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Justice prevails in Volo auto museum vs Volvo cars domain dispute
clearly thought that Volvo had no case at all: "Clearly, there must be a risk of confusion arising out of typographical errors, and such errors are plainly at the heart of the instances revealed by...
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Uneven Idle
Hi My 440 (1.8i) has started to run lumpy at idle - the best way I can describe it is that it is a phutt phutt phutt through the exhaust and the exhaust gases themselves 'pulse' from the tailpipe...
 
A/C Compressor
I need to buy a new (or remfg) A/C compressor for my 86 740. Need a recommendation for source, pref. California.
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Inexpensive Volvos
Someone asked about buting an inexpensive Volvo the other day and I advised him to get something else, because I have seen so many people disappointed by maintenance liabilities. Now, it's happened...
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Rough Idle on 1983 Volvo 244
Hi, Last week I bought a 1983 Volvo 244. I have read a lot about the 240's and decided I really wanted one. It has 150 K, automatic trans, OD works fine, brakes seem almost too good, the body is...
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Volvo Cruise Control circa 1978
I have a 78 245 DL with an owner installed cruise control that cost 119.95 in 1978 when it was installed. I repaired it when I purchased it from the original owner by replacing the original relay...
 
Oil lights
Hi to everybody, I have a Volvo 740 2.0 GLTs 16V and sometimes happens that I start and he/she remains turned on the spy of the oil and the motor it makes noise, then I turn off and turn on and...
 
Radiator Volvo 740
Hi to everybody, is it possible to change the radiator of a 740 2.0 GLT 16V with that of a 940 2.0 Turbo 16V? the motor, considering that the radiator is bigger, could he give some problems? Climbing...
 
Rear brakes sticking on Volvo 360 1988
Does anyone have any ideas why the rear brakes on my 1988 360 stick on? They have only done this twice in the past 2 years, but this time it was at speed so the rear shoes etc have got very hot and...
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Considering XC90
Hi, I am new to this group. I am considering XC90 because I will need to put 3 child seats in few months. I don't want a van but XC90 AWD looks good. I need inputs from the current or previous owners...
 
440 - factory fitted alarm
Hi I've recently bought a Volvo 440 GLi 1.8, which has what appears to be a factory-fitted alarm (I think). Does anybody know if this model came with an alarm as standard, and if so, what type/brand...
 
Oil Change interval 3000 miles OK? how bout over 6000?
How often should one change their oil. I have an 86 240 wagon and hace been very lax in the oil change department over 6000. Car already has about 190,000 miles on it
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Oil Drain Plug Crush Washer
Do I HAVE to replace the oil drain plug crush washer every time? I don't have one and don't want to wait for IPD or the mail and need to change my oil. Last oil change I had a new magnetic drain plug...
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FS: 1985 Volvo 240 - Chicago
1985 Volvo 240 GL ~148,000 Miles Auto Transmission, Sunroof, Alloy rims, etc. Chicago, Illinois I would like to find a new home for this car, any offer will be considered. This car looks like a real...
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s80 rough running 40-60
i am ready to sell my s80. the dealer cannot find the problem. when you drive between 40-60 is seems like the car is missing. we have spent 1k and had all the tests. nothing. does anyone know how to...
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