505 Wagon

Senen Racki (sracki@dowsv01.tor.ec.gc.ca)
Wed, 12 Jun 1996 12:59:12 -0500

> Greetings,
> I just subscribed to the list. Last week I bought a 1985 505 wagon
> with 175K miles! Sold the 79 Volvo 264 (PRV engine!) with 175K to
> help pay for it. Not a bad trade. Previous owner did a lot of work
> (no major engine or trans yet), got fed up with rear brake problem.
> I think that's under control now, had a blown wheel cyl. and stuck
> adjusters causing too much travel. Hope to keep this one running for
> a while- any tips? Larry
>
>

Depending on your locale, check the front struts and make sure that
water (and salt) do not get stuck. I drilled a small hole in the
lowest point to help it drain out. ALL pugs here have struct failure
problems.
In fact, the drilling is actually a recommendation in the service
bulletins for the 505.

Is yours a diesel or gas? Std or Auto tranny?

My desire is to find a 505 turbo diesel wagon with 5 spd, leather
interior (post '85) and solid rear axle. What a combo, eh?

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Senen Racki
Computers Systems Administrator
Atmospheric Environment Service - Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin St.
Downsview, ON
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