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by vrookie
27 Aug 2012, 12:27
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: MPG expected for 1987 760 sedan 4cyl turbo?
Replies: 1
Views: 483

MPG expected for 1987 760 sedan 4cyl turbo?

I have a 1987 760 sedan 4cyl turbo can any one tell me what the approx. miles per gallon would be

Thanks
by vrookie
14 May 2012, 16:12
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Brakes and calipers
Replies: 0
Views: 400

Brakes and calipers

will the brakes work if you use girling pads with bendix calipers? I'm having new front rotors and pads on a 87 760 turbo that I bought 6 months ago I want to make sure the previous owner did npt mix one with the other. I know very little about cars.

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by vrookie
26 Apr 2012, 12:03
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: replacing belts
Replies: 1
Views: 421

replacing belts

I purchased my 87 760 turbo about 6 months ago it been sitting of and on for about 5 or 6 years.I want to replace all 3 belts one mechanic wanted $110.00 another wanted $30.00. Is replacing those belts very hard or complicated. Where would you buy them from

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by vrookie
19 Apr 2012, 08:01
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: piston slap 2
Replies: 1
Views: 538

piston slap 2

Thanks jimmy57 for your very in depth response to my problem.I will take your advice but I ke will trying to lessen the noise, I'm thinking about changing my from 10w30 high mileage to10w40 high mileage oil will this help. I think the old girl has too much dignity to ride around like that without me...
by vrookie
18 Apr 2012, 08:31
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: piston slap?
Replies: 3
Views: 2760

Re: piston slap?

Thanks very much for an intelligent and thought out response,I'm thinking about changing from 10w30 to10w40 higher mileage oil will this help a little.
Thanks again
by vrookie
17 Apr 2012, 15:08
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: piston slap?
Replies: 3
Views: 2760

piston slap?

I have a 1987 760 turbo with a noisy engine, kind of loud when cold not as loud after running awhile a guy told me to try a product called Blue Devil in the engine.
Has anyone had any experience with the product.

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by vrookie
11 Mar 2012, 10:30
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: removing bumper
Replies: 0
Views: 293

removing bumper

Hi folks I bought a 1987 760 turbo sedan 4 months ago the paints in fair condition except for the spoiler under the front bumper where the fog are I not getting a paint job any time soon so i'm thinking about removing the entire section that holds fog lights in place,will I have any probems for doin...
by vrookie
10 Mar 2012, 09:57
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: bumper removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1229

bumper removal

Hi Folks I bought a 1987 760 turbo about 4 months ago I'm going to get it painted when my funds are i n better shape the worst looking thing is the fog light spoiler underneath the front bumper I have 2 schools of thought .(1) remove the entire section from under the bumper,(do you think this will c...
by vrookie
28 Feb 2012, 09:00
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Showing Thanks
Replies: 3
Views: 578

Showing Thanks

Being new I don't know if proper protocol to say thanks for the help with special shout out to Bill.Having no mechanical skills your help let me keep mechanics honest.I will not do this again but know I appreciate it

Vrookie
by vrookie
26 Feb 2012, 09:41
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Additives
Replies: 1
Views: 436

Additives

I have a piston slap or valve tap on my 1987 760 turbo,I know very little about repairing cars,I'm trying to find a inexpensive way to lessen the noise everyone me tells to live with it but I think the Old Girl is to to dignified to ride around that.So any ideas would be accepted with great relish. ...