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- 25 Feb 2018, 15:08
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
- Replies: 6
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Re: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
Update I replaced all the parts listed above and I noticed that the gap on the old spark plugs were around .040" instead of the recommended gap of .028-.032". The spark plugs also appeared to be fouled. Next the old rotor cap had lots of carbon build up on the contacts. I drove the car aro...
- 22 Feb 2018, 22:34
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3260
Re: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
I can probably get my hands on a compression tester this weekend. I’ll post the numbers when I get to it. I hope it’s not a stuck ring and I find that hard to believe because I have used sea foam in the fuel, crankcase, and sipped through vacuum line leading to intake before every oil change since I...
- 22 Feb 2018, 21:20
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3260
Re: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
I have the 2.3. The crankcase ventilation was serviced a year ago because the crankcase pressure got so high that it blew out the rear cam seal and dumped out like a quart of oil. Replaced the oil separator/breather box, rear camshaft seal and cleaned out the flame trap. Are there any other parts th...
- 22 Feb 2018, 20:42
- Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
- Topic: 1989 Volvo 240 running rough
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3260
1989 Volvo 240 running rough
Hey everyone, this is my first time asking for help on this site, so forgive if my questions and problems are spaced out. I am the proud owner of a 1989 Volvo 240 which has been running strong for 2 years, but has been running poorly for the last week. No check engine light and no OBD codes have com...






