I wonder what's next for my 94?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Doug Warner, Apr 20, 2004.

  1. Doug Warner

    Doug Warner Guest

    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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    Doug Warner, Apr 20, 2004
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    JDG Guest

    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.
     
    JDG, Apr 20, 2004
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  3. [JDG] (Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:43:35 GMT):
    Haha, I like the way you put it :)
     
    Svein Tore Sølvik, Apr 20, 2004
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  4. Doug Warner

    Myron Samila Guest

    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??
     
    Myron Samila, Apr 20, 2004
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  5. Doug Warner

    Doug Warner Guest

    Not yet. Thought it was leaking once, had dealer check, still perfect.
    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.
    Not yet, but good to know. I'll be prepared to fix that one.
    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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    Doug Warner, Apr 21, 2004
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  6. You forgot to mention how the ABS control module will fail without warning.
    $500. to $600. if I remember correctly.
     
    Jeffrey M Copeland, May 12, 2004
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  7. <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.
     
    Ernie Dinkelfwait, May 12, 2004
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  8. Doug Warner

    Mike F Guest

    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.

    NOTE: new address!!
    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, May 13, 2004
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