We solved the problem by putting in a Ron Davis Radiator. Expensive yes but not as expensive as blowing a head gasket and a new head. So far the car has not overheated sitting in traffic at the outside temp of 110 degrees plus. An added benefit is the air conditioner seems to work better. Here in Ph...

The door handle fits in to a washer (item 3 on attached drawing) and then turns 90 degrees and then you turn it and attach the screws. The washer fits in between two pieces of metal in the door. I believe the concave part of the washer faces toward the interior. Problem: The washer ( item 3 )slips d...

1992 Volvo 244 automatic Transmission with overdrive- mileage 170K - only one vehicle. The shifter "locks" up about every other time a person puts it into park. If you flip the lever to unlock it --- it may work it may not -- you have to play with it or take both thumbs to force the button...

Problem was solved by bypassing the radiator pressure switch on the pusher fan in front of the intercooler. So, that the pusher fan runs "all" the time instead of being activated by the pressure switch and running intermittently. Long story short it was an air flow problem but we ( mechani...

Update: I am trying to locate a mechanic who previous worked on the vehicle. When he worked on it. It ran great and sounded like a sewing machine. Here is what I am looking at; Having him reset the idle back to where it should be. In my opinion setting the idle up is not solving the problem. Am in p...

Mechanic removed & cleaned the idle control motor. Tested the throttle sensor which tested "OK" and adjusted the idle speed up by 50-75 rpm when the A/C is running and vehicle is idling. Guess, I wait until the next hot day 110 + to see if it works. Thanks again for all your help. Take...

Thanks for all the help. Lummert - in answer to the question: What brand and temperature rating thermostat are you using? I do not know. Mechanic put two different ones in but I am told it is working. But, I will talk to him today. Jimmy57. I believe all the grounds have been checked but will see if...

Appreciate all your help. Question: Does the pusher fan run when it is idling and the gauge climbs? Response: Yes. Question: On a brand new 1992 Volvo 240. Does anyone know what the diameter of the pulley was on the water pump? Then I can check the diameter of the existing pulley on this vehicle wit...

Phoenix temperature today 110 degrees. Probably closer to 115 degrees down on the blacktop which has not turned squishy at least when you walk across it. Coming from the Midwest it is an experience to walk across blacktop and have it give under the weight of a 120 pound person ( not me I weigh more ...

In response to lummert on June 19 :

Question asked:
Does the engine idle increase when the a/c is switched on?

Response:
Yes.

The rest of the questions. I should be able to answer by Wed June 27.

Thanks
Rob