Is the 1997 Volvo 960 a good car?
Our current mileage is 169,000, and other than routine maintenance, our car has been reliable, comfortable and trouble-free. Yes, the plastic interior bits do tend to fall off and the sunroof leaks, but the car’s long-distance comfort, safety, and high spec make it an ideal purchase for those on a budget who desire a safe, solid and agile vehicle.
What should I do if my Volvo 960 engine is failing?
See 960 FAQ file for information on failing engine wiring harnesses. If you have comprssed air blow out the plug cavity before you take the plug out. As an alternative use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean any “stuff” out of the hole to avoid having it fall into the cylinder. Remove spark plugs.
When to change timing belt on Volvo 960?
See 960 Timing Belt Changefor important information regarding the timing belt change interval – which varies by model year for the 960 series – as well as the tensioner and idler pulleys which, upon failure, will destroy the belt and the cylinder head at great cost.
Where are the coil packs on a Volvo 960?
Remove spark plug access cover. (Black cover on top of engine.) Once you have the black plastic cover off, number the coil packs with a magic marker 1 – 6 front to back so you can correctly replace them. Coil packs are held in with a pair of 10mm bolts (A and B in the illustration.
What kind of mileage does a 1997 Volvo get?
We’ve owned Volvo for years, and traded a 1988 740 Turbo for our current 1997 960 in September 2001. Our current mileage is 169,000, and other than routine maintenance, our car has been reliable, comfortable and trouble-free.
When did the Volvo 960 estate come out?
In contrast, the 960 was an evolution of the 760. The 760 / 960 front sheet metal, independent rear suspension, dashboard, and other interior features were all exclusive to the two upscale models. The 940 estate, introduced in May 1991, was almost identical to its 740 estate predecessor.
When did production of Volvo 940 series end?
US-sales ended in 1995 in favour of the Volvo 850 and Volvo 960 series. Production of the 940 Series ended on 5 February 1998. ‹ The template Infobox automobile is being considered for merging . › Autumn of 1990 marked the launch of the Volvo 960 in time for the 1991 model year. This was the replacement for the 760.
Is there a Buyers Guide for the Volvo 940?
All common issues and problems of the Volvo 940, 960, S90 and V90 are included in this buyers guide. It’s a long buyer’s guide, but you can find a summary at the end (also very useful when you’re going to check a car).
Is there rust on bottom of Volvo 940?
And unfortunately there are some models of the 960 which didn’t get the right galvanize treatment, resulting in some rust at the bottom of the car. A 940 is very reliable and doesn’t have rust at all, unless it was repaired badly or drove in an area where a lot of salt was used.
What causes a Volvo 960 engine to fail?
Many of these failures are in low mileage, late model B6304 engines. Consensus opinion is that these are due to failure to change coolant regularly and to use the proper coolant. Contrary to your owner’s manual, the coolant is NOT “lifetime” and has to be replaced.
What is the oxygen sensor code on a Volvo 960?
Oxygen Sensor Code in 960 OBD-II Scanner for 96+ 960/90 Cars 960 Fuel Tank Hose Failure 960 Air Conditioning Failure Points Torque Values for B6244, B6254, and B6304 Engines
What kind of paint does a Volvo 960 use?
The cars are galvanized, but the facelifted 960, S90 and V90 got a new water-based paint which is a bit weaker than the old paint Volvo used before. And unfortunately there are some models of the 960 which didn’t get the right galvanize treatment, resulting in some rust at the bottom of the car.