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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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I cleaned out the junk from under the seat.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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1) Installed a XM radio with pro-clip mount device in my 00 V70.

She's jamming now


2) Changed the oil and filter after a sea foam additive treatment in my 91 240.

My 87 240 feels like a redheaded stepchild right about now
 

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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Nothing new, just normal cleaning the junk because yesterday my doggy got in the car with dirty legs so i had to clean that dust nothing else than that.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Last week I had my roof trim pieces redone on the 850. Top half was easy as it just flaked off, but towards the windshield half it was hard to get off since it wasn't as damage from direct sunlight. Had to carve it like a piece of wood. Took me four days, 8 hours each before I could paint it. Quite satisfying when I was done.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Not today but the last thing i did was painted the hood latch black so it blends with my grill
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Clean the seat tracks and motors. Found $0.61 cents jammed on the driver's seat tracks. No wonder every time I move the seat it would make a metal crunching sound. Lots of dust bunnies.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Cleaned up the T-5R since I haven't driven it in a few weeks. Aired up the tires and took it for a spin around the block. Got home just in time for the lf tire to go flat. Pulled the tire off and there was a grove worn in the inner tread edge where it meets the sidewall. Can't really tell what could have done that so I have to start a formal investigation. :-(
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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Today I did NOTHING! Absolutely nothing.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Drove with the A/C working
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Replaced a damaged tire. Then wipped down all the dirty finger prints that were left on the car by the tire crew.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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i just ordered new tranny and motor today and will be putting it in as soon as i get 3 days off from work ---JOOOOOOOOYY!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Put a 16T on yellow and did a full pcv service on it today.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Flushed my automatic transmission fluid yesterday. See https://volvoforums.com/forum/showth...663#post227663

Will replace the cabin air filter sometime this week as well as the wiper blades.

Previously (about 6 weeks ago), replaced the upper motor mount with an urathane bushing from IPD.
 

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Today I didn't do anything to my car but for my car. Ordered pedal extenders from Creative Controls in Michigan. Hopefully I'll receive them early August.

Yesterday got my tag. Kinda funny...the first three letters are "BMW".
 
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Removed the bolt in the driver door stop. It was causing my door to crack. Will remove the door and get it welded soon.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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I made a bid on e-bay for a low mileage (52,000 with 1 year warranty) motor for my baby and got a $1500 dollar engine for $359 +$100 shipping
kristine will be on the road soon
im sooo excited i could fart - but i wont
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rspi
Removed the bolt in the driver door stop. It was causing my door to crack. Will remove the door and get it welded soon.
common 850 issue? I have that issue on my front passenger door. LOL i went to someone to get a price to weld and the guy never called me back! ( haha)
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Drove it. Kept revs under 2000.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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I don't know if it's possible to keep revs under 2000 in my car. it may not shift out of 3rd.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 850_96
common 850 issue? I have that issue on my front passenger door. LOL i went to someone to get a price to weld and the guy never called me back! ( haha)
The same thing happened to me. The last time I needed something welded I carried it to the local muffler shop and pointed at it and they welded it for nothing. That's what I plan to do in a few days.
 
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