Hi Can anyone give me a clue on how the main fuel pump electric connections can be taken off a 740.I am changing the fuel filter and need to take them off and...
Does anyone know where I can buy a center console shift indicator light bulb for my 1995 850? The dealer wants 10 bux for it! Thanks. Olin 1995 T5R 1978 242...
Olin Fortney
fortney@...
Jun 3, 2005 11:45 pm
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Mike wire cutters do a great job, run by your local auto store and pick up replacement connections before you do it. Jason Rush Computers For Starters Southern...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Jun 4, 2005 1:51 am
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Dave You have that euro glass listed on the class's, will that work on an 89 760t W/Fogs, i was alittle confused on the wording of it so im checking. J Jason...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Jun 12, 2005 11:09 pm
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Nope. Only on 89 and older 740. Dave ... From: "Jason Rush" <Jason@...> To: <scvcoa@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 4:09 PM ...
hi i just went through six months of this.... the tank pump is imn the trunk or rear od the seat in stationwagon the pump under the car just pulls off,...
1987 765Ti Well guys i have a problem here even the brickboard cant help me, maybe someone here has an idea to try next, basicly the car at idle is bumping ...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Jun 21, 2005 6:15 am
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Hi All any experience with a good shop for my 242GT. Hope to pay under 1700(if possible). I have stripe kit coming from fellow vcoa member. thanks for any help...
Let me know what you find out as I too have a 242GT that I'd love to get painted. Tell me about this stripe kit...? John Emmons ... From: "Michael Palmer"...
John Emmons
johncyn@...
Jun 23, 2005 3:13 am
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John I am going on blind faith here as the kit has not arrived, shipped from FL on Tuesday. Roger has restored a 79 242GT and advertised the kit in last issue...
Great referral: Simon’s Auto Body 23551 Commerce Center Dr., Sp G Laguna Hills CA 92653 949.951.5265 949.951.8165 fax In a message dated 6/22/2005...
brintam@...
Jun 23, 2005 7:56 am
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Just wanted to give anyone interested in autocrossing, or testing either your Volvo, or any other car at its limits, in a perfectly safe environmen, that the...
Hi Jeff, I'll be there again just to watch, my 242's still in the shop I'm not sure if my son will be making the trip this time or not. I talked to my daughter...
John Emmons
johncyn@...
Jun 25, 2005 4:15 pm
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Hello, We shipped our 240 87 wagon over to France 5 years ago from LA. It has run very well! On Sunday afternoon I took it for a 10 minute journey. 2 hours...
Bart, Pull the vacuum line on the fuel pressure regulator (located at the front end of the fuel rail on the intake manifold) ... if you smell fuel, it's the...
Hi Volvonians, :-) How's your weekend going. Good I hope. I was hoping someone with the proper knowledge/experience might help me sort out a small ATF dilemma....
Largek92@...
Jul 4, 2005 4:39 am
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'85 should have an AW70, which uses Dexron II (III). Earlier models with the AW55 or BW55 3-speed may have been filled with Type F, however. FWIW, dropping...
Hi Kane, Thanks for the tips. This is the 3 speed with OD. The AW70 I think. In which case your info is good news. I appreciate the help. Cheers Boots ...
Largek92@...
Jul 4, 2005 6:01 am
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Hi, all, I know this is tough to answer since you don't know the condition of my V70 XC but I'm facing a 90k service that I can't afford. The car seems to be...
Mark Why not check and see what the 90K service consist's of and try doing it yourself? its easy to change your own oil and filter and you can take them back...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Jul 6, 2005 1:06 am
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"Why not check and see what the 90K service consist's of and try doing it yourself?" Below is a list of what we do for a 30K service (30/60/90/120/etc.) It...
patrick@...
Jul 6, 2005 1:26 am
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Patrick, It did help and I wish I was closer. I live in SoCal 714/949 area. I actually have a really good place here called Dr. Volvo to take the wagon in....
Mark, I wouldn't trust Iffy Lube to touch even my sub-$500 daily driver, let alone a car that's actually worth something(!) Stipped oil pans/plugs, crappy oil...
Hi Guys, Speaking of smog tests, I'm about to go have the 2nd one done on my 85 245DL. It took 3 tests the last time to get it done. Failed (x2) by only a few...
Largek92@...
Jul 6, 2005 9:10 pm
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Most popular tip is plug the vacuum line to the "brain" for the ignition. I just took my '88 to the shop over by the Rancho San Diego Vons, passed by 30ppm...
Thanks Dave, Am I right that the vacuum line to plug is the one out of the computer on the front, passanger side of the car? What did they charge? Cheers Boots...
Largek92@...
Jul 6, 2005 10:13 pm
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Boots, Yes that is the line, it keeps the ignition from advancing too much under light loads. The test was ~$50, test only station. I like them because they...
Mark ditto on jiffy lube there is a volvo shop in costa mesa at 2148 newport blvd oil and filter is about $28. I do about every third time there so I can get...
Does anyone on this list in SoCal own a decent looking example of a 262C Bertone or 780 coupe? Or do you have a friend who does? If so, please email me at...
July 16, 2005 (Saturday) SoCal Volvo Owners Meet, Crystal Cove Promenade, Newport Beach. Everyone is welcome to join us. Here are the details: DATE:...
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