Volvo RWD 700 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 11/2009 700 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

1986 Volvo 760 Turbo 700 1986

My girlfriend and I recently bought a 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo with 136k miles. Mechanically, the car is quite sound. There are some superficial things I would like to deal with but without spending a lot of money. I typed a list below. Any help anyone out there could offer would be greatly appreciated.

1) The dash has a few cracks in it. Is it worthwhile to buy a repair kit at an auto parts store? Or will it look poor enough that I should just live with the cracks?
2) The leather seats have 3 seam separations (1-1 1/2 inches) that an upholsterer advised against repairing, as the repair would not last long. Would generic cloth seat covers be suitable?
3) The back stereo speakers do not work, unless you adjust the fade fully to the back speakers. Then, if you crank up the volume you can hear a very soft and distorted sound from the back speakers. (I have the AM/FM/Tape/Equalizer)
4) The overdrive button on the automatic shift does not shut off reliably when the button is pushed. It has even gone on after hitting a bump.
5) The body is in very good shape. No rust, no dents, but the finish seems dull (silver paint). What could I use to shine it up a bit?
6) There is a low whistling sound coming from the heat vents.
7) The driver seat does not heat. Is this easily fixed?






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo [700][1986]
posted by  mattj  on Fri Feb 8 04:27 CST 2002 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.