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by ivylynn
05 Jan 2015, 20:07
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 240 sedan Rough start
Replies: 1
Views: 535

1990 240 sedan Rough start

I have been having a problem with an occasional rough start since I bought 2 yrs. ago. The heater hose was always hanging down when I had it put back on next day saw antifreeze on the ground after rough start, still see after having a compression test for bad head gasket put in a new waterpump 2 mon...
by ivylynn
02 Jan 2015, 19:21
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 240 sedan
Replies: 2
Views: 689

1990 240 sedan

Have had a recurring problem with my car the last 2 years I've owned. Once in awhile it will start rough first thing in the morn and once in awhile when it does it will leak antifreeze not every time but when it starts exceptionally rough it will leave a plate size spot on the drivers side. Have had...
by ivylynn
30 Sep 2014, 19:43
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 240 rough idle when cold
Replies: 3
Views: 3085

Re: 1990 240 rough idle when cold

No the fuel tank is mostly hovering around half full. I am desperate for any help my 85 Volvo had a wiring harness problem which cost me plenty to diagnose finally donated it to an organization. Now I bought a Volvo with another intermintent problem its enough to send me over the edge. When I turn t...
by ivylynn
30 Sep 2014, 10:33
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 240 rough idle when cold
Replies: 3
Views: 3085

1990 240 rough idle when cold

I have been having a off and on again problem with my Volvo for the last 2 years have noticed in the service records the last owner also had the same problem since 2010. Happens only first thing when starting car vibrates and lacks power till I give it gas for a few minutes then evens out and run fi...
by ivylynn
27 Jul 2014, 12:25
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 volvo 240
Replies: 5
Views: 1635

Re: 1990 volvo 240

My car has been starting fine last few days today though I turned the key to on position heard a hum followed by a couple clicks and then started it and started rough
by ivylynn
23 Jul 2014, 23:34
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 volvo 240
Replies: 5
Views: 1635

Re: 1990 volvo 240

already tried that but thanks
by ivylynn
22 Jul 2014, 12:43
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 volvo 240
Replies: 5
Views: 1635

1990 volvo 240

Runs rough first thing then evens out after I give it some gas this will happen maybe a week or two then problem vanishes for months then will come back out of the blue act up then go away again doesn't matter if its winter or summer :?