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by Clemens
28 Aug 2019, 13:34
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Re: Help needed with Volvo 850 engine popping noise

Sounds horrible. could it be bad ignition components? when did you replace the wires, plugs, rotor etc.? Also, the startup sounds creepy as well. Which would make me think of the ignition as well.
by abscate
28 Aug 2019, 14:06
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Re: Help needed with Volvo 850 engine popping noise

Try removing the serpentine belt and seeing of the noise stops. It does not sound good, but could just be a bad accessory
by callahanoffroad
29 Aug 2019, 06:28
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Re: Help needed with Volvo 850 engine popping noise

Look at how the engine vibrates when it makes the noise. Is that knocking/misfire? Burned valve? It doesn't sound like piston slap. Could be a weird sounding rod knock. The serpentine belt is long and it takes several rotations of the engine for it to hit the same point in the belt. Does the noise g...
by greg850r
31 Aug 2019, 21:58
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Re: Help needed with Volvo 850 engine popping noise

That sounds like crossfire to me. Cap, rotor, wires and plugs to get you to where it can be diagnosed. You may find that it went away when you do a tune up.