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by chefjames333
05 May 2009, 00:46
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: A/C cuts off on hard acceleration and wont come back on
Replies: 2
Views: 679

Re: A/C cuts off on hard acceleration and wont come back on

Thanks so much. I will check this today and post the diagnosis.

James
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by chefjames333
04 May 2009, 15:13
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Dirty engine S40 2001
Replies: 3
Views: 933

Re: Dirty engine S40 2001

If I can give you some advice. I have worked in lube shops for 20+ years. Engine cleaning is the biggest scam in the world and the WORST thing you can do to your engine if it has sludge. Here is what happens. They ad the cleaner to the oil, which is basically kero and then all the sludge in the moto...
by chefjames333
04 May 2009, 15:04
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Steering Wheel and front passenger seat shake over 65mph
Replies: 5
Views: 2991

Re: Steering Wheel and front passenger seat shake over 65mph

I would check to make sure again that the tires are actually balanced. Just because they were done doesnt mean they did it right. Another thing to check would be to make sure the rims are true and not slighty bent. If the rotors were out of round (warped) you would have a pulsation in braking as wel...
by chefjames333
04 May 2009, 14:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: A/C cuts off on hard acceleration and wont come back on
Replies: 2
Views: 679

A/C cuts off on hard acceleration and wont come back on

I have a 97 960. The A/C works perfect at normal driving. When I go onto the expressway and speed up fast, the A/C stops cooling. I have to turn everything off and wait 2 mins and then turn back on. Then it works great again. Can't figure the problem and dont have a volvo mech except the dealer. I d...