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#313 of 491 Check the following on a 94' Volvo by klarck Jan 05, 2004 (12:49 pm)
What kind of options do these cars have?  On the 850 I would check the following:   1. Timing belts should be replaced every 70,000 miles; $260.00. At the same time you’ll put on a new serpentine belt, about $75.00. 2. Brake fluid flush? $105.00. 3. What is the condition of the brakes? 4. If he has not replaced the ABS Module, chances are it will go bad in the next 5-10,000 miles. Cost at dealer about $550.00. 5. I would pressure test the A/C. 6. Why doesn’t the horn work?   I would try to get the car for as close to $3,000.00 as possible.   I’m not as familiar with the 960.
#314 of 491 Still looking at a 94 850 GLT & 94 960 by chazmatic Jan 05, 2004 (6:28 pm)
klarck: The 850 GLT has all the options. The car was bought with 24000 miles on it in 1995. The horn stays ON, so it was disconnected at the horn itself. The ABS Module has not been replaced. The brakes have been done in the last 12000 miles or so. I drove the car on the highway and there is a little shimmey or chatter from the front end. The brakes stop the car real smooth. There is a static noise in the volume dial of the radio. He told me he replaced 3 or 4 bulbs in the dash board. The transmission lights do not work (P,R,D etc) on the shifter. The a/c seems to work. The outside temp was 25 degrees at the time. The interior is leather and in great shape. Bottom line. No less than $3800. Thanks again for your help. Charles.
#315 of 491 by lancerfixer Jan 06, 2004 (5:10 pm)
Is the 960 a sedan or wagon?
#316 of 491 The 960 is a Wagon by chazmatic Jan 07, 2004 (1:55 am)
I test drove it and is smooth as silk. The only problem is the switch for the reverse lights is being replaced. Is there any thing else I should look for? On the ABS, VICROCHA says on the 94 850 GLT & 94 960 Wagon are not prone to faliure, again any help would be great. Chazmatic.
#317 of 491 Hmmm.... by lancerfixer Jan 07, 2004 (5:43 am)
...all things being equal, if you don't mind the RWD (I prefer it, personally, and I live in a snowy climate) my personal preference would be the 960. It's all up to what you like best, really. I think maintenance and repair costs will be about the same. One of the things to check on the 960 is the condition of the rear self-leveling shocks (Nivomats)...the replacement cost for those is pretty frightening. Of course, make sure other maintenance (especially the timing belt) has been done. I think you'd do fine with either wagon.
#319 of 491 850 Brake Hum by dwiner Jan 23, 2004 (11:34 am)
My '96 855T also "hums" at times when braking, yet the hum lingers a bit after the car has stopped. This only happens when the cabin blower is on. I figure it is not brakes at all, but the bearings in the blower starting to go. Load on the motor shifts when braking, putting different strain on the bearings. Thoughts?
#320 of 491 ABS/Tracs Light by dwiner Jan 23, 2004 (11:40 am)
My 96 855T also has the ABS/Tracs failure intermittently. I believe that Tracs uses ABS so if ABS fails, Tracs is shut off hence the lights often are lit together. The ABS control module seems to be a known problem area. I pulled the ABS sensors and cleaned them to no avail. This model has the ABS module mounted under the ABS pump, not on the firewall. I've been able to get the top two screws out in order to replace it, but can't get at the bottom two. Any hints from some who have replaced it successfully? Is the module repairable, or only replaceable? Replies to this message: ralph18 (Aug 26, 2007 12:52 pm)
#321 of 491 ABS Module Replacement by klarck Jan 27, 2004 (6:35 am)
Dwiner,   As you probably know to remove the ABS Module you will need a E5 Torx Wrench Socket (This is the female version of a standard Torx wrench). If you do not have one it should be easy enough to get from you local machine tool supply.   The module IS reparable. Go to Vic Rocha’s site. I have used his service and highly recommend him. In addition to having a better than stock module, the cost is less than 1/3 of a new unit. His web site is:   http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/   As for hints to replace the unit. Make sure you have the right tool. I used a ¼” drive. Fit the socket onto the screw, and then put the drive on. Do Not over-tighten the screws when replacing. As for more detail, Vic’s site has excellent instructions.   Good Luck

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