Just how rare is your Volvo

Post by **abscate** » 12 Jul 2013, 10:17

Got any timing belt data for my poll? Im guessing you have replaced at least twice.

thanks

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 13 Jul 2013, 07:33

I will double check with my mechanic, but he changed the first one when I got the car at around 170,000. Then I learned about this site and did the second one myself at around 205,000, a little late. Looks like it should be do for another in the near future.

fapers · Post by **fapers** » 13 Jul 2013, 18:09

Probably for you there mine is pretty rare...it an 1995/1996 850 2.0 T5 wagon that was only made for and available at Italian market...it a 2.0 turbo 211HP (I made few mods and 2 different dinos showed max 246 HP... For Italy Volvo decreased engine capacity because of crazy high taxes for cars above 2.0.

iceracer · Post by **iceracer** » 30 Jul 2013, 18:57

I have a 98 v70, non turbo with a 5 speed manual. Built in Belgium, driven in Belgium, then shipped here when owner moved to Canada. Car is all metric in gauges, which most N/A cars have both imperial and metric on the gauges. Makes it a challenge to keep the speeds correct when traveling stateside.

Post by **abscate** » 05 Aug 2013, 17:49

Since when does anyone from PQ or ON follow stateside speed limits???

xneox · Post by **xneox** » 22 Aug 2013, 06:44

obayha wrote:I will double check with my mechanic, but he changed the first one when I got the car at around 170,000. Then I learned about this site and did the second one myself at around 205,000, a little late. Looks like it should be do for another in the near future.

Unless my math is screwed up, you changed a timing belt that had only 35K clocked...any particular reason? Just felt like tinkering?

xneox · Post by **xneox** » 22 Aug 2013, 06:48

precopster wrote:I have others I can publish upon request.

Anything on first gen C70 coupes? I know I see very, very few of them...at least around here.

Post by **precopster** » 22 Aug 2013, 07:40

xneox wrote: Anything on first gen C70 coupes? I know I see very, very few of them...at least around here.

Here ya go!!

They're all categorised as convertibles with no coupe figures published; typo or exclusion? Who knows...

Post by **matthew1** » 25 Aug 2013, 18:17

Unstickying this and tucking it inside Links to MAJOR forum topics - 850, S70, V70, C70 & V70-XC to keep the top of the topic list from growing too tall. That will remain at the top of the forum.

Ut850r · Post by **Ut850r** » 03 Aug 2014, 16:22

What if my odometer on my 850 R stopped at 153,000 miles.. Only one owner? I'm joking. Really interested in how to fix dash light on instrument panel, kind of a necessity when night driving. Just glad the Turbo still works. The spoiler did come off while traveling, and we were relieved it wasn't a tire. I haven't found anything that has made the spoiler actually stay on.. I finally. Removed in, and installed a back light in the rear window to pass safety inspection. It was very simple and east to wire through the trunk. Other issues.. A/C and heater. It dies have low profile rims and tires. I have replaced the originals. They were actually recalled because of too many damage issues. If they were too cold, or not properly inflated they were extremely fragile and would pop. Any questions and I will share the size if tire and rim that has been the most successful. Also, many have not mentioned, the 96 does have winter/ wet all wheel drive, and limited edition Ostrich suede/ leather seats. I have the original brush that came with the car to use on the seats . I do not recommend dealers, but have had much success with local small garages that specialize in Volovo repair. I am new to the site, and am glad to have found it! Thanks for the useful information !

Just how rare is your Volvo

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