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by jpthevolvoman
Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: Retrofit of ABS
Replies: 7
Views: 5624

Re: Retrofit of ABS

Afternoon James Me again - did you ever look into this further? I’m wondering whether it’s worthwhile doing having never driven a non abs car before. Seems like a simple-ish plug and play to me bar rerouting the brake lines. No worries if you can’t remember it was 12 years ago!! Thanks JP Hi, this m...
by jpthevolvoman
Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Head Gasket Replacement - DIY or NOT?
Replies: 16
Views: 6991

Re: Head Gasket Replacement - DIY or NOT?

Thanks both for the replies and the welcome! I believe I have the B18E N/A, engine code on VIN is 14 and my car was registered Feb 89. It has the old-style wingmirrors on. I'm guessing PFS have just made a typo in their description, I noticed that they had on another part, I would contact them to ch...
by jpthevolvoman
Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Head Gasket Replacement - DIY or NOT?
Replies: 16
Views: 6991

Re: Head Gasket Replacement - DIY or NOT?

To add to this thread - I'm a currently a newbie DIY mechanic and have bought a 480 whose engine has not run in 10 years and is losing oil.. so logically I plan to replace all the rubber seals and gaskets in the engine. I have found the following head gasket set - https://www.partsforvolvosonline.co...