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by johnna
23 Sep 2005, 15:44
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet
Replies: 3
Views: 1857

sold
by johnna
15 Sep 2005, 15:25
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet
Replies: 3
Views: 1857

try again.

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by johnna
14 Sep 2005, 15:07
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet
Replies: 3
Views: 1857

V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet

I have a new job and they insist I take a company car. I have replaced injectors, air sensor, ecu and egr. 1998 s v40 td 113,000 miles, blue, 2 months tax, test until June 06, charcoal interior, air con, ew, sunroof, em, heated mirrors. Pics and info can be had: John.Lines@stockton.gov.uk I am in No...
by johnna
14 Sep 2005, 15:00
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet
Replies: 0
Views: 860

V40 for sale- just when I get it running sweet

After renewing allsorts on my V40, (injectors, egr, ecu, air pressure sensor) it is now running very well. Just in time for my new job to insist that I take a company car............. gah!!!! Any interested readers from North East England are welcome to view. 1998 S 1.9td 113,000 miles, FSH, EW, EM,...
by johnna
13 Sep 2005, 11:53
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: v40 1.9td blowing smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 8097

I renewed

the ecu, all four injectors, air sensor, and heater/ air con control panel.

It runs wonderfully, the tick has gone and I'm happy.

I've changed my job, so I'll be selling it.
by johnna
09 Sep 2005, 14:36
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: v40 1.9td blowing smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 8097

My results

Injector No4 is bust.
I rang the main dealer as the injectors are hard to get a hold of (which is upsetting as the REnault Laguna Manual sees them described virtually as service items (replace after 60K).
One injector:
by johnna
09 Sep 2005, 14:31
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: You must read this...........
Replies: 1
Views: 1946

You must read this...........

I may well stop posting as nobody ever seems to reply.

I may well be no real loss, but I'll wager that others are put off as there is little advice offered. And I bet those others have the insight to help us.
by johnna
08 Sep 2005, 14:41
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: v40 1.9td blowing smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 8097

INJECTOR NO4 is faulty!

To test your injectors- wear goggles and thick gloves, as high pressure diesel gets squirted out at you. 1 remove the engine cover. 2 start the car 3 set the car to fast idle ~1100 rpm 4 slacken the fuel line union nut on the top of the injector- hold a cloth over the union to catch the squirted fue...
by johnna
07 Sep 2005, 16:38
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: v40 1.9td blowing smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 8097

there seems to be a slight misfire, so I reckon the problem is a faulty injector. I will post up the results of my testing.