Hey, everyone -- thanks for the feedback. Just a quick update on my quest for the actual part. I won't get it until next week so no update on the actual fix-it.

MAIL ORDER VOLVO PARTS (available to anyone -- no code or other catch):
1) Keene Volvo was exceptionally nice, but said they don't do discounts, per se. (Did I imagine that?) "Retail is $105.60"
2) Beechmont (usually no charge for s/h!): "Retail is $115.44 and we substract 15% for mail order ... taking it down to $98.12."
3) Local dealer (no discount): "Retail is $98-something(?)"

* 4) Nils Sefeldt Volvo (Houston): "Retail is $98-something(?) and you get it for $73.73." This was (as usual) the best price. Also, they have Volvo oil filters for $5.91 and just $5.00 if you get 12 of them! They do charge shipping, but it is their actual UPS charges, I think (s/h for me was $12.50 for UPS to TN, and I got several other items).

Nevermind the big range in "retail price" from the different dealers -- I don't know how that's possible, unless they just set their own retail, based perhaps on Volvo's recommendations.

Phone numbers for you:
Nils Sefeldt (Mike is very helpful) 1-800-468-0041
Keene: 1-800-445-6171
Beechmont: 1-800-255-3601