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DJP
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Joined: 19 December 2012
Year and Model: 245 1978
Location: Portland oregon

1978 245 won't pass DEQ

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Hi all I'm new here and have a problem with my volvo It runs pretty good over all but does have a few problems. if you get it to idle cold it is to high when hot and if you set the idle hot then it wont idle cold also it wont pass DEQ because of high CO. I have already replace Cap, Rotor, Plugs ,Air filter, Changed oil. and got it down a little but it's still way to high and doesn't get really bad gas milage but it's not great ither somewhere around 14 -16. Any help would be aprieciated thanks Dave.
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billofdurham
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Post by billofdurham »

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Which engine is fitted to your car?

How long is it since you cleaned out the crankcase ventilation system? This should be done at 60,000 mile intervals, replacing any parts as necessary.

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.

DJP
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Joined: 19 December 2012
Year and Model: 245 1978
Location: Portland oregon

Post by DJP »

It's a 2,1 and I did clean out the vent and replaced the hoses.

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