Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old 06-06-2009, 12:51 PM
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The only problem with that would be the money. Lol. I would want 215mm's on it to pair with the tires. More grip
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 11:18 PM
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Yay! I was playing around with one of my friends with a 98' BMW 540I and I kept up with him! I'm happy .

A few updates, replaced my plugs with the E3 Diamond Fire plug (5 year warranty, I can run them for however hard I want ) and redid my wires with some Supercraft 7mm Wires. Runs way better
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 12:46 AM
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Cool.
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:31 AM
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Just made a trip from Seattle to Provo Utah, put on a good 800miles. No problems! Although at a rest stop I opened the hood and found some oil all over the place. Perhaps it just poped out of the dipstick?
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:41 PM
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Same thing happened to me a while ago. Drove the car to my parents house, got there, and the dip stick was out and oil on the engine. PCV system probably.

I like your grill, I just did the same thing to mine last weekend. And I really like your headlights. Is that your car in the picture right there? And how did you do those?
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gilber33
Same thing happened to me a while ago. Drove the car to my parents house, got there, and the dip stick was out and oil on the engine. PCV system probably.

I like your grill, I just did the same thing to mine last weekend. And I really like your headlights. Is that your car in the picture right there? And how did you do those?
http://www.eurosporttuning.ca/mm5/me...Code=VL-850-ex (bottom of the page)

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-850/Ligh...p-72-106-4799/

jewel lights:
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/aut...Head%20Lights/ (These also look good. scroll down)
 
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Old 06-29-2009, 03:22 PM
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I didn't even realize those were the chrome finish angel eyes. I was just looking at those today too, but that's the first time I've seen them on a Volvo, I've only seen the black ones on a Volvo. Well I guess that answers that question. Those jeweled ones aren't that expensive either.
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 07:46 PM
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Question!:

My car isn't acting right. It isnt boosting up to the right level, nor is it idling at the right. It usually idles at -21PSI but its sitting around -16- -18. I checked the IC line and everything, but i can't tell what the issue is.
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:04 PM
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check your IC hoses....YOu might have a vacuum leak.
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 12:26 AM
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Hum, okay. I'll double check everything again. Could it have to do with my dash? I tore my dash out to replace the bulbs and that's when I actually noticed because I haevn't been driving it since I've been sick [fml]
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 01:15 PM
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You could have messed with the vacuum line under the dash that goes to the boost gauge.

Wait for the experts to comment.
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 01:22 PM
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I checked those, but I can check them again. I can unplug the one heading tword my dash to see if the leak is there.
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 01:31 PM
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go for it..... If it happened after the dash swap, then it is probably related to.
I assume you attached everything to the correct spots?
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 05:29 PM
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mhm i just dont get how the dash would cause the problem
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:04 AM
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Is the stock boost gauge still working?
If so then look elsewhere I will bet it is under the hood.
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 10:31 AM
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Yes. I checked the stock gauge is still working. I've tightened every single hose down, take it off, etc and I still can't seem to find the problem!
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:34 AM
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Check engine light on?
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 01:02 PM
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It went off the first time, which was wierd. It is on now, but I need to search for an OBD-II scanner down here. If not, can I still use the DTC Box?
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 01:21 PM
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If it is 95 you can use either one.
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 01:23 PM
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Ahh FML. 94 .

Besides an IC hose leak, what else could be the cause? its really making me mad because I want to play around with a few cars that wouldn't expect it

Damn the roads in provo though. My can is getting super scratched
 


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