960 wagon

I just picked up a 93 960 wagon.....ebay no less...runs great but two
things are bothering me tail rattles a bit and the radio has only the right
channel..anyone know any fixes for either

 

Since the 960 radio powers the R & L dash spkrs., and the power amp (in
the vicinity of the steering column) fed by the radio powers R & L door
speakers, it must be the radio unit itself if both your L dash and L
door spkrs are dead.

Tail rattle can be almost anything from exhaust hitting to bad rear
susp. bushings - have your mechanic put it on a lift.

 

Tail rattle is most likely the tailgate panel (inner plastic panel).
People remove them by puling them off and break the upper mounts where
the clips go. I haven't fixed mine yet. Also, look in the spare tire
well to make sure the jack or its handle isn't loose in there (there's
a strap that secures it to its plastic mount). There is also a cable
behind the right side inner carpeted panel that can come loose and
rattle in there. Be sure that the timing belt is changed at least
every 20,000 miles (I do mine at 18,000). Check the front end
bushings, particularly the cone bushings where the rear arm connects
to the front arm, and the anti-sway bar links. I got a replacement
radio on E-Bay (stock casette player) for about $35 or so. A lot of
folks replace them with teh CD player so thay are available. WOrth it
just to have a spare casette drive. Try switchng the speakers L to R
to see if that helps- the grills slide off- forward I believe.. DO not
just pulll them off as it breaks off the mounting tabs. They can be
fixed with Devcon super glue and old 3.5" floppy disks torn apart for
the outer shells. Cut with scissors and a Dremel tool the plastic
repair works great.... Should I go on...?

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Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
\__/olvo
'93 960 Estate

 

Easy diagnosis is to pop the grills off the speakers,push them toward the
front of the door and swap left for right. If you get no change, it is the
amp or the radio.

 

Had the same thing with the tail rattle. Some of the clips used to
attach the liner to the door were broken. Went to the local Volvo
dealer, who carried a small repair kit - this is obviously quite a
common problem. Installation required removal of the liner panel, but
it's not difficult and the dealer will no doubt fill you in on the
details.

Robert Smith

 

I have seen pics of the kit- could you describe it and how it is
installed and how it works? I was going to fabricate my own "system"
but if the kit works I just might go that way. I am particularly
concerned about making any mods to the door itself- don't care what I
have to do to the panel as long as it doesn't show after installation.
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Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
\__/olvo
'93 960 Estate

 

hey "960 guys"...is it true the 1993 940 & 960 are the exact same size
on doors, chassis, interior, etc...just a different engine, up graded
interior, and of course, a bit nicer all around..??

thanx...

richard
colorado

 

You could probably fabricate your own. I don't recall exactly how many
pieces, or if any of them were in any way special, but I do recall it
being a set of small metal plates maybe 2 or 3 cm long. They simply
screwed (plugged?) on where the broken off (plastic?) bits had been,
using the same screw/plug holes. Cost was maybe $10, which was
preferable to spending the time on a home-grown solution. Take out the
panel and you'll probably be able to see what needs doing. Don't
recall the exact procedure, but it starts at the interior door latch.

 

All 940's, 960's and S/V90s are the same dimensions as the 760/740s. The 960,
S/V90s, are available with (in UK/Europe) both 2.5 Litre and 3 Litre straight
six engines, although the first year saw a Turbo 4 (2.3 Litres) in UK/Europe and
a PRV V6 (Australian market). These cars were in production from 1991 till 1998
(UK/Europe) although only 1996 USA/Canada.

Cheers, Peter.
: hey "960 guys"...is it true the 1993 940 & 960 are the exact same size
: on doors, chassis, interior, etc...just a different engine, up graded
: interior, and of course, a bit nicer all around..??
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: thanx...
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: richard
: colorado
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: Randy G. <> wrote in message
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: > >On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 04:35:24 GMT, "Mike Gordon" <>
: > >wrote:
: > >
: > >>I just picked up a 93 960 wagon.....ebay no less...runs great but two
: > >>things are bothering me tail rattles a bit and the radio has only the
right
: > >>channel..anyone know any fixes for either
: > >>
: > >
: > >Had the same thing with the tail rattle. Some of the clips used to
: > >attach the liner to the door were broken. Went to the local Volvo
: > >dealer, who carried a small repair kit - this is obviously quite a
: > >common problem. Installation required removal of the liner panel, but
: > >it's not difficult and the dealer will no doubt fill you in on the
: > >details.
: > >
: >
: > I have seen pics of the kit- could you describe it and how it is
: > installed and how it works? I was going to fabricate my own "system"
: > but if the kit works I just might go that way. I am particularly
: > concerned about making any mods to the door itself- don't care what I
: > have to do to the panel as long as it doesn't show after installation.
: > __ __
: > Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
: > \__/olvo
: > '93 960 Estate

 

I have had the panel off a couple of times. I just didn't want to have
to do any mods to the door itself. modifying the inner panel is not a
problem.

I think I'll order it woith my next order and give it a shot.
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Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
\__/olvo
'93 960 Estate