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Mornin Bill,
I already bought the Haynes #1258. Always have preffered Haynes. I am one of those guys who will take a car to the shop only if it is the transmission. My first car was a 56 VW that I rebuilt myself at 16. Worked in gas stations and have never understood how anybody can't change their own oil. Just spent 3 days replacing glow plugs, one injector and such on my Ford diesel that has 230K on it and it runs like new. I have done those glow plugs 3 times. I forgot how much work it is.
I've been buying parts from IPD. They have access to real Volvo parts and their service is great. They offer a USB drive manual they say is Volvo for $75... Have you ever looked at that? I would need a new computer since I switched to Mac. Might just do that. They also have the relay for $20 and I have it in my cart. I'm sure the fuel relay the PO gave me is new and it is Volvo OEM.
Have not looked at the plugs because it runs so good. Bought new plugs & cap. The only thing I did on the engine so far is oil, check timing, adjust idle and install a K&N air filter.
All the records of dealer service were included. It looks to me like the PO was just up against too much with 4 kids to keep up with and gave up on his plans for this car. He had new rotors, headlights, spare wheels with new snow tires, on & on in spare parts, but it was just sitting in his garage. The rotors were rusty! I trust they did all the belts on schedule and I just did them all again. I installed the front rotors & OEM pads all around, changed brake fluid, new rear OEM shocks. The struts had been recently done by a shop, as well as tie rod ends and it has the IPD rear suspension upgrades. Mechanically, this car is perfect. Handles like a sports car, goes like a scalded cat and with white paint is a sleeper. Exactly what I had looking for for the last 5 years. I installed the Eurospec headlights and I will ignore the tiny dents. Might try to fix the speedometer and he gave me two spares, but a phone app works fine.
My email is bobanene@gmail. I don't see yours.
Bob
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Bob
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