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 04-20-2011, 10:41 PM
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well few days ago i buy this 96 850 for 400 bucks the guy who i sell it to me told me that he had over-heat and blow the head gasket he took the head to the shop to get it done when he install back the car wont start i started and starts lazy any 850 owner who can give and advice any help i know how to work on red blocks 850 are something new to me.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:45 PM
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check your timing first, as well does it have a strong bat?
 
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the starter sounds good the engine sounds lazy
 
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what do you mean by lazy?
 
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Old 04-21-2011, 05:04 AM
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Well you car hear the engine turning kinda slow
 
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So the battery is weak?
 
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Well I am not sure because I use my wife's car battery her car is 87 325es
 
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buy a new battery then report back w/ results.
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:22 AM
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i try with my 744 optima battery and nothing i think is the timming
 
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Is that the one in Clasificados Online de Bayamon?
If you are going to part it out, let me know.
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well i buy it to fix it! but still a few on clasificados online cheap
 
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see there's quite a few Boricuas here!!! I'm from Guaynabo !!!
 
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see there's quite a few Boricuas here!!! I'm from Guaynabo !!!
hi i am from bayamon you can find in turbobricks.com nick sandrock740
 
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de Santurce
 
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Originally Posted by 89turbo
i try with my 744 optima battery and nothing i think is the timming
Check the damn timming, then!
 
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see there's quite a few Boricuas here!!! I'm from Guaynabo !!!
Guaynabo City would be the correct name (now)..Jejejeje
 
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i am doing a volvo club i got a few friends already soon i tell the date for the 1 meet at rio hondo mallfind on facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=...423413497&ap=1
 

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new pics still not running not much time to work on it but i hope start next week does not look so bad
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 11:11 PM
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Angry still not running

i double check the timing got spark and fuel pressure but the engine still not running any idea
 


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