1995 850 t5-R
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Please create one topic per Volvo you own. Then simply post to that topic when you maintain or repair your Volvo. You'll have a nice record of what you did, when, and how much it cost. Only you can post in your topic.
Please create one topic per Volvo you own. Then simply post to that topic when you maintain or repair your Volvo. You'll have a nice record of what you did, when, and how much it cost. Only you can post in your topic.
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
1995 850 t5-R
2011 Aug - Oil Change (Mobil 1)
Oil Filter (Mann)
Oil Filter (Mann)
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
May 3, 2013 - 207,783 miles
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Tensioner
Tensioner Roller
Idler Roller
Serp Belt
Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Spark Plugs
Wires
Rotor
Cap
Silicone Radiator Hoses
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Tensioner
Tensioner Roller
Idler Roller
Serp Belt
Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Spark Plugs
Wires
Rotor
Cap
Silicone Radiator Hoses
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
June 6, 2013 - 207,981mi
PCV system replaced
OEM Volvo hardline substituted for 5/8" ID heater hose
Thermal protection on injector wiring replaced
PCV system replaced
OEM Volvo hardline substituted for 5/8" ID heater hose
Thermal protection on injector wiring replaced
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
June 14, 2013 - 208,074mi
Oil Change
Mobil Super 5W-30 (Dino Oil)
Oil cooler line separated from radiator; lost almost all oil
Filled with Mobil Super 10W-40 (Dino Oil)
Reused old clip and secured with zip tie
Drain and fill using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
Drained 4 qts
Oil Change
Mobil Super 5W-30 (Dino Oil)
Oil cooler line separated from radiator; lost almost all oil
Filled with Mobil Super 10W-40 (Dino Oil)
Reused old clip and secured with zip tie
Drain and fill using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
Drained 4 qts
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
June 25, 2013 - 208,406mi
Replaced tires
205/50R-16 Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 XL
Replaced tires
205/50R-16 Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 XL
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
July 5, 2013 - 208, 687
Work done at Willowbank Auto in Bellefonte, PA
New Mann Filter
Oil Change
Replaced thermostat housing bolts w/ new Volvo bolts
Diagnosed coolant leak at waterpump
Work done at Willowbank Auto in Bellefonte, PA
New Mann Filter
Oil Change
Replaced thermostat housing bolts w/ new Volvo bolts
Diagnosed coolant leak at waterpump
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
July 9, 2013 - 208,827mi
Replaced ECT sensor with OEM Volvo ECT sensor
-Anti-Seize on threads
Installed new Whaler 90deg T-Stat
-Upon removing T-Stat Housing I realized the previous owner had completely removed the T-Stat.
Only the gasket was there.
Tightened hose clamps on radiator hoses
Applied anti-seize liberally to T-stat housing bolts and re-installed them
Refilled with 50/50 mix of Super Tech coolant and distilled water
Replaced ECT sensor with OEM Volvo ECT sensor
-Anti-Seize on threads
Installed new Whaler 90deg T-Stat
-Upon removing T-Stat Housing I realized the previous owner had completely removed the T-Stat.
Only the gasket was there.
Tightened hose clamps on radiator hoses
Applied anti-seize liberally to T-stat housing bolts and re-installed them
Refilled with 50/50 mix of Super Tech coolant and distilled water
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
July 18, 2013 - 209,115mi
Replaced electrical portion of ignition switch
Replaced dimmer switch
Replaced left turn signal stalk; tested cruise control but there was no improvement, replaced the old turn signal stalk
Replaced cup holder assembly beneath center console lid
Replaced electrical portion of ignition switch
Replaced dimmer switch
Replaced left turn signal stalk; tested cruise control but there was no improvement, replaced the old turn signal stalk
Replaced cup holder assembly beneath center console lid
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
July 27, 2013 - 209,199mi
Replaced entire OBD1 box with used one from junk yard
Replaced entire OBD1 box with used one from junk yard
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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polskamafia mjl
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: 1 April 2009
- Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Has thanked: 19 times
- Been thanked: 21 times
August 10, 2013 - 209,639mi
Removed sagging headliner
Removed sagging headliner
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled






