gr8gatzby Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I've had this 95 850 NA for a little over a year now. I bought her from the wife of the owner of a local pizza chain for $1k for whom I delivered pies a couple nights a week, as my '00 XC could not take the abuse of delivery driving(no longer there, I now deliver sushi 2 nights a week). This car is a blast. For a small displacement engine, and considering there's no turbo...it hauls arse. I've done very little work to it, only plugs and air filter. I've come into some money with going back to school (pell grants r0x0r) so here's my deal: 1) It runs through about a quart of 20/50 oil every 1.5k miles, but blows no smoke, how can I troubleshoot this? 2) The spring mechanism on the driver's side door is busted, and "falls" open whenever I open the door. It used to pop very loud when I'd open, but eventually something broke(thankfully) and now it just swings open with careless aplomb. This only sucks because it's a full-time job preventing it from door-dinging whoever I'm parked next to. What's involved in fixing this? 3) I did not replace the wires when i did the plug job. Is it really necessary if firing seems to be fine? 4) I've read on here that the throttle body is a stage 0 item. Where is it, and what is involved in cleaning it. 5) Because the odo is broke, I cannot accurately gauge fuel economy, but it feels like it sucks. It runs great, but here's a hole in the exhaust, so it sounds like a Hemi. Would this be affecting mpg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the commissar! Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I've had this 95 850 NA for a little over a year now. I bought her from the wife of the owner of a local pizza chain for $1k for whom I delivered pies a couple nights a week, as my '00 XC could not take the abuse of delivery driving(no longer there, I now deliver sushi 2 nights a week). This car is a blast. For a small displacement engine, and considering there's no turbo...it hauls arse. I've done very little work to it, only plugs and air filter. I've come into some money with going back to school (pell grants r0x0r) so here's my deal: 1) It runs through about a quart of 20/50 oil every 1.5k miles, but blows no smoke, how can I troubleshoot this? Not much info to go on but if you are not burning it it has to be going somewhere...look for leaks onder car, and check coolant for oil. 2) The spring mechanism on the driver's side door is busted, and "falls" open whenever I open the door. It used to pop very loud when I'd open, but eventually something broke(thankfully) and now it just swings open with careless aplomb. This only sucks because it's a full-time job preventing it from door-dinging whoever I'm parked next to. What's involved in fixing this? Replace part with genuine Volvo...~$50 and 1/2 hour. Don't get the knock-off part or you will be doing it again in six months negating any savings. 3) I did not replace the wires when i did the plug job. Is it really necessary if firing seems to be fine? Change them ~every 100k 4) I've read on here that the throttle body is a stage 0 item. Where is it, and what is involved in cleaning it. Look for a rubber hose ~3" in diameter going into the intake manifold (the big silver/aluminim thing) towards the front of the motor. It is under the throttle linkage. Unscrew the clamp and pull the rubber pipe off and there is the throttle plate. 5) Because the odo is broke, I cannot accurately gauge fuel economy, but it feels like it sucks. It runs great, but here's a hole in the exhaust, so it sounds like a Hemi. Would this be affecting mpg? not unless it is near the O2 sensors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 1) are all plug wires created equal, or will spending the extra dough count for something in this application? 2) seafoam treatment: i did this a long long time ago, but can't recall the details....will any vacuum hose do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 1) are all plug wires created equal, or will spending the extra dough count for something in this application? 2) seafoam treatment: i did this a long long time ago, but can't recall the details....will any vacuum hose do the job? 1). Go with OEM Bougicord wires. Do NOT get Bosch. 2). Use any vacuum hose going to the intake manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 1). Go with OEM Bougicord wires. Do NOT get Bosch. 2). Use any vacuum hose going to the intake manifold. i used Bosch Platinum plugs, and they gave me a new car...so the Bosch wires are pretty bad eh? I will use what's best...where do i buy them there "bougicords"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 and another thing...the car runs great, but i smell gas all the time....it's not ubergreat but it's there nonetheless....what could be causing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 i used Bosch Platinum plugs, and they gave me a new car...so the Bosch wires are pretty bad eh? I will use what's best...where do i buy them there "bougicords"? http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/9343/nm/1994_1997_Volvo_850_Turbo_Bougicord_Ignition_Wire_Set/category_id/111 And get rid of the platinum plugs. If you are looking to save money, just buy copper plugs from any auto store. Champion copper, NGK coppers, autolite copper, etc etc. They are very cheap. Or go with OEM turbo plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I've seen this copper bias since day one on these here forums. i put in NGK coppers on the XC, Bosch Platinum's on the 850...a spark plug is a spark plug. they all drive the same in my experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I've seen this copper bias since day one on these here forums. i put in NGK coppers on the XC, Bosch Platinum's on the 850...a spark plug is a spark plug. they all drive the same in my experience... I forgot this thread was about the 850 NA. Platinums are fine in N/A cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I forgot this thread was about the 850 NA. Platinums are fine in N/A cars. that's what i thought too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bah Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 that's what i thought too... I run the plat +4's in my 93...love em...super long life, awesome MPG(not that im getting into MPG with it, but i like to believe they do their job =p ) and i dont ever have to worry with them pretty much! Turbos are different of course, as Adam stated, but hey were N/As =p Check your O2 sensor..my NA runs rich as heck too, but highway i still pull 30mpg...granted i have a few things done to it, i would go ahead and check them out. And depending on your climate, their a few 'free' thing you could do to make it a bit more fun to drive Stage 0 is by far the best thing to do though...all the posts below are dead on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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