93 940, 8 valve NA. The cam seal was leaking really bad, my concern was oil getting on the timming belt. I talked to a volvo mechanic and was told the flame trap (pcv system) maybe clogged. After some investigation with repair manual and internet I found the system was disconnected. I got a flame ...

The power brake boost quit working. A basic pedal pressure vacuum leak down test, shows the booster working but not holding vaccum after engine shut off. I chanced the easiest task of replacing the check valve,I found the old valve to be blown through from the inside out like would be a straw. The ...

The engine would cut just out at sometimes after hot, sometimes cold.
After plugs, wires, gas filter, and numerous times to the shop, trying to solve the problem. I decided to change the Ignition control module, problem solved. BTW found out the hard way, after ruining a nearly new tire, the rims ...

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I finally got the Bosch cap and rotor replaced, BTW napa only stocks eklin steel contacts and had to special order the Bosch. The cap had a crack and I assume that was causing the slight misfire. Now the engine runs smooth , but the turbo boost is not what it use to be. Very slow off the ...

94 -850 turbo
The guy put the cheapest plugs in right out of the box. the vehicle is getting only 14-15 mpg and has a minor skip. I found a vacuum line discounted by the right fender, the vacuum size line is a part of lines going to a small clear filter that looks like an inline gas filter. These ...

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I found a discounted vacuum line in the front of the battery. The turbo gauge and actual boost is working. The codes are 232, 315, 233. Is there an adjustment to the idle trim. What would be the first thing to check on evap system? gas cap ? The engine runs much better, but has a little ...

I'm new to this site. I have a sick volvo, with 170 K miles let me tell you.
This vehicle is being used as a taxi, we bought it used last fall, Amazing huh !
I believe the turbo is lubed and cooled by the engine oil, the intercooler is at the front of the car by the raditor. I think the turbo unit ...