I have a 1994 940 turbo Wagon
Working very well but has quite a rough idle on cold start, almost chokes
out.
On a warm start all is well.

I wonder if anyone on this group is using a S60 D5 on biodiesel, either
100% or some mix. If so, how has your Volvo reacted to it ?
The vehicle I'm considering using it with is a 2001 model, so well out
of warranty.

I've found that ignition in my car is broken. It's on this photo:
http://tiny.pl/gfs2
This broken can give some symptoms in engine's working?? Something can be
bad because of this??

I'M LOOKING FOR A VIEW OR DIRECTIONS ON LINING UP THE THE TIMING MARKS ON A 98 V70 WITH A 20 VALVE 5 CYLINDER TURBO WITH A MECHANICLE TENSIONER I BELIEVE THE CAM MARKS WERE ON PART OF THE PLASTIC COVER THAT GOT CUT OFF WHEN THE BELT STARTED TO RUB AGAINST IT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO ...

It looks like my clutch is gone in 99' V70 T5 with some 130k miles on the clock.
What would make sense to replace at the same time? Manual transmission oil
seals? Water pump? Engine mounts? Turbo bearings? ...

Does anyone know; will the tail lights (lens covers) from a 1984 GL
sedan fit a 1987 GL sedan?

Fellow aficionados of the Brick
In an effort to remove the crank sensor from my 1990 740, I broke the
mounting ear off the engine (transmission).
While tapping the sensor to rotate it in the mounting hole to free it

Does anyone know where I might find a Volvo 960 RH (Driver's Side)
mirror in the UK please?
I've never tried to find car parts before so please excuse my
ignorance.  Used, non-Volvo or the official part would all be

I recently rescued a 94 945 turbo from the US with 110, 000 miles on the
clock.
When I got the sparkle of my eye home I received a letter from Volvo Canada
stating that there was an outstanding recall on my gem.  Gee, 12 year old

I want to buy a volvo S40, year ~2000, mileage below 80000. If someone knows
any information, pls give me a reply. I really appreciate it.
thanks

it doesnt make much difference except when I push the car then its amazing
as the Turbo loves good fuel  and no pinging like on regular

With gas prices getting so high in the U.S., I am wondering about the
implications of using regular gas (octane 87) rather than the
medium-grade (89) or high-test grades (93) that I have been using and
are recommended for use in my '98 Volvo V70. If I use regular gas, will

I've noticed some moisture and a little rust up on the oil dipstick.
No milk in the oil so it's not coming from there.
I'm guessing it's condensation from only driving 10 miles back and forth
to work each day here on the Southern California coast...

We have a 1988 240 DL Wagon.  Battery replaced less than one year ago.
Lately, the battery has been slowly draining. Then dies completely.
Volvo dealer checked it.  Can find nothing that is draining the battery.
What might be wrong?

What are the pro and cons when it comes to transmissions with or without
Lockup?
Thanks