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by RichyRich514
24 Jan 2009, 15:14
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1987 volvo 240
Replies: 2
Views: 833

Re: 1987 volvo 240

from a past experience with my 86 240 ... once for me it was the break booster hose that had a leak so whenever i tried to start it ...it would stall .. fixed the leak and everything was fine... also could be something to do with the distributor had to replace it on mine to get her running again ano...
by RichyRich514
03 Sep 2008, 14:08
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 240DL wagon blower motor noise!!
Replies: 1
Views: 671

1986 240DL wagon blower motor noise!!

First off when the knob for the fan speed it set to the off position the blower still goes very slow with this very annoying sound like a squealing...so im thinking theres a connection problem there since it doesnt turn off in the off position? secondly ill turn the knob to speed 1 and the noise wil...
by RichyRich514
25 Nov 2007, 14:43
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Brake Problem! Breaks press down all the way to the floor!
Replies: 7
Views: 3475

might be the brake booster....
by RichyRich514
11 Nov 2007, 10:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

i replaced the spark plugs, wires, rotor and cap,,, as i was replacing the cap and rotor i must have disturbed the distributor wires which got caught and broke when i tried to start it which made it run rough so i replaced the distributor. ran a bit better but still rough! i was stumped at this poin...
by RichyRich514
10 Nov 2007, 15:48
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

fixed thanks everyone !
by RichyRich514
10 Nov 2007, 15:41
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

fixed thanks everyone !
by RichyRich514
10 Nov 2007, 13:50
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

no i dont have the wires or spark plugs anymore .

can it be that i didnt space the spark plugs ?

or it can be a vaccum hose that i dont see ...
by RichyRich514
10 Nov 2007, 12:29
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

im simply replaced the spark plugs + wires cap rotor and distributor ...then this problem arrose .... ill start the car now it will be a bit rough then i give a bit of gas and it gets rly rough more gas and it seems to go away but then has a knocking sound ? im out of ideas what it can be i didnt sp...
by RichyRich514
10 Nov 2007, 11:51
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1986 volvo 240DL wagon( rough idle etc) after a tune up
Replies: 16
Views: 6855

i replaced the distributor and the probem still persists !! so is it the MAF? its like almost a missfire or just a rough idle ! HELPP!!!
by RichyRich514
05 Nov 2007, 08:57
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: New Guy Just bought Volvo '85 240DL..what now?
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

personally i would either part out your car or drive it until it dies ....then look around for something decent !