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Hi, Having a very unusual problem with the AW30-43 transmission on my 960 wagon. When shifting between 1st-2nd as well as 2nd-3rd the torque converter locks for a split second then unlocks. When it locks the engine RPM drops noticeably but recovers when it unlocks. Transmission has just been...

Has anyone heard of interchangeability between LH2.2 and Motronic 1.8 MAF sensor? I bought a 95 model 960 recently which has Motronic 1.8 fuel injection system and was shocked to find that it has a LH2.2 MAF fitted to it, which came from a late model 760. Surprisingly, the ECU hasn't recorded...

Can someone from US or Canada with a 960 or S/V90 please take a close up photo of your VIN plate on the dash panel for me? I just want to see how it's mounted & if the windscreen has a smaller black area around it so the VIN can be viewed easily. This was one of the unique features of US &...

Hi, anyone know if the Girling front brake rotors on a 91 940 with ABS is the same as the front brake rotors on a facelift 95+ 960?

I'm sure this has been discussed before, tried searching for it on the forum but couldn't find it... wrong keywords maybe? Can the 93 & later 900 wagon rear seats with integrated headrests & centre 3-point seatbelt be fitted to 92 & earlier wagons that has rear seats with removable headrests &...

Hi guys, My S90 normally makes a springy noise from under the passenger seat (on my Right Hand Drive car, driver's side in USA/Canada) as I turn the ignition off, sounds like someone flicking the spring inside the battery compartment of a small electrical appliance, eg. flash light or TV...

Hi guys, I recently bought an alarm siren with battery backup 9166471 and mounting bracket 9166473 for my S90, but I've never seen it mounted on the car before and I'm having trouble working out where & how it's mounted to my car. My guess is it's somewhere behind the right fog light as that's...

Hi guys, I have a 98 S90 with conventional (non-Nivomat) shocks & 18mm rear sway bar. I found someone wrecking a 95 960 not too far from where I am and it's got Nivomat shocks & 21mm rear sway bar. Is it worthwhile converting mine to the Nivo setup (shocks, spring & sway bar)? Maybe just get...

Hi guys, I have a 98 S90 with conventional (non-Nivomat) shocks & 19mm rear sway bar. I found someone wrecking a 95 960 not too far from where I am and it's got Nivomat shocks & 21mm rear sway bar. Is it worthwhile converting mine to the Nivo setup? Or perhaps I should just get his 21mm rear...

Where's the oil pressure switch located on the B6304F engine? I know on B230F / B234F it's on the exhaust side near the front of the engine, I looked there but couldn't find it.

Hi guys, I just bought another '98 S90 for my wife a few days ago but I've been having oil pressure issue with it which is sh*tting me to tears. When I've been cruising on the highway for a while (usually over 1 hour) the low oil pressure light will sometimes start flickering then stays on...

Hi guys, What speed does the torque converter usually locks up on AW30-43 under normal driving loads? The local Volvo dealer said the lock-up isn't working on my S90, took it to a transmission specialist and they said it's working normally. I do feel what seems to be the torque converter...

Hi guys, Having some trouble with my '90 760 with B280F engine lately. The car start and drives fine for the first 5-10 minutes after a cold start, then it gradually lose power and acceleration becomes more and more sluggish to the point that it stalls at traffic lights. But interestingly it...

Hi guys, Just bought my dream Volvo last month - '98 Volvo S90 Executive!! The S90 Executive is a 15cm stretched long wheel base version of the S90. Volvo built them in 3 variants - 5 seater model with 3 seats in the back row like most cars, 4 seater model with only 2 seats in the back row but...

Hi guys, My 960 just failed roadworthy because the driver's seatbelt doesn't retract all the way by itself when fully pulled out. Does anyone know if I can pull the seatbelt reel apart and fix it myself or I have no option but to replace the unit? My 960 is an early '91 model so it doesn't...

Hi guys, What is the purpose of the metal bracket in the engine bay that sits between the top of the front wheel strut tower and the firewall? Is it just additional structural reinforcement in the event of a collision, or does it help with maintaining proper front wheel geometry? I'm asking...

Hi guys, Does anyone know for certain whether the e-fan or the mechanical fan has better cooling?? I did the e-fan conversion on my '90 740 GLT 16V but now I am regretting it, because I noticed my engine temperature, particularly the oil temp. tends to get a little higher than it used to...

Hi guys, I need the parts number of the main wiring harness from the RHD 740 / 940 cruise control kit # 1271 578. I believe LHD and RHD cruise control kits have different wiring harness as the lengths are different. I'm asking here because my local Volvo dealer isn't too friendly and / or...

Hi guys, I've noticed a problem with the brakes on my '90 740 GLT. When the car had been under prolonged acceleration for over 2-3 seconds, then I suddenly hit the brakes, the brake pedals feels pretty hard like there's not much power assist to it. This is most noticeable during a long...

Hi guys, I'm trying to do an e-fan conversion on my '90 740 GLT. I'd like to do this exactly the way Volvo did from factory, eg. change the A/C condensor over as well so I have the high & low pressure switch which controls the e-fan. However my mechanic told me it won't fit... is that so...