Can anyone help with how I remove the EGR valve. Apparently it needs either cleaning or changing as it can affect engine economy, performance and can cause the car to stall. 3 bolts hold it onto what I think is the exhaust manifold but even when I remove them I cannot remove the valve. Does anyone h...

Just to spread the word and update the forum with the (possible) solution to this problem through posts on another volvo forum I used. Reply 1: Check the wiring to the water temp sensor (r/h side of cyl head as you look at it) make sure that is all ok as these break down over time (known weak spot) ...

Thanks for this. There is 90K on the clock and I have no idea if and when the injectors were cleaned, I only own it 4 months. Is what you suggest an expensive job? What has me confused is when it happens because the problem only happens when the engine gets hot and idles alot, like in city driving. ...

Have changed Oil and Filter, Fuel filter and added Diesel treatment but problems persists. When the engine is very hot i.e. stuck in traffic, one of two thinks will happen, either the engine will cut out after a couple of minutes of being left idle or will refuse to rev above 1500 rpm when I try and...

Got it sorted

Have finally changed the oil having got the correct drain plug ratchet, have also changed the fuel filter which was real easy, however I obviously did something wrong. The car started first time after both oil and fuel filter changes, but died after 20 seconds sounding like it ran out of diesel, i.e...

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it. Can't be sure if its an 8mm, I'm only guessing but I'm pretty sure its a standard plug as it has a volvo service history. Having rang the dealer the only information they provide is that it should be a 3/8" bit but when I go to buy one the 3/8" seems to...

2 Topics, one a question the other information. Question first: I want to change the oil myself and don't seem to have the correct size drain plug ratchet, it seems to be a square head ratchet of maybe 8mm, which I don't have. The drain plug part number is 1218114 that the ratchet is required for. C...