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

Post by **ZionXIX** » 26 Sep 2025, 10:27

abscate wrote: 23 Sep 2025, 16:24 We’ve got our fair share of low rust stuff, too….

That's painful to look at. I can just imagine the crusty crunching while trying to grab those components.

Post by **P80GLT** » 27 Sep 2025, 13:18

The 850 turned over 65,000 miles today and finished at 65215, a total of 255 miles through Glencoe. The weather started dry but it soon turned to a rather wet afternoon

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Post by **abscate** » 28 Sep 2025, 00:10

She’s a Bonny Lass…..

Post by **850 LPT** » 01 Oct 2025, 07:22

scot850 wrote: 07 Sep 2025, 08:28 If the wheels are all fluted the same way, does it make the car constantly turn one way?

Neil.

So that's the drag I feel in my steering wheel all the time?

Thanks for finally clearing this up for me Neil

Post by **manovlov** » 01 Oct 2025, 08:21

I've replaced the 2 suspension strut support bearing on fronts axles.

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I've got these tools, that i consider dangerous...

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I will buy this one for the next time, or a kind of.

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Post by **scot850** » 01 Oct 2025, 08:25

That is my most hated job. I looked at a hydraulic cup type spring compressor and went to buy it. Can't sell it to you, sorry, was the answer at the store. It has been recalled sue to safety issues....................!

Neil.

Post by **Sveedy** » 01 Oct 2025, 12:36

Well Sveedy is finally back up and running after her burnt valve fiasco. Running beautifully.
I do have a couple of minor issues - The ABS light is now on. It wasn't when I parked it some months ago. I'm not sure what could have happened with it sitting. And the regulator that is located on the right side of the fuel rail seems to have a small drip. Hoping that is a part that is still available.

Chieber · Post by **Chieber** » 01 Oct 2025, 14:18

Anyone know if this is part of the car? Found it at the spare tire area.

I can’t find a part nr on it.

rudsaki · Post by **rudsaki** » 01 Oct 2025, 15:54

Drove the 1998 T5 Manual 1300 miles round trip from Sacramento to St. George Utah. No problems, 25-28 MPG driving 72-78 mph and mostly at 4000 ft elevation with many passes at 6500-7700. Hit 159k miles on the way there. Thought I used 3/4 qt on way there, so added a full qt for drive back thinking it would more than burn up the extra, but when I got home it was 1/4th high on dipstick.

rudsaki · Post by **rudsaki** » 01 Oct 2025, 16:36

Chieber wrote: 01 Oct 2025, 14:18 Anyone know if this is part of the car? Found it at the spare tire area.

I can’t find a part nr on it.

looks like covers where the seat bolts to floor