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Volvo 740 cutting out

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Baron
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Year and Model: V70 1997
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Volvo 740 cutting out

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A friends 1990 volvo 740 auto estate B230kp Pierburg carb motor has a cutting out problem.The car will start from cold run ok for about 2 miles then stop,wait for 30 seconds the car will start run uneven for 200 yds then stop again this will continue until you cover the 2 miles home.
Any help appreciated .

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phils94850
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Post by phils94850 »

welcome to mvs!

I dont know much about the carb motors... if its running for a bit then cutting out id say its a fuel pump problem or ignition issue, something is getting hot and shutting down on you.
1996 Platinum Edition

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