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Brick #1, a 1991 944T w/132k mi. Running great. Recently developed a habit of stalling/sputtering a bit in a fast right hand turn (like on a cloverleaf). Assuming at this point that it is the in-tank pump sock, or junction hose, as the pump itself appears to be running. Recently replaced exhaust with a combination of pieces put together by a local custom exhaust shop. Low backpressure, low noise! Also replaced strut rod bushings with IPD poly kit last month, big help. Replaced radiator 3 months ago when old one grenaded at upper hose joint (found a new OEM-style rad at a local shop for $120). Has just a bit of piston slap when cold (no biggie).
Brick #2, 1995 945T w/105k mi. Wife's car. Runs like crazy. Fixed cold start problem last winter w/ECU eprom upgrade. Only other issues are door cover puckers (will fix w/3M adhesive when I get some time), and intermittent fuel gauge behavior (I was told to check the connection to the gauge behind dash first). Recently got IPD transmission hose kit, and did a flush and fill with Mobil 1 ATF.
Both cars get Mobil 1 and Mann filters every 5k. Both are due for oil change, plugs, cap, and rotor, along with a good throttle body cleaning this weekend before cold weather sets in. Have been running DEXCOOL in both for almost 2 years with excellent results.
Both cars are turbos, are fun to drive, safe, reliable, economical, easy and relatively cheap to fix. Don't know what I'll do when I need new cars (Mercedes E-class? Volvo CrossCountry for the wife? who knows?). I would vote that the 940 series was probably the best all-around car Volvo made.
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