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by blacktooth
27 Jun 2011, 11:59
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1989 740T Trouble diagnosing engine problem
Replies: 2
Views: 743

1989 740T Trouble diagnosing engine problem

I bought an 89 740 Turbo about a year ago as a cheap second car that became my daily driver when my wife took on a new job. It ran great until earlier this year. While sitting at a red light, it started idling really rough, and I was able to crawl into a parking lot, where the car died. It will star...
by blacktooth
17 Feb 2011, 11:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 89 740 T will not idle, no power, gas smell
Replies: 1
Views: 902

89 740 T will not idle, no power, gas smell

Hi, I am fairly new to Volvo ownership, and am very confused by these symptoms. While accelerating from a traffic light, my 740 all of a sudden barely moved until I the RPMs got up pretty high, then it picked up speed. I was able to get it into a parking lot, but then it died. I can start the car, b...