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P80 esoterica thread

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
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1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Maintenace and diagnosis is quite simple. Just change the pcv anytime there's a problem and it will magically go away. Ripped seats? change pcv. Suspension problems? just change the pcv. Rod knock? you guessed it, pcv.
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Almost every engine repair tutorial in VIDA starts with removal of collant expansion tank.

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Could we not replace all engine codes with "7734"?

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Every DIY Volvo owner has at some point, during repair, had their head on the floorboard and feet over the back of the seat.

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Store extra engine oil for your oil guzzler in the sump...of another Volvo.
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Amazing how those nasty interior squeaks appear in the spring and disappear in the fall.

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Yeah, didn't people drink coffee in '94. I need a passenger just to hold on to the cup in shallow glove box door holders.

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GlennG2759 wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 09:53 Yeah, didn't people drink coffee in '94. I need a passenger just to hold on to the cup in shallow glove box door holders.
I think you mean your built-in picnic table!
GlennG2759 wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 09:47 Amazing how those nasty interior squeaks appear in the spring and disappear in the fall.
Mine seems to be the opposite. Much less squeaking during the warmer months. Thank goodness I finally yanked out my dash in the GLT and repaired it last fall!
dalel wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 09:33 Could we not replace all engine codes with "7734"?
Or P0455!
ZionXIX wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 08:16 Maintenace and diagnosis is quite simple. Just change the pcv anytime there's a problem and it will magically go away. Ripped seats? change pcv. Suspension problems? just change the pcv. Rod knock? you guessed it, pcv.
Ha, I just ordered the PCV parts for my R. I'll be taking care of that this weekend hopefully.
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bmdubya1198 wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 11:45
dalel wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 09:33 Could we not replace all engine codes with "7734"?
Or P0455!

Great point! I've become rather attached to my P0455! (along with my flipping cup holder.)

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Post by abscate »

The only way to troubleshoot your cruise control light on a P80 is ....have it work.

It does not come on with key in pos I or II. It’s the only dash light that does not self test.

Maybe you can turn the light on in VIDA for a 99?
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