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- 09 Jul 2003, 08:53
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
- Replies: 6
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Hi again, I found out it was the block heater that had a leak. Replaced that and refilled the coolant - no leaks. During this time, I found a small hole in one of the boost hoses. I patched it temporarily and noticed a superior performance increase. I am thinking about dumping the air intake box and...
- 02 Jul 2003, 09:26
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2155
Dammit. I found a vacuum leak in one of the hoses. It was under the metal ring on a hose. I was just about to take the car out after semi-patching the hole (just as test), when the car started billowing white smoke (not from the exhaust) from under the hood. She pissed fluid everywhere. It seems to ...
- 30 Jun 2003, 06:37
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2155
Are the pump and the filter integrated? Where is the pump located and where is the filter located? I was also told by someone that it could be the fuel relay overheating. Perhaps that needs to be replaced also. Is there even a fuel relay in my 1986 Volvo 740 Turbo? Is there more than one pump? What ...
- 27 Jun 2003, 09:27
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2155
Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
I just purchased a 1986 Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooler. She's HOT! http://www.jasonmgrant.com/volvo Now, the bearings in the turbo were shot so I replaced the cartridge ($$$). There is a new problem, however. Here are the common problems with the car (maybe you can use this miscellaneous information to...






