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kirbvalk
post Jun 10 2008, 09:13 PM
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Hey,

I test drove a 850 today, it was fun!! but, I noticed a few things..

one of them was the engine was a bit loud, I put my ear down by the belt and thats where I think where it is.. could this be the engine belt/pulley?

Also, when I turn the car on, and have to shift to R or D, I have to press a button so the shifter would move..it's right on the corner of the center console where the shifter is..what is it?

Pretty much, thats the questions I have, haha sorry I phrased them so wrong I didn't know how to explain them easily.

Also, how whats a good company for some brake pads? I kinda want the highest quality/OEM because you know their brakes..

And, how much would it be in parts for the pads/belt/pulleys? And what should I do ASAP when I get the car? I'm having a mechanic check out the car tomorrow, but I'd love to get a list, heh!

Thanks guys!
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post Jun 12 2008, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(kirbvalk @ Jun 11 2008, 10:13 AM)
one of them was the engine was a bit loud, I put my ear down by the belt and thats where I think where it is.. could this be the engine belt/pulley?



If you dont know when was the last time the belts were changed, you should take this opportunity to change them. While you're there, check to see if your timing-belt tensioner needs changing as well.


QUOTE(kirbvalk @ Jun 11 2008, 10:13 AM)
Also, when I turn the car on, and have to shift to R or D, I have to press a button so the shifter would move..it's right on the corner of the center console where the shifter is..what is it?



Its called the Shift-Park Microswitch. That's normal for the year model. It has a tendency to get stuck, though.




QUOTE(kirbvalk @ Jun 11 2008, 10:13 AM)
Also, how whats a good company for some brake pads? I kinda want the highest quality/OEM because you know their brakes..



I heard PBR is a good brand.

QUOTE(kirbvalk @ Jun 11 2008, 10:13 AM)

And, how much would it be in parts for the pads/belt/pulleys? And what should I do ASAP when I get the car? I'm having a mechanic check out the car tomorrow, but I'd love to get a list, heh!

Thanks guys!





You can get prices from the online stores like fcpgroton.com, volvopartsonline, etc...

Cheers.
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post Jun 12 2008, 12:21 PM
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Get EBC green pads, they are top notch! They are road and track friendly.
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post Jun 13 2008, 06:07 AM
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Have not tried EBC greenstuff, but heard lots of great things about it. Xpiece's statement above drove the point in more. Thinking of getting a pair now, changing to dot 5.1 fluids and see how the brakes perform. :blush:
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post Jun 13 2008, 03:25 PM
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+1 on everything, and i also use ebc greens. good stuff. a little on the dusty side, but stops on the proverbial dime. and you get change back. :grin:
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post Jun 16 2008, 12:14 AM
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... and you get change back. :grin:




... in the form of a police siren?
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post Jun 17 2008, 05:06 PM
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that's why they stop so good, so no police siren :banana:
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post Jun 17 2008, 07:50 PM
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Am definitely going to give them ebc greenstuff pads a try when my next brake pad change is due. Let me just wear out my current pads now. :grin:
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post Jun 17 2008, 10:30 PM
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Watch out for cars from the rear-end, when you execute them nasty emergency brakes, bro.
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