I wonder what's next for my 94?

[Doug Warner]

Well, I just dropped my 1994 850 turbo wagon (195K) off at the dealer
today to have the following done:
1. Replace rear main seal, which left a big puddle on the dealer's
drop-off area floor.
2. Replace a CV boot, using my parts.
3. Replace front brake rotors and pads (my parts)
A few months ago, I had the O2 sensors replaced.

I wonder what's going to break next.

BTW: They gave me a S60 "loaner" Handles fairly well, but the
transmission feels like it's slipping on every shift, unlike my 94
which shifts very firmly, no slipping at all. Still waiting for a
suitable non-Volvo replacement to show up. Perhaps the 2005 Subaru
Legacy wagon, or, an Audi.

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[JDG]

Doug Warner wrote:
You can fully expect your AC evaporator to fail and leak,your power seat
back drive cable to need replacing, and your radio volume knob to get
"scratchy", and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke. Dash lights and gear shift lights
are going to fail, right after the dash gets put back together after the
AC repair. But driving that car will still be almost better than sex.

 

[Svein Tore Sølvik]

[JDG] (Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:43:35 GMT):

You can fully expect your AC evaporator to fail and leak,your power seat
back drive cable to need replacing, and your radio volume knob to get
"scratchy", and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke. Dash lights and gear shift lights
are going to fail, right after the dash gets put back together after the
AC repair. But driving that car will still be almost better than sex.

Haha, I like the way you put it

 

[Myron Samila]

[JDG] (Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:43:35 GMT):

You can fully expect your AC evaporator to fail and leak,your power seat
back drive cable to need replacing, and your radio volume knob to get
"scratchy", and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke. Dash lights and gear shift lights
are going to fail, right after the dash gets put back together after the
AC repair. But driving that car will still be almost better than sex.

Haha, I like the way you put it

I think most Volvo owners have a love affair with their cars, they are more than just a
mode of transportation.

I like my Volvo, but I LOVE Alfa Romeo (a car that everything fails in no particular
order).

I don't know how reliable the Audi A4s are, reading up on the older models doesn't show
they are the most reliable, but they are indeed nice cars.

I'd love an 850 Turbo Wagon , yeah, and the rear main seal thing, been there.....
bought a used '96 and it leaked when we got it home, dealer fixed it free. They also
fixed the broken heated seats (they are manual leather seats, which I prefer, cuz the tilt
in my 760 requires cables for it to work, I don't mind a manual seat at all, except with
mutliple drivers who like the memory seats).

You'll get good money when it comes time to sell!! How 'bout a V70R??

 

[Doug Warner]

Doug Warner wrote:
You can fully expect your AC evaporator to fail and leak,

Not yet. Thought it was leaking once, had dealer check, still perfect.

your power seat back drive cable to need replacing,

It failed, fixed it myself. Ground down the damatged end of the
cable, heated and pushed the metal ends on the plastic housing. This
is the REAL problem here. the ends work loose, effectively making the
sheath loger, which causes the innner cable to lose engagement.

and your radio volume knob to get "scratchy" Not yet.
, and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke.

Not yet, but good to know. I'll be prepared to fix that one.

Dash lights and gear shift lights
are going to fail, right after the dash gets put back together after the
AC repair. But driving that car will still be almost better than sex.

I might add: Turn signal lever broke off at the pull-flash pivot
point. After learning a new TS switch cost over $300, I disassembled
mine, fabricated a new 6061 aluminum stalk, and put it all back
together. Works perfectly.
Also replaced the transmission PNP switch. (The dealer only gets the
jobs that require a lift, welding, or when I'm just lazy.
(No service manuals = no new Volvos for me)




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[Jeffrey M Copeland]

You forgot to mention how the ABS control module will fail without warning.
$500. to $600. if I remember correctly.

 

[Ernie Dinkelfwait]

<snip>
.... and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke. ...
<snip>

Ah yes, the magic smoke. It is packed into just about all electronic devices
and makes them work. Don't believe me? Wait until the magic smoke comes out
and drifts away... Voila! ... the device stops working every time.

Therefore: no magic smoke inside = no function.

<grin> - OK, I admit that was pretty bad, but I heard it from an electronics
buddy of mine and though I would pass it along.

 

[Mike F]

<snip>
... and the leaky capacitors in your ECC control unit will give
out in a dramatic puff of white smoke. ...
<snip>

Ah yes, the magic smoke. It is packed into just about all electronic devices
and makes them work. Don't believe me? Wait until the magic smoke comes out
and drifts away... Voila! ... the device stops working every time.

Therefore: no magic smoke inside = no function.

<grin> - OK, I admit that was pretty bad, but I heard it from an electronics
buddy of mine and though I would pass it along.

I heard that if you catch all the smoke and put it back in the component
will start working again!

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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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