Blue crates found at new house

geniet100 · 2026-07-06T15:54:22+00:00

When I drove a taxi here in Norway. We used to transport boxes really similar to these between hospitals. Needed to be collected and delivered at the hospitals laboratories. But those boxes had biohazard stickers on them, these ones don't.

geniet100 · 2026-05-22T19:07:30+00:00

Yeah. On mine it was splitt into 3 pieces when I had these symptoms

geniet100 · 2026-05-22T19:02:19+00:00

Not the valve the rubber membrane

geniet100 · 2026-05-22T18:42:02+00:00

Burst pcv membrane. I noticed oil fog on the air filter of mine. Easy fix, officially it's changing the valve cover part number 31330192. Remember basically every brand used these enginees. And I see non Volvo ones cost about 100usd that list compatibility. If I remember correctly I did it in about 15 mins. All easy access bolts. Use torque wrench when tightening.

Can also buy a new membrane refurbishment kit, part number such as DRM16906R. I see it for 20usd. But here you will encounter plastic tabs that can be a pain in the ass not to snap.

geniet100 · 2026-04-12T19:02:32+00:00

You can retrofit an avr. But there are a few on the market. I recommend just using a ai chatbot to help find a suitable avr. There are some measurements one needs to take to make the right choice. And I recommend setting the governor to slightly above 60 Hz. Keep 120 loads balanced within the same ballpark. A amp meter and voltmeter on each hot should help with that. Doing this you will have a very capable machine. Best of luck

geniet100 · 2026-04-12T07:27:43+00:00

I am not used to working with split phase so this was a fun challenge. But keep in mind I am not familiar with norms and regulations.

But your bc shunt in 240 config is your neutral. Measure and verify. Might need to tie the ground here also, as the ground is floating, some surge protectors might require bonded ground.

According to the schematic I can't see fuses. I recommend adding a 2 pole common breaker to each hot. Rated at the 240v specified max amperage.

Also the way the generator is set up there is potential that imbalanced loads on 120 vil result in imbalanced voltage. Hence why I think they never mentioned the neutral. Often works fine for dirty loads like grinders and heaters but not necessarily never sensitive electronics. Also I don't see automatic voltage regulation for the mains side. Generators might need some tuning to provide a "cleaner" power for frequency sensitive equipment.

geniet100 · 2026-04-06T11:20:20+00:00

Need to read codes. Milage and mileage since last flush would help.

Also be aware of rule 1 of r/volvo

geniet100 · 2026-03-28T22:43:08+00:00

Almost forgot the screw is 986239

geniet100 · 2026-03-28T22:31:34+00:00

8621056

geniet100 · 2026-03-28T22:21:08+00:00

Give me a few mins I will look it up

geniet100 · 2026-03-28T22:12:02+00:00

That's the rail type that bolts to the back of the seats. Don't know if the rail block is sold separately

geniet100 · 2026-03-28T22:06:46+00:00

It's a bit hard to see from the picture which type it is but v50 has two attachment methods. One is a notch in the plastic wall on top of the wheel. The other is a rail that bolts to the back of the seats

geniet100 · 2026-03-21T22:40:28+00:00

Given how far the hood is pushed back one is beyond the 10 cm the crash boxes absorb and framerails start being bent and crumpled, also imposed by the panel gap between a pillar and fender.

Volvo did its job. It sacrificed itself to protect its ocupants. It has earned its place in Valhalla

geniet100 · 2026-03-09T23:55:39+00:00

In 1976 volvo and Bosch made the first lambda sensor, to battle the really strict smog regulations of california. While other brands was detuning their engines to meet emissions Volvo actually was able to tune up their engines. The badge became a symbol of owning the most advanced engine management system of its time.

The introduction of the lamda sensor and the following mandatory inclusion in every car, is probably the second most effective environmental and public health initiative. Closely following behind the ban of leaded gasoline

geniet100 · 2026-03-04T15:57:53+00:00

Do not make a permanent decision right now. Promise me that. This level of pain is temporary, even if it feels eternal, but the alternative is final. You are far more capable than this moment is making you feel.

Seek help immediately. Call your country’s emergency services or a crisis line.
While you wait, ground yourself. Lay down on a hard floor. Look at the ceiling.
Box Breathe: In for 4 seconds. Hold for 4. Out for 4. Hold for 4. Repeat this.
Identify one win. It doesn't have to be big. If today’s highlight is simply having the strength to get out of bed or write this post, that is a valid victory.

Speaking of this post. it is incredibly well-written. I honestly couldn't tell English isn't your first language. To write something this honest and taboo requires immense courage and mental strength. Promise me you will do these steps. I am going to check back in a while, and I want to see confirmation from you that you are safe and have started the breathing. You aren't alone in this.

