didnt know where to put this but im excited about it lol i just bought this for 500 dollars replaced the intercooler pipes plugs wires an turbo an it runs great they told me it needed a motor lol looking for some simple performance mods as i dont really know much about volvo's but im learning slowly. i also have a 00 v70xc wagon that needs a tcase but cant find one

 

Score!

 

Looks like a '94. Very nice looking paint, I thought it was a Platinum at first.

I'll give you ahhhhh, $900 for it today.

 

That looks nice. Lov that color.. Why do everybody has front fog lights and i dont :-( ughh....

 

What do you mean by tcase exactly? (transfer case?) There is a an untouched 00 V70XC in one of my local yards. I may be able to help you out. Let me know.

 

lol thanks for the offer but im gonna try an hold on to this one for awhile

 

that would be great! let me know how much it is i love my wagon i miss driving it lol

 

Glad to see one saved from the junkyard!
Some people really have no clue when it comes to maintenance and troubleshooting..."needs a new motor" lol it just needed a tuneup and IC hoses..

Did you find it on craigs?

Go to the junkyards and pull a set for yourself, took me ~$100 for relays and parts and numerous trips to the junkyards.

 

I have been to JY's lately got a set of fog lights from a v70 for 2.99 each. but havent got much luck finding the ones for the 850, also i will need to drill the bumber to do that, i've seen some 850's bumber with the shape of what it looks to be more easier to drill it cause it has the form but mine doesnt and is a T5 95. isnt supposed to have that? or it was just an option?

 

The car should be wired for the fogs. You will need to get the fogs, relays, brackets, and switch. I would drummel the hole.

 

no i didnt find it on craigslist it sat behind my uncle's car lot for the last 2yr's. he wouldn't sell it to me at first but i finally got him to give in thank god because he was going to junk it would have been a huge waste

 

Manual or auto?
How many miles?

Great find there!

 

You'll be fine, jack up the front of the car, put it on jackstands.

Look behind the front bumper you'll see an oval protrusion (guide) in the shape of a fog light. There is one on both sides.

I used a drill and a 1" wide drill bit to get the hole started, then took about an hour to use a razor blade to remove the excess plastic off to make a perfect oval. (A dremel works best, but I didn't feel like going and buying one.

Now if you don't have the shape already there then I would just jy a bumper that has them and switch it to your car.

Good luck.

 

its an auto im gonna say it probably has about 17xxxxmi odometer stuck at 140,000 says the timing belt was done in 08 at 140 so not sure really lol but its got every option they came with besides a spoiler

 

Nice silver "puff" looks well maintained cosmetically. IT may still need a engine. You should do a compression check to be sure it dosn't. Also, read any codes that may be stored in the computers. With the engine warmed up, pull the dipstick out 1/4 way and shine a light across the opening and look for smoke. If you see any, do the flame trap ASAP, or risk it clogging up and blowing your seals, and or blowing the engine up.

On your V70 XC. The angle gear they are called (transfer case) go out left and right. If you remove the rear drive shaft you make it essentially front wheel drive, and can continue to drive it till the wheels fall off.

 

what is the flame trap? im still learning about these cars i have no engine codes besides the o2 sensor being bad no lights on the dash at all. its lets out a black cloud of smoke when i start it sometimes an then the light comes on an shuts off after like 10min.

an as far as my xc goes that is great to hear im gonna go do that today it wont mess up the rear end if i do that?

 

You can actually get your actual mileage on that car by using the OBD-I port under the hood. You can get the instructions here:
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...e3/#post312344

After you get the mileage, you can fix the odo.
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...dometer-15644/

 

thanks im gonna have to try doing that after i mess with the xc today

 

Well, since you're not going to sell it to me, you really should read the NEW 850 OWNER thread and the HOT TOPICS thread (a lot shorter).

 

the light comes on for the o2 sensor? and the car shuts stall out. Disconnect the o2 sensor. You will get a code for it being disconnected, but it will eliminate the o2 sensor causing a stalling issue. IF it doesn't die on you after 10 minutes, o2 sensor is likely the problem with that issue. However, if it continues of stall after "10 minutes" you have a different issue going on.

A different issue may be the Mass Air Flow going haywire after the engine bay gets warmed up. Find the coolant temperature sensor and if you see any corrosion on the outside you should replace it.

The Flame Trap system is Volvo's version of the PCV system. On the 850s it consists of 2 parts the Flame Trap (oil trap) which is a black box located under the intake manifold attached to the engine block with hoses routing to it; as well as the flame trap valve located closest to the throttle body on the intake hose (located on the lower back side of the hose).

no it will not cause any issues with the rear end. the rear end and CV axles will just "free wheel" going down the road.

concerning the black smoke when you first start it. If that every time (engine hot or cold), or only after it has sat overnight?