Thanks for all the useful advice today. I can see already that
owning/running this Volvo of mine is going to be great fun.
Last question of the day (for real this time), my engine idles at just
over 600 rpm. I'm sure I read somewhere that an automatic should idle at

Well the 960 has been in the shop for a week getting some much needed
replacements for shocks and brakes, it's had its radiator done this year,
thermostat the previous year and the A/C system fully checked and a pipe
replaced.... But now we're getting the coolant light coming on ...

It's from around  a 1979 244 sedan and in remarkably good shape -
heavier than my broken bumper for 1988 245 but will it fit on? (I don't
care if not an exact straight fit or if I need to re-drill holes in
mounting brackets) has anyone done it? Actually, I like the look of it

Just got my first ever Volvo. It's a 1990 740 SE Estate Auto and it
drives like a dream.
One question (from a Volvo Newbie). What is 'overdrive' and how do I use
it properly when driving. The button for the overdrive works as a

do K&N air filters make a difference?
does having it chipped improve the performance enough to justify cost?
any other suggestions? - sensible please gents :)

I have a strange steering sensation in my Volvo 850 1993. The feeling
is that I have to steer more than usual to get the car to turn. From
what I can tell there is no apparent play in the steering wheel, just this
strange sensation. It is most apparent at slow speeds. It is a

at what mile(s) is the service required on the timing
belt...for a 200 v70r??

Some of these cars in the UK are looking to be good value for money. Pro's
and Cons
please?
ttfn.....Al

ANother question about my 1990 740 SE Auto Estate.
Does anybody know that capacity (prefreably in litres) of the petrol tank?
Many thanks,
Richard

I own a 98 S70 T5 SE and would like to get a repair manual.  I know of two:
Haynes and Chilton.  Any one better than the other?
Thanks in advance,
Peete

I heard from someone that the D5 engine power will growth from 163 bhp
to 185 bhp in the next few weeks. I would like to have confirmation on
this information and additionnaly to know if this new power will be
available also on the S60 model, my friend said to me it will we

Have a niggling issue with our UK 1989 740 2.0ltr  Auto(B200E engine).  Need
some help please.
For years now the car had a slight tendancy to fire up on 3 cylinders
(sometimes 4 with a bit of a missfire on the 4th pot) which cleared ok by

Another newbie question (last one for today I promise).
For those of you who have a 1990 740 SE Estate Auto, what sort of MPG do
you get from it?
Thanks in advance,

Ok, I like the V70 Xc.  It is nice cross of performace and practicality.
I HAD a Mitsu-Eclipse... not practicale in any way, but lots of fun.
Escpecially after adding lots of performace Mods, and boosting the boost...
WITHOUT changing the boost, keeping it low pressure, what ...

Anyone got any ideas on this one?
Basically , today ive finished replacing the radiator and tried to start the
car, but even though she fires up, she then dies and wont keep revving.
The bottom intercooler hose is currently missing with a replacement due