[JZ]

Hi everybody!<br>I'm looking at a 1994 850 Wagon. It has 134k miles. It looks to be pretty well loaded and it's extremely clean. It's a really neat dark greenish blue. I love everything about it besides the basketweave wheels. Well, all that's beside the point. I don't really know anything mechanical about the car besides it's a 5 cylinder non-turbo. After reading a ton of threads in here I've found a plethora of info on the turbo models, but not much about the standard engine/auto tranny. I'd like to suck up as much knowledge about the car as possible before I talk to the owner again. Specs, stats, common problems, anything. Thanks a lot!<p>JZ

 

[chopper]

Re: Newbie Alert! Looking at a 94 850 Wagon, 135k... (JZ)

The flame trap on NA models frequently needs servicing.<p>Most of the information still holds too, with the exception of the turbo system.

 

[Spearzy]

Re: Newbie Alert! Looking at a 94 850 Wagon, 135k... (JZ)

I still have my 1996 Volvo brochure (just found it!), so here it goes for GLT stats.<p> <B>ENGINE</B> <br>Transversly mounted, 2.4L, 5 cylinder double overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, aluminum engine block, forged vanadium steel crankshaft and connecting rods, cast-in iron cylinder liners, micro-processor controlled multi-point, direct port fuel injection system with Lambda Sond. Electronic ignition system with knock sensor. On-board diagnostic system.<p>Horsepower (SAE net): 168 @ 6200 rpm; @ 6100 w/auto<p>Torque (ft.lbs., SAE net): 162 @ 3300 rpm; @ 4700 w/auto<p>Compression ratio: 10.5:1<p> <B>TRANSMISSION</B> <p>5-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on all speeds and reverse; Final drive ratio: 4.0 (not available with Turbo except Canada)<p>4-speed micro-processor controlled automatic with lock-up torque converter and selectable shift modes (Economy/Sport/Winter)<p>Final drive ratio: 2.74 (2.54 with Turbo)<p> <B>SUSPENSION</B> <p>Front: MacPherson strut with asymmetrically mounted coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, 20mm stabilizer bar.<p>Rear: Delta-Link semi-independent rear suspension with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, 19.5mm stabilizer bar on sedan.<p>Sport Suspension Package:<br>21mm front stabilizer bar<br>20mm rear stabilizer bar<br>Extra firm shock absorbers<p> <B>STEERING</B><p>Power-assisted rack and pinion<br>33.5 ft. turning circle (34.5 ft. Turbo)<p> <B>BRAKES</B> <p>Four wheel, power assisted disc brakes<p>Front: 11-inch diameter, ventilated discs with sliding calipers<p>Back: 11 1/2-inch diameter solid discs; Three-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS); Separate self-adjusting mechanical rear-wheel drum parking brakes<p> <B>DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT</B> <br>Wheelbase 104.9 in./266.5 cm<br>Overall length 183.5 in./466.0 cm<br>Overall height 55.7 in./141.5 cm<br>Overall width 69.3 in./176.0 cm<br>Front track 59.8 in./152.0 cm<br>Rear track 57.9 in./147.0 cm<br>Interior volume (EPA) 111.5 cu ft./12.4m3<br>Trunk capacity 14.7 cu ft./1.6 m3<br>Curb weight 3148-3208 lbs. / 1431-1458kg<p><br> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <br>

 

[Spearzy]

Re: Newbie Alert! Looking at a 94 850 Wagon, 135k... (Spearzy)

Oh, those dimensions and weight are actually for the sedan. The wagon is a tad heavier and little bit longer. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/embeer.gif" BORDER="0">