fuel supply problems could be anything honestly. your inline pump could be dead or fuel filter clogged. if you have the tools i would suggest checking for fuel pressure or another way would be to unbolt the injector bar and have someone try to start the car. any pressure? another thing is you could ...

are you getting any spark?

if not then you have a problem with the ignition system, which is a major pain in the butt on these cars. let me know if you get spark and if you dont then i can run you through a step by step diagnostic to determine what component in the ign system is bad.

before you jump to conclusions get a digital thermometer and stick it in each of the vents to check the temperature. all the vents pretty much come from the same place.

just rechecked my timing visually and no problem there although the idle pulley was a little off (adjusted that and still the same problem with the rough idle). will try replacing the spark plugs soon but im starting to wonder if the catalytic converter might have been damaged when the tow truck set...

I am a mechanic but I have never worked on a Volvo before until I recently got a great deal on a 1986 740 GLE coupe, non turbo 4 cyl. that I am going to completely restore. Great car, until she broke down on me. Had massive problems stemming from the hall sending unit in the distributor. It failed w...

need a wheel allignment most likely. nothing too serious but take it in for it.

double post... gotta love it

could be a bad sensor inside the distrbutor. check for spark and fuel. if you aren't getting either then check the sensor first. the ignition computer has to relay back and forth with it in order to get spark. if its failing then you will get an intermittent start and eventually it will die on you w...