On Sat, 1 May 2004 01:11:20 -0400, "steve sedlis" <atra...@rcn.com>
wrote:

Disk #2 is hung up in the changer.

On my 1987 740 with the AW70 tranny, here's what's happening.
Everything shifts smoothly, but it seems like first gear goes the
normal range, then it shifts into second and almost immediately drops
into 3rd.

I recently bought this car and am gradually taking care of the problems
I find.
Being summer I don't tend to use the headlights very much. Yesterday,
however, I did and discovered that the headlights seemed to be quite a

I'll probably want to replace my tranny in the next year and am
wondering if there is a place with a good reputation that I can find a
low mileage tranny for a decent price?
I'll check the local yards around here 1st, but didn't know if ya'll

Hello group --
I purchased a 1988 740 GLE wagon just the other day. The car already
has an aftermarket stereo (one of those JVC Kameleon ones), so I
ordered the CD-changer - RCA output adapter off ebay. What would be the

I have a no start problem that I believe is a fuel issue. I have
checked everything up to the injector rail and I need some help with
diagnosis. I could hear nothing with the screwdriver to the injector
clicking noise test while the engine was being cranked. I checked the

The M46 tranny in my 242T has been acting up lately. The odd thing is
that sometimes it's perfectly fine, other times it doesn't like to go
into 1st at a stop and I have to jam it in. Sometimes if I try to
downshift into 2nd or 1st while the car is still moving it glides right

1994 Volvo 850 wagon - std fuel injected engine - manual shift.
Normal idle is 850 RPM.  Usually very steady.
When coming to a stop, I usually depress clutch and downshift,
maintaing clutch depressed.  Randomly, idle keeps dropping

Hi all;
I still cannot find what is causing my 960 to give me 314 codes.
Little advice given on this list so far has been fruitless, but I am
sure someone out there has dealt with this.

1) Is it do-able in North America?
2) Where can you get a compatible engine?
3) Any legislative impacts on doing it?
4) What electronics are impacted (eg, transmission, trip coputer,

Reading the gas cap label, it indicates 36psi front, and 41psi rear for
manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. I understand, however, that
this vintage of AWD (viscous coupling) is extremely sensitive to
differences in tire diameter. Thus, I am wondering if this difference

 I'm considering buying a 1996 850 Turbo sedan for my 17 year old son.  It
would be our first Volvo.  The car has 88000 miles on it.  It's very clean,
loaded, and seems to be in pretty good shape.  It drives well, and is more
powerful than I expected.  The dealer, a used car lot ...

Folks:
I have a 2000 V70R for sale in Toronto, Canada. Family situation forces me
to part with this car; children starting to drive - too powerful for kids
behind the wheel for the first time....

mid 90's 850glt.........oem radio....everything works perfectly
except........
the am reception is great when the motor is not running...at night it
pulls in distant stations with no problem.....as soon as motor is

I am having a problem with my air conditioner compressor only running for a
few seconds then turning off for 15 seconds or so then repeating.  Because
of the short on cycle time, I don't get a lot of cooling.  It doesn't make a
difference if I put the selector on Max air ...