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by 3basecharlie
31 Oct 2009, 17:03
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: cleaning throttle body v70 2.4 turbo
Replies: 1
Views: 2784

cleaning throttle body v70 2.4 turbo

Could really use some guidance as to locating, accessing and cleaning the throttle body on my 2002 v70 2.4 turbo. I ahve an earlier post as relating to replacing air mass sensor, which I've done, but I'm back to the same problems and thought may be this was the next step.
I could really use some ...
by 3basecharlie
29 Oct 2009, 19:01
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 240 wagon check engine light
Replies: 1
Views: 1286

1990 240 wagon check engine light

while I was driving home the car stalled, I pulled over and it started right back up, but the check engine light was on. It drove fine , I had to make a stop and when I tryed to start the car it took a couple of trys. When I got home and checked there was fresh oil leaking from somewhere above the ...
by 3basecharlie
28 Oct 2009, 21:52
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 v-70, mass air sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 865

Re: 2002 v-70, mass air sensor

To answer to your questions; yes I cleared the codes, yes I used a bosch MAF and yes the car is a turbo.
After I replaced the MAF, it ran great , then on the 7th day it began to surge again, it just went from good to bad...when you start the car it takes a couple of seconds till it starts, then you ...
by 3basecharlie
23 Oct 2009, 16:17
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 v-70, mass air sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 865

2002 v-70, mass air sensor

My car had been running really rough at idle, I was unable to find the answer and unable to afford to have it checked out. One day I unplugged the air mass sensor and the car ran really smooth. I went to the volvo mechanic and had an analysis done and they verified that indeed the air mass sensor ...
by 3basecharlie
14 Aug 2009, 13:08
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: v-70 2002 turbo Possible ETM issues
Replies: 0
Views: 537

v-70 2002 turbo Possible ETM issues

First, I'd like to thank everyone for all the information available on this site, for a forced do-it-yourselfer it has been indispensible.
My current problem is that the car is surging/revving while in idle in park, reverse or drive. When I'm slowing down or sitting at a light it sometimes feels as ...
by 3basecharlie
11 Jun 2009, 19:52
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2002 v-70 Turbo problems???
Replies: 1
Views: 921

2002 v-70 Turbo problems???

On several incidents recently when punching the accelerator the car came close to stalling out and on one occassion did stall. I have been told this is due to the turbo not working, I have no previous experience with turbos and I don't know where to start...any suggestions :?: :?
Thanks
by 3basecharlie
17 Apr 2009, 10:06
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: fuel system
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

fuel system

I have a 1990 240 wagon, recently it wouldn't turn over, it chranks, but it's seems like it's getting no gas. Had it towed home and 30 minutes latter it turned over. It worked like this for a week, multiple starts, then yesterday it stops while running, when I came back to the car an hour latter it ...
by 3basecharlie
28 Feb 2009, 15:48
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: replacing radiator in 2002 v-70 turbo
Replies: 1
Views: 822

replacing radiator in 2002 v-70 turbo

I'm not much of a mechanic and I'm in the middle of this replacement and cannot figure how to remove the upper and lower oil cooler hoses. They seem to be pressed in, there's a bushing? around it, I've tryed wiggling it , pulling on it still nothing. I can't proceed till they are out of the way ...
by 3basecharlie
31 Jan 2009, 21:28
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Replace radiator in 2002 v-70
Replies: 3
Views: 7863

Re: Replace radiator in 2002 v-70

It is a turbo
Thanks
by 3basecharlie
31 Jan 2009, 19:41
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Replace radiator in 2002 v-70
Replies: 3
Views: 7863

Replace radiator in 2002 v-70

I ran over a curb and destroyed my radiator. I'm a so-so do-it-yourselfer, because I cannot afford to have it done. Can someone help me get through this one