When engine is first switched on, the A/C works fine. In warm weather,
the A/C continues fine for 10 to 30 min, then cuts out, producing only
uncooled air. At that point, I turn off the A/C switch for 5-6 min, turn
it on again, and cool air resumes for another 5-20 minutes. This ...

I am working on the 1994 Volvo 940 (4 cylinder automatic, non-turbo) vacuum
system. Where can I find the vacuum system diagram & pictures? where can I
find vacuum system replacement parts?
Thank you

As above, I will be replacing the OEMs with Bilstein TCs. I have already
purchased the matching shock mounts.
I have read about using extra washers - they say the single thick washer
supplied by Bilstein is "not enough". What would be the purpose of the

Have a '99 V70T5M
Has been a pretty good car -- but now am seeing some trim wear (83k on
odo).
Top of steering wheel has worn/smoothed out.  Not ratty, but could get

My '88 240 wagon is having a weird problem with the dash lights, the
blinker arrows stay iluminated as does the high beam signal (not on)
and the rest is completley dark, my turn signals and high beams seem
to work fine but I can't see how fast I'm going and its kind of erie

If anyone is interested in buying a private plate for your Volvo S80 then
please contact me.
S80 ALW is the plate thats for sale.
steve.wicks@dsl.pipex.com

I'm changing the rear discs on my 850 estate. Haynes states new bolts are
required for refitting caliper.Is this a definite and if so can you tell
me the size and if they are a 'volvo spare'
Cheers

I recently took my 97 glt into the dealer for the recent recall.  They
told me that it was not in fact anything covered under the recall that
was causing my fuel to leak, and smell vapors in the cabin.  They told
me that it was a fuel level sensor.  Is this reasonable or are they

I only have one of the above working, as in turning the wiper motor.
How can I check for faults on the motor which is not working.
If its the motor is faulty I will probably disconnect both motors and not
use them.

   I'm not bragging 'cos I got a spoiler but I have had my V70 for a year
now & I finally got the official Volvo rear spoiler fitted that I'd promised
I'd get when I got the chance.
Wow, what a benefit!  I never noticed my car had a slight tendency to be a

I have a 1984 245 wagon (auto) with 183,000 miles. The transmission works
great in forward gears; shifts smoothly, etc. But when hot (especially
after stop/go driving), and ONLY when hot, it's hard to get it to
reverse... I shift into reverse, and it won't go until I rev hard (and

Wants to buy a new truck. Looked at the ODO, 169,000. Wow, not bad! "It's
flipped", she say. Yeah, I can see...it says One hundred....um, you mean
flipped as in a Million????!!!!" "Yup..."

I have spent a lot of money repairing and putting new parts on this car.
There is a problem with the manifold and it runs rough. I would like to sell
the car as is, or it can be used for parts.
Is there anyone in the Toronto area who can advise me as to what is the best

The speed sensor on my 1990 240 wagon
needs to be replaced. (The computer gives the
2-1-4 code and there are other symptoms.)
The problem is that it is rusted in.

Would like to see if any one got check engine light and the foolowing
diagnostic code (from ODBII reader): P0116 Engine coolant temp CRK
Range/Perf.
It's been the third time in the last 2 month that the check engine