The roof strips that run down either side on top of the roof have started to
separate and tear.
I have seen posts that say to paint or use detailing tape for a "new" look.
What is the procedure to remove the strips from the car to fix them?

I just picked up a 93 960 wagon.....ebay  no less...runs great but two
things are bothering me tail rattles a bit and the radio has only the right
channel..anyone know any fixes for either

Car starts, runs for about 6 miles, starts spluttering badly, power
goes, engine dies ,ignition lights on panel etc come on. Wait for
about 30 secs or a minute. Car starts but runs very badly after that,
spluttering, as if there is no fuel. Have checked supply of fuel,seems

Howdy,
87 740 GLE
Is the heater pipe brass? Should I be expecting to replace it when
replacing the pump or is this usually servicable?

  My 1996 Volvo 850 GLT Sedan hit a truck last year, the front left
was hit, but being a pickup the bumper and the 'frame' (not that there
really is one) went below the truck's bumper and weren't damaged.
What was damaged was the left front fender, the hood, the radiator,

Just took delivery of an S-60 2.5T. The manual recommends a minimum of 91
octane fuel, but the dealer says he drives his S-60 all the time with 87
octane and has no problems.
Wouldn't the timing be retarded under load and stress conditions all the

I have to replace a water pump.
Volvo dealer provided me with all parts I need for these operation.
Among them I've got "TUNAP Radiator Seal 242". But I am a kind of
puzzled with an application tips from it. I quote /question marks like

97 S70 with manual A/C.
Was playing around with the low pressure switch connector (foolishly) with
the a/c running and now it wont engage. Am not getting a flashing a/c light
which I presumed I should have if it had detected a fault, but the

My a/c will not turn off.  It is always on (unless I turn off the fan).
Everything else is fine.  Any suggestions?

Last night I drove to taco bell, went through the drive through. I was so
hungry I stopped in the parking lot to eat. 5 minutes later I try to start
up, no ignition.(no start) Radio, open door signal and lights work though.
I had to get a tow back home.

Damn! Just been burgled! We got off lightly, just lost keys and a handbag.
Looks like i'll have to change the locks on my E reg 240 Estate. I have a
spare ignition / door key but have a lockable fuel cap. I have half a tank
at the moment, enough to get it all sorted out. Where would ...

Thought I'd check the old 'Jam Jar' before going on my Hols to the highlands
of Scotland. All looked OK until I noticed that the water in the header
tanks was PINK. So true to form for the 1993 850 my rad has blown and mixed
the coolant with the auto box fluid. I'm hoping that no ...

I now drive 150 miles/day in an '86 240, auto trans, with 375K miles on
the clock.
To get better gas mileage, I'm considering replacing it with a
standard-transmission car when this one needs replacing.  Did some

I recently used "Mother's Black Again" on my bumpers to restore them to
a much better condition.  They are dark-grey/black again and uniform in
color.
I tried it on the black trim piece above the license plate on the

After yet another breakdown i have decide that it is finally time to let my
440 1.6 Li retire.  The rotting rear arches and constant things going wrong
is finally getting too much.
The goos news is that i have seen a nice S70 2.0 10v for sale near me!!! And