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by wojeepster
12 Aug 2011, 06:29
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: May be my first Volvo, 1988 240 with 53,000 miles
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Re: May be my first Volvo, 1988 240 with 53,000 miles

It sounds like a steal to me. If you don't want it let me know where it is in kentucky, thanks.
by wojeepster
11 Aug 2011, 07:24
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: removing overdrive relay from 1990 240
Replies: 8
Views: 3654

Re: removing overdrive relay from 1990 240

They usually just plug in but they can be tight. Have you tried prying with a small screwdriver?
by wojeepster
09 Aug 2011, 10:15
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 240 Drain/replace fluids, hesitation, throttle body
Replies: 25
Views: 12747

Re: 240 Drain/replace fluids, hesitation, throttle body

I want you to check the fuel pressure regulator on your car. It serves as a "accelerator pump" when you depress the throttle and since this seems to be where you are having your problem it may be what is wrong. The fuel pressure regulator is located on the fuel rail that feeds the injecto...
by wojeepster
13 Sep 2010, 07:19
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Stalling, won't restart for 15 or 20 minutes
Replies: 3
Views: 1293

Re: Stalling, won't restart for 15 or 20 minutes

I had a chevy truck that did this and eventually tracked it down to a bad coil.
by wojeepster
09 Aug 2010, 10:20
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 240 or 740?
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Re: 240 or 740?

I own both. The 740 has some newer features and lighter aluminum suspension pieces up front. I MUCH prefer the 240. The 240 is durable, safe, and inexpensive to maintain. I like the lines better.
by wojeepster
05 Jan 2009, 09:34
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 81 240 wiring harness replacement-need better manual!
Replies: 4
Views: 1458

Re: 81 240 wiring harness replacement-need better manual!

volvo makes excellent wiring diagrams I think mine cost $27 (88 240) See volvo technical publications.
by wojeepster
21 Dec 2008, 08:37
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Why Do The Fuel Pump Relays Fail So Often?
Replies: 5
Views: 3582

Re: Why Do The Fuel Pump Relays Fail So Often?

the fuel pump relay isn't really only the fuel pump relay...if you look at a wiring diagram it is actually the main relay (two relays in one) there was some poor soldering on some of the relays to begin with....As long as you know about this and KEEP A SPARE it is not really much of a problem. I hav...
by wojeepster
17 Dec 2008, 16:22
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: the temp gauge in my 1989 240dl
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Re: the temp gauge in my 1989 240dl

These cars have a temperature compensation board and yours is bad. You can remove and put a jumper in and the temperature gage will read actual temperature. I did with mine. IPD sells this little jumper wire for $15. They used to have the instructions posted.
by wojeepster
16 Dec 2008, 15:22
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1989 240 squirting oil
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Re: 1989 240 squirting oil

It probably blew out the cam plug because the flame trap is plugged. Check and replace before running engine or next time you may blow out the seals (rear main, front engine seal, etc.)