Volvo Forum + help for owners

ok gotcha several people mentioned that removing the thermostat housing and putting it on a bench and straightening it out with a rubber hammer and some wood. i actually bought another unit off ebay and going to be hooking it up here in the next few days i will also be installing new bolts/hose brac...

good info guys thanks alot

Hello all, Got this weird issue of the oil cooler thermostat leaking its located on the right side of the engine below the crankshaft pulley. Recently i had my car in the shop for a bunch of work that i needed done if its something major i take it somewhere and so.. i had the oil pan removed and new...

Good deal man glad this solved your issues its really ironic when you dont have a check engine code specifically for the crankshaft position sensor and then you replace it and everything clears up.

Good deal man you see even though you didn't get a code for this crank sensor they usually give out a code when they go out it get can confusing when there is no code just like in my situation same thing misfires every cylinder i replaced the crank sensor and its been running great ever since.

Hey so whats going on with this vehicle you get the issue resolved or still having problems?

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Hmm, Not 100% sure on this supprised no one else has chimed in this can be a complicated process dropping the tank is not easily done most vehicles like the 850 have an access panel in the trunk or cargo area that when removed allows access to the area you need to get at. Google is your friend just ...

I will put this here again in case you didn't read it or overlooked it----------------------did you have your fuel pressure checked at the rail? Symptoms of a failing crankshaft sensor---- Acceleration Problems As the engine speeds up, there needs to be adjustments to spark timing and fuel injection...

the mechanics have no idea whats going on with it? take it to another shop then------ sounds like to me you first and foremost need to replace the crank sensor. i think everything points to that. one thing i would like to mention is you picked up a used car correct? you mentioned that it was maintai...