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  1. Thread: Gearbox oil

    by Wally Dog
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    I think im going to use the genuine Volvo stuff -...

    I think im going to use the genuine Volvo stuff - I've read everything from 75/80, 75/90, 5w30 engine oil, DexronII, Dexrin III, synthetic, semi synthetic and full mineral.

    My brain now hurts so...
  2. Mate, that would be blinding as I really don't...

    Mate, that would be blinding as I really don't know where to start and if something looks out of place or not!

    Problem is, I'm all booked up until I get married now - Monday night with a dance...
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    Insurance is a funny one as your occupation,...

    Insurance is a funny one as your occupation, address, value of car, etc all make up the rating. Some underwriters will ignore up to two SP30 convictions while others won't touch you at all with one...
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    It's such a shame that Steve (dalhousie2008) has...

    It's such a shame that Steve (dalhousie2008) has been banned from this site - he sold me my springs for £100 for the lot, only 1 year old off a car he was breaking. They will come up on this site if...
  5. I use Zymol - get it cheap from Halfords and you...

    I use Zymol - get it cheap from Halfords and you really do have to do one pannel at a time, rather than slap it on all over then buff it off. Gives a brilliant deep shine that I haven't been able to...
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    Ha ha - that's what I do - squeaking has started...

    Ha ha - that's what I do - squeaking has started to appear from clutch - volume up to compensate!!!!

    It's not the top mount by any chance?
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    Yep, I have 2 N reg 855 T5's - one is older type...

    Yep, I have 2 N reg 855 T5's - one is older type and one is newer type. Older type also has an extra ECU bolted to the right hand turret - something to do with the ABS I think. And the OBD II socket...
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    Thanks for the advice chaps - I am going to have...

    Thanks for the advice chaps - I am going to have a tinker next week and back it off a little as I have had the fuel cut chip in once and I am being careful with the loud pedal too!
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    A BIG thanks for help and stuff...

    I just wanted to take a second to express my greatest thanks to everyone on the site for help, advice and inspiration.

    Special mention has to go to "Steve the parts pimp" for all the shiny stuff,...
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    Right - got a MBC from Rob (Oblark) yesterday -...

    Right - got a MBC from Rob (Oblark) yesterday - it's a two port one that's gone in between the BCS and the actuator - FFFEEEEEAAAARRRRCCCCHHHHHIIIIIINNNNNNNEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL - what a...
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    Lookin good matey, like the paint job but to be...

    Lookin good matey, like the paint job but to be honest, I don't think they're the right wheel for a 4x4 or a V70 - of which yours is clearly both!! (but then again, I put Amaltheas on mine so who am...
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    I got the ICV from my scrapper, sprayed the...

    I got the ICV from my scrapper, sprayed the little @@@@@ and shook as advised - worked a treat. Swapped that and to start off, the idle was about 1300rpm, but was starting to settle after a 15 mile...
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    cheers for this, asking as I wanted to see what...

    cheers for this, asking as I wanted to see what OEM upgrades I could consider once Ive got me 850 T5...alloys and bumpers seem like obvious choice for outside.

    So the cams are the same in both...
  14. Thread: caught fire

    by Wally Dog
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    I had a similar thing quite a few years ago -...

    I had a similar thing quite a few years ago - insurance would not cover it as I'd only overheated the wiring, it didn't actually catch fire. Sorry to say I can feel your pain. Good luck with...
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    Sound advice - would you recommend any particular...

    Sound advice - would you recommend any particular route to aim for - 2nd hand T5R suspension or is there a good after-market option?
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    Ha ha, wicked, that's why I love forums, everyone...

    Ha ha, wicked, that's why I love forums, everyone has different perspective! In an ideal world, I'd love some T5R wheels but the scrapper that I have in Chichester has 2 17" Amaltheas on it already....
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    Newbie - where do you start?

    Hello fellow Volvo enthusiasts. I have recently been given a 1996 850 T5 which was my Uncle's for the last 14 years. It has 228000 miles on the clock but pulls like a train, so I've decided to keep...
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    I had a problem with mine on my 850 T5 - I...

    I had a problem with mine on my 850 T5 - I changed the indicator stalk for one from a scrapyard and all was well.
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    nope, not yet - I'm gonna start stripping off my...

    nope, not yet - I'm gonna start stripping off my scrapper next week and see what's best. I'll check that sort of stuff out and keep the pipes in best condition.
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    Not bad mate - I just got myself an N reg T5...

    Not bad mate - I just got myself an N reg T5 Estate Manual for £200!! I'm having the turbo (to re-build and then replace mine), headlights, windscreen, steering rack, and a load of niggly bits, then...
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