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don't feed the troll	17 Jan 2008 00:32 GMT	3
some putz is posting garbage under my name and also some others, also cross-posting to comp.robotics.misc IGNORE HIM I have reported him to the ISP listed in his header. Anyone else affected I
Leaky radiator.. help	16 Jan 2008 00:58 GMT	6
This stinks! '98 S70, radiator has a leak.. $550 to repair...(replace...) Any suggestions?? Advice??? Thank you! Signature B'rgds,
740 Door weatherstripping	15 Jan 2008 16:46 GMT	2
I want to replace the door weatherstripping on my 86 740. Any sources for materials?
Water on floor	14 Jan 2008 23:15 GMT	6
Here in the Northwest we have had so much rain that my 93 940 turbo SW has a leak somewhere on the drivers side I have about 1 inch of water on the floorboard...and whouldn't you know it my sunroof doesn't open....so I'm thinking if I silicone around the sunroof it might help?.. ...
Timing belt, head gasket DIY???	14 Jan 2008 22:17 GMT	13
With some time and skill, can either/both of these be done by the Volvo owner? I don't have any specific Volvo 'specialty' tools, but I have every wrench possible, air tools, several torque wrenches etc.
Gas Gauge won't go past half-full, even if tank is full	14 Jan 2008 20:43 GMT	4
Is there some way to fix this without removing the instrument panel? Please tell me there is. Trais
Slow to warm up and dodgy idle	14 Jan 2008 17:25 GMT	3
2001 V70T Auto I've noticed recently that my car's temperature gauge doesn't climb quickly up to "straight up" and stay there. This winter (London, fairly mild: 2 to 10 deg C (not freezing)) it
sunroof will go back, but wont close	14 Jan 2008 15:59 GMT	2
just bought a 1988 740 turbo. It has an automatic sunroof that will pull back, but won't go forward. the first thing I noticed was I rolled it back about 3 inches then tried closing it. it went forward about 2 inches, but not all the way. I tried playin with it a little
I am thinking about purchasing a car- advice please	13 Jan 2008 20:32 GMT	4
Good day, I have run across a 1993 940 turbo wagon that I might like to purchase. I have a couple of 740's and I might want to upgrade <move on>.
940 seat reupholster	11 Jan 2008 23:44 GMT	5
Now that I'm looking for another 940 I'm finding cars that may be in pretty good condition mechanically but many times the interiors especially the drivers seat is very worn. A coworker had his nissan seats recovered with a replacement kit.
PING: Glenn Klein	11 Jan 2008 22:27 GMT	2
Glenn, Any luck with locating the 240 speaker mounts? thanks, Mike
Volvo 850 station or V70 LPG or diesel	11 Jan 2008 18:14 GMT	1
Hi friends, Can anyone advise me how the Volvo 850 station or V70 compares with LPG or diesel. I'm used to driving an 850 station on LPG, I'm really satisfied, but have the impression that the mileage is getting worse.
Continuously Leaking Water Pump on 740 GL	11 Jan 2008 06:36 GMT	4
Well I put on a new waterpump last year after noticing it was leaking when I bought my 1990 740 GL wagon. After a few months I noticed it was leaking again. Took it
850 R Got it!! Thanks	10 Jan 2008 14:47 GMT	2
Well I've taken the plunge and bought a 1996 850R, so far so good, and it goes like snow off a shovel, everything works and comes with a nice comprehensive service history. I might get to hack it down to the south of France this summer (it will make putting up with the 'in laws' ...
brake lights don't light	10 Jan 2008 04:46 GMT	8
I finished parting together a Frankenvolvo for my daughter who pretty much totalled the base car (1992 740 wagon) using parts from my buddy's 1994 940 wagon which wouldn't pass emissions and was pronounced "not worth fixing".