CATH UP SINCE FAMILY WAS AWAY:
My partner and daughter were away in Tassie so I made use of this time to 8nstall all the parts I've been hoarding iver the past few months.
It was fun until I ended up doing so many hours but great progress and I wrote this post as I'm sitting at Melbourne Airport waiting to board a plane and reunite with my family for Xmas.
Keeping it straight to the point as always:
Replaced skirt plugs as skirts were previously sprayed without removing plugs:
Whilst I was under there I fitted rubber plugs where missing:
Noticed one of the bolts holding the bush plate in was incorrect length and head size so replaced with correct 14mm bolt.
Also replaced some engine cover bolts that looked a bit average
Installed some fuses from another wrecked 850 so that they all look the same - white text and confirmed correct fuses were in correct slots. I also noticed the blank slots for example the rear heated seats (my car doesn't have these) have terminals so I wonder if all the wiring is in place like other accessories 🤔
Collected mkre parts from Volvo. This shot really makes the older generation cars look very small
Installed the later style chine relay. This blue relay replaces the original relay that clicks continuously if you don't belt up. The new relay does other functions such as door open and key in ignition chimes.. Tis chime is easier on the ear. More of a 'bong bong'
The last of the firewall clips have arrived:
High horn was replaced in recent years but cracked. Replacement horn tested and fitted:
Broken door jam clip replaced
Front shock tower bolts are non factory. Been OCD here but only took 2 mins to replace
