turboback. $1037
December 2012:
Drove to Alberta and found all the problems that cold weather reveals.
-Replaced Thermostat and ECT sensor ~$65 IPD
-Replaced Intercooler hose leading to throttle body (at intercooler end) ~$11 IPD
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

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January 2013:
Replaced rear O2 sensor damaged when old exhaust broke behind cat. ($89 from Amazon)
Cleared Codes - None have reappeared
Car has failed emissions test for high Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

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Feb 2013
-Repaired vacuum leak at PTC nipple
-Changed Spark plugs to NGK Iridium 6418 - previous Bosch Platinums showed signs of being "too hot", whitish insulator.
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

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April 2013
-Tires and alignment (Eagle F1 all seasons)
-Broke lower shock stud attempting installation of IPD rear overload springs. Stud re-tapped. Will need to replace trailing arm at some point.
-Replaced wiper linkage/motor from pick-a-part.
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

appropriatenoises
Posts: 38
Joined: 19 Mar 2011, 20:14
Year and Model: 1996 855R
Location: Vancouver BC

Post by appropriatenoises »

June 2013
Rear ABS Speed Sensors $225
Oil Cooler Lines $300
-Steve

Past:
1977 240-crushed
1981 245-on a fenceline
1987 740-on a fenceline
1998 S70 T5M- sold.
1967 P220 (Amazon) - lofty ideal, not good for a pragmatist.
Currently:
1996 855R- paid more than I wanted, sunk in more than I should! But it's worth it.

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