What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

Post by **abscate** » 05 Jan 2023, 02:47

scot850 wrote: 04 Jan 2023, 14:08 I may be wrong, but I recall the P80 'double O-rings' are now NLA from Volvo. However, the P2 version has the same O'rings.

Neil.

Part 30637865 live and kicking at FCP, for 1998- and P2, $5

The Rein one is probably fine m too , at $1

brunocerous · Post by **brunocerous** » 05 Jan 2023, 10:36

Took the T5 to get hose clamps at the local Napa store for upcoming coolant system maintenance, and I get a misfire in cylinder 5 on the way back. Guess it might be time for a new distributor cap, rotor and wires, too.

Post by **abscate** » 07 Jan 2023, 02:23

Let me know if you want some UBG brand on the FreeTrain Bruno. You can often get another 5000 out of a cap and rotor with a Dremel on the brass bits.

I’m flying LGA a lot these days so can drop them in Queens. Did Dr DoFuss move to the Bronx finally?

2023 mantra. “ the more Volvo parts I give away , the less I have to move “

Post by **manovlov** » 07 Jan 2023, 07:12

I've replaced the temperature sensor.

Post by **foggydogg** » 07 Jan 2023, 07:40

abscate wrote: 07 Jan 2023, 02:23 Let me know if you want some UBG brand on the FreeTrain Bruno. You can often get another 5000 out of a cap and rotor with a Dremel on the brass bits.

I’m flying LGA a lot these days so can drop them in Queens. Did Dr DoFuss move to the Bronx finally?

2023 mantra. “ the more Volvo parts I give away , the less I have to move “

In "Commentarii de Bello Gallico", J. Caesar calls the extra baggage of war Impedimenta

Post by **foggydogg** » 07 Jan 2023, 12:29

Coral Redhead continuing to peck away at my patience.

5 days, on and (mostly) off, heat and tap and pound.
Fighting a pretty stiff head cold the whole time, I knew it would yield, but at what Aggravation Factor

MAG in CT comes through again, webpage order to my door in three days.
https://www.volvopartscounter.com/oem-p ... tat-271664

Hundred mile road test this AM before dawn; temp back in the 204-208 range. All is well again - for the moment.

brunocerous · Post by **brunocerous** » 07 Jan 2023, 15:23

Today I put snow tires on Blue Steel in anticipation of a family trip to Montreal next weekend for my cousin’s surprise 40th birthday party. While the tires were off, I also fixed the front mudflaps, which needed a total of six MTC rivets. Checked the coolant/water mix, which needed dilution, and adjusted the engine side of the lower radiator hose, which was seeping coolant.

: Lower radiator hose, engine side, before reattaching

abscate wrote: 07 Jan 2023, 02:23 Let me know if you want some UBG brand on the FreeTrain Bruno. You can often get another 5000 out of a cap and rotor with a Dremel on the brass bits.

I’m flying LGA a lot these days so can drop them in Queens. Did Dr DoFuss move to the Bronx finally?

2023 mantra. “ the more Volvo parts I give away , the less I have to move “

What’s UBG? I do love reusing and recycling, sure!

Ha! He did move to Bronx but moved back to Queens temporarily while his better half embarks on her fellowship in Berlin. He’s there now but we check his mailbox regularly. Thank you!

foggydogg wrote: 07 Jan 2023, 07:40 In "Commentarii de Bello Gallico", J. Caesar calls the extra baggage of war Impedimenta

Extremely relevant to me, as I found plenty of parts in the garage today that were ready for the rubbish bin, including an OE coolant reservoir tank with cracks in it. (Why was I saving it?)

Post by **jreed** » 07 Jan 2023, 15:51

Finally took care of the PCV system on my '97 at 240K miles. It was overdue, with the original nylon lines cracked in a few places as others have documented many times before.

Car doesn't smell funny now. Thanks to CN90, Justin and the legendary lakesidedp ( http://lakesidedp.com/uploadpics/pcv/ ) for guiding me.

Post by **abscate** » 07 Jan 2023, 19:51

Used But Good

Reserved for used parts of known good provenance

Shagg delivered the last load of studio apartment stuff to Caitlin in West Village yesterday, and her as well. Starts new work on Monday!

On the way there, she rolled over 250,000 miles! Thanks to Counselor for taking such good care of her in her previous life. Her slow seep of oil on the head gasket is still not recurring after a top end removal and head bolt retorque about 15k miles ago.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 08 Jan 2023, 08:56

abscate wrote: 07 Jan 2023, 19:51 Used But Good

Reserved for used parts of known good provenance

Shagg delivered the last load of studio apartment stuff to Caitlin in West Village yesterday, and her as well. Starts new work on Monday!

On the way there, she rolled over 250,000 miles! Thanks to Counselor for taking such good care of her in her previous life. Her slow seep of oil on the head gasket is still not recurring after a top end removal and head bolt retorque about 15k miles ago.

Best of luck to Caitlin at her new job!
Head bolt retorque that worked... impressive! The last two times I tried that, it made the leaks worse. Not on these engines though.