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1997 850 Sedan Base Some Quirks

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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rspi
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Re: 1997 850 Sedan Base Some Quirks

Post by rspi »

lol, The system is there to rid the motor of toxins. If they are not managed properly, they can damage the motor or the environment.
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Post by Ben850 »

rspi wrote:lol, The system is there to rid the motor of toxins. If they are not managed properly, they can damage the motor or the environment.
I am not sure what you mean Robert. When I said bypass, I meant the original hoses used when the engine was designed. If an more efficient alternative can be useful, you would certainly use it.

There was/is nothing vented outside the crankcase. I believe you know, bypass does not always mean to subjugate on ones own accord, but possibly alter a process.

All was considered. Mostly, keeping an old car alive, possibly getting a look, mostly gratification of making things work. (sometimes look good too.)

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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)

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