97 850 T5 Door locks cycling randomly
Just started happening. Not sure if it has anything to do with the ambient temperature dropping to below 0 degrees Celsius. The door locks randomly will unlock and then relock themselves without anyone...
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Has anybody got a 740 1989 instrument cluster(VDO) in working condition for sale?
View ArticleAnybody looking to purchase an extraordinary XC90 MY2010?
Hi, after 4 VERY happy years of (leased) XC90 R-Design ownership, my pride and joy has been collected at the end of its lease and has been taken to BCA, Bedford where I can see on their web site it is...
View Article1800: - Why doesn't my 1800S sound like this?
Hi, While surfing through you tube I noticed that several videos have 1800 engines that sound really throaty and growl loudly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygkBYpUGK7Q or...
View ArticleAmazon Cars: - unleaded fuel
Hi, I have this 2 doors, volvo122s amazon, year,1968. 1800cc. please can anyone tell me what fuel is used in this vehicle. Is it unleaded 96 or is it used with some kind of additive subsitute or what...
View ArticleAmazon: - unleaded fuel
Hi, I have this 2 doors, volvo122s amazon, year,1968. 1800cc. please can anyone tell me what fuel is used in this vehicle. Is it unleaded 96 or is it used with some kind of additive subsitute or what...
View ArticleUpgrading to xenon's
After messing about looking at new cars, i decided i will run the 40 in to the ground (i will probably own it till i die then!!) looking at upgrading from a PH2 headlight to xenon. is it easy and do i...
View ArticleOld'ish VOC Magazines - free
A number of VOC Volvo Driver & Volvo Technical Driver magazines from 1990's thru to 2004. Free to whoever wants to pick them up - Reading, Berks area
View Article850 dec '95 - dash lights warning light still on?
evening all. just got my 'ideal' winter motor and loving it. green/blue 850 auto saloon with all the toys n leather n LPG'd with 166k run in miles & FSH. Having just changed the front side light...
View ArticleSerpentine belt tensioner has a play?
I removed the belt and the tensioner seems to have a play. It still turns very smooth, no friction at all. The belt is in good condition. Is it tight or it has a play?
View ArticleWaterless Coolant
Has anyone tested this yet? I'm thinking about getting some and giving it a go although the cost is going to delay that! (£55 for Prep Fluid and £90 for the coolant....) But I like the idea of rust...
View Article89 Volvo bertone turbo
Looking for a used Garrett turbo for an 89 Bertone, anyone got one or know who does and wants to sell it?
View ArticleAmazon: - Heater Controls
I can't figure out how the Amazon heater/air controls work (the three sliders on the dash). The owners manual is somewhat confusing so I was hoping that you guys could explain how they work? And yes,...
View ArticleIntake manifold removal B4204S
Hi everyone, I'm about to start taking out the intake manifold on my '97 S40 2.0 (B4204S) so I could replace/clean the oil separator and hoses. I read the...
View ArticleTax Disc to be scrapped.
Apparently in the news today, the chancellor is planning on scrapping the Tax Disc. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25223631 With many Police forces using ANPR linked to the DVLA database, they...
View ArticleTax discs to go?
Looks like the government have moved into the future and are going to scrap the paper tax disc. About time !!
View ArticleMoT and DPF changes Feb 2014.
A point to note for those considering removal of the DPF.... Quote: Tests for diesel cars and lorries are to be tightened up to ensure vehicles have a critical exhaust filter if one had originally been...
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