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How much to spend on head gasket repair

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

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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charlyW
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Year and Model: 97 855 T-5 CD
Location: Norwich, UK

Re: How much to spend on head gasket repair

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Paraffin in most of the USA/Canada is called Kerosene that you should be able to get at any Home store or small hardware store either in a Gallons or quart tubs. Use it like any other cleaning solution neat not diluted and it will remove old gunge off the engine components quickly.

Charlotte
855 T-5 RHD Blue: MBC, Custom Map based on Rica, K&N Filter, 18T Turbocharger, White/Green injectors [depends on my mood], Blue Silicone vacuum hoses
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Zeff
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Joined: 23 February 2010
Year and Model: 98 V70 R
Location: Massachusetts

Post by Zeff »

Hello, well i've read everyone views on this and JDS60R
has the best advice...
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