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This is what I'm up against. I have a 95 850 turbo auto. I'm trying to diagnose performance issues. When the engine is cool or cold it will obtain full boost and feel very lively. How ever once the temp gauge climbs to the "normal" operating temp it feels a lot less spirited and won't pull but...

I've recently upgraded to led lighting. I am trying to sort out the hyper flash. I have can bus style bulbs however it still does this. Did alittle sniffing around and found a compatible led flasher (little black box with 3 prongs) but I cannot seem to locate the stock one.

I was sitting at work when out of the blue it starts spewing coolant. It was fine for a long time then just did this. I had recently replaced the expansion tank. It doesn't seem to be burning it. Nor is it in the oil in the crank case. Is my engine just had it? Any serious advice would be...

I have the parts for the flame box replacement en route. What I need is a local person who has the ability to help me with this. Sadly I don't have a huge selection of tools.

I have the parts for the flame box replacement en route. What I need is a local person who has the ability to help me with this. Sadly I don't have a huge selection of tools.

What I'm looking for is someone who's mechanically smarter then I. I'm gearing up to buy a flametrap kit. And well I'm willing to pay someone in some way to help replace the parts. I'm starting here to diagnose odd boost issues. It will pull 9psi when cool but once it warms up less then 3.. and...

So.. this is what's up. Recently found boost leaks. I've since fixed those. A dealer looked at my car and found my PVC system plugged and told me thats why I'm not seeing boost. But here's the head scratcher.. it pulls boost just fine when the engine is cool.. warmed up though it will not

I have a 95 850 turbo. Dealer diagnosed a plugged breather system on the engine. How in gods name do I fix this without spending 800 dollars I don't have?

Ok here's the problem. I've recently had some boost problems. Replaced the tcv found two blown intercooler hoses and replaced those. Yet I still can't see more then 2-5psi flat to the floor. Car runs just fine but down on power. Is it possible that I have a plugged cat? I just cannot seem to...

I had a very wild boost issue.. was seeing 13psi on the norm.. I was told it was the turbo control valve. I replaced with another valve. Now I don't see anything more then 2psi. Wtf is going on??

Ok.. so here's the dirt. Its a 95 850 turbo. The left front corner has been getting louder and louder with this clunking noise at city speeds. I can't seem to figure it out. One site said its possibly the spring seat or something along that line. I need any real and educated advice plz and thanks

OK y'all .. this is round two with a Volvo. first was a 740 ti sedan 5speed now I've moved up to a 850 turbo. I do know there are three trims.....the turbo , t5 and t5r what differences are there? how do I spot them? also.. how does it stack up against the lot?

as a owner of a Volvo.... I don't have many people to talk locally with or show off.. I'd like to see if anyone would like to have a get together... talk our brand.. talk performance.. the things car people do!! but my problem is this. no one locally owns these cars... OK I admit it.. I get...

Ok all smart people.. I need to know what the part is called under the hood of a 95 850 turbo that has 3 vac lines.. one going to the compressor bypass.. one going to the waste gate and one to the intake I believe.. what's this damn thing called? And how can I tell if its gone bad?

ok all my fellow brickers.. ive moved up in the world. Up one cylinder and up on power.. slid into a front drive turbo 850 that is so loaded it shouldn't be legal. ANYWAY i have two questions for all you smart people. First off is i've noticed after installing an aftermarket boost gauge that i...

So all... I've.recently sold the 740 turbo.. and.a grand.cash out.of.it.. and used that for a cherry 1995 volvo 850 turbo... what is stock boost?? Because I installed a aftermarket boost gauge.. and.it pulls down 10psi pretty easily.. I'm beginning to wonder if it wasn't modified in some...

I need people to tell me what options for transmissions I have. The current 4 speed push button OD is making some odd noises. If volvo trans? Or if other makes will work such as a ford 5 speed please send any info possible for swap options. Email is gizmo98550@yahoo.com

i have a L.H. 2.2 ecm lying around.. if anyone on here happens to know what something like that is worth? plz contact me here.. or at gizmo98550@yahoo.com it came from a running 88 740 turbo. when i replaced engine i also replaced ecm so that other is no longer needed

ok all.. this is what i have going on. 2 things.. one.. when warm the car seems to load up on fuel and has issues starting.. and has a high idle.... *1500* when warm. and the 2nd is the 5th gear fuse. it keeps blowing the fuse for 5th when going from 3rd to 4th any and all advise would be great...

ok all.. i have some valid questions.. can the intake and fuel rail from a 88 model year engine bolt up to a say 91-92 model year B230ft?