Any Power automotive center would be something to avoid. Brian 1960 PV544 In a message dated 2/28/2008 1:07:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Rennsurfer@......
brintam@...
Mar 8, 2008 6:06 pm
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For those in the Chatsworth, CA area I can recommend a very trustworthy shop. He declined to take on one bit of my work as he wanted me to be aware that it...
Article in today's LA Times.... Volvo is closing its Irvine facility and moving all operations back to Rockleigh by the end of the year. Additionally, Chrysler...
Paul, I 100% second your support of Mark's Independent Volvo off the 118. I live 45 minutes from there, but take my cars to him whenever there's something I...
Hi John, that's great to hear.... I will need him again I am sure ..... its worth a hellava lot to find one like this. Rgds Paul ... From: johnmelcon To:...
I can't recall who referred me (it may indeed have been someone who's part of this group) BUT if you are looking for hard to find parts... I can't speak highly...
located in Southern California and will be in my trunk at the Irvine picnic this weekend. Free to taker, just don't want to see it on E-Bay later......I just...
I'm selling my baby. This is a Volvo 240 station wagon. It's a 4-cylinder Automatic. I purchased from the original owner last May. I had work done last May, ...
April 19-20, 2008 The Scandinavian Festival 2008. A tradition at California Lutheran University for over 30 years. Over 6000 visitors last year. Once again...
Hi everyone, I own a 1983 240 DL and I'm having problems passing the smog test. Have replaced both the cat. convertor and oxygen sensor. Been told that it is...
Ralph, Not exactly Glendale, but an excellent shop. JK Volvo 1599 Walnut Street Pasadena 91106 800-60-VOLVO or 626-792-2240 - ask for Mike By the way their...
I've had the not-so-good fortune of having mine lay down on me. I'm in the midst of trying to track one down. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the hardest, how hard...
Replacing the fuel pump is a 2 . Its like changing spark plugs.. that are a little hard to reach. You need 1/2 open end wrench and a screwdriver. Two bolts...
But his E is fuel injected--wouldn't it have a different pump than the carb'd models? -John M. '67 1800S ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
I had a question about replacing the fuel pump on a 86 740 GLE . Isn"t the fuel pump located underneath the car located in an enclosure next to the fuel...
Hi-- Ask "brickboard.com" they have given me tons of help. Generally and generically electric fuel pumps are easy.. as long as you can reach them. 1....
I'm selling my 1983 240DL wagon. Needs some work to pass the smog test. Any reasonable offer accepted to give it a new home.Contact me and let's talk. Ralph ...
Ralph, did you know that the state gov't will help pay for diagnosis and repairs (up to $500) to get your car to pass smog? I took advantage of the program...
recently my 1998 V70 would suddenly go on erratic idling then die. after you try to restart it, it would run normally again. it happens a few weeks apart. ...
Thanks but i tried that to no avail. Not on a change of ownership,the I am sueing the seller over this smog issue. The total cost will be way more than the...
"Fjords of Sweden" In Bellflower (562-925-8658) would be my first choice for an 98 V70. They can check it all, but not 100% sure about resetting the CEL for...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Apr 25, 2008 1:51 pm
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Thanks! I can turn the CEL off with my OBD reader, but not the 'service' light. The'98's need a special Volvo tool, unlike other models where you can turn it...
I owned a 98 S70 and experienced the MAF Sensor code at around 110K miles, it never had any obvious symptoms besides the CEL. After having it appear and...
Herbs can get the job done, but my experience is they tend to be pricey and not always fix the problem. My parents took their 85 245 there for years before we...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Apr 27, 2008 9:48 pm
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Thanks, Alfredo. I might try these first before calling Fjords. Just for my clarification, which is the front O2 sensor ? Is that the same as the MAF sensor ? ...
I've been a customer of Fjords Of Sweden since before it first opened. Before that, the current owner (Art) was a mechanic for the previous owner, Ken, when it...
Rennsurfer@...
Apr 28, 2008 5:55 am
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God rest ken. One of the true volvo guys. Raced a 142 for years. Too bad his stroke made the last few years difficult. And then the family nearly ran the...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Apr 28, 2008 2:36 pm
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Ooops, pardon my ignorance. Of course, MAF is different from O2 sensor ;-) I wonder where's a good source. IPD is kinda pricey. Ebay here I come... ... the ......
Hi - I need to buy a used Volvo wagon ASAP.? My current one just died today - and it's supposedly not worth the?$$$ to fix it up. I'd prefer a newish one,...
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