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04 Jan 2015, 10:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1997 855 GLT Cranks but won't start
Replies: 34
Views: 5707

Re: 1997 855 GLT Cranks but won't start

no fire with ether = no spark. possibly a relay or fuse.
by screwdriver
04 Jan 2015, 10:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 V70XC engine mount question
Replies: 7
Views: 1738

Re: 2000 V70XC engine mount question

if one motor mount is bad the others are not far behind. Take a spoon full of medicine and just get it out of the way.
by screwdriver
31 Dec 2014, 15:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 V70 T5 Crap Idle/Performance after engine is warmed up
Replies: 16
Views: 3415

Re: 98 V70 T5 Crap Idle/Performance after engine is warmed u

I cant believe there is no check engine light/mil codes. If you have access to a cheap obdII scanner you can check all your values these are fairly cheap on ebay and are priceless in your tool box. I picked mine up for $40. runs the real time data.
by screwdriver
31 Dec 2014, 14:24
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo S70, V70, 850 Heater Core Replacement - Video
Replies: 29
Views: 20769

Re: Volvo S70, V70, 850 Heater Core Replacement - Video

great video wish I had found this forum a year ago. heater core and PCV service are next in line. Robert is a great contributor
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by screwdriver
31 Dec 2014, 13:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 MAF code and wont start
Replies: 3
Views: 468

Re: 1995 850 MAF code and wont start

does this model have a vacuum port downstream from the MAF? my 96 850 had one that broke and it is a bit out of site the hose connects to a port that mounts the air box bracket.
by screwdriver
31 Dec 2014, 13:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: My 1994 volvo850 dies at idle and starts back right up?
Replies: 2
Views: 768

Re: My 1994 volvo850 dies at idle and starts back right up?

have you checked fuel pressure? Do you have any codes? I had a MAF go bad car ran great for a few minutes died and started right back up. replaced it and now runs right as rain. throw us a bit more info and lets see what happens.
by screwdriver
31 Dec 2014, 13:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 850 bad condensation in dist cap
Replies: 8
Views: 2562

Re: 1996 850 bad condensation in dist cap

nobody beat me for this If you need to get by for a short period of time remover your dist. if the cam seal is out drive it back in. replace dist. dry out cap and don't push your dipstick in all the way, this is not a permanent fix however it could save you a cross town tow bill. The pressure will f...
by screwdriver
30 Dec 2014, 17:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Does the oil trap even go bad?
Replies: 32
Views: 5787

Re: Does the oil trap even go bad?

I betting if he looks under the distributor he will find the rear cam seal has blown out. I kept putting my dipstick back in and that's what happened. doing a complete pcv/oil trap service as soon as the parts arrive