April 18-19, 2009 Bring your Volvos! The 2009 Scandinavian Festival, presented by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation. Location:...
I have a 2004 C70 and the console lights have gone out. How difficult is it for a moderatly competent mechanical person (me) to replace? What steps are...
According to the Chilton Manual the first step in removing the glove box is to insert a blade screw driver between the hinge and ... what? The accompanying...
jweber7356@...
Apr 19, 2009 4:20 pm
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When my check engine light came on I plugged in my code reader and it readout the following: Code P0172 Chilton's - "Long-term fuel trim, part load. Long-term...
jweber7356@...
Apr 19, 2009 4:48 pm
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From: jaychee@... To: scvcoa@yahoogroups.com Subject: For Sale 1998 V70 T5 Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:32:16 -0700 Hi Guys, I am saddened to let my other...
JAY CHEE
jaychee@...
Apr 29, 2009 4:39 am
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I stumbled across this on craigslist, thought someone on the list might have an interest in a 1967 122 coupe. for under a grand. ...
did you sell the 242 yet? And what is replacing the V70? Cheers PJ...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Apr 30, 2009 8:02 pm
3296
Hi Paul, I still have the 242 Flathood. I am replacing the V70 with a Honda Ridgeline. Best regards, Jay Chee To: scvcoa@yahoogroups.com From:...
JAY CHEE
jaychee@...
Apr 30, 2009 11:37 pm
3297
Hi all, Anyone interest in a black 1995 850 T-5R? 126K miles, with new brembo rotors, pbr pads, and intermediate axle need to put on yourself. Intermediate...
The statement was issued on the eve of a meeting in Berlin between Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne and the German economy and foreign ministers to discuss...
Once again, my 1990 wagon is in the shop!? Last month I bought a $2,000 transmission... and now I am needing an $800+-? head gasket. I am starting to wonder: ...
Ellemac65@...
Jun 6, 2009 9:41 pm
3301
A head gasket job is fairly labor intensive and $800 is not that bad a price from a good trustworthy shop. I am the type who could do the job for less, but I...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Jun 7, 2009 4:01 pm
3302
... Sight unseen it sounds like your darn near 20 year old car. I own and operate my own Volvo repair shop and I see a few red engine head gasket/valve jobs...
Lisa you are having a run of bad luck I paid about 1600 for a used transmission installed into my 89 745. this included all seals replaced, drive shaft...
Friends: An acquaintance of mine is thinking of getting an XC 90 with 30,000 miles on it. Iıve heard that XC 90 has had troubles. Whatıs your opinion? From:...
Gib Johnson
GJohnson@...
Jun 8, 2009 12:45 am
3305
Hi, Iıd like some advice. I recently bought a 1991 Volvo 240 with 120,000 miles on it. Iım a 240 lover, and this is my 3rd. It seemed to be in cherry ...
Is it a turbo or non turbo Jason Rush Owner / Operator Computers For Starters Southern California Main Office 951-245-0333 WWW.FixMyComputer.INFO _____ From:...
I would do a compression test, you can get a compression gauge at any local auto store for about 20 bucks. It will only take about 15-20 minutes to do all...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Jun 8, 2009 6:36 am
3310
I've already replaced fuel filer - it only produced a slight improvement. ... In scvcoa@yahoogroups.com, Becca Wilson <beccawilson1@> wrote: Hi, Iıd like some...
Has anybody purchased a car from Carmax or Enterprise rent-a-car used sales? I'm still waiting to hear from my mechanic what the cumulative? cost will be for...
Ellemac65@...
Jun 8, 2009 8:10 pm
3312
OK this my sound dumb.... but I started to have the same issue and I was told to try a octane booster and to follow it up with at least 2 full tanks of premium...
Hi--sluggish could be a lot of things.. Vacuum lines are they all solid and attached? electrical sensors -- to throttle body.. as simple as is the air cleaner...
... Becca-- 1. Who is doing the poking under the hood? Do you have mechanical experience or a mentor who does? 2. Have you started eliminating the very...
Don't think I've seen anyone mention a melted/clogged/broken up cat' converter either. That can cause poor high speed/full throttle issues, much like the...