hello blyth,
go to the junkyard and pick up a few cheap relays. i usually get a grab bag of stuff for 1 price. these are surely in the bag.

you write as if you're beginning to learn how to take care of your own volvo. that's great.

some suggestions, start replacing stuff on your 86 to make it last longer and ride better. do it over a period of a year or two. new if and when you can afford it.

there are stuff that can be replaced using used parts -- a/c compressors. new aftermarket (oem) parts will do well in some instances, but only volvo parts are recommended in other instances, such as motor mounts (last longer) and pinion seal when the rear differential starts leaking.

read and get to know this stuff on bb, bentley and volvo manuals (wiring manual is a good one to begin with). sometimes your going to need/buy special tools.

my 86 has been a project car. it's driving better than it has in years. i just need it painted--in a few months. what i've done is a long list.

i drove it 500 miles around texas just last saturday. not one problem. i just put on those michelin tires guaranteed for 90k miles.

did i mention that the car has over 300k miles and it's my daily drive?

i expect it to wear those tires out.

regards,
byron golden
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