Hello!
My 89 Volvo 760 busted the radiator. I have decided to part ways with it.
89 760 Sedan with 169,000 miles. Engine runs strong. Radiator transmission cooler failed first, then the tank cracked. I had just decided to put new tires on the car and was driving it home from the tire store. It has ...

White and opaque could indicate water in the oil. Sometimes if the car has been setting a while condensation could be enough to be visible in the tip of the dipstick. However if it's a daily driver it usually means something more serious. Look in the reservoir for the water and see if there is a ...

That's a beauty!
This reminds me of an old mechanic's saying however, "you always have a car payment."
Keep this in mind when you own a used car.

(^_^) Anson

Charcoal Canisters don't go bad very often. Most common problem is if they get physically damaged. I can't say for certain on your model but most of the Volvo's I've worked on had a Rochester brand canister. It's a common, almost generic, part used in many GM cars. You should be able to pickup a ...

As Bill said, check the switch, then the relay.

One other place I would also check is the short section of wire where the Solenoid on the trans connects. I realize this is hard to see as it's under the car up in the tunnel where the bottom of the shift lever is. The wire for the solenoid on the ...

Hi John,
How about checking the belts (fan belts) on the engine. If they are loose they slip under load. This sounds like the altenator is not putting out enough when at ide. The lights then brighten up. Loose could cause the engine to not charge and the power steering to act up.

Tip: if it is the ...

Hi Bill,

Just a tip, be sure to take the crank sensor off the transmission bell housing before you put the transmission back in. a little nick and it's all over.

I take it from your other post about TDC that you had an answer to this one?

-Anson

I changed the timing chain cover gaskets at the same time so it's had to estimate just the gaskets. It took me most of a morning, so about 4 hours. If it was just the valve covers I would say 2 to 3. But I include setup and clean up time. Also, i use to be a mechanic so your mileage may vary.

I ...

HI Steve,

I don't know about any known sychro problems. But there are other factors that can cause a hard first. It sounds like you aren't having problems with other gears? The pilot bushing/bearing can cause this. If it isn't seized but just drags it becomes less noticible as you drive. But it's a ...

Hi Bill,

You should be able to tell by using the timing marks on the front pulley. Mark on the outside of the distributor where the #1 wire lines up and that the cap off. When the rotor lines up to the mark you are at about tdc #1. Then use the mark on the pulley to be exact.

Back in the old day ...