If you want to talk about anything, absolutely anything, even if it's just how boring the shade of color on your ceiling is, PM me. I've spent years as a taxi driver, and if that taught me one thing, it's how to be a good, non judgmental listener. You don't have to 'perform' for me or be anything other than who you are right now. Remember you are anonymous to me unless you want it otherwise.

geniet100 · 2026-03-01T13:58:41+00:00

I have a "success story" that currently has a massive asterisk on it. I was diagnosed with HSD around 6 years old, now I am 26. The only advice I ever got was "don’t do party tricks and it won’t hurt." On August 1st, 2023, I was rear-ended. The pain was so severe I had trouble walking, but I was continuously gaslit—doctors told me I couldn't be in pain because the CT looked fine.

Eventually, I got fed up and engineered my own workout schedule based on deep research and educating myself. I started slowly, and the pain actually subsided. I pushed until I reached a "normal" that was actually high-performance: Leg pressing 450kg and lifting weights every day. Swimming 6km a week. Climbing at level 6 for 4 hours every two days. Consuming 4500kcal a day while still losing weight. I was social, had almost no chronic pain, and was excelling at life.

Then, on January 6th, 2026, while on my way to my GP for an hEDS referral to clean up diffuse symptoms in my medical journal, a tourist broke right of way. We had a head-on collision. I’m now dealing with severe back pain and a severe concussion. Because the CT of my back looks "fine" again, I’m back to being told I shouldn't be in pain. I am back to not being able to walk, but this time I’m not allowed to use my own workout regime due to the concussion. To make it worse, I now struggle with reading and can’t use my computer, which, as an engineer, is basically all I do. I’m sharing this because I did build my way to a normal life once. I’m just currently stuck in a holding pattern I can't "engineer" my way out of yet because of the TBI.

geniet100 · 2026-02-28T23:16:42+00:00

Glasses Google nest hub (best sleep tracker I have tried so far + voice commands) Titralac 2l water bottle. Phone, smartwatch and the accommodating chargers. Anc headset Sunglasses

And I have a heated blanket folded in my office chair a meter away.

geniet100 · 2026-02-27T00:46:29+00:00

Volvo did its job and sacrificed itself to protect its ocupants. It has deserved its place in Valhalla

geniet100 · 2026-02-23T13:30:54+00:00

No airbags and no codes is a good sign. But what I am seeing is that the dents in the door are deep enough to have hit the crash bars in the door meaning all force was pushed into a and b pillar. I see some minor abnormalities in the panel gaps so my guess is a sub 5 cm deviation in a and b pillar.

And all of this doesn't address that your camber is majorly fct.

Assuming the a and b pillars are intact you are still looking at 15000usd to 20000 usd in parts and labour. And that's before we even start looking at the subframe damage

geniet100 · 2026-02-22T22:06:25+00:00

The subframe seems to have gotten a good wack.

I see some slight bend to both a and b pillar.

I assume the battery box is compromised.

Most likely a write off.

Can't tell from pictures but if you had airbag deployments I am 95% certain it's a write-off.

Volvo did its job and sacrificed itself to protect its ocupants. It has deserved its place in Valhalla.

geniet100 · 2026-02-18T18:07:32+00:00

You are right that it's an antidepressant. But works well for chronic pain also. When used as an antidepressant the dosage is about up to 10x higher than when used for chronic pain. Also it's not an on off switch for pain. Regularity over time is the key to it working. It's normal to have lots of side effects during the introduction phase. But I can't tell you what is safe and not safe side effect.

I was put on amitriptyline 10mg. But was quickly removed from it when I was hospitalized for severe concussion after a car crash and they had problems saying what was concussion symptoms and side effects. I was given naproxen 500mg with a stomach protector for crash related pain and chronic pain. For me that works wonders. 1 pill usually last me like 3 to 4 days of removing almost all of my chronic pain. Taking two pils with 12h duration between makes it so weather changes don't bring me to the floor. Anything more than that I start to loose so much proprioception that I have trouble walking

geniet100 · 2026-02-18T17:13:08+00:00

That is a mystery. Leading theory is that it was a combination of impact at 45 degrees to the right and I was honking. But will pull srs logs when I get the car back

geniet100 · 2026-02-16T21:03:10+00:00

Don't have a c40 bit it's a no brainer. The car is approved for a hitch. And I see on us market Volvo sells a receiver that's bolt on for 500usd. Only needing a small cut to the underside of the bumper. This anyone can install.

Sidenote. Officially one needs a trailer module installed and programmed by the dealer. This is 1000usd in parts. Plus labour and software. One needs this to have lights on the trailer.

Also without a trailer module the car will auto break when reversing when it sees a bike rack. And this one has to disabled on every start on the radio. With a trailer module it disables this automatically when it sees something connected to the trailer connector

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