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by jgrant1980
09 Jul 2003, 08:53
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Horsepower problem (86 740 Turbo)
Replies: 6
Views: 2155

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...
by jgrant1980
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 ...
by jgrant1980
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 ...
by jgrant1980
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...