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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Re: What did you do to your Volvo today?

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manovlov wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 11:26
bmdubya1198 wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 10:20



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Manov
Oops, bmdub typed faster.
It isn't quite so pricey over here, and the jug I bought years ago is a lifetime supply.
That little bottle here is $25ish, I can't figure out the Euro thing.
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foggydogg wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 11:37
manovlov wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 11:26
bmdubya1198 wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 10:20



Ospho.jpg

Manov
Oops, bmdub typed faster.
It isn't quite so pricey over here, and the jug I bought years ago is a lifetime supply.
That little bottle here is $25ish, I can't figure out the Euro thing.
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Post by foggydogg »

Putain de merde !
For future reference, I wonder if orthophosphoric acid is available in Europe as some generic compound, or in powder form to be mixed as needed ? As mentioned, it is only a third of that cost here.
Must be retaliation for the import taxes levied against French wine when it wades ashore in the States.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
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foggydogg wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 12:45 Putain de merde !
For future reference, I wonder if orthophosphoric acid is available in Europe as some generic compound, or in powder form to be mixed as needed ? As mentioned, it is only a third of that cost here.
Must be retaliation for the import taxes levied against French wine when it wades ashore in the States.
You have made real progress in French, my friend, I'm proud of you... :mrgreen:

I should try french wine on rusted bolts also...

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manovlov wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 13:00
foggydogg wrote: 26 Jul 2021, 12:45 Putain de merde !
For future reference, I wonder if orthophosphoric acid is available in Europe as some generic compound, or in powder form to be mixed as needed ? As mentioned, it is only a third of that cost here.
Must be retaliation for the import taxes levied against French wine when it wades ashore in the States.
You have made real progress in French, my friend, I'm proud of you... :mrgreen:

I should try french wine on rusted bolts also...

Manov
Try vinegar on the bolts and drink the good French wine.
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Woke to find a right rear flat, so I took it and a flat snow tire to the shop to get plugged. First time jacking up the XC90!
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This week, the refurbishment of my "new to me" 2000 V70 continued. I spent $975 on engine and transmission parts during the FCP sale. This increases my rehab cost to around $2500 for the car which only cost me $500. Yes, I overpaid by $450 for new Volvo headlights instead of cheap aftermarket. I still have to fix the leaking sunroof, redo the entire suspension, replace some dented doors and ugly bumpers, and maybe get a body dent pulled and painted (for $1000, maybe not). The goal is to make this car last another 10 years and 100k miles, even if it goes to someone else.
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Well done !
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You live in a place where Your headlights are needed every day for 6 months , at least.
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