Category: Volvo P1800

Repairs, DIY tutorials and discussion on the Volvo P1800

Volvo Rsport Parts Catalog 1979 -

1979 Performance Parts and GT Accessories Catalog

Note: 1979 is the closest I could date this document. If you know it’s a different year, please let me know. View/download this catalog (PDF). Volvo R Sport…

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1800ES Engine Mystery

Yesterday while my 1800es was at idle there was a loud mettalic “ping” from under the hood, and the engine started clattering and running as if it had swallowed a valve. I removed the valve cover to look for the guilty part, but they were all in place. Afterward I could only get the engine restated by spraying a little ether into each cylinder. Here’s the dillema: now, without any additional repair or adjustment from me it starts and run’s like its never had a bad day in it’s life. Any insight to this “Christine” like behavior would be greatly appreciated.