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1996 - 2004 S40
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ronchie22uk
Posts: 1
Joined: 23 July 2010
Year and Model: v40 1.9 turbo diesel
Location: uk

v40 diesel problem

Post by ronchie22uk »

Hi
Can anyone help me with a annoying problem which only started a couple of days ago.My v40 diesel ticks over fine but will not have any power when I pull away,it does start to improve when it reaches about 2500/3000 revs,what can it be?any help would be most welcome.
Thanks
Ronchie

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billofdurham
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Posts: 6507
Joined: 2 February 2006
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
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Post by billofdurham »

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

A friend of mine always says, "The answer is in the smoke." Since this started have you noticed excessive smoke and if so what colour?

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